Volvo Construction Equipment Rolls Out First U.S.-Built Excavators and Large Loaders
Government officials and industry leaders tour Pennsylvania factory to see how Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is delivering on its commitment to bring products closer to customers and strengthen its North American footprint.
Volvo CE is significantly expanding its U.S. footprint, resulting in more than 50% of its North American machine supply being produced at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania facility. Less than a year after announcing plans to localize more machine assembly, the company is delivering its first American-built excavators and larger wheel loaders to customers. A total of 11 additional models will be produced in Shippensburg, shortening customer lead times by more than six weeks.
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260819875638/en/ Scott Young, Head of Region North America for Volvo Construction Equipment, speaks at a production expansion event Aug. 19, 2026, in Shippensburg, PA.
The company marked the milestone with an event attended by legislators and business and industry leaders on Aug. 19. They got an inside look at the manufacturing transformation and Volvo CE’s ongoing efforts to develop a localized supplier base.
