Volvo CE Is Killing Rokbak. Here's What That Means for Articulated Haulers.
After 40+ years of building articulated haulers in Scotland, Volvo CE is shuttering the Rokbak brand by Q3 2026. Tariffs and rising costs made the math impossible.
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Volvo CE Is Betting $1.2 Billion That North America Needs Its Own Iron
The Swedish equipment maker is bringing excavator and wheel loader production to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania — and reshoring more than half its North American machine supply in the process.
The Great Dealer Consolidation: How International Capital Is Reshaping Midwest Equipment Distribution
Swedish conglomerate Ferronordic's $17M Iowa acquisition signals accelerating consolidation in construction equipment distribution as regional dealers face a choice: grow or get acquired.
Ferronordic's U.S. Beachhead Expands: Rudd Equipment Acquires Housby's Iowa Dealer Network
The Swedish equipment giant's American subsidiary adds three Iowa locations and 26 employees in a $17.7 million deal that signals accelerating European consolidation of the U.S. dealer landscape.
The Electric Heavy Equipment Revolution: Where the Industry Stands in 2026
As major OEMs race to electrify their fleets, the heavy equipment industry faces a pivotal moment. Here's where the technology stands—and what it means for your operation.
Volvo CE Acquires Leading Attachment Manufacturer in $890M Deal
Volvo Construction Equipment expands attachment portfolio with acquisition of Allied Construction Products, signaling continued industry consolidation.