Capital Equipment News October 2023

REMANUFACTURED PARTS

With Volvo Reman, there is less reliance on new materials for parts and machinery.

No such thing as unwanted used parts

How remanufacturing, rebuilding, and reusing construction equipment is key to making machines last another generation.

useful life while championing sustainability. This commitment to circularity, which involves remanufacturing, refurbishing, repurposing, and recycling, benefits not only Volvo CE’s customers but also the planet. Volvo CE’s machines are designed to operate with the smallest possible environmental footprint. At every stage of development, the life cycle of each piece of construction equipment is carefully considered. The less reliance on new materials for parts and machinery, the greater the conservation of precious resources. components. Through a meticulous process involving dismantling, cleaning, checking, and repairing, a wide range of components, including engines, transmissions, hydraulic parts, driveline parts, and select electronics, are given a second chance. David Forsman, Product Manager at Volvo Reman, underscores the importance of responsible resource usage, stating, “The planet’s resources are finite, so we need to make sure we use them carefully and extract maximum benefit from them. With Reman, we take used, worn parts and, in many cases, make them even better than they were when first purchased, incorporating available updates and the latest specifications.” A new lease on life Volvo Reman, a division dedicated to this cause, breathes new life into old

“With customers keeping a new machine for an average of three years, clearly there is plenty of life still left after that time. We are, therefore, keen to ensure we get maximum life from our machines. It’s good for the customer and the environment.” Anders Sjöström, Used Equipment Manager for Volvo CE Region Europe and International

TALKING POINT

“With Reman, we take used, worn parts and in many cases make them even better than they were when first bought, by including any available updates and the latest specifications.”

David Forsman, Product Manager at Volvo Reman

TALKING POINT

I n an era marked by heightened environmental awareness and the urgent need to combat climate change, the shift towards a circular economy has emerged as a pivotal strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Among the various industries embracing this approach, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) stands out as a trailblazer in keeping construction machines and their parts in action for longer, maximising their

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