Production has started in Brazil of excavators from Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery (Lingong). The 5316 SDLG-branded machines will be built in a US$10 million purpose-built assembly hall within the 3970 Volvo Group site in Pederneiras, São Paulo state.
Initially, four SDLG crawler excavator models will be produced at the new facility – the LG6150E, LG6210E, LG6225E and LG6250E models, covering weight classes from 13.8tonnes to 24.3tonnes. The excavators will be sold to companies working in a variety of industries, but in particular in the construction, forestry, agricultural, mining and extraction sectors.
The Brazil factory will be the first SDLG production facility outside China, but, the Volvo Group says, will mirror the manufacturing processes in place at its main facility in Linyi, China.
The launch of the Brazil-built SDLG excavators comes during strong demand in the country for solid machines that are cost effective solutions. SDLG machines have been sold in Brazil for a little over four years and in that time the company has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of construction equipment at the value end of the market.
“Localised production will help SDLG be more flexible and responsive to its customers and dealers in the region,” said Pat Olney, president and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment. “We’re taking advantage of the Volvo Group’s long history in Brazil to introduce an exciting new initiative with these locally built SDLG excavators.”
The Volvo Group believes production of SDLG excavators in Brazil will further increase the brand’s competitiveness by speeding up delivery times and opening up more favourable financing options for customers. SDLG will continue to operate in Brazil through its own branded organisation with its dedicated distribution network and sales force with customer support.
The Volvo Group holds a 70% shareholding interest of Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery, manufacturer of the SDLG machines and, according to Volvo Group, one of the world’s three largest wheeled loader manufacturers. The Volvo Group facility at Pederneiras is also home to a Volvo Construction Equipment factory that manufactures wheeled loaders, excavators, motor graders, articulated haulers and compactors.
Initially, four SDLG crawler excavator models will be produced at the new facility – the LG6150E, LG6210E, LG6225E and LG6250E models, covering weight classes from 13.8tonnes to 24.3tonnes. The excavators will be sold to companies working in a variety of industries, but in particular in the construction, forestry, agricultural, mining and extraction sectors.
The Brazil factory will be the first SDLG production facility outside China, but, the Volvo Group says, will mirror the manufacturing processes in place at its main facility in Linyi, China.
The launch of the Brazil-built SDLG excavators comes during strong demand in the country for solid machines that are cost effective solutions. SDLG machines have been sold in Brazil for a little over four years and in that time the company has established itself as one of the leading suppliers of construction equipment at the value end of the market.
“Localised production will help SDLG be more flexible and responsive to its customers and dealers in the region,” said Pat Olney, president and CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment. “We’re taking advantage of the Volvo Group’s long history in Brazil to introduce an exciting new initiative with these locally built SDLG excavators.”
The Volvo Group believes production of SDLG excavators in Brazil will further increase the brand’s competitiveness by speeding up delivery times and opening up more favourable financing options for customers. SDLG will continue to operate in Brazil through its own branded organisation with its dedicated distribution network and sales force with customer support.
The Volvo Group holds a 70% shareholding interest of Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery, manufacturer of the SDLG machines and, according to Volvo Group, one of the world’s three largest wheeled loader manufacturers. The Volvo Group facility at Pederneiras is also home to a Volvo Construction Equipment factory that manufactures wheeled loaders, excavators, motor graders, articulated haulers and compactors.
