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ATTENDEES, EXHIBITORS FROM ACROSS GLOBE READY FOR CONEXPO
Volvo Construction Equipment has created an online tool that allows customers to “build and price” their ideal electric compact excavator and wheel loader, marking the company’s latest advancements in both e-commerce and the introduction of electric construction equipment to the market.
Initially available in North America and Norway, the tool on the Volvo CE website lets users configure any of the electric compact machines in Volvo’s lineup with the features they want and see the suggested retail price.
“Construction equipment customers do a lot of research online already, and our configurator tool puts even more information at their fingertips,” said Jefferson Yin, director of new business models and commercial intelligence, Volvo CE.
Simplifying Buying Process
The configurator tool will walk them through these options: ï Package — There will be prebuilt configuration packages to choose from: each with options tailored to different applications and customer needs. ï Canopy or cab — The ECR25 Electric compact excavator includes a choice of canopy or cab. That option also will exist for the EC18 and ECR18 Electric compact excavators this fall (these are available for reservation now for a 2023 delivery). The L20 and L25 Electric compact wheel loaders come with a cab. ï Attachments — Common attachments will be available to select, and a dealer will follow up on any special attachments that may be needed. ï Chargers — U.S. customers will have two options to choose from: standard and high-powered chargers. Canadian customers will be able to purchase a standard 600volt charger.
Ultimately, the customer will see a price estimate (MSRP). Their information will go to a Volvo CE dealer in their area who will respond within 48 hours, providing more detailed pricing and offering all the support and information they typically get from a dealer, such as an opportunity to demo the machine and financing options from Volvo Financial Services.
“This is the next step in our electromobility journey and digital transformation,” said Yin. “The goals are to improve the customer experience, provide an easy under-
Since Volvo CE first opened pre-booking for its electric machines in 2020, customers have been able to reserve a machine online. Now, they also can configure their machine and instantly see the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). standing of our industry-leading electromobility offering and ensure a seamless sales experience.” Starting as a pilot project in the Initially available in North America and Norway, United States, Canada and the tool on the Volvo CE website lets users config- Norway, the new touch point will ure any of the electric compact machines in serve as a test bed for future soluVolvo’s lineup with the features they want and tions that could be scaled up for see the suggested retail price. other markets. To try the electric machine configuration tool, visit w w w. v o l v o c e . c o m / u n i t e d states/en-us/products/electricmachines and select the model you are interested in.
Attendees and exhibitors from across the globe are getting ready to make their way to ConExpo-Con/AGG and the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) next March, after government and corporate travel restrictions have either been reduced or eliminated since the 2020 show.
With North America having one of the largest construction industries in the world, exhibitors know ConExpo-Con/AGG and IFPE are where their market is, and attendees know a greater number of exhibitors are bringing more, better technology to show than anywhere else.
“ConExpo-Con/AGG is the most visible expo in North America for our geospatial technology to be showcased. We’re inviting our worldwide dealer network to attend,” said Ray Weatherbee of Milan, Italy-based measurement and survey specialist Stonex.
“The international audience for IFPE is significant,” said John Rozum, show director of IFPE. “These are the engineers, the product planners, the executives from OEMs all over the world. The fluid power and motion control technology on display at IFPE is what makes the construction equipment you see at ConExpo-Con/AGG work, and that doesn’t change regardless of where the product is made.”
Registration for the show opened in early August and the largest groups of international registrations are coming in from Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico and New Zealand.
“In 2020, being able to present business opportunities about the Philippines at the International Lounge was a good ‘image building’ exercise for the country,” said Patrick Tan of Global-Link MP Events International, based just outside of Manila. “There were plenty of inquiries thereafter specially on the presentation of the Philippine Construction Industry Roadmap that will be implemented over the next 30 years.”
ConExpo-Con/AGG and IFPE also are bringing back the International Trade Center (ITC) to the 2023 show, to help exhibitors and attendees connect across oceans and languages.
“The ITC is a really useful resource for international salespeople like me,” said Matt McCormick, director of international sales at Minnesota-based Cimline. “Having an area with translators on call in a quiet environment where we can offer an overseas visitor hospitality is valuable. I also find the input and presentations from the staff at the ITC to be useful.”
Register now for ConExpo-Con/AGG and IFPE and use code MEDIA40 to save 40 percent off your badge through Oct. 28, 2022.
