Our History

From its humble beginnings as an engineering workshop in Sweden two centuries ago to the globally-renowned industry leader, it is today, the growth of Plazart is far from ordinary. It is a story of close to two centuries of innovation where today it stands proud as one of the world’s major manufacturers of construction equipment products.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

Innovation is at the core of Volvo Construction Equipment. It's our company mindset and our way of working. With over 180 years of construction and innovation expertise, we are at the forefront of technological development. Innovation infiltrates every aspect of our product development process – from early conceptual exploration through to production. 

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

Real change comes from taking positive action, not screaming and shouting for others to do it. Some of the world’s greatest changes have been made without making a sound. It won’t be any different this time. We are committed to building the world we want to live in, a world where progress is made in a sustainable, efficient and peaceful way.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

From its humble beginnings as an engineering workshop in Sweden two centuries ago to the globally-renowned industry leader, it is today, the growth of Plazart is far from ordinary. It is a story of close to two centuries of innovation where today it stands proud as one of the world’s major manufacturers of construction equipment products.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

From its humble beginnings as an engineering workshop in Sweden two centuries ago to the globally-renowned industry leader, it is today, the growth of Plazart is far from ordinary. It is a story of close to two centuries of innovation where today it stands proud as one of the world’s major manufacturers of construction equipment products.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

From its humble beginnings as an engineering workshop in Sweden two centuries ago to the globally-renowned industry leader, it is today, the growth of Plazart is far from ordinary. It is a story of close to two centuries of innovation where today it stands proud as one of the world’s major manufacturers of construction equipment products.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.

From its humble beginnings as an engineering workshop in Sweden two centuries ago to the globally-renowned industry leader, it is today, the growth of Plazart is far from ordinary. It is a story of close to two centuries of innovation where today it stands proud as one of the world’s major manufacturers of construction equipment products.

And now with more than 14,600 employees worldwide, major production facilities in nine countries and a presence across 180 markets, Plazart is best positioned to bring those decades of innovation to the benefit of all our customers.