SOUTH AMERICA/BRAZIL REPORT
Volvo Construction Equipment has expanded its Brazilian manufacturing portfolio by localizing production of the A45G articulated hauler at its Pederneiras facility in São Paulo. This model, the largest articulated hauler produced by Volvo in Brazil, is now eligible for BNDES’s Finame financing program, that offers attractive rates and favorable payment terms.
The A45G is designed for industries requiring heavy-duty articulated haulers with a payload capacity of 41 tons, such as mining and heavy construction.
Approximately 80% of the articulated haulers produced by Volvo in Brazil are exported to the United States, one of the world’s largest markets for this type of equipment.
Source: Revista M&T Read The Article
PSR Analysis. Adding the A45G to its production line further solidifies Volvo Pederneiras Plant as an export production hub and its role as a critical supplier in Volvo’s global value chain. By manufacturing locally, Volvo CE can leverage Brazil’s industrial ecosystem to reduce production costs compared to importing vehicles. PSR
Fabio Ferraresi is Director, Business Development, South America, for Power Systems Research
