Al Marwan General Contracting Company receives the first of the Volvo haulers
Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO), the authorised dealer for Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in the UAE, recently unveiled the A45G, the latest version of the 45-ton (41-tonne) articulated hauler, at an official ceremony in Sharjah, UAE.
During the event, FAMCO handed over the keys to the first new model to Al Marwan General Contracting Company (MGCC), one of the leading contracting companies in the UAE, in the presence of senior executives from Volvo CE, FAMCO and MGCC.
“The handover of the new Volvo articulated hauler to our first customer in the UAE marks the official launch of the G Series in the country. The G Series haulers deliver a whole new level of efficiency, reliability and value on the job,” commented Vladimir Knezevic, Managing Director, FAMCO, UAE.
“The addition of the impressive Volvo units to our fleet will also deliver enhanced productivity thanks to its high fuel efficiency, reliability and up-time,” remarked Marwan Al Zaiem, Managing Director, MGCC.
“Like its predecessors, the models sets new industry benchmarks in terms of productivity, reliability and versatility when it comes to navigating the jobsite and continuing to perform at elevated gradients,” noted Samer Juneidi, Divisional Manager, FAMCO, UAE.
The new model features higher payload capabilities, dynamic and predictive gear selection, excellent fuel consumption, telematics machine monitoring systems such as CareTrack and MATRIS, all of which contribute to optimised production, lower operational costs and improved comfort.
Designed to ensure an easy service access, the front grill of the new model swings forward and down to reveal a full-service platform with anti-slip steps. The electric hood swings up and back by a full 90 degrees to allow full and safe access to the engine compartment.
