PT Indotruck Utama (ITU), the Volvo CE dealer in Indonesia, has held a handover ceremony for the first A60H articulated hauler using Volvo’s Certified Rebuild Machine (VCRM) services. This follows the delivery of 54 VCRM units of A35E/F in 2023.

The VCRM project for the A60H unit was completed at the Palembang branch of the ITU workshop. The customer, PT Wahana Bandhawa Kencana, entrusted ITU with five units of A60H for VCRM works.

Achieving VCRM certification for its Palembang facility in early 2023, ITU took a significant step towards its circular economy ambitions for construction equipment. This milestone heralded a new chapter for equipment ownership and lifecycle in Indonesia, allowing Volvo CE and ITU to reduce their consumption of energy and resources.

“The VCRM programme aligns with our sustainability ambitions and as a Volvo CE dealer, we are committed to increasing the number of rebuilt units,” said Hendro Sugito, head of aftermarket at PT Indotruck Utama. “From a business perspective, the VCRM project also helps with the growth of our aftermarket business, helps our customers save on the cost of purchasing new units, while also maintaining the performance of the machine rebuilds.”

Gerard Lim, head of uptime and parts for region Asia at Volvo Construction Equipment, added, “Central to Volvo CE’s sustainability strategy is a strong emphasis on resources, adopting a ‘reuse, reduce, remanufacture, and recycle’ methodology. The Volvo Group has set a goal to expand its remanufacturing business by 60% between 2018 and 2025.

“With Indonesia’s growing emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy, and the evident productivity and profitability benefits for customers such as PT Indotruck, now is an ideal time to explore manufacturer-approved remanufacturing for Volvo CE machines.”