Civic Merchandising Inc., the authorised dealer of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) in the Philippines, recently organised a Customer Awareness and Familiarization Event (C.A.F.E.) in Cebu, bringing together fleet owners and operators from the construction, mining and agriculture sectors.

Held at the Seda Ayala Center, the event focused on the theme 'Building a Better Tomorrow: Productivity, Profitability & Sustainability in Fleet Operations'. It highlighted Volvo CE's advanced technologies, digital connectivity and sustainable solutions aimed at improving equipment efficiency and reducing operating costs.

Rakesh Ramgopal, Head of Market Philippines, Taiwan and Brunei, Volvo CE, said, ""The C.A.F.E. event was a great opportunity to mix with customers from a wide variety of industries and understand the challenges and opportunities they are facing. It was also a great opportunity for us to show how the comprehensive range of Volvo services which work seamlessly with our machines help customers improve efficiency, optimise productivity and increase return on investment.""

The event featured technical presentations covering equipment selection, sustainability, aftermarket support and fleet management solutions.

Joseph Low, Senior Manager, Volvo CE, highlighted the company's sustainability offerings, including Volvo Reman, Volvo Certified Rebuild, Fuel Efficiency Report and the CO2 Reduction Program. These solutions are designed to help equipment owners optimise machine performance while reducing their environmental impact.

Gabriel Serquiña, Product Manager, Civic Merchandising, discussed the importance of selecting suitable equipment for specific jobsite requirements to maximise fuel efficiency and minimise total cost of ownership.

Renz Uy, Product Manager, Civic Merchandising, outlined the partnership between Volvo CE and Civic Merchandising, highlighting digital connectivity and aftermarket solutions that support equipment uptime and lower operating costs.

The programme also included interactive discussions on fleet management challenges, followed by a networking session for industry participants.

Through such initiatives, Volvo CE and Civic Merchandising aim to strengthen customer engagement and promote efficient, profitable and sustainable equipment operations across the Philippines.