Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has strengthened its presence in Laos through a new dealership partnership with Laothani Tractor, aimed at expanding equipment availability, aftersales services and technical support across the country's construction, mining and infrastructure sectors.The partnership was officially inaugurated on 4 November 2026 at Laothani Tractor's facility in Vientiane, alongside a customer roadshow showcasing Volvo CE's new-generation excavators and compaction equipment.As Volvo CE's national distributor in Laos, Laothani Tractor will provide sales, spare parts, maintenance and technical services for the manufacturer's construction machinery. The collaboration combines Volvo CE's equipment technology and industry experience with Laothani Tractor's local market knowledge and established presence in the mining and construction sectors.The partnership comes as Laos advances its 10th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP), which supports the country's Vision 2030 objectives. The plan prioritises infrastructure development, economic transformation, human capital development and climate resilience under the government's 'Transform, Reform and Perform' agenda.These initiatives are expected to create opportunities for construction equipment manufacturers, particularly in road construction, mining, heavy infrastructure and rural development. Investments in tourism-related infrastructure, including airports, transport connectivity and hotels, are also anticipated to support equipment demand.Volvo CE and Laothani Tractor will offer a comprehensive equipment portfolio comprising excavators, wheel loaders, articulated haulers, compactors and electric construction machines. The companies aim to improve equipment productivity and operational efficiency while supporting Laos' sustainability and emissions-reduction objectives.“At Volvo CE, we are committed to giving customers the support they need to get the most out of their machines,” said Wilson Shee, Head of Market Cambodia at Volvo CE. “This includes providing spare parts and training technicians to deliver on-site service and maintenance, helping customers keep their machines operating productively.”Headquartered in Vientiane, Laothani Tractor plans to serve customers across Laos, including remote and rural locations, through on-site technical assistance and satellite branches where required. The company will focus on improving equipment uptime and strengthening local service capabilities.“Laothani is a Laotian company with an established presence in the mining and construction sectors and a strong understanding of our customers, local language and culture,” said Ohsioungkham, General Manager of Laothani Tractor. “Laothani will continue to grow from strength to strength, and we have every confidence that this partnership will not only enable us to better serve Volvo CE customers but also allow us to play our part in nation-building and improving the livelihoods of the people of Laos.”Sustainable construction technology is another focus of the partnership, with Volvo CE's electric machinery and charging solutions positioned to support the country's green development ambitions.“Volvo CE’s extensive range of excavators, including electric models, is well suited to supporting companies contributing to the Laos government’s master plan for economic and infrastructure development,” added Shee. “Our electric construction machines and solutions can also support Laos’s green growth ambitions and efforts to reduce emissions.”The inauguration and customer roadshow enabled customers to explore Volvo CE's latest excavators and compaction machinery while interacting with Laothani Tractor's sales and service teams.Through the partnership, Volvo CE aims to strengthen its distribution network in Southeast Asia, enhance customer support and contribute to the development of Laos' expanding construction and infrastructure sectors.