Asheville, NC - If one listens closely to the news media and their slant on the current state of the global economy, one might start to believe that maybe Chicken Little was right... the sky is falling. There is no question that the global economy is currently in a state of uncertainty. A correction in global economic markets is underway and government as well as business leaders around the world are working together to re-establish consumer confidence. 

In the midst of this economic instability, Volvo Construction Equipment (VCE) has chosen to join forces with its brand-new Minnesota-based dealer group, Nuss Equipment Group LLC, whose company policy is, "if there is an economic recession, we elect not to participate." By joining forces with Nuss, Volvo Construction Equipment, with North American headquarters in Asheville, NC, increased its commitment to the construction industry in the U.S. states of Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as the surrounding region by a factor of six.

In August 2008, the Nuss Truck Group, with head offices in Rochester, MN, acquired the assets of Sweeney Brothers Tractor, Burnsville, MN branch and overnight provided VCE as well as the region's construction industry with six times the sales and service capacity. Sam Wyant, vice president of sales and dealer development for Volvo Construction Equipment, North America noted that, "The combination of Volvo Construction Equipment and the Mack and Volvo Truck franchises in a major North American market is an extraordinary venture by this Volvo Group of companies. Although, this is not the first venture of this type for Volvo (VCE) as we currently work with several dealers in this manner and it works very well. However, the partnership with Nuss is yet another unique and very strategic opportunity for all of us to fill a variety of customer needs from a single resource."  Nuss Equipment Group and Volvo Construction Equipment now have second-to-none sales and service facilities in Minneapolis-St. Paul (Roseville and Burnsville) as well as Rochester, St. Cloud, Mankato and Duluth, MN. Nuss also has a truck sales and service facility in Eau Claire, WI.

"This association with Volvo Construction Equipment is a win-win for our customers. It's been nothing but positive," stated Greg Nuss, vice president, sales and operations, Nuss Truck and Equipment. "We have had a long-standing and very successful relationship with both Mack Trucks Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America. Our customers have come to rely on us and they know that we will be there for them. Volvo Construction Equipment is a great brand with outstanding products. There is much synergy between these three companies that will benefit our customers both now and long into the future." 

These benefits are already very evident as in the last few weeks Nuss has completed several multi-million dollar deals for Volvo Construction Equipment. "The successful completion of these deals is a direct result of our multiple service locations," Greg pointed out. "I think our competition is concerned about the positive impact that Volvo and Nuss are having in this marketplace."