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Due to rising costs and global trade challenges, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak articulated hauler business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions.

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For more than four decades, Rokbak – formerly Terex Trucks – has delivered off-highway articulated haulers to customers worldwide. However, rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges such as the US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable. Production of Rokbak articulated haulers is expected to stop in the second half of 2026, subject to a consultation process.

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According to Volvo CE, dedicated support will be available to Rokbak customers and dealers throughout the transition and into the future. A core Rokbak team will remain in place to deliver aftermarket services, including parts, sales, technical support and training.

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“This is an incredibly difficult time for our entire company, our valued employees, and our loyal customers and partners,” said Paul Douglas, managing director of Rokbak. “We are extremely grateful for all the support we’ve received over the years. Our focus now is on ensuring a smooth transition, providing ongoing support to our fantastic team, customers and partners, and honouring our commitments.”

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The Rokbak journey

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In 2014, the Volvo Group acquired the off-road product line from Terex Trucks and established a new division within Volvo CE. After seven years of investment, the Rokbak brand was launched in September 2021 with the RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers. Since then, the trucks have been working on tough jobsites around the world.

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“Our haulers are designed and built in Scotland and loaded with generations of experience and pride,” said Mr Douglas. “When we launched the Rokbak brand, it was a hit worldwide and embraced by our team, customers and dealer partners. The trucks became known and loved for their reliability, durability and uptime. This makes it even harder to announce our plans to close the business, but despite extensive efforts, ongoing operations have unfortunately become unsustainable.”

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Moving forward, Volvo CE will concentrate resources on advancing and launching other innovative hauling solutions. The Motherwell facility in Scotland will continue as a key hub for designing and manufacturing Volvo rigid haulers and will drive development of future product lines.

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The Rokbak closure is subject to the completion of a collective consultation process, which is expected to conclude by the third quarter of 2026. Volvo CE will work closely with unions, government representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure a responsible and supportive transition for employees impacted by this decision.

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The Motherwell, Scotland-based global manufacturer Rokbak is set to bring its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers to Conexpo.

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“We cannot wait to get back to Conexpo and give the RA30 and RA40 pride of place on our stand,” said Paul Douglas, managing director of Rokbak. “We’re looking forward to getting as many attendees interacting with what we’ve got lined up as possible, as well as introducing people to our knowledgeable team who are keen to show off our robust and hardworking haulers.

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“Rokbak will be there to show customers first-hand the quality our machines and why we’ve become known as one of the most reliable and trusted articulated hauler manufacturers in the market.”

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Rokbak will highlight the machines’ abilities to benefit construction projects, talk to customers about how the haulers deliver new benchmarks in both performance and total cost of ownership, and reinforce the company’s commitment to sustainability and journey to net-zero as part of the Volvo Group.

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With sustainability in mind, the Rokbak event booth materials are all recycled or reusable. Two 40-ft customised shipping containers, adorned in the recognisable Rokbak aesthetic, will be used for meeting rooms and product information displays. Following the event, these will be shipped back to Motherwell for reuse at future events.

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“Rokbak is seeing huge demand for its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers in the US,” said Robert Franklin, Rokbak’s director of sales – Americas. “The US is leading articulated hauler demand globally with huge infrastructure spend.

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“There is a lot of construction activity at the moment around house and road building, so we are keen to meet with customers and potential customers at Conexpo and discuss how the RA30 and RA40 can help with these projects.”

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Conexpo booth: F.8926

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The Scottish manufacturer of articulated haulers, Rokbak (formerly Terex Trucks), unveiled its new branding in September last year. The company talks to Southeast Asia Construction (SEAC) about the inspiration behind this new name, sustainability plan, latest technologies and growth prospects in the Asian market.

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The ‘rock trucks’

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“The Rokbak name embodies rock-solid strength, robustness and reliability – and our brand’s promise to always have the backs of customers,” explained Paul Douglas, managing director of Rokbak.

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“Our customers were already referring to our haulers as ‘rock trucks’ so it made perfect sense. We consulted fully with our dealers and customers, and our team found the Rokbak name worked really well across all markets.”

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Rokbak became a member of the Volvo Group in 2014, which allowed the company to make major improvements in every part of its business. “It has been a process of continual evolution. That’s why we felt it was right to recognise this evolution with a new brand name and to launch an exciting new chapter in our history,” said Mr Douglas.

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“Whilst both haulers have a new colour scheme and Rokbak branding, they are still immediately familiar to our customers and retain all of their renowned tough design and level of performance.”

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The two machines include the RA30, featuring a payload of 28 t (30.9 USt), and the RA40 with a payload of 38 t (41.9 USt). They are designed for the global market, manufactured at Rokbak’s factory in Motherwell, Scotland.

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As part of the Volvo Group, Rokbak also puts emphasis on improving its environmental performance to achieve greater sustainability. “All electricity at our Motherwell factory now comes from renewable sources and we are currently switching over from gas heating and cooling to electric systems, and swapping diesel-powered forklift trucks to electric ones to decrease our carbon footprint even further,“ revealed Mr Douglas.

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“In addition, the site is now practically landfill-free and we are actively working with suppliers to reduce the number of materials consumed in the first place.”

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Mr Douglas highlighted that Rokbak is already starting to address future product roadmaps around its commitments to Science Based Targets (SBT). “This means a minimum 30% emissions reduction for our company’s operations by 2030 and zero emissions by 2040. The targets we have set ourselves at Rokbak are tough, but I believe they are achievable.”

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Indonesia is a ‘key’ market

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According to Lee Irving, regional business manager for Asia Pacific/Oceania at Rokbak, the company has made its first delivery to Asia Pacific and expects to ship more haulers to the region this year.

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The RA30 and RA40 are capable of working on various projects, such as wind farms, tunnelling, mining and other infrastructure developments. “Rokbak’s network of dealers in Asia are confident in our rock-solid haulers,” said Mr Irving.

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“Asia is definitely an important marketplace for Rokbak and is no different to our other target territories around the world – they are all equally important to us.

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“We have built and developed strong working relationships within Indonesia, which historically has been a key market for Rokbak’s haulers. Many of these Indonesian-based trucks are working around the clock in tough conditions.”

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More recently, prior to its rebrand, Rokbak was involved in a large tunnelling project in Hong Kong, which resulted in an order of a new fleet comprising 12 x 40-t units. “So that is another region offering real opportunities for our company,” noted Mr Irving. “Alongside that, we have a long-standing presence in Australia and New Zealand, and with the right partner, we are certainly open to expanding our current regional dealerships.”

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Speaking of challenges in the region, Mr Irving mentioned that Rokbak also experienced disruption caused by the Covid pandemic. “However, initial issues arising out of the pandemic were quickly and expertly mitigated.

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“It was certainly frustrating not being able to hold face-to-face meetings in Asia at the height of the pandemic, but that is all hopefully set to change. Overall, we have experienced less disturbance than many other companies in the industry and demand for our rock-solid haulers remains very high – that’s a pretty good position to be in I would say.”

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Rokbak will continue to supply machines globally from its Motherwell facility, according to Mr Douglas. “Our haulers have been made in Motherwell for some eight decades and we intend to continue operating from there for a long time yet.

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“With the backing of the Volvo Group, we have invested substantially in our factory to ensure it runs efficiently and effectively, while also providing our dealer network and customers with an excellent level of support and service.”

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New hauler technologies

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Mr Douglas further pointed out that over the past few years, Rokbak has introduced several new technologies with the aim of delivering new benchmarks in terms of hauler power, performance and reliability. These include the driveline and hydraulic control systems that extend oil maintenance intervals, a transmission retardation system, as well as exhaust brakes and multi-plate sealed brakes to support operator safety and wellbeing.

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“The new transmission for the new RA30 provides extended oil maintenance intervals and improves shift quality via eight forward gears, whilst the complete drive train calibration reduces fuel consumption by up to 5% compared to the previous model,” explained Mr Douglas. “The RA40 has increased productivity and stability, minimising operator fatigue. Both haulers have also benefitted from a clever telematics system, Haul Track, which is available globally and as an option in the Asia Pacific region.”

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On autonomous technology, Mr Douglas said, “Our parent company Volvo Group is a world leader in autonomous transportation, so there is no doubt in my mind that Rokbak will examine all such developments relevant to our business.

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“Presently, as many customers demand higher levels of connectivity and automated functionalities, Rokbak’s Haul Track telematics system delivers these benefits. Connectivity improvements now extend to the latest on-board weigh systems and Haul Track transmits important production data.”

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Mr Douglas stressed that there will be more innovative technologies and design improvements to the machines in the future. “This is key to our mission of building the industry’s most robust and reliable haulers offering high uptime and productivity.

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“Our current range of haulers have proven to be a big hit with our customers, and we are focused on ensuring that our machines are the best in the business. However, we are always working and crafting to further improve, and when the time is right, I’m sure there will be a new generation of Rokbak articulated haulers - so continue to watch this space!”

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The Scottish manufacturer of articulated haulers Terex Trucks has unveiled its new name, Rokbak, and shared its vision for the future at a digital launch event on 1 September 2021, attended by dealers, customers, media, and Volvo Group colleagues from around the world.

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“Our company has an incredible history and a proud heritage,” said Paul Douglas, managing director of Rokbak. “Seven years ago, we became a member of the Volvo Group, which allowed us to make major improvements in every part of our business. Millions of pounds have been invested in improving our products, modernising our facilities, expanding our network, and developing our people.

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“It has been a process of continual evolution. That’s why we feel it’s right to recognise this evolution with a new brand name to launch an exciting new chapter in our history. And we’ll keep investing to further improve our machines for our customers.”

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The significant investments and improvements in the company’s articulated haulers in recent times have ensured they remain among the most robust and reliable machines around. Now, with their foundation in the predecessor models from Terex Trucks, the 28-t payload RA30 and 38-t payload RA40 from Rokbak are the most productive and efficient articulated haulers the company has ever made.

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As part of the new brand launch, the machines now come in Rokbak colours and livery. While maintaining the experienced design, craft and precision that are synonymous with the company’s haulers, the RA30 and RA40 deliver better fuel economy, lower emissions, improved safety, and greater durability.

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“We’re very excited to reveal our new brand, and of course our haulers are the shop window,” continued Mr Douglas. “Rokbak stands for power, performance and reliability. We already have a very healthy order book for the new brand, and we want to further expand our reputation, dealer network and market share.

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“We’re still the same skilled, experienced, and passionate team, committed to making rock-solid haulers every day. But we also have a clear vision for where we want to go and who we want to be.”

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Steady evolution in key areas

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As part of the Volvo Group, Rokbak has experienced steady evolution over the past seven years. While this has taken place across the board, it is particularly prominent in four key areas: product design, sustainability, safety, and people.

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In product design, Rokbak has introduced Stage V engines for better fuel efficiency and operation for customers. The company said it will also offer machines equipped with Tier 2 and Tier 4 (Final) engines. Other improvements include a new transmission on the 28-t model, the introduction of the Haul Track telematics, and a stronger focus on operator wellbeing and safety.

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In terms of sustainability, the company’s manufacturing plant has shifted to 100% renewable energy as well as operating within science-based targets and ISO standards, plus targeting CO2 emission reductions.

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The focus on safety has been emphasised in all areas, but particularly on its employees. Changes in processes at the factory have seen a stronger concentration on maintaining employee safety while simultaneously delivering high standards and low downtime.

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For the company’s people at the heart of Rokbak, there is a continual focus on professional development, keeping the team at the forefront of skill and expertise. Similarly, Dealer Operating Standards and training ensures the expanded dealer network continues to deliver the highest levels of service.

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“We are proud and excited to have the modernised Rokbak brand continue as a fundamental part of our organisation,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE and executive vice president of Volvo Group. “We believe in a sustainable future, innovation and the power of our people and we see that all encapsulated in Rokbak. At the same time, the company has its own personality, heritage and loyal customer base and it will be exciting to see the brand evolve further as it sets out on this new stage of its journey.”

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