Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the closure of its Rokbak business, a popular brand across Africa, citing continued rising costs and global trade challenges“As part of a long-term strategic shift and due to the unsustainable profitability of the Rokbak articulated hauler business, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will close its Rokbak business and concentrate resources on its portfolio of other hauling solutions,” it noted in a statement.For more than four decades, Rokbak — formerly Terex Trucks — delivered reliable off-highway articulated haulers to customers worldwide.However, rising operational and supply chain costs, combined with global trade challenges, including US tariffs, have significantly impacted financial performance, making continued operation unsustainable, a Volvo CE statement read.The statement added that Volvo CE remains committed to the ongoing success of Rokbak customers and will provide dedicated support throughout the current phase-out and into the future, including aftermarket support.“We are deeply grateful to our loyal Rokbak customers, dealers, dedicated employees, and supportive partners who have been part of this journey,” said Melker Jernberg, president of Volvo CE.“Our priority is to honour our commitments and deliver ongoing comprehensive support to Rokbak customers and partners.”Volvo CE said it will concentrate resources on “advancing and launching innovative hauling solutions” and that its Motherwell facility in UK will continue to focus on the development of rigid haulers.This Rokbak closure is subject to completion of a collective consultation process which is expected to be concluded by Q3 2026.Volvo CE added that it will work with unions, government representatives and regulatory bodies to ensure a responsible and supportive transition for employees impacted by the move.Rokbak is a familiar in many of Africa’s toughest markets, in mining, quarrying and major infrastructure projects.Last October, Rokbak and its West Africa dealer HMD presented its robust RA40 articulated dump trucks, available in 28-tonne (RA30) and 38-tonne (RA40) payload classes, at Nigeria Mining Week.Over the past year, Rokbak significantly expanded its dealer network across Africa, with expert partners now offering sales, service and parts support in markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Zimbabwe.This network ensures access to genuine parts, trained technicians and in-country support – even on hard-to-reach sites.In Zimbabwe, for example, dealer partner Machinery Exchange has established Rokbak service hubs in Harare, Bulawayo and Hwange, for 24-hour parts availability and on-site technical services for mining clients across the country.Read more:
Volvo CE announces closure of Rokbak business
The Rokbak RA40 at Nigeria Mining Week in 2025 (Image source: Rokbak)
