Nors and Volvo CE have donated an electric compact wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity GTA, the first donation in a new community initiative.
On Oct. 30, representatives from Nors and Volvo Construction Equipment handed over the keys to the L25 Electric compact wheel loader to Habitat for Humanity GTA at the dealership’s Mississauga location.
“At Volvo, we aspire to build the world that we want to live in collectively. That includes partnering with our dealers across North America and the world, but also with local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity,” said Agako Nouch, Head of Sales Development for Volvo CE North America.
The idea to donate the machine was born after Volvo CE team members volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity jobsite.
“At the end of the day, we saw the output of our work. So, it wasn’t just team building, but it was something that had real output for the organization,” Nouch said.
The L25 donation is also the first machine donated under Nors’ new Compact Solutions, Community Impact campaign, which aims to assist nonprofit organizations with sustainable construction equipment. The machine is the first of three donations Nors plans to make this year.
“We’re proud to partner with Volvo to offer equipment that reduces emissions and noise on jobsites, helping build a better world for future generations,” said Paul George, Regional Vice President for Ontario at Nors.
“Through this initiative, we aim to raise awareness and accelerate the adoption of electric mobility solutions across Canada, promoting both innovation and accessibility in this new era of construction.”
For the second and third donations, Canadians are invited to submit nominations and share input on nonprofit organizations or municipalities that could benefit from the donation of a Volvo CE compact electric machine. This initiative is a public consultation, not a contest.
The selected recipients will be determined by a review panel from Nors and Volvo CE, based on eligibility and community impact. Public input will help inform the decision, but Nors retains sole discretion in selecting the recipient organizations in its eastern and western territories.
Nominations are welcome until Nov. 22 on the campaign website, and input will be gathered from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10.
The two recipients will be announced Dec. 16.
To nominate an organization for the campaign, visit construction-equipment-st.nors.com/green-power-strong-performance/.
The L25 at work with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity GTA was founded in 1988 and has built more than 600 homes for families in the Greater Toronto Area.
“This year is our busiest year ever,” said Ene Underwood, CEO, Habitat for Humanity GTA. “We struggle, of course, as a nonprofit, to have the equipment we need.”
The organization’s fleet includes a 22-year-old telehandler, a 20-year-old aerial lift and a 15-year-old forklift.
“So, when you think about it, it means we started using our equipment when Trey Yesavage was in diapers,” Underwood said. “So, this is a really big deal. It’s a really exciting day for us.”
The loader’s first job will be helping Habitat for Humanity at its Mayfield Build Factory where it will assist in creating prefabricated walls.
“We’ve never actually had a wheel loader before so we’re very excited,” JC Manrique, Site Superintendent for Habitat for Humanity GTA said, noting the L25 is also Habitat’s first electric machine.
From the prefab factory, the loader will head to one of Habitat’s jobsites.
“I’ll use it there for everything from pushing snow around to helping clean up the roads to moving material around on site,” Manrique said.
The L25 is a 5-tonne machine with a 0.9 cubic metre bucket capacity and a 3,350-kg tipping load. Equipped with a 40kWh battery, the loader can operate up to 8 hours.
The loader will help ease repair and maintenance for Habitat for Humanity, as electric equipment requires at least 30 per cent less parts requirements compared to diesel machines.
“They’re absolutely quiet. There are no emissions. So, when you think about the kind of work that Habitat for Humanity does, which is a lot of construction in urban areas, this is going to be an extremely good application for it,” Nouch said.
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