About us
About us
Ascendum is a multinational company with family roots. Founded in 1959, it has become one of the world's largest distributors of Volvo Construction Equipment, among other OEM brands.
What we do?
If you are looking to buy, rent, repair, or maintain your machine or equipment, you’ve come to the right place. We offer integrated solutions and after-sales services to support your business across various industries.
Our values
Ambition
We push our limits and explore new ways to achieve even better results.
Trust
Specialized technical knowledge and the discipline required for continuous improvement.
Customer-oriented
We build trust-based relationships and rise to the challenge.
Our History
1959
The Foundation
Auto-Sueco Coimbra is born in Coimbra. Volvo Car and Truck Dealership in 6 districts of the central zone.1970
The Partnership With Volvo
Invitation from Volvo to import and distribute Volvo Construction Equipment in Portugal.1981
Opening New Branches
Opening of facilities in Albergaria-a-Velha, Viseu and Castelo Branco.1999
1st Internationalization – Spain
Acquisition of Volmaquinaria Construction España SA (VMCE).2001
Rental of Machinery and Equipment
Start of the rental of machinery and equipment activity.2003
Betting on the Multi-Brand Car Business
Entry into the Multi-brand Automotive Business, joining Volvo with the Land Rover, Jaguar and Mazda brands.2004
2nd Internationalization
2nd Internationalization2009
50th Anniversary of the Group
50th anniversay of the group2010
3rd Internationalization – Turkey and Diversificat
Acquisition of Volvo CE’s operations in Turkey.2011
Reorganization of the Group
Reorganization of the group and creation of the corporate center2012
4th Internationalization – Mexico
Restructuring. Establishment of the Group Holding Company. Transformation into an S.A. Change of the Group’s name to Ascendum. Start-up of Volvo construction equipment operations in Mexico.2013
5th Internationalization – Central Europe and USA
Acquisition of Volvo CE operations in Austria, Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Moldova.2014
Group's 55th Anniversary
April 1st symbolizes a journey of strength and growth. Becomes a multinational corporation, present on 4 continents, in 14 countries, with headquarters in Portugal, 1,350 employees and a turnover of around 680 million Euros.2015
Continued Recognition
Ascendum’s increased recognition as an exemplary partner by Volvo and other stakeholders, both from a stand point of the pursuit of its objectives, and from a stand point of its fulfilment of its financial obligations.2016
Ascendum Agro
Ascendum began its agro business in Portugal in March 2016, taking responsibility for the import and distribution of the Valtra and Kioti brands through a network of dealers.2019
Ascendum Celebrates 60 Years
Ascendum celebrates 60 years and wants to share this moment with its partners – suppliers, customers and employees – looking to the future. Proud of the past and the values that have brought us this far, we want to project them into the coming decades and the challenges we are sure to encounter. We therefore decided to turn the number 60 into Attit2021
