Fri June 21, 2002
Komatsu America Opens Expansive Training Facility in Cartersville, GA
To further demonstrate its focus on customer success, Komatsu America Corporation (KAC) has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art training facility in Cartersville, GA.
Set on more than 520 acres (210 ha), the 63,000-sq.-ft....
Wed June 12, 2002
Komatsu Opens $20M Backhoe Plant
Komatsu America Corporation (KAC), held the grand opening of its Newberry Manufacturing Operation (NMO) in Newberry, SC, on May 29, 2002. The $20-million facility is the new home for production of four Komatsu backhoe loaders including the WB140-2N, WB140PS, WB150-2N and the WB150PS....
Wed May 22, 2002
Komatsu Combines All U.S. Operations
As part of its global re-engineering efforts, Komatsu has announced that, effective April 1, 2002, its North American operations, Komatsu America Corp., Komatsu America International Company, Komatsu Mining Systems Inc., Komatsu Utility Corp., DataKom Inc....
Wed May 15, 2002
Komatsu Consolidates American Operations Into Single Organization
As part of its global re-engineering efforts, Komatsu has announced that, effective April 1, 2002, its North American operations, Komatsu America Corp., Komatsu America International Company, Komatsu Mining Systems Inc., Komatsu Utility Corp., DataKom Inc....
Sat April 28, 2001
Komatsu Customers Discover Value of ReMarketed Machine
Last year, Komatsu ReMarketing introduced “Distributor Qualified Used Equipment” as a way to bring certain standards and assurances to the used equipment marketplace. A distributor-qualified machine is one that has been thoroughly inspected by a trained Komatsu technician and graded according to specific standardized criteria....
Wed November 07, 2001
Komatsu’s ReMarketing Initiative Aids Used Equipment Customers
One of the biggest fears an equipment buyer has is investing in a used machine with an unknown problem. No matter how sharp the buyer is, there is always the dreaded thought that there may have been an error in the inspection....
Fri November 09, 2001
Volvo Construction, Komatsu Discuss Industrial Cooperation for Components
Volvo Construction Equipment and Komatsu Ltd have initiated discussions regarding future cooperation in the production and development of construction equipment components. Tangible outcomes from the discussions are expected by mid-year 2002.
The intention is to determine whether both companies can find ways to strengthen their cost competitiveness and to increase customer satisfaction.
"We believe this cooperation could lead us to find high quality and cost effective solutions," said Masahiro Sakane, president of Komatsu, and Tony Helsham, president & CEO of Volvo Construction Equipment, in a common statement to the announcement.
In the discussions, Volvo Construction Equipment and Komatsu will not include sales, service, distribution and equity participation.
Both companies will continue to engage in business as independent competitors using their own dealer networks, brands and identities.
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Sat October 27, 2001
Caterpillar, Komatsu Lead Array of Projects in Sioux Falls, SD
Heavy equipment is on the job throughout Sioux Falls, SD. Komatsu and Caterpillar equipment is working for contractors on three different projects in the area. The projects include earthmoving work on the south side of the Southeast Technical Institute on Career Avenue and at the South Dakota Army National Guard on Benson Road off Highway 229, as well as road construction off of Russell Street....
Thu March 22, 2001
Daewoo Heavy Industries Enters Into an Agreement With Komatsu Limited of Japan
Komatsu Limited of Japan and Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery Corporation of Korea entered into a two-year agreement for Komatsu to supply equipment to Daewoo for distribution through Daewoo’s distributor network in Korea.
The agreement calls for Daewoo to import Komatsu Limited construction equipment products into the Korean domestic market....
Wed September 13, 2000
Berks Products Steps it Up With Komatsu HD605
To meet the growing demands of its limestone quarry operations, Berks Products of Reading, PA, recently purchased a 67-ton Komatsu HD605 quarry truck from Furnival Machinery Company, Hatfield, PA.
Working with John Sutch at Furnival Machinery Company, Berks Products purchased the HD605 for its main quarry near Leesport, PA.
Having never purchased a Komatsu truck, Bob Bucklew, director of fleet resources, said he was willing to give something new a chance.
“We evaluated the competition and found the HD605 had the right combination of power, capacity, warrantee and price,” he said....
