Komatsu America Corp. introduces the HM400-3 articulated truck. With a net horsepower of 469 hp (350 kW), the HM400-3 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Komatsu leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation—building on its proven Tier 3 engine platform—to design an environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption.
Komatsu Ltd. has announced its business results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
During the fiscal year under review, Komatsu recorded consolidated net sales of JPY1,843.1 billion (USD22,206 million, at USD1=JPY83), up 28.7% from the previous fiscal year. While the Japanese currency appreciated sharply against key currencies, the company did incur a loss resulting from the damages by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent tsunami.
The board of directors of Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd has announced the appointment of Sean Taylor as managing director. Mr Taylor, who has been general manager of the company’s construction and utility division for the past seven years, has more than 25 years’ experience in the earthmoving and construction industry. According to the board of Komatsu Australia, his appointment comes at a pivotal time for Komatsu in this region and reflects the depth of capability within the company’s local management team. Mr Taylor assumes all the responsibilities held by the company’s outgoing president Bill Pike, who has resigned to pursue other challenges. Mr Taylor brings a customer-focused approach and extensive industry background to the role, making him ideally qualified to guide the company through a period of rapid growth over the coming years. “I am very pleased to accept this promotion and appreciate the confidence shown in me by our shareholders,” he said. “I would like to assure all of our valued customers that my central focus will be to meet and exceed your expectations. Naturally, I am totally reliant on over 1600 extremely talented managers, employees and contractors. Only by maximising the teamwork and synergies of all Komatsu...
Komatsu Ltd. has announced the merger of Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary in producing and marketing forklift trucks and mini construction equipment, with Komatsu Ltd. in the form of simplified absorption-type merger to be effective April 1, 2011. This decision is to provide for new growth into the future, Komatsu has decided to carry out an absorption-type merger and organizationally integrate the utility equipment business. Under a new organizational framework, Komatsu is going to speed up the operational reinforcement in growing overseas markets, further enhance the product competitiveness and efficiency of development by integrating its development operations, and strengthening its human resource development efforts.
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