Komatsu is celebrating its 100th anniversary, having become the world’s second largest manufacturer of construction machines
Komatsu is celebrating its 100th anniversary on May 13th, 2021. The firm was established in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The celebrations are being headed by the firm’s president and CEO, Hiroyuki Ogawa.
The company says it is going to make efforts for sustainable growth into the future, achieving safe, highly productive, smart and clean workplaces of the future. All-electric machines and alternative power sources will be key developments in coming years, helping the firm achieve its goal of a sustainable future. The firm has been a pioneer of hybrid machines in construction.
As part of the celebrations, Komatsu is going to renew Komatsu-no-mori in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Komatsu opened Komatsu-no-mori in 2011 as part of its 90th anniversary commemorative project.
