Komatsu: celebrating 100 years of industrial innovation | Technology – Mining Global – Mining News, Magazine and Website

Komatsu is celebratingthecompanys 100thanniversary witha series of activities over the next year centreed aroundthe companyscommitment to its new brand promise ofcreating value together.

Originally established in 1921 in Komatsu City, Japan, to sustain the surrounding community after the closure of a nearby copper mine, Komatsu has spent the past century dedicated to its founding principles of quality first, techology and manufacturing innovation, global reach and people development.Through the years, Komatsus continued investment in core capabilities and strategic acquisitions have connected smart, diverse people and cutting-edge technologies with a shared belief that partnerships are the best way to solve challenges and meet societys needs.

Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For the past century,Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create technology and consumer products. The companys global service and distributor networks supportcustomer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimising performance.

"In our next 100 years, Komatsu will focus on supporting the mining, construction, forestry, industrial machinery and agriculture industries in their transformations to the digital workplace of the future: equipment and people, connected through smart technologies on an open platform, driving towards zero harm, zero waste and zero emissions. By helping to digitalize jobsites worldwide, our customers can optimize on-site operations towards a carbon-neutral environment.

"Remaining true to Komatsus founding spirit, the company will continue to play an active role in supporting local communities with a specific emphasis on sustainability. As part of that commitment, last year Komatsu launched One World One Komatsu, a new online platform for Komatsu employees that challenges them to be a force for good at work, and at home. One World is a place where employees can take part in sustainability-focused campaigns and competitions, share ideas and engage with colleagues. Through One World, simple individual employee actions amplify Komatsus core business activities to create a collective global movement toward a more sustainable future together."

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