Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Komatsu selected as an excellent company in corporate disclosure
Komatsu was selected as an excellent company in corporate disclosure.
2022
Komatsu apologizes for oil spill and delayed communication
A Komatsu official apologized to Milwaukee elected leaders for the oil spill and said the company should have communicated more promptly. The spill allowed about 400 gallons of oil to enter a storm drain leading to the Menomonee River; Komatsu said it had been working on cleanup and described steps to prevent a future spill.
2021
Komatsu and Vale plan underground mining equipment trials
Komatsu and Vale said they would begin trials of Komatsu’s MC51 machine and DynaCut technology at Vale’s Garson nickel-copper mine in Sudbury, Canada.
2021
Komatsu introduces K100 boom change system
Komatsu announced details of a new K100 boom change system for its PC490HRD-11 excavator, allowing operators to change the machine configuration from inside the cab in minutes.
2021
Stellex completes acquisition of Komatsu conveying businesses
Stellex Capital Management announced completion of its acquisition of Komatsu Mining Corp.'s US- and Australia-based conveying business units. The acquisition included Joy Global Conveyors Inc. stock and the assets of Komatsu's Australia-based conveying business.
2020
Komatsu unveils new underground mining equipment
Komatsu unveiled three new jumbos and one new bolter sharing a common platform, along with a new 7-tonne loader and an updated, rebranded 4-tonne loader.
2020
Komatsu announces plans to rebrand mining equipment under its name
Komatsu announced plans to rebrand its underground hard rock equipment, surface wheel loaders and new line of blasthole drills under the Komatsu name, while retaining the P&H and Joy brands for specified product lines.
2020
Komatsu announces WB97R-8 backhoe loader
Marubeni-Komatsu announced the WB97R-8, a new model in Komatsu’s backhoe loader range.
2020
Komatsu North American units partner with Feeding America
Komatsu’s North American business units partnered with Feeding America to support its work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The units are donating US$150,000, matching employee donations 2-for-1 up to US$50,000, and dedicating an additional US$100,000 to local organizations in their communities.
2020
Komatsu launches MyKomatsu fleet-management portal
Komatsu showcased MyKomatsu, a complimentary web-based portal for fleet monitoring and management that includes parts ordering, machine data and manuals.
2020
Komatsu rebrands company-owned distributor branches
Komatsu changed the branding of all company-owned distributor locations in North America to simply “Komatsu”; the renamed branches retained their trade territories, equipment lines and services.
2020
Komatsu introduces PC30E-5 electric mini excavator in Japan
Komatsu introduced the PC30E-5 electric mini excavator to the Japanese market, initially targeting the rental sector.