Komatsu is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures construction, mining, forestry, and military equipment, as well as diesel engines and industrial equipment like press machines, lasers, and thermoelectric generators. Its headquarters are in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The corporation was named after the city of Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the company was founded in 1921. Worldwide, the Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd. and 258 other companies (215 consolidated subsidiaries and 42 companies accounted for by the equity method). Komatsu is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. It has manufacturing operations in Japan, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
In 2016, Komatsu agreed to acquire Joy Global for US$3.7 billion. Joy Global was the reorganized and recapitalized entity of Harnischfeger Industries of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Harnischfeger Industries was a holding company that consisted of, Joy Manufacturing Co. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – a maker of underground coal mining equipment. P&H Mining Equipment of Milwaukee, Wisconsin – a maker of large open-pit mining equipment, including electric rope shovels, blast hole drills, and draglines. P&H MinePro Services – a product support entity providing parts and services for all makes of mining equipment. LeTourneau Manufacturing of Longview, Texas – a maker of large rubber-tired wheel loaders.
The acquisition was completed in April 2017, with Joy Global operating as a separate subsidiary under the name Komatsu Mining Corp., headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. In December 2022, Komatsu acquired GHH Group GmbH, a Gelsenkirchen-headquartered manufacturer of underground mining, tunneling, and specialized civil engineering equipment. Utilizing Mitsui & Co.’s global operations network and financial solutions, combined with their vast experience in mineral and metal resources, Komatsu strengthens its global service capabilities. Together with Egyptian International Motors “EIM” (Egypt’s market leader for construction machinery and generator sets), Komatsu can offer optimal fleet recommendations supported by strong mechanical availability to enhance your daily operations.