Under a new deal, SMS Equipment has been named dealer of Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment across most of Canada and in Alaska. Full story.
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New for North America: Komatsu GD955-7 motor grader
Komatsu’s new GD955-7 motor grader is now available to the North American market. The GD955-7 offers operators the control and precision needed to build and maintain haul roads for truck fleets of 100 tons and up and is an important addition to Komatsu’s motor grader lineup. This powerful new machine stands out with its ample horsepower and powerful blade downforce…
Read MoreAlabama longwall mine recipient of new roof supports
A cooperative deal between Komatsu, Becker-Warkop and Hydrotech has resulted in the delivery of 385 new longwall-powered roof supports to an Alabama operation. Full story.
Read MoreGM, Komatsu collaborate on hydrogen fuel-cell-powered mining truck
General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck. GM and Komatsu will jointly design and validate the technology. Lightweight and quick to refuel, hydrogen fuel cells are ideal for electrifying applications traditionally powered by diesel engines. Hydrogen provides an effective method to package…
Read MoreKomatsu acquires Australian fleet management system provider
Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in Australia, has acquired iVolve Holdings. The acquisition will enable Komatsu to globally deploy iVolve’s fleet management system, which has a unique IoT platform, to further contribute to improving safety and productivity at customers’ workplaces. iVolve’s strength lies in the development and sales of fleet management systems for small to mid-tier miners, contractors and…
Read MoreKomatsu to acquire American Battery Solutions
Komatsu, through its wholly owned subsidiary in the United States, Komatsu America Corp., has agreed to acquire American Battery Solutions Inc. (ABS), a battery manufacturer headquartered in Detroit. U.S. Komatsu is planning to close the acquisition on Dec. 1, 2023, on the condition that all necessary procedures for the closing are completed. The immediate impact on Komatsu’s consolidated business results…
Read MoreNevada Gold Mines orders 62 haul trucks
The world’s largest gold operation, Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), has just signed a massive multi-year deal with OEM Komatsu for the delivery of 62 new 930E-5 haul trucks for its Carlin complex and Cortez site, along with several support equipment items. Read full story here.
Read MoreKomatsu makes strategic acquisition to boost service team
Komatsu has acquired certain assets of Matfield Machining to support the growth of its national field service teams, which support mining operations at customer sites throughout the United States and Canada. For the full story, click here.
Read MoreKomatsu’s OGM can increase safety, savings
Komatsu’s Operator Guidance Monitor (OGM) is a tool designed to optimize the efficiency of your fleet of rigid dump trucks in mining and at quarry job sites, and to reduce unit production costs.
Read MoreKomatsu donates to ‘talent pipeline’ initiative
Komatsu has contributed $250,000 toward the AED Foundation’s Vision 2025, a project aimed at helping to increase the number of qualified technicians entering the equipment distribution industry. “We recognize the imperative to build a talent pipeline for our distributors and the heavy equipment industry at large,” said Rod Bull, Komatsu executive vice president, North America Region. “Komatsu supports Vision 2025…
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