Citing its deep commitment to the area, Komatsu announced a significant greenfield expansion in Mesa, Ariz. The expansion is centered on advancing sales and service capacity and will roughly triple the square footage dedicated to serving existing and new customers in the area. “We conducted an extensive search to best meet our growth needs and are proud that we will continue…
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Komatsu rolls out next-gen bolters, drills
Komatsu has introduced the second generation of the company’s Z2 product line of drill and bolting equipment with unique enhancements and additions, including the first battery-electric offerings within Komatsu’s underground hard rock portfolio. “As underground mining operations increasingly shift toward electrification of their fleets, our innovative, battery-powered Z2 jumbo drills and bolters will support that pivotal transition. By integrating into…
Read MoreKomatsu adds WX11 LHD to hard rock lineup
North American Mining magazine was on hand February 28 in Tucson, Ariz., for the release of the Komatsu WX11 LHD to the global mining market. The OEM, which held an invite-only media day during SME MINEXCHANGE in Phoenix, said the 11-tonne machine offers best-in-class breakout force and payload to maximize productivity and lower users’ total cost of ownership. The WX11…
Read MoreNew 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 MoreBringing the mine to the city
It feels like other mining-rich regions in the world are sprinting past U.S. operations in terms of automation in the world of load and haul, and it’s not our imagination. In this North American Mining magazine exclusive, Komatsu Autonomous Systems Vice President Anthony “Cookie” Cook talks more about progress, obstacles to advancement and Komatsu’s position in it all. Edited by…
Read MoreSMS Equipment expands underground offering with Komatsu
Under a new deal, SMS Equipment has been named dealer of Komatsu underground hard rock mining equipment across most of Canada and in Alaska. “With the expansion of our product lineup, SMS Equipment is now positioned to serve Canada and Alaska’s diverse mining needs, whether surface, underground or a combination of the two,” said Dennis Chmielewski, executive vice president, Mining…
Read MoreGM, Komatsu partner on HYDROTEC fuel cells
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 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. The new supports, according to Komatsu, include Joy’s Faceboos RS20 support controls. While the trio did not confirm the identity of the recipient mines, they did collectively confirm that the first face began operation in July 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 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. Its easy-to-use, clear program allows a user to set Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets and adjust operating parameters, to let a site’s Komatsu trucks operate in the…
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