March 21, 2023 - Komatsu is planning to invest “millions” to transform its facility in Sudbury, Ontario. 

The investment is in support of the company’s strategic growth plan for its hard rock mining business. As well, the announcement will support Komatsu’s strategy of delivering high customer satisfaction while supporting business growth through successful supplier and manufacturing networks. 

“Our commitment to hard rock mining will only continue to grow as we look to increase product, solution and service offerings for customers,” said Doug Eamer, senior vice president of hard rock mining for Komatsu.

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Komatsu's Sudbury, Ontario Facility

Scheduled to begin in April 2023, the transformation of Komatsu’s hard rock operation includes the creation of a new product development, test and validation centre for the company’s underground drilling, LHD and truck products.

As well, the investment will increase production capacity for Komatsu’s underground drilling products, which includes streamlining the operations for improved safety, quality and lean manufacturing.

With the planned investment, Komatsu’s Sudbury facilities will become a centre of industry, technical and operational excellence for the company’s hard rock products.

Komatsu will focus on the optimization of technical product core competencies including engineering, prototyping, testing and validation. As well, operational efficiencies, capabilities and capacity will also be improved through facility optimization and further leveraging the company and supplier networks.

“We are excited about the planned investment in Sudbury and the increased use of Komatsu’s network to support this evolution,” Eamer said.

“Our teams remain focused on continuing to provide exceptional products and solutions for our customers.”