Komatsu India Private Limited (KIPL) along with its distribution partner Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) has secured orders for large-sized mining equipment from a major mining customer in India. Komatsu’s high-quality products and L&T’s trusted product-support capabilities have paved the way forward in partnering with the customer for this large deal.
The order comprises more than 80 units of Komatsu make mining equipment, including dump trucks, hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, motor graders, wheel loaders and wheel dozers. The scope of the order includes the supply of equipment along with a Full Maintenance Contract (FMC) for up to ten years of equipment operation. The equipment are scheduled for deployment at the customer’s job site starting from the month of May 2022.
Last year, Komatsu commemorated its 100th anniversary and this successful journey was possible only by continuously pursuing the company’s purpose “Creating Value” through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and our planet together.
On this occasion of Komatsu’s 100th year anniversary celebration, Hiroyuki Ogawa, the President of Komatsu, embarked on the new three-year, mid-term management plan “DANTOTSU Value – Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth”.
Fujii also reiterated Komatsu’s commitment towards the climate and societal cause, wherein Komatsu is continuously incorporating new technologies in the Indian market which further enhances the efficiency of workplaces and minimises environmental impact. In line with this ethos, Komatsu has now introduced a mining equipment fleet compatible with Biofuel (Biodiesel fuel blends up to B20 conforming to ASTM D7467). The first set of HD785-7 dump trucks compatible with Biofuel was recently handed over to the customer at a glittering ceremony held at the KIPL factory, at Oragadam in Tamil Nadu. This is the start of a new era in the Indian Mining Equipment Industry which can lead to a substantial reduction in carbon footprint.
Although Komatsu is ready with Bio-fuel compatible Mining Equipment, it is also essential that a consistent supply of the desired quality of the fuel is available at remote mining job sites. The Government’s thrust on accelerating the use of alternate fuel is expected to complement such new initiatives of Komatsu.
Komatsu will strive to create new value to take steady steps forward to the next stage for the workplace of the future and pass on a sustainable future to the next generation.