Kobelco
Construction Equipment India (KCEI), a subsidiary of
Japan-based Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., has reached a significant
production milestone by rolling out its 20,000th excavator at its manufacturing
plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This facility serves both domestic and
international markets, reinforcing India’s role as a key production center for
Kobelco.
Takemichi
Hirakawa, Managing Director & CEO, Kobelco Construction
Equipment India, said, "Reaching the 20,000th excavator production
milestone reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality construction
equipment. India has emerged as an important manufacturing base for Kobelco,
meeting both domestic demand and expanding our global footprint. As part of our
long-term growth strategy, we remain aligned with the ‘Make in India’
initiative and continue to invest in R&D, strengthening our
capabilities."
KCEI is also setting up a
new R&D facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at enhancing technology
development and product innovation. This facility will focus on advanced
engineering solutions, customization for varied market requirements, and
further strengthening India’s position as a key manufacturing and innovation
hub for Kobelco.
KCEI manufactures a wide range of excavators in India, with an annual production capacity of 3,000 units. The company supplies excavators to domestic customers, exports to more than 16 countries and continues to maintain high-end leadership with over 25% market share.
