Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator
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Kobelco CE India Marks Milestone with 20,000th Excavator

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.

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.

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