𝘒𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘙&𝘋 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢; 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘦 20,000𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

Chennai, March 21, 2025: 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.

(L to R) P. Balaji, AVP (Dy.Divion Head- Factory); Moses Eddy, Director-Marketing; Toshiyuki Tatsugam, Vice President; Takemichi Hirakawa, Managing Director & CEO, Kobelco Construction Equipment India

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."

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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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