Komatsu
Komatsu America appoints VP, GM for mining division
Komatsu America Corp. appointed Dan Funcannon as vice president and general manager for its mining division. Keep Reading
Komatsu to acquire Joy Global in $3.7B deal
Komatsu America Corp. will acquire Joy Global Inc. in a transaction valued at about $3.7 billion. Keep Reading
From playtime to career
It's finally spring, time for kids to play outside after being cooped up indoors over the long winter months. With Extreme Sandbox, now adults get to play, too. Extreme Sandbox provides guests with an opportunity to operate real construction machines.… Keep Reading
Allu appoints new territory manager
Allu North America added Matt Orr to the company as a territory manager. Orr is responsible for the Midwest region of the United States. Prior to working for Allu, Orr worked in equipment sales with a Komatsu dealership for nine… Keep Reading
Tier 4 Interim engine at machine’s core
A Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with 353 net hp powers Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader, which is Tier 4 Interim certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with Komatsu Care, which provides factory-scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
The big picture: Efficiency maintains family business
A family-owned Wyoming business considers all aspects of its operation to maintain profitability and longevity. Third-generation Mullinax Inc. CEO Nathan Mullinax knows quality products and reliable service have been hallmarks of his family’s business since it was established in 1952.… Keep Reading
Komatsu app lets users monitor equipment with smartphones
Komatsu America Corp. launched a mobile app that allows users to view machine information from the Komtrax fleet-monitoring system on their Apple or Android smartphones or tablet devices. According to a press release, the app lets users locate assets and… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: HD605-7
Komatsu America Corp.’s HD605-7 rigid dump truck features an SAA6D170E-5 turbocharged, air-to-air after-cooled diesel engine that provides a maximum net output of 715 hp. The Komatsu-designed electronically controlled countershaft transmission with K-Atomics automatically selects the optimum gear according to vehicle… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: WA500-7
Komatsu America Corp.'s WA500-7 wheel loader has a 353-hp engine and is Tier 4 Interim emission certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with the company's Care program, which provides complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading