Kobelco CE reaches milestone with production of its 20,000th excavator

This milestone demonstrates KCEI’s growing role as a manufacturing and innovation hub serving both domestic and global markets. Committed to ‘Make in India’, it invests in R&D for advanced engineering and product customisation.

Kobelco Construction Equipment India (KCEI), a subsidiary of Japan’s Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., has produced its 20,000th excavator at its manufacturing plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant production milestone. This facility serves domestic and international markets, reinforcing Kobelco’s position as a key manufacturing hub in India.

Takemichi Hirakawa, Managing Director and CEO of Kobelco Construction Equipment India says, “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 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, customisation for various market requirements, and strengthening Kobelco’s position as a key manufacturing and innovation hub in India.

KCEI manufactures various excavators in India, with an annual production capacity of 3,000 units. The company provides excavators to domestic customers, exports to over 16 countries, and maintains high-end leadership with over 25 percent market share.

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