06.12.2016

Kobelco merges in USA

Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Kobelco Cranes North America will merge under the Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A. name in January.

Headquartered in Katy, Texas, the merged company will be led by new chief executive Naoto Suzuki and will comprise three independent divisions, excavators, cranes, and manufacturing, with Jack Fendrick leading the crane division from the Texas headquarters. Kobelco Cranes North America move from Houston to Katy during the second quarter of 2017.

The move follows the global merger announced in April. See Kobelco to merge Cranes and Construction.

Suzuki said: “This consolidation will harness the strength of both businesses to build our capabilities as a whole. It will further enhance our service functions, strengthen our product development capabilities, and reinforce our foundation in the North American market.”