Komatsu Ltd.

Tokyo Japan

  (Tokyo: 6301)

Company Description

Depsite a name that means "little pine tree," Komatsu produces an evergreen lineup of big equipment. The company is the world's #2 construction equipment maker, behind Caterpillar. Komatsu builds and sells building and mining equipment, from bulldozers and wheel loaders to dump trucks and debris crushers. Komatsu also produces industrial machinery, such as laser-cutting tools and sheet-metal presses. Other lines include generators, light armored vehicles, and diesel engines. Its engineering and construction arm supplies prefabricated structures, contracting, real estate sales, and leasing services. Subsidiaries, affiliates, and a distributor network drive global sales, with China as its fastest-growing market.