This is the first company profile on the construction equipment manufacturer Kobelco Construction Machinery USA to be published in Off-Highway Research’s North America Service.

The company has more than 100 years of history dating back to its foundation in early 20th century Japan, and in more recent times it has increased its profile in the US and Canada following a decision to bring its marketing for the region in-house in 2013.

Though this report focuses on Kobelco’s North American business, Kobelco Construction Machinery USA Inc., the company has a worldwide presence including Europe and China, and full details of its operations outside the US and Canada are included in the report, including the restructuring of production since 2022.