Komatsu opens new central multimillion-rand campus

13th December 2018

Komatsu opens new central multimillion-rand campus

From Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is the Real Economy Report.

Sashnee Moodley:

Komatsu Africa Holdings in November opened a new industrial hub, built to the tune of R985-million, in Germiston, in Johannesburg. Tasneem Bulbulia reports.

Tasneem Bulbulia:

The 300 000 m2 development is one of the largest industrial campuses in the country and will serve as the central hub from which the company will manage its widespread operational footprint across South and Southern Africa.

It was officially unveiled at a ceremony attended by local and international Komatsu stakeholders, and Japanese and South African government entities.

Komatsu Africa Holdings MD Mike Blom outlined the new campus at the unveiling:

Komatsu Africa Holdings MD Mike Blom:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

Komatsu Limited CEO and president Tetsuji Ohashi was present in South Africa for the unveiling, and emphasised the importance of the region to the group.

Komatsu Limited CEO and president Tetsuji Ohashi:

Tasneem Bulbulia:

Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies also gave his thoughts at the unveiling:

Minister of Trade and Industry Dr Rob Davies:

Sashnee Moodley:

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