operating a circular business model that refurbishes used components*, a concept from which the term "remanufacturing" originated.
*Components: The parts of a machine that function independently, such as engines.
Components such as engines and transmissions that have previously been in operation on equipment can be remanufactured to mirror an equivalent new part.
Because Komatsu uses the original equipment specifications, assembly processes and test procedures, customers can count on Komatsu remanufactured parts.
In addition to the development and production of construction equipment, Komatsu positions parts as one of its major businesses. The Komatsu reman business is an important segment within the parts business.
The first objective is a sustainability challenge.
As we remanufacture components for our customers, we gain more insight into parts durability.
This information is fed back into our development process to help enhance our products.
Komatsu reman also enables us to reduce waste, as we melt down unrecyclable parts and metal scraps for reuse. We contribute to reducing CO2 emissions by these practices following the principles of 3R (reduce, reuse, recycle).
The Komatsu reman business started about 30 years ago in locations that were close to our customers, and we have continued to expand in a way that maintains those close connections.
We have established branches in North America, Europe, Australia, Chile, Indonesia, Japan and other countries to provide high-quality and convenient service.
Komatsu reman branches in 11 countries around the world not only function independently, but also collaborate closely to share necessary technical information to facilitate consistency in components across regions.
The Oyama Plant in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, functions as one such branch.
Quality and reliability are foundations of Komatsu's management principles.
We will continue working to supply products and services that satisfy our customers in all aspects of our business, earning their trust by acting with sincerity, integrity and honesty while pursuing a sustainable future where people, business and our planet thrive together.
And this commitment is exactly the same whether we are developing and producing new products or giving used components new life.
Komatsu does not just make products.
Through our remanufacturing business, we turn used components into like-new components, while striving to connect a consumer-oriented society with a recycling mindset.
