Hitachi Construction Machinery : Transforming Construction & Mining Landscapes

Keiichiro Shiojima, Director, Hitachi Construction Machinery

Fast fast-growing Asian industrial machinery market has been fuelled by large-scale infrastructure development and urbanization. Countries such as China, India, and Southeast Asian countries are leading demand for construction and mining machinery. However, there are several challenges for customers with this growth. In a landscape of rising material and energy costs, labor shortages, and strict environmental regulations, businesses must seek operations that are sustainable and cost-efficient. At the same time, customers are becoming more interested in digitalized and autonomous solutions to improve productivity and reduce downtime, while at the same time effectively managing equipment lifecycles.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) has been a key player in addressing these problems. It is a Japanese company that provides construction and mining equipment, develops, manufactures, and services them worldwide. Going one step further, HCM uses innovative approaches to move beyond just selling machines and become a true solutions provider with integrated services that enhance the safety, productivity, and environmental compliance of equipment throughout its life cycles.

HCM develops solutions to ensure customer needs by using advanced digital technologies, large service networks, and commitment to sustainability.
It provides a platform that enables real-time monitoring to reduce downtime and improve performance. Its solutions portfolio consists of ICT-enabled machinery and autonomous haulage systems.

Advanced Technology and Digital Solutions
HCM is at the forefront of the integration of ICT and IoT in construction equipment. Its solutions for fleet management and autonomous systems enable remote monitoring of operations, workflow optimization, and lifecycle cost reduction. It also offers e-service, giving customers total operational control including maintenance, fuel consumption, and equipment utilization management.

Commitment to Sustainability
HCM is a pioneer in the carbon offset product development of the construction machinery industry. In addition to the production of low-emission machinery, the company is actively promoting energy efficiency and emissions reductions through facility operations. It is in line with global efforts to reach sustainable development goals and provides customers with environment-friendly solutions.

Customer-Centric Innovation
HCM adapts to the specific needs of the markets through its 'think global, act local' philosophy. The company establishes a direct sales and service system, which makes its innovation processes more timely supported and fed back into. HCM’s focus on co-creation with customers and partners enables their delivery of tailored solutions addressing unique operational challenges.

Diverse Product Range and Reliability
HCM offers one of the most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators, from compact models to massive mining machines. In addition to wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and specialized equipment, the company manufactures all for reliability, safety, and performance. They are complemented with complete parts and maintenance services to make the equipment run for a long.

Industry Leadership and Vision
HCM is preparing the industry for the future by setting out in its plan to become a holistic solutions provider. To tackle evolving market demands, the company encourages co-creation by taking global feedback and is focused on innovation. Its initiatives are reshaping construction and mining machinery markets by providing cutting-edge solutions with social responsibility.

At Hitachi Construction Machinery, technological advancement is aligned with customer needs and environmental requirements to make the company a major player in the changing industrial machinery world.


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