Kobelco Construction Equipment India (KCEI), a subsidiary of Japan-based Kobelco Construction Machinery Company, has manufactured its 20,000th excavator at its Sri City, Andhra Pradesh facility. The plant, which serves both domestic and international markets, has an annual production capacity of 3,000 units.
In addition to production, KCEI is expanding its research and development operations by establishing a new R&D facility in Sri City. This facility will focus on advanced engineering solutions, product customization, and technology development.
The company exports excavators to over 16 countries and holds a market share exceeding 25% in India.
A press release from KCEI stated that India has become a significant manufacturing base for the company. Takemichi Hirakawa, Managing Director and CEO of KCEI, noted that investment in R&D aligns with the company’s long-term growth strategy.
The Sri City facility continues to supply machinery to meet domestic demand and support global operations.