Komatsu Reconstruction Challenge | Komatsu Special Website

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For the first time in almost 60 years, the headquarters of Komatsu will reborn. This rebuilding project has inspired us to take on the “Komatsu Reconstruction Challenge.”

The word “reconstruction” is generally used to refer as “rebuilding,” “restoration,” “renovation,” or “remodeling,” we added the nuance of “reform” to this.

Komatsu employees will come together to contemplate, discuss, and realize our vision for the future while preserving our corporate identity and strength. The challenge starts from here.

Creating a miniature world by digging, pressing, piling, and flattening sand on a beach or in sandbox as a child —that’s when we first learned the joy of making and shaping the world with our own hands.

Since its establishment in 1921, Komatsu has experienced that joy together with countless partners around the world in the fields of construction, mining, forestry, and many others.

The times have changed.
The environment has changed.
The technology has changed as well.
That joy, however, remains the same.

Some things need to be transformed, while others must be preserved.

That is why we are reconstructing Komatsu.

To foster stronger partnerships at the new headquarters slated for launch in 2027.
To envision our future while believing in our past.
To advance deeper connections with the world for a better tomorrow.

Reconstructing Komatsu to ensure that the joy of creation never ends.

Komatsu’s initiatives

Discover the initiatives being implemented under the Komatsu Reconstruction Challenge.

The new headquarters as a place to connect and meet

Our new headquarters will be designed to promote connections with diverse people, such as customers and partners including those we already work with, students, children who love construction equipment, and residents from the local community. To make this happen, we wish to create a place where people who had little interaction with Komatsu can learn about and experience our company so that we may create new value together.

A place to expand connections with the local community

The original Komatsu headquarters made its grand appearance on a corner of the Tameike crossing in Akasaka, Tokyo, in 1966. The garden that used to spread across the roof of the building is considered a pioneer of rooftop gardens in Japan. Open house days attracted many visitors, with 200 people from across Japan paying a visit on some days. In addition to these open house days, the headquarters has actively offered workplace tours to students from nearby primary and junior high schools, aiming to be a company that is open to the local community.

Our new headquarters will also be open to the public, extending our commitment to the local community since our founding more than 100 years ago.

A temporary construction enclosure worth noting

The new headquarters is scheduled for completion in 2027. However, we do not intend to remain silent until then. Instead, during the demolition and construction, passersby can find information about the reconstruction project on the temporary enclosure around the site. This includes messages about what the reconstruction means for Komatsu and how we plan to use the new headquarters as a place to foster new connections. Please stop by when you have the opportunity and explore our messages printed across the enclosure featuring a design motif inspired by traffic signs.

A place where children’s excitement blooms

Do you remember how as a child you were thrilled to catch sight of working vehicles? It’s not only children, however. People of all ages are fascinated by the massiveness.

With this awareness, Komatsu has offered opportunities for visitors to observe its equipment up close—at our plants on open days and at the Komatsu no Mori historic park in Ishikawa Prefecture, the place of our roots. We plan to offer a similar experience at our new headquarters in Tokyo.

A comfortable workplace for a diverse workforce

With over 60,000 employees in 151 countries, Komatsu recognizes the significance of creating an environment that respects individuals for who they are, allowing each person to demonstrate their true abilities. The diversity this brings is fundamental to our efforts to give back to society.
The principles of diversity and inclusion will be reflected in the design of our new headquarters to provide a comfortable workplace for all.

Ever-expanding styles of co-creation

Creating value through collaboration with universities and other businesses has always been an essential part of Komatsu. We envision our new headquarters as a place where we strengthen existing ties and forge new ones with businesses and research institutes in potential fields we have yet to explore.
The experiences we offer of Komatsu and its technologies at the new headquarters will spark infinite possibilities for collaboration and creating value together.

A place to connect with the next generation

Some people may wonder what business Komatsu is in or feel that we are a conservative company. There is much to introduce about our products, operations, and our company in general.
Many of the features and programs that we will offer at our new headquarters will be designed to spark interest in our company among the younger generation. We look forward to meeting students and next-generation colleagues at our new facility.

Our contribution to the planet

Our new headquarters will incorporate environmentally friendly technologies and materials to achieve energy efficiency without compromising indoor comfort. These features include the adoption of solar power and geothermal energy and the use of domestic lumber, among others. These initiatives will help minimize the building’s energy consumption and reduce CO2 emissions, the primary cause of global warming. Our new headquarters will be better equipped to advance our commitment to empowering a sustainable future for people, businesses, and our planet.

The rooftop garden, the symbol of our continuity

The rooftop garden made its debut at the unveiling of our original headquarters about 60 years ago. It served as an “oasis amidst big-city buildings” where Komatsu employees and people from the local community could enjoy seasonal flowers and observe wild birds and insects. The garden attracted many people especially during the cherry blossom season, with its wide variety of cherry trees, including the Yae-benishidare, which was planted at the very beginning, and the Atami-zakura and Kanzan-zakura varieties.
The plants from the garden have been relocated to an agricultural farm in Ibaraki Prefecture and the homes of Komatsu employees, pending the completion of the new headquarters. Part of them will return to the new rooftop garden, which will once again be open to the public as a place of relaxation.

New uses of the marble from the old building

A rare and precious type of marble known as Pakistan green onyx adorned the walls of the lobby and stairs of the original Komatsu building. As this marble is scarce today, it will be reused in our new headquarters. At the core of the reconstruction is our commitment to preserving and passing on what has been essential in the past, and reusing the marble serves as an example of this commitment.

Rebuilding of our headquarters

Track the evolution at the demolition/construction site.

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Komatsu is a leading manufacturer of heavy equipment and related technologies supporting construction, mining, forestry, and manufacturing industries.

Founded in 1921 in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, the company expanded overseas for the first time in 1955. Today, about 90% of our sales come from outside Japan.

With over 60,000 employees in 151 countries, we are committed to creating value in collaboration with worldwide partners to ultimately realize a future where people, society, and the planet thrive together.

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