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Kobelco expands mini excavator production capacity
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Kobelco will expand the production capacity of its Ogaki Plant, which produces mini-excavators
Record-breaking year for equipment sales
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Demand for equipment was maintained throughout 2021, although some areas have seen a drop in sales
Tadano suspends crane production
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Component shortages precipitate temporary production stoppage at four crane factories in Germany and Japan
Aktio invests in AI technology
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Japanese rental giant partners with Tokyo tech companies for fleet valuation tool
Country report: Japan
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Nishio Rent All, one of Japan’s largest access rental companies, shares its thoughts on its home market
Hitachi-Deere joint venture officially dissolved
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Deere acquires three former Hitachi-Deere factories as OEMs set to compete in same markets
Trackunit Apps now available in Japanese
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Japanese versions of Trackunit Manager and Trackunit Go launched for rental companies, OEMs and fleet owners
Maeda and Deutz launch electric crawler crane
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The CC 1485 mini crawler crane has an all-electric drive and was shown at a Deutz Days trade event
Exclusive: Deere, Hitachi reveal plans beyond joint venture
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OEMs talk about future strategies when partnership ends early next year 
SmartEquip launches in Japan
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E-procurement network now available in Japan through partnership with Diamond Construction Equipment
Design award for Tadano truck mount
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Japan’s IDEA recognised the 32m AT-320XTG for its compactness and redesigned, lighweight boom 
Kubota chairman awarded France’s National Medal
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Masatoshi Kimata, Kubota’s chairman and representative director, is presented with the National Order of Merit Medal from France
Honda and Komatsu team up for electric mini excavator
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Partnership aims to allow Honda’s MPP batteries to be used with various Komatsu equipment
Komatsu reveals concept electric remote-control mini excavator
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Manufacturer has announced concept machine, which is fully electric and operated by remote control
Trackunit expands in Asia Pacific
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New offices and senior appointment in the region for Trackunit
Trackunit expands into Asia Pacific
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Telematics company Trackunit has opened a regional HQ in Singapore, appoints a new SVP 
Komatsu celebrates 100th anniversary
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Manufacturer marks centenary with a new community facility, employee project and a commemorative website 
Nishio leads on remote operation trials
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The remote operation pilot project is being led by Nishio Rent All, contractor Kato Construction Co Ltd and Hitachi
Kanamoto profits hit by Covid-19
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Kanamoto’s construction rental division saw a 22.1% fall in operating profits in the year to 31 October
Aggreko’s Tokyo Olympics contract increases in value
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Contract revisions for the Tokyo Olympics will see the project revenues increase from US$250m to $315m
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