HCME brings construction and mining under one lead

Andy Brown Head of Content, Construction and Engagement

23 July 2026

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV has promoted Dr Hubertus Muenster to vice president, with responsibility for both construction and mining machinery across Europe and parts of Africa.

Muenster, who joined HCME in July 2025, was already responsible for construction equipment sales, rental and distribution management.

His expanded role will see him also lead the company’s mining machinery business in the region, bringing HCME’s core equipment segments under single commercial leadership.

HCME said the move is intended to…

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