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Who We Are

Komatsu Forklift Australia Pty Ltd is the exclusive supplier and distributor of Komatsu Forklifts, OMG Warehouse Equipment and Baumann Sideloaders in Australia and also distributes Kevrek Cranes nationally.

With 12 factory owned branches across Australia, Komatsu maintains the complete sales, rental, service and parts advantage. In addition to our branches, Komatsu authorised dealers in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania ensure the Komatsu experience is represented nationally. Komatsu Forklift Australia employs over 240 team members to service a diverse customer base.

Customers and their equipment are fully backed with our maintenance and repairs services plus spare parts depots. Each of our suppliers provides Komatsu Forklift Australia with factory support, inventory systems and training across all facets of the business.

Part of the global Komatsu family, Komatsu Forklift Australia is ultimately 100% owned by Komatsu Ltd which manufactures construction, mining and materials handling equipment in factories throughout the world. Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd and 205 other companies and employs 39,855 people globally. Komatsu Ltd consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009 were $A25 billion.

History

Komatsu has a rich history that dates back to 1917 when Takeuchi Mining Industry established Komatsu Iron Works to manufacture machine tools and mining equipment for in-house use. Four years later Komatsu Ltd was formed and by 1931 had produced Japan's first crawler-type farm tractor.

In 1953 Komatsu began production of forklift trucks, dump trucks and special purpose vehicles and two years on exported its first production equipment - to Argentina. From the humble opening of our first overseas office in India in 1964 - the same year the first forklift was presented in Australia and our exclusive distributorship began. Komatsu has gone on to become a key international player in the manufacture and sale of construction and mining equipment, utilities and industrial machinery.

In 1998 Red Australia became the exclusive distributor for Komatsu Forklifts. While Red Australia Equipment has diversified into other materials handling products over the years, Komatsu Forklifts have maintained core product status. With this status came Komatsu Forklift Australia: The first factory owned company in Komatsu Utility's Global network.

Our Philosophy: Reliability and Quality

The cornerstone of Komatsu's management is commitment to Quality and Reliability for maximisation of our corporate value. Our corporate value is the total sum of trust given to us by society and all our stakeholders. To enhance this trust, all Komatsu Group companies continually strive to strengthen their corporate governance and manufacturing competitiveness.

This policy not only applies to our products and services but also extends to all other aspects of the Komatsu Group, including organisations, businesses, employees and management. Komatsu Group companies and their employees follow five key guidelines to ensure we can stand by our philosophy:

  1. Constantly provide environment-friendly, safe and innovative products/services and systems from the viewpoint of our customers;
  2. Constantly promote self-initiated innovations in technology and management;
  3. Promote consolidated management from global perspective;
  4. Work for the community as a good corporate citizen; and
  5. Provide employees with opportunities for challenge and creativity.

Our Executive Management

Ted Ishikawa
Managing Director

Shoun Hatakeyama
Deputy Managing Director

Frank Filippatos
Chief Financial Officer

Brad Bailey
National Operations Manager

Stephen Salafia
National Sales Manager

Gavin Pringle
Chief Administration Officer