Tag: Rod Schrader

From left: Komatsu’s Rod Strader, Rod Bull, Mike Gidaspow, Tim Tripas and Doug Morris. Photo: P&Q Staff

Is electric the answer for construction equipment?

March 14, 2023By

One equipment manufacturer explored the question when asked during a ConExpo-Con/Agg press conference Tuesday.

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Komatsu North America’s Rod Schrader, who serves the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) as board chair, reflected on issues equipment manufacturers are facing during a ConExpo-Con/Agg press conference. Photo: P&Q Staff

Komatsu CEO talks inflation, supply chain at ConExpo

March 14, 2023By

Komatsu North America’s Rod Schrader reflected on business issues equipment manufacturers are facing during a Monday press conference.

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Those who visit Lile Quarry will find several pieces of Komatsu equipment within it. Says Jim Lile: “We’ve kind of converted over to Komatsu right now. We think they’re just serving us better.” Photo courtesy of Kevin Yanik

Komatsu rebrands company-owned dealers

April 3, 2020By

With impacts in the East, West and Southwest, Komatsu created a new structure for its company-owned dealer branches.

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Komatsu America to move headquarters to Chicago

Komatsu America to move headquarters to Chicago

April 9, 2018By

Komatsu America Corp. plans to move its company’s headquarters to the Triangle Plaza Chicago in 2020.

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Komatsu America agrees to purchase PBE Group

February 27, 2018By

Komatsu America entered into a purchase agreement, through its subsidiary F and M Equipment, to buy PBE Group.

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Komatsu launches sales, support unit in New Jersey

December 14, 2016By

Komatsu America Corp. formed Komatsu Northeast, a new business unit, and assumes Komatsu’s trade territory for the state of New Jersey.

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Komatsu buying, converting Southwest dealer locations

October 6, 2016By

Komatsu America purchased four dealer branches that will become company-owned facilities under the Komatsu Southwest banner.

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