Explore Komatsu

Here, you'll discover much more than Komatsu Forest products and services—you'll find a genuine and inspiring connection to the forest and the stories that shape it.

Drive to One: 2025

In May, we brought the entire Komatsu Forest team together for our Team Building event. More than just a gathering, it was a celebration of everything that unites us as a team.

With the energy of those who learn from the forest and grow through the journey, we reinforced the belief that no one succeeds alone. It was another opportunity to strengthen relationships, share knowledge, and reaffirm our commitment to Drive to One.

50 years of Komatsu

In this web series, you'll hear the stories of the people who have helped shape—and continue to shape—the journey of Komatsu Forest throughout its 50-year history. It is a story of dedication, hard work, and a continuous drive to develop innovative solutions for the Brazilian forestry industry.

Komatsu Forest Brazil: 50 years cultivating the future

1973–2023: Technology, innovation and people

For five decades, Komatsu Forest Brasil has helped shape the forestry industry through advanced technology, innovation, and a strong commitment to people. Since 1973, we have continuously evolved to deliver high-performance equipment, operational efficiency, and sustainable solutions, always focused on helping customers improve productivity while reducing environmental impact.

Our success is driven by the dedication of a passionate team committed to advancing the industry through intelligent, customer-focused solutions. With advanced technology and a forward-looking perspective, we continue to build a legacy of excellence—connecting machines, innovation, and people to help create a more sustainable future.

Episode 1: Our history

Discover the journey of Gilson Santos and Lonard Santos, pioneers in the mechanization of forestry operations in Brazil.

In the 1990s, the company took a major step forward by evolving from the production of small-scale equipment to the assembly of complete machines. This transition accelerated the manufacturing of forwarders in Brazil and helped establish the company as a leader in innovation and the development of solutions for the forestry industry.

Learn about the challenges they faced and the determination that helped shape the beginning of this remarkable journey.

Episode 2: Creating value together

In this episode, you'll meet some of the employees who have contributed to the company's growth through innovative solutions, advanced technology, and, above all, a commitment to continuous improvement.

Hear firsthand from the people who have been part of the journey that has shaped Komatsu Forest's first 50 years.

Episode 3: Our customers

In this episode, you'll meet customers who began their operations entirely by hand and worked that way for many years. With the introduction of mechanization, they found in Komatsu Forest efficient solutions to help make their operations more productive, efficient, and sustainable.

Partnership and trust define the relationship between Komatsu Forest and its customers—a relationship that has been strengthened over the years through a shared commitment to the forestry industry.

Episode 4: A sustainable future

In this final episode of the series, it becomes clear that our purpose extends far beyond delivering machines. It is about dedication, commitment, and a passion for the Brazilian forestry industry. We strive not only to help drive productivity, but also to support the long-term sustainability of our customers' businesses through continuous innovation and a forward-looking approach.

As we look to the years ahead, we remain grounded in our values, focused on the future, and deeply connected to the forest that inspires everything we do.

Proud to be Komatsu

1921 – 2021: 100 years of history

Watch the testimonials below from employees who share what it means to be part of Komatsu's journey and the pride they take in helping shape the company it is today.

Episode 1

100 years of Komatsu!
May 13, 2021

We are proud to celebrate a milestone that began with a vision in 1921. Over the past century, Komatsu's journey has been defined by hard work, learning, achievements, innovation, and, above all, a deep sense of #ProudToBeKomatsu.

Reaching this milestone has only been possible thanks to the dedication of our employees and the trust of our customers and partners around the world.

To celebrate our centennial, Komatsu employees shared videos expressing what #ProudToBeKomatsu means to them and reflecting on their role in shaping our history and future.

Episode 2

#OrgulhodeSerKomatsu

Behind our history are thousands of employees who proudly embody what it means to be #OrgulhodeSerKomatsu (#ProudToBeKomatsu).

Our centennial milestone is built on the values and principles that have guided us throughout the years:

Transparency
Reliability
Respect
Safety
Quality

We extend our sincere thanks to all employees and partners who have shared part of their journey with us. Your dedication and contributions have been fundamental to Komatsu's success and continued growth over the past 100 years.

Episode 3

Consistent values

The journey has been long, but our values have remained constant throughout the years:

Quality first
Global expansion
Technological innovation
Workforce development

These principles have guided Komatsu for more than a century, shaping our culture and supporting our continued growth around the world.

Episode 4

Thank you for the stories

We have reached the final chapter of our web series. Over the past several months, our employees have shared what it means to be proud to be part of Komatsu. For 100 years, we have been building a history, creating a legacy, and strengthening the reputation of a company that is committed, trusted, and above all, people-focused.

We extend our sincere thanks to all employees and partners who shared a part of their journey with us. Your dedication and contributions have been essential to Komatsu's success and continued growth.

Here's to the next 100 years.

Congratulations, Komatsu!