Komatsu celebrates grand opening of new Peoria facility

June 11, 2026  -- Komatsu celebrated the grand opening of its new office building and Customer Experience Center in Peoria, Illinois, with an event that included a ceremonial tree planting to mark the company’s continued investment in the region and commitment to sustainable growth.

The new facility serves as Komatsu’s Surface Haulage Headquarters and a hub for engineering, innovation, sales, manufacturing management and other functions supporting the company’s global mining business. The investment builds on Komatsu’s long-standing presence in Peoria and replaces an office building originally constructed in the 1970s.

“Peoria has long been home to some of the most talented manufacturing and engineering professionals in our industry, and this new facility reflects the important role our team plays in advancing the future of mining,” said Dan Funcannon, Senior Vice President, Surface Haulage, Komatsu. “From our work in electric-drive haulage to technologies that support low-emission mining, this site represents our commitment to creating value together with our customers, employees and community for generations to come.”

Designed for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, the new facility supports Komatsu’s broader sustainability goals while creating a modern, collaborative workplace for employees and visitors.

A closer look at the new Peoria facility: 

• Creates a purpose-built environment for cross-functional teams to support the development of next-generation mining technologies and strengthen customer engagement 
• Provides visitors with a dedicated space to experience Komatsu’s capabilities, product innovation and role in supporting the future of mining through an immersive Customer Experience Center 
• Supports more sustainable operations through renewable energy credits to offset 100% of purchased electricity, a rainwater collection system that reduces water consumption for irrigation and an approximately 100kW solar array expected to produce about 120,000kWh annually

The grand opening also highlighted the 980E-5SE, Komatsu’s largest mining truck, displayed at the entrance to Komatsu’s Peoria operations. Built in Peoria, the truck was named the 2024 “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Makers Madness competition. The 980E-5SE features a 400-ton hauling capacity and electric-drive technology, reflecting the scale and innovation of Komatsu’s Peoria team.

“Manufacturers make the world a better place to live every single day, and Komatsu is leading by example,” said Mark Denzler, President & CEO, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. “Using innovative new technologies created in central Illinois, Komatsu is building large mining equipment while also reducing environmental impacts and advancing sustainability. We’re proud that Komatsu is building upon its decades-long commitment to Peoria as it serves customers across the globe.”

Komatsu is grateful to project partners such as EUA and P.J. Hoerr for their work to help make the new facility possible. Reflecting the same spirit of partnership and long-term investment that shaped the new facility, the ceremonial tree planting held during the grand opening served as a symbol of Komatsu’s continued growth in Peoria and its commitment to supporting the community, employees and customers through sustainable innovation.

To learn more about career opportunities in Peoria, please visit www.komatsu.com/careers.  

About Komatsu

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

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