Komatsu Forest announced their intention to acquire land in Klockarbäcken, Umeå, Sweden. Komatsu Forest plans to build a completely new factory in the area, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
The ambition is to build a factory that is optimized with human possibilities in mind. The company already has high demands on work environment, safety and product quality, which is also something that characterizes the vision of a new factory.
"We want a factory that is based on human capabilities, where technology, good ergonomics and safety are prioritized and help to enable good quality in our manufacturing. We want to build an attractive and efficient workplace where our employees thrive and grow and where we can deliver product quality at the forefront", says Martin Ärlestig, Factory Manager, Komatsu Forest
"We have high environmental targets for our production already today, but when a new factory is built from scratch, we can seek environmentally friendly solutions all the way. Our target is to become CO2 neutral in our production", says Martin Ärlestig, factory manager Komatsu Forest.
For a decision to invest in a new plant to be realized, support is required to assist the company's venture; such as a sustainable infrastructure solution that meets the company's future transport needs on road and railroad and regional support is needed to complement the large investment made by the company.
Komatsu Forest manufactures forest machines that are sold worldwide. The company, which is wholly owned by the Japanese company Komatsu LTD, has its manufacturing and head office in Umeå.
