KUBOTA UK has hailed a ‘record-breaking year’ for machinery sales in 2022, which saw a 14% rise in units sold.
In a year that saw Kubota celebrate 25 years as the ‘number one supplier’ of mini-excavators to the UK and Ireland markets, the business embarked on a 12-month programme of activity to commemorate the achievement. This included a product demo week and a range of competitions and giveaways.
Kubota recently unveiled plans to boost production at its main mini-excavator manufacturing plant in Japan, with investment totalling more than £100 million. The expansion of Hirakata Plant will see Kubota increase annual production capability from 48,800 to 78,000 units.
The manufacturer has also opened a new parts centre in France, which supplies parts to dealers and distributors across Europe, including the UK and Ireland.
Rob White, division manager for construction at Kubota UK, said, “As we look back on a record-breaking year for Kubota, it is with much excitement for what the future holds. Reaching our 25th year as the UK’s leading mini-excavator manufacturer was testament to the hard work of our team and our UK and Ireland dealer network and an achievement we are very proud of. Couple that with a record-breaking year for our engines division and there was much cause for celebration across the business.
“Kubota is not a company that rests on its laurels, and our eye is always on how we can further sharpen and improve our offering for customers. At bauma 2022, we showcased some of the newest additions to our sustainable Smart Energy Solutions range, especially designed to give operators greener choices when it comes to construction machinery.
“We have several exciting product and service announcements to be made across this year, and we are looking forward to sharing them with you in due course. We’re excited to make 2023 every bit as landmark for the business as last year.”
