KOMATSU Europe has announced an extension of its European parts facilities in Belgium.
A new warehouse expansion has provided extra storage space for the manufacturer’s large and heavyweight spare parts, which it said will ensure extra support towards a ‘fast and steady’ supply of parts to customers across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
The extension, which is now fully operational, covers an area of 10,000 sqm, increasing the total warehouse space in Vilvoorde to over 59,000 sqm. It is already equipped with 840 solar panels, with more than 1,000 additional ones set to be installed in the coming year. Other features include light captures on the roof that rotate with the sun, floor heating, and a safe storage place and foam sprinkler system for hazardous or dangerous materials.
Komatsu added that the expansion will facilitate support for the electric dump trucks recently delivered to Scandinavia and will enhance the efficiency of warehouse operations by increasing the inventory for parts.
“We are excited to be expanding our warehouse facility in Vilvoorde,” said Mr. Tadashi Maeda, president of Komatsu Europe. “This investment is a commitment to continue providing our customers with the highest level of service and support.
“The increased storage capacity will allow us to respond more quickly to our customers’ needs, ensuring they quickly receive the parts they require.”
