About Hitachi Construction Machinery Company

Hitachi Construction Machinery, or HCM, manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan’s first mechanical excavator. The company’s main products include hydraulic excavators for mining/construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.4% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo, Japan.