Hitachi Construction Machinery will launch LANDCROS Development Center Europe GmbH in Germany on January 1, 2026, focusing on battery-powered machinery and digital solutions for the European market.
R&D Expansion in Europe
The new fully-owned subsidiary in Hesse, Germany, will develop battery-powered excavators, ICT-compatible products, and zero-emission solutions in response to Europe's environmental regulations. This marks the first company bearing the "LANDCROS" name and will recruit engineers to lead next-generation equipment development, while KTEG GmbH continues marketing innovative products across Europe.
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