Many of Komatsu's products (especially construction equipment) are vital for recovery and reconstruction in the wake of a natural disaster.
In the event of an emergency, we promptly grasp the local situation and support disaster recovery in a substantial way, such as providing equipment needed by the disaster area. The latest activities are as follows:
In late November 2025, severe weather disasters—including flash floods, river overflows, and landslides caused by heavy rainfall—struck northern and central regions of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, particularly Aceh and the provinces of North and West Sumatra. Komatsu Group Indonesia*1 provided 2units of PC200 as part of its initial emergency response, supporting the removal of mud and debris accumulated in residential areas, public facilities, and transportation infrastructure. In addition, in collaboration with partner companies and organizations (including distributor United Tractors, Hinabi*2, and YKIP*3), the Group supplied essential goods and medical assistance to affected communities and schools. It also made donations exceeding USD 11,000.
In response to large-scale wildfires in Australia and Chile, Komatsu has implemented broad support initiatives not only at the corporate level but also through employee-led activities. In January 2026, major bushfires in Victoria, Australia burned more than 400,000 hectares and destroyed nearly 900 buildings. In the same month, wildfires in south-central Chile spread across multiple regions, burning approximately 40,000 to 50,000 hectares and causing extensive damage.
Against this backdrop, in Australia, employees contributed in diverse ways, including serving as firefighters on the front lines, supporting operations by servicing and repairing machinery used in affected areas, assisting with the transport of supplies, and participating in fundraising activities and donations of clothing and food. In Chile, employees have worked in collaboration with local communities and volunteers to provide ongoing support, including the delivery of food, drinking water, clothing and work tools, as well as the installation of portable toilets and shower facilities to support daily living and early recovery efforts.
These initiatives aim to provide practical, needs-based support tailored to on-the-ground conditions, from the immediate aftermath of the disaster through the recovery and rebuilding phases.
In response to the large-scale magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck the area near Mandalay in central Myanmar in late March 2025, Komatsu contributed a donation of JPY 10 million through the Japanese Red Cross Society.
The donation is being used in the affected areas to support relief efforts, including healthcare services, livelihood assistance, and recovery and reconstruction support (such as the distribution and transportation of relief supplies). We sincerely hope for the earliest possible recovery and reconstruction of the affected communities.
In conjunction with the change in the President and Representative Director in 2025, Komatsu implemented an initiative to encourage our business partners to make donations through the Japan Platform (JPF) instead of sending congratulatory messages such as telegrams and congratulatory flowers. The support we received is being used to aid in the reconstruction of the Noto Peninsula region. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has shown understanding and cooperation with this initiative.
In Japan, Komatsu has mainly assisted in areas affected by earthquakes. For wind and flood damage, which have increased in recent years, the damage is concentrated in limited areas or villages in many cases, and thus, we could not provide assistance in a more detailed manner in some cases.
Komatsu is providing the following support, including the provision of equipment and supplies.
OPENJAPAN (head office: Miyagi prefecture) is a group of volunteers who have expertise in construction and civil engineering. They quickly rush to affected areas around Japan to clean up affected houses as well as conduct recovery and reconstruction work. Though many of the volunteers possess a great deal of skill to operate construction vehicles, recovery from disasters also requires the relevant expertise. Through daily training, they aim to carry out safe and effective recovery and reconstruction operations.
In response to a request from the Marumori-machi government in Miyagi prefecture, which suffered extensive damage, and after hearing from the people on-site about their needs, Komatsu donated a used compact excavator PC30MR, as well as rental costs for heavy equipment, fuel, and materials (e.g. blue tarps and crane tools) that were necessary for the OPENJAPAN activities in Marumori-machi so that they can be used for not only the reconstruction support activities in Marumori-machi, but also future training.