Komatsu invests in Canadian distribution center

Komatsu North America says it is strengthening its commitment to Canadian customers with an investment to double the size of its parts distribution footprint in Edmonton, Alberta.

The Chicago-based equipment company says the project also will transform its Edmonton site from a parts depot into a full-service distribution center.

“This expansion marks a significant step in Komatsu’s ongoing effort to enhance service levels, reduce lead times and better support dealers and customers across Canada,” the company says.

The new 135,000-square-foot facility will double the capacity of Komatsu’s existing warehouse, enabling the company to store and distribute parts directly from Edmonton, significantly improving delivery times, including 24-hour delivery capabilities to its dealers in western Canada.

“Our customers rely on Komatsu for uptime and productivity, and this investment ensures we can meet those expectations faster and more efficiently than ever,” says Danny Murtagh, Komatsu’s vice president of parts and infrastructure. “By bringing parts closer to where our customers operate, we’re cutting lead times, boosting availability and improving customer service.”

The expanded Edmonton facility will serve as a cornerstone of Komatsu’s North American logistics network, according to the company, streamlining supply routes from Komatsu’s global manufacturing hubs in Japan and Indonesia.

Komatsu says the expanded space and level of service also means the creation of an enhanced workforce capacity, with plans to add additional staff and technological support.

According to the company, the investment underscores Komatsu’s long-term confidence in its Canadian dealer partners and in the Canadian market. With the country’s mining, forestry and construction sectors continuing to grow, the upgraded facility ensures Komatsu is well positioned to support increased demand while maintaining its industry-leading service standards.

“Canada is a core market for Komatsu,” Komatsu North America CEO Rod Bull says. “This expansion is not just about space—it’s about service, and making sure our dealers and customers have what they need, when they need it.”