MESA, AZ (April 2, 2025) — Komatsu broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona, a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to growth and service excellence in the region. This expansion will triple Komatsu’s current operational footprint in Mesa, enhancing its capacity to serve both existing and new customers in the area.

The new facility, strategically located near the airport in southeast Mesa, will span approximately 215,000 square feet — an impressive increase from the current 75,000 square foot facility. Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2026, this $80 million investment reflects Komatsu’s dedication to supporting its customers in the Southwestern U.S.

"As the copper industry continues to grow, Arizona is at the heart of that momentum,” said Tom Suess, Vice President of Komatsu North America Mining Stores. “Expanding our presence in the Mesa area positions us to support our customers and partners in a region that’s leading the way in critical mineral production."

Komatsu leadership celebrated the groundbreaking alongside several of the company’s mining customers, the Arizona Commerce Authority and the City of Mesa.

“We are excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of Komatsu’s new facility in Mesa,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “Arizona is the No. 1 exporting state in the country for mineral ores, with continued growth and opportunities on the horizon.”

“We are very pleased to welcome Komatsu’s new facility to Mesa,” said Mesa Mayor Mark Freeman. “Mesa's strategic investments in infrastructure and world-class amenities make us a premier destination for businesses such as Komatsu to thrive and grow with our community.”

The project is expected to promote significant economic benefits for the area. In addition to creating short-term construction jobs during the building phase, Komatsu anticipates the addition of up to 100 new long-term positions within the first few years of operation.

Media Contacts
Jill Rick, Komatsu, [email protected]

Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]

Kim Lofgreen, City of Mesa, [email protected]

About Komatsu
Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, manage forests and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer operations to help enhance safety and promote productivity while working to optimize performance. Learn more at komatsu.com.

About the Arizona Commerce Authority

The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on X @azcommerce.