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Komatsu — at the forefront of technology. . continuedKomatsu’s PeoriaManufacturingOperation worksaround the clockto ensure timelyassembly anddelivery of five sizesof mining trucks.to mechanical. It’s been proven that our truckswork longer with less downtime. That makesa huge difference to a mine that’s running 24hours a day. Our customers tell us that.Of course, many other features have been adirect result of our working with customers andlistening to their needs to incorporate those intoour trucks. Based on their recommendations,we’ve integrated convenience features, such asramp-style staircases to the driver’s cab ratherthan a ladder hanging on the side.QUESTION: Komatsu has built its reputationfor mining trucks based on the foundation ofreliability. What does the factory do to ensureeach truck reinforces this reputation?ANSWER: It’s important to recognize thatproduct quality begins with unrivaled design,followed by rigorous testing and confirmation.Only then can manufacturing truly excel atproducing high-quality products and deliverreliability to our customers. We make countlessquality checks and confirmations every day onevery truck throughout the production process.This also includes the critical role our suppliersplay in supporting us. It’s not something specialor unique. It’s what we do every day with everyprocess.QUESTION: What does the future holdbeyond Tier 4?Some of the world’s largest mining trucks, including electric-drive 830Es are assembledat PMO. “It’s been proven that our trucks work longer with less downtime. That makesa huge difference to a mine that’s running 24 hours a day,” said Jim Mathis, GeneralManager of Manufacturing at PMO.ANSWER: In some sense, Komatsu is alreadythere and has been for quite some time. We’vebeen developing, producing and testingautonomous haul trucks — trucks that runwithout a driver — for several years. They arealready being used in active mines. That’s ahuge technological advantage for the customerbecause it keeps costs down, and for usbecause it puts us at the forefront of the miningequipment industry.We’ve always been strong in technology,especially in tracking machine usage, function,production and maintenance with ourKOMTRAX PLUS system. It allows both us andthe customer to see how a truck is being usedso we can build future machines based off thatinformation and customer recommendations.We never stop trying to improve. n
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