Komatsu Group Pledges $100K to Haitian Relief Efforts


Company will match all employee donations to the American Red Cross

Rolling Meadows, IL, January 20, 2010 - Komatsu America Corp., as a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., and on behalf of Komatsu Group, will donate $100K to the American Red Cross, a leading group assisting Haiti's citizens in the wake of the earthquake devastation there. Komatsu America Corp. will also match dollar-for-dollar all contributions made by its employees to the American Red Cross.

"We extend our heartfelt concern and condolences to the people of Haiti who have been devastated by the earthquake," says Dave Grzelak, chairman and CEO, Komatsu America Corp. "We will be contributing to the American Red Cross which is doing incredible work by providing aid to help rebuild the lives and communities in Haiti devastated by this disaster."

About Komatsu America Corp.

Komatsu America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., the world's second largest manufacturer and supplier of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves forklift and forestry markets. Through its distributor network, Komatsu offers a state-of-the-art parts and service program to support the equipment. Komatsu has proudly been providing high-quality reliable products for nearly a century. Visit the website at www.komatsuamerica.com for more information.

Contact:
Shawn-Laree de St. Aubin
Dobbins Communications
312-725-3740
shawnlaree@gmail.com

Mari Aoyagi
Komatsu America Corp.
847.437.4019
maoyagi@komatsuna.com

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