KOBELCO Construction Machinery, part of Japanese steel producer Kobe Steel Ltd, manufactures, sells and services construction equipment and transportation equipment. The company manufactures heavy duty, small and full size excavators, and excavator-bulldozer combos. As its growth strategy, the company is expanding its business in developing countries including China, Thailand and India.  They are developing products that meet local needs by incorporating advanced technologies, such as low fuel consumption and low noise.