# UMW and Komatsu form joint venture for heavy equipment business

UMW Corporation Sdn. Bhd. and Komatsu Ltd. agreed to form a joint venture for heavy equipment business in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea. UMWC will hold 74% and Komatsu 26% of the JVC.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-01-20
- Where: Malaysia
- Status: announced
- Products: construction and mining equipment
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md), [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [UMW Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/15844.md) (partner)
- [Komatsu](https://endata.com/companies/15845.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [malaysian-business.com](https://malaysian-business.com/portal/2026/01/20/umw-and-komatsu-to-form-a-joint-venture-for-heavy-equipment-business/), 2026-01-20: "We are pleased with the opportunity to partner with Komatsu, the leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment globally."

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