# UMW Holdings and Komatsu plan joint venture for heavy equipment in Southeast Asia

UMW Holdings entered into a Letter of Intent with Komatsu Ltd to form a joint venture company for heavy equipment, with UMW Corp holding 74% and Komatsu 26%. The JV aims to boost sales in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-08-29
- Where: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malaysia
- Status: announced
- Products: heavy equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [endata.com](https://endata.com/announcements/15137-umw-holdings-plans-joint-venture-with-komatsu-for-heavy-equipment), 2026-08-29: "The market for the heavy equipment is poised for growth in sectors such as construction, mining and forestry."

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