# UMW Holdings plans joint venture with Komatsu for heavy equipment

UMW Holdings Bhd entered into a Letter of Intent with Komatsu Ltd to establish a joint venture company for the heavy equipment business, with UMW Corp Sdn Bhd 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
- Status: announced
- Products: construction and mining equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/umw-holdings-plans-jvco-japanese-mnc-komatsu), 2026-11-05: "The market for the heavy equipment is poised for growth in sectors such as construction, mining and forestry."

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