Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Umea, Vaesterbotten County
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Since 1961
Komatsu Forest manufactures forest machines, including wheeled harvesters, forwarders, harvester heads, and tracked feller bunchers, along with maintenance, spare parts, operator training, and technical support. The company is headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, was founded in 1961, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. It is a subsidiary of the Komatsu Group and serves forestry, construction, and related industries. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Malwa Forest AB, adding to its Swedish forestry operations.
Komatsu Forest at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1961
Headquarters
Umea, Vaesterbotten County
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
57
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
57
Named foreign suppliers
4
Top origins
Germany · United Kingdom · Belgium · Canada
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Komatsu Forest.
What this tells a buyer
Komatsu Forest has no customs shipment data in the record, and its most recent reported development is the completion of its acquisition of Malwa Forest AB on 1 April 2026.
The company lists ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers a product range that includes forest machinery, digital forestry tools, and emissions-related systems.
As a subsidiary of the Komatsu Group with an estimated revenue band of $500M-1B, it is a privately held company with no public ticker.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
65 years in operation (founded 1961).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Komatsu Forest manufactures forest machines, including wheeled harvesters, forwarders, harvester heads, and tracked feller bunchers, along with maintenance, spare parts, operator training, and technical support. The company is headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, was founded in 1961, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. It is a subsidiary of the Komatsu Group and serves forestry, construction, and related industries. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Malwa Forest AB, adding to its Swedish forestry operations.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1961 |
Headquarters | Umea, Vaesterbotten County |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Komatsu Forest makes
The company lists ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and offers a product range that includes forest machinery, digital forestry tools, and emissions-related systems.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Emissions (source: komatsuforest.com).
Certifications
Komatsu Forest is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — komatsuforest.com
ISO 9001 — komatsuforest.co.uk
Trade and customs footprint
Komatsu Forest has no customs shipment data in the record, and its most recent reported development is the completion of its acquisition of Malwa Forest AB on 1 April 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 57 inbound shipments across 4 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · United Kingdom · Belgium · Canada.
Latest developments
2026-08-26 — Komatsu Forest AS og Malwa (komatsuforest.no)
2026-08-25 — Next generation forestry machines (komatsuforest.com)
2026-07-02 — Nya arbetstillfällen när Komatsu Forest etablerar sig i Krokom - Krokoms kommun (krokom.se)
2026-04-01 — Komatsu Forest completes the acquisition of Malwa Forest AB (komatsuforest.com)
2026-03-19 — Santtu Tanskanen (komatsuforest.com)
2026-03-18 — Komatsu to acquire forestry manufacturer Malwa Forest AB (komatsuforest.com)
Facilities
Komatsu Forest is headquartered in Umea, Vaesterbotten County. Public sources also reference these locations:
Shawano, Wisconsin — komatsu.com
Company details
As a subsidiary of the Komatsu Group with an estimated revenue band of $500M-1B, it is a privately held company with no public ticker. Komatsu Forest was founded in 1961, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Umea, Vaesterbotten County. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 65 years in operation (founded 1961). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Komatsu Forest make?
Komatsu Forest manufactures forest machines, including wheeled harvesters, forwarders, harvester heads, and tracked feller bunchers, along with maintenance, spare parts, operator training, and technical support. The company is headquartered in Umeå, Sweden, was founded in 1961, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. It is a subsidiary of the Komatsu Group and serves forestry, construction, and related industries. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Malwa Forest AB, adding to its Swedish forestry operations.
Where is Komatsu Forest headquartered?
Komatsu Forest is headquartered in Umea, Vaesterbotten County.
When was Komatsu Forest founded?
Komatsu Forest was founded in 1961.
How big is Komatsu Forest?
Komatsu Forest has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Komatsu Forest hold?
Komatsu Forest lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Komatsu Forest import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 57 inbound shipments for Komatsu Forest, with top origins including Germany · United Kingdom · Belgium · Canada.
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