24.09.2019

Tadano opens new plant

Tadano has formally opened its all new greenfield Kozai Plant in Takamatsu, Japan.
The initial plans for the new plant were announced in 2015 see Tadano to build new crane plant when the company looked to add adjoining land, with construction beginning in 2017.

The new plant which was completed in April, adds substantial additional production capacity of Rough Terrain and truck cranes, as well a number of major components, including booms and cylinders.

140 people attended the official opening including the governor of Kagawa Prefecture and the mayor of Takamatsu City. After the initial presentations and official ceremonies a full plant tour was organised for the visitors.
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Koichi Tadano addresses delegates to the formal opening of the new plant

The Kozai Plant includes 47,000 square metres of covered space on a plot of almost 50 acres/200,000 square metres. The company says that its design aims to “harmonise the balance of people and machinery, connecting to the next generation of smart manufacturing." The plant is equipped with automated guided vehicles, an air conditioning system for the assembly line, and highly advanced equipment, all of which have been incorporated into the design with the aim of significantly increasing productivity. In addition, the finished products will be transported by barge from a port adjacent to the plant.
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The new Kozai Plant is locaed on a 50 acre site with 47,000 square metres under cover