HCME president Moriaki Kadoya led the celebrations and was joined by former HCME president Mitsuhiro Tabei (currently vice president and executive officer of Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) and Shinichi Mihara, HCM director.
The European subsidiary of HCM was established with four people, led by Mr Okajima, in 1972.
Mr Kadoya summarised the company’s achievements over the past four decades during his speech.
“In 1972, HCME started with four employees and now we are a company of 600 people with a turnover of €600 million.”
He also paid tribute to all the company’s employees, their families, suppliers and dealers, saying: “Thanks to all of you, we have been able to achieve this milestone.”
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