Hologram hallmark

Komatsu has taken a stand against counterfeit parts and has launched a hologram hallmarking system for its genuine parts. According to the company, the system will help protect customers against fake parts that may be of inferior quality that could lead to premature wear and tear. The company has said that worldwide sales of counterfeit parts are rising and China is a major production base but such parts are shipped worldwide.
July 25, 2012 Read time: 1 min
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436 Komatsu has taken a stand against counterfeit parts and has launched a hologram hallmarking system for its genuine parts. According to the company, the system will help protect customers against fake parts that may be of inferior quality that could lead to premature wear and tear. The company has said that worldwide sales of counterfeit parts are rising and China is a major production base but such parts are shipped worldwide.

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