Overview

Full name: Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Co., Ltd.

Established: 2010

Type of business: Sales, support, service, and remanufacturing of Hitachi’s construction and mining machinery in Zambia and neighboring markets

Location & Contact

Head Office & Remanufacturing Center: Plot 2350/M, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Road, Lusaka, Zambia

Postal Address: P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka, Zambia

Phone Numbers: +260 211-285360, 285361, 285362

Key Operations & Facilities

Operates a major Remanufacturing Center in Lusaka that handles repair, remanufacturing, and engine rebuilding of key components such as hydraulic pumps, gearboxes, and body parts.

Recently expanded the facility with a new storage warehouse for remanufactured parts and an engine rebuilding workshop.

This was the second major expansion since 2016. The site covers about 40,000 m² and includes workshops, warehouses, and offices.

Employs around 279 people at the remanufacturing center as of March 2025.

Products & Services

After-sales service for mining and construction machinery

Remanufactured components, including engines and major mechanical or hydraulic parts

Maintenance, repair, body work, and servicing for equipment

Trials of new technologies, such as a full battery rigid frame dump truck with a capacity of 150+ tons, tested at one of Zambia’s major copper mines

Training and development programs in partnership with government and international organizations to promote youth employment through construction equipment operation skills

Strategic Importance

Plays a crucial role in Zambia’s Copper Belt region, where demand for mining machinery is rising due to strong copper and cobalt production targets.

Supports sustainability by extending equipment lifespans, reducing downtime, and exploring eco-friendly technologies like electrification and battery-powered trucks.

Leadership

President: Nobuhiko Saito