Key facts
- Itochu to acquire 51% of Hitachi Construction Machinery's Taiwan sales unit, Etsu Construction Machinery.
Itochu to buy Hitachi Construction Machinery's Taiwan sales unit
IN SHORT
Japanese trading house Itochu will acquire a Taiwan-based sales subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery by the end of 2026. The deal aims to capitalize on strong demand for semiconductor facilities in Taiwan.
Key Numbers
51%Itochu's stake in Etsu Construction Machinery
several billion yenAcquisition price for Etsu Construction Machinery
2026Expected completion year for Itochu's acquisition
February 19, 2026Date of Hitachi Construction Machinery's additional stake purchase completion
Who's Involved
Itochu
Japanese trading house acquiring Hitachi Construction Machinery's Taiwan sales unit
Hitachi Construction Machinery
Seller of its Taiwan sales subsidiary
Etsu Construction Machinery
Taiwan-based sales subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery
↳ Why This Matters
The acquisition allows Itochu to tap into Taiwan's booming semiconductor industry infrastructure development, potentially boosting its construction machinery sales and related services.