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Kato Works to Exhibit at the 2025 Miyagi Forestry Exhibition

Kato Works, led by President Masayasu Kato, is set to participate in the 2025 Miyagi Forestry, Forestry, and Environmental Machinery Exhibition, scheduled for October 5-6, 2025, in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This event is being held as part of the 48th National Tree-Planting Festival, aimed at showcasing various forestry machinery while promoting safety and environmental protection.

Event Highlights

The exhibition is expected to attract a wide audience, including forestry professionals and the general public, with participation from a record 91 companies this year. The event is anticipated to draw thousands of visitors over its two days, providing a platform for companies to demonstrate innovative technologies and solutions in forestry machinery. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the latest in machinery designed to enhance safety and efficiency in forestry operations.

Kato Works will feature two key pieces of machinery at this exhibition:
1. HD823MR-8 Excavator: This 23-ton hydraulic shovel is equipped with a hybrid bucket, which incorporates a cutting blade for tree felling, a grapple arm for grasping wood, and a digging bucket for earthworks. This versatile attachment simplifies operations in the forestry sector, making it safer and more efficient.
2. F801 Forwarder: Our forwarder is designed to load and transport cut timber using a grapple loader, enhancing the efficiency of the timber collection and transport process.

Addressing Industry Challenges

The forestry sector faces several challenges, including ensuring worker safety, improving productivity, and addressing labor shortages that increase the physical demands on workers. Kato Works aims to solve these issues through innovative machinery that incorporates advanced construction machinery technology and actively incorporates user feedback in its design process. The multifunctionality of the showcased products enables streamlined operations, ultimately reducing labor intensity and increasing workplace safety.

Kato Works remains committed to developing solutions that foster sustainable forestry practices and contribute to environmental conservation. The exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to learn more about how our products can help improve forestry operations.

Exhibition Details

• - Name: Miyagi 2025 Forestry, Forestry, and Environmental Machinery Exhibition
• - Date: October 5, 2025 (Sunday) from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and October 6, 2025 (Monday) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• - Venue: Sendai Shiogama Port (Ishinomaki Port Area), Hibari no District, 2-15-3, Hibari no Town, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi
• - Organizer: Miyagi Prefecture, Japan Forest Machinery Association

For more information, please visit the Japan Forest Machinery Association website: Forestry Machinery Association

About Kato Works

Founded in 1895, Kato Works has a long history of manufacturing construction machinery, including cranes and hydraulic excavators. Our headquarters are located at 1-9-37 Higashi-Ooi, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 140-0011. We dedicatedly focus on creating products that meet the changing needs of the industry while ensuring safety and reliability.
For inquiries related to this press release or interviews, please contact our Corporate Communication Department:

• - Contacts: Nobori and Koura
• - TEL: 03-3458-1144
• - FAX: 03-3458-1151
• - Email: [email protected]