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Dan Funcannon, Peter Salditt, Mark Denzler and Nick Hart stand in front of the new Peoria Mining and Surface Haulage Headquarters on Wednesday at a ceremonial tree planting. Tree and large new building in the background. Building has a blue Komatsu sign.

Komatsu bets $28 million on Peoria's manufacturing future

Molly Hughes

Komatsu marked the grand opening of its new Peoria mining and surface haulage headquarters Wednesday with a ceremonial tree planting, a fitting symbol for a company whose name translates from Japanese as "little pine tree." Executives said the new facility signals their commitment to the future of manufacturing in the region and to the planet itself.

From left to right: Chris Setti of the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, Rep. Eric Sorensen, Komatsu Chief Digital Officer Mike Gidaspow and Komatsu Senrior Vice President of Surface Haulage Dan Funcannon in front of the aging office building which will be demolished. The new sustainable facility will be built on the site.

Local News

Komatsu breaks ground on new $30M sustainable office building in Peoria

Camryn Cutinello

The manufacturing company broke ground Monday on the project, which will replace an aging office building. The new building will be powered by solar energy and is designed to conserve water.

State News

Illinois Lawmakers Debate Synthetic Pot Amid Deaths

Associated Press

Illinois lawmakers are weighing legislation to prevent synthetic marijuana manufacturers from dodging laws banning the substance.The state Senate passed a…