Hyundai Construction Equipment is celebrating three decades of market success across Europe and planning further growth in the region.
The manufacturer says it has an expanding range, a dedicated network of dealer partners, and a clear focus on innovation and engineering excellence.
Working from its European head office in Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium, Hyundai adds that it is on course to become a top-five construction equipment manufacturer. The company has launched a dozer, a materials handler, a skid steer, and compact tracked loaders this year, building on its established wheeled loader, mini, crawler, and wheeled excavator ranges.
Hyundai has also introduced the next generation of crawler machines, taking excavator technology, productivity, performance and operator control to a new level.
The company opened its energy-neutral head office near Brussels in 2017. The site incorporates a state-of-the-art training academy, extensive parts warehousing, a machine demonstration area and the facilities to offer customers and dealers a VIP visitor experience.
“Over the last 30 years, Hyundai has become a leading player in the European construction equipment sector,” said Maurizio Chiarotti, sales director Europe of Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe.
“Our ambition is to be a top-five player in the market, and we are moving steadily toward that goal. With an expanded range of equipment, a strong network of dealer partners, dedicated support for national accounts, and a loyal customer community, we are building a solid foundation for success. Backed by our growing line-up, innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, and a relentless commitment to delivering the best aftermarket support, we are poised for continued growth across Europe.”
Hyundai entered the European construction machinery market in 1995, setting up an assembly line in Geel, Belgium. Production returned to South Korea in 2001 to maximise efficiency and boost profitability. Hyundai’s import and Customisation Centre (EUCUP) moved to Zwijndrecht in 2009 and was relocated again in 2019, to a totally new facility in Aertssen.
Alongside the construction equipment business, Hyundai Material Handling is also based at the Tessenderlo site. The materials handling business offers a wide range of diesel, gas and electric industrial forklift trucks across the European market, with lift capacities of 1.5-30 tonnes. The division has introduced a range of new machines in 2025, boosting its appeal in the sector.
