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Kubota establishing European headquarters

Kubota is establishing a European headquarters at Nieuw-Vennep in the Netherlands. This move comes as the Japanese compact machine specialist says it wishes to further develop its presence in the European market. Called Kubota Holdings Europe, the new business will be 100% owned by the Kubota Corporation. Kubota established its first European business 43 years ago and this latest development is intended to help coordinate and grow its activities further.
July 26, 2017 Read time: 1 min

1265 Kubota is establishing a European headquarters at Nieuw-Vennep in the Netherlands. This move comes as the Japanese compact machine specialist says it wishes to further develop its presence in the European market. Called Kubota Holdings Europe, the new business will be 100% owned by the Kubota Corporation. Kubota established its first European business 43 years ago and this latest development is intended to help coordinate and grow its activities further.

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