HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore are set to merge to form a new entity named HD Construction Equipment with a consolidated revenue set at US$6.15 billion. The decision to merge was made during separate board meetings held by both companies on 1 July. An extraordinary shareholders’ meeting will follow which is scheduled for September 16, along with necessary regulatory reviews.
The merger aims to enhance agility in responding to market demands amid intensifying competition and global uncertainties while strengthening future technological capabilities and ensuring cost competitiveness.
The newly formed company will operate under two brands: Hyundai and Develon. The core business area will be construction equipment, supplemented by growth in engines and aftermarket services. With balanced growth across all business areas, the company aims to achieve revenue of US$11 billion) by 2030, positioning itself as a global industry leader.
Moreover, HD Construction Equipment will focus on strengthening fundamental growth, diversifying revenue sources and securing future growth engines through a unified decision-making process.
HD Construction Equipment aims to achieve economies of scale by optimising its product lines and specialising production facilities by region. At the same time, by expanding its compact equipment business, the company aims to establish a full lineup ranging from compact to ultra-large construction machinery, thereby strengthening its fundamental business competitiveness.
The equipment from both merging companies is widely used in large quarries and small to mid-scale mining, including from Hyundai the A-Series ADTs such as the 28 t H45A and 41 t HA45A; the 100 t class HX1000AL and 118 t class R1200-9 crawler excavators; and the 35 t class HL985A wheel loader. Develon mining class machines include the 99.5 t class DX1000LC-7 and 79.5 t class DX800LC crawler excavators; 41 t DA45-7 ADT; and 35 t DL580-7 wheel loader.
To diversify revenue streams, the company will focus on fostering its high-potential engine business and expanding its aftermarket operations, which centre on parts replacement and maintenance. Leveraging its integrated R&D capabilities, the company aims to secure future growth engines through the development of electrified and smart construction equipment, as well as comprehensive total solutions.
The merger will involve an exchange of shares: for each common share of HD Hyundai Infracore, shareholders will receive a designated amount of common shares, 0.1621707 in HD Hyundai Construction Equipment.
Cho Young-cheul, President and CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution, stated: “This merger will drive sustainable growth for the Construction Equipment Division of HD Hyundai, helping us strengthen our position in the global market and serving as a significant milestone in advancing Korea’s construction equipment industry.”