Article: Thai Construction-Machinery Leader Expects to See Full Capacity in Three Years.

Byline: Santan Santivimolnat

May 9--Bangkok Komatsu Co, a leading manufacturer of construction machinery, expects to utilise full capacity of its plant by 2005, signalling a recovery in infrastructure development and strong export demand, chairman Phornthep Phornprapha said yesterday.

The plant, located at Amata City, Chon Buri, has been operating below capacity since 1997, following the economic downturn.

Mr Phornthep said the current economic recovery was reflected in greater infrastructure development, which had helped boost demand for construction machinery.

He said an increase in the company's exports has also helped its plant ...

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