EGSA member HD Hyundai Infracore and HD Hyundai Construction Equipment have now merged to form a new entity named HD Construction Equipment with a consolidated revenue set US$6.15 billion. The decision to merge was made during separate board meetings held by both companies.
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment will be the surviving entity and officially becomes HD Construction Equipment on Jan. 1, 2026. This will follow an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting scheduled for Sep. 16, along with necessary regulatory reviews.
The merger aims to enhance agility in responding to market demands amid intensifying competition and global uncertainties while strengthening future technological capabilities and ensuring cost competitiveness.
The newly-formed company will operate under two brands: HYUNDAI and DEVELON. The core business area will be construction equipment, supplemented by growth in engines and aftermarket services. With balanced growth across all business areas, the company aims to achieve revenue of US$ 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 optimizing its product lines and specializing 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.
To diversify revenue streams, the company will focus on fostering its high-potential engine business and expanding its aftermarket operations, which center 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, the surviving entity.
Cho Young-cheul, President and CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution, comments:
“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 construction equipment industry.”
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