“We take on challenges without fear of failure.”

Senior Team

The local team

At HCA, the leadership team acquires industry knowledge and business skills that challenge our company to fulfil its vision of Total Customer Satisfaction. Our leaders actively promote effective internal and external communication to stay abreast of the ever-changing business environment.

As a result of the impacts of Covid-19 globally, as a nation, as communities and as individuals we have faced challenges and changes to our way of life that we could not have envisaged just a few years prior.

Our industries have remained relatively stable, but HCA recognises the varying pressures that Covid-19 has placed on many of our customers.

As a business, HCA implemented contingencies immediately and as a result of our strategies, our level of support and product supply have remained consistent throughout the period. HCA has also introduced a range of bespoke solutions to assist our loyal customers in their time of need. We are fully aware that with every product we sell and support, there is an associated business, family or individual who has an absolute reliance on HCA meeting our commitments.

Our continued success is testament to the capabilities and resilience of our people, the quality of our product and the support of our valued customers.

Despite the strains that Covid-19 has placed on all of us, I strongly believe the adversity we have endured has provided an opportunity to not only reflect on what is truly important to us, but it has also forged an additional layer of capability and resilience to us as individuals and our respective businesses.

Whilst we remain vigilant in playing our part in controlling the containment of Covid-19, we have at all times remained focused on the safety of our people as we continue to further improve our safety performance.

We continue our ongoing commitment to support CSR activities via our charities of choice including the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, Clontarf Foundation, the Roy Hill Foundation, and being cognisant of the impacts the current life style changes can have on mental health, our ongoing support of Beyond Blue could not be more important.

As a company we continue to operate to meet our Carbon Neutral charter, and as a global corporation we are further developing alternative energy options to reduce our carbon footprint.

And of course, we remain clear in the goal to achieve our vision of Total Customer Satisfaction with continued focus on the three “C’s” of our Kenkijin spirit – Customer, Challenge and Communication.

 

– Ray Kitic

A message from the Managing Director of Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia Pty Ltd, Ray Kitic

Reliable Solutions
innovation

Our capability of providing reliable solutions extends to a range of services available to our customers Australia wide. Supplying new and used Hitachi and Bell mining and construction equipment through our national network of company-owned branches broadens our reach to help support you and your business 24/7.

Our machines can be customised to suit our customer’s needs. Competitive in-house equipment finance options are available on our full range of machinery.

Meet the Team

Ray Kitic

Managing Director HCA, HCMO/HCM Senior Officer
Ray Kitic

With more than 30 years of industry experience in the construction and mining industry, Ray has held various senior executive roles whilst working throughout Australia, the USA, South America and Europe. Since joining HCA in 2009, Ray has driven significant change and success through our operations. In the role of Managing Director, Ray is leading the company defining safety, efficiency and growth strategies and helped shape the robust business model that HCA is today. Ray attributes his success and the success of HCA to strength, capability, leadership and commitment of all those within the company.

Meet the Team

Rick Moledo

HCA Director of Product Support
Rick Moledo

Rick joined HCA in 2007 in a business improvement capacity and held several senior roles over the years. With over 30 years of experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial equipment sectors, Rick has a passion for developing product support synergies with the aim of delivering a high-level ownership experience for the customer. Rick’s tenure at HCA has led to the development and growth of various shared support functions, including Learning & Development, branding, customer support, WHS, HR and the spare parts group.

Appointed as Director – Product Support, Rick leads the spare parts, technical service and engineering groups to support HCA’s national business operations.

Meet the Team

Jason Gleeson

Executive General Manager Operations
Jason Gleeson

With over twenty-five years of leadership and operational experience, the newly appointed Executive General Manager of Operations brings a wealth of expertise to HCA. Since joining the company in January 2012, he has held key roles that have significantly influenced HCA’s regional operations and customer engagement strategies. His tenure includes nearly three years as Branch Manager in Muswellbrook, followed by more than a decade as Regional General Manager for the Eastern Region, where he led significant growth and team development initiatives.

 

Jason’s leadership style is grounded in integrity, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset. His key focus areas for operations will include the prioritisation of strong safety performance and zero harm, building lasting customer relationships, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for staff.

Meet the Team

Andrew Martin

HCA Director of Sales
Andrew Martin

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Andrew has held several senior management roles within the mining and construction sectors. During his tenure as General Manager of International Operations, his responsibilities included the global management of corporate mining customers, whilst providing guidance and support to Hitachi headquarters in Tokyo and the global dealer network. Andrew’s current role utilises his capabilities to strengthen and synergise strategies across construction and mining sales, the used equipment and rental business and Wenco technology.

Meet the Team

Motomu Sue

General Manager, HCMO / Director of HCMO
Motomu Sue

Joining Hitachi in 1989, Tom has held successful sales and operational roles across Asia, UK, Oceania and the Americas, spanning a 35-year career. In 2005, he was appointed General Manager of CablePrice, with his extensive experience leading to his role as Vice President of the UK and Republic of Ireland. Tom has held senior positions with the Japan Construction Machinery Manufacturing Association, as well as leading Sales Support Media at HCM headquarters before his current position as Director and General Manager of Hitachi Construction Machinery Oceania Holdings.

"We strive to understand our customers' needs better than they do."

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#TheOrangeFamily

Celebrating Our Rising Talent – Congratulations, Alex!

We’re proud to share that our 2nd-year apprentice, Alex Bombardieri, was named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at TAFE Queensland’s 2025 Townsville Trade Excellence Awards, held on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the TAFE Queensland Townsville (Pimlico Campus).

With more than 2,400 apprentices currently training in Townsville and over 80 nominations received, Alex’s achievement was a remarkable recognition of his dedication, skill, and positive attitude on the job.
This nomination showcased not only Alex’s commitment to his trade and studies but also the strength of our apprenticeship program and the mentorship provided by his team.

👏 Congratulations once again, Alex - an outstanding effort and an achievement the entire team is proud of!
🌏 Recap: Hitachi at IMARC 2025 
We’re still energised by our time at IMARC 2025 — where we showcased how our advanced technologies and sustainable solutions are transforming the mining industry — driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, joined our sessions, and shared valuable insights on building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining future. 🚀

Here’s to continuing the journey toward a connected, data-driven industry. 💡
LANDCROS represents our commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions. It is based on a partnership philosophy, working openly with technology leaders, integrating cutting-edge digital and AI capabilities into machines that symbolise reliability in the construction industry, whilst creating a reimagined customer experience from ground to cloud.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊#LANDCROS
We went for the scariest costume we could think of…🐾

Don’t worry, it’s just for Halloween.
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our company’s journey. 

For over 75 years, we have proudly served the construction and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 

The construction and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure and mining operations. All the while with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together. 

 As part of our ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to our new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027. 

This global rebrand signals the next phase of our company’s growth and commitment to our customers. 

Evolving with purpose. Built on trust. 

LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of our research, development and manufacturing based in Japan. We retain all our existing capabilities across the globe and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding our collaboration with key partners worldwide. 

Our future name change marks our next chapter, but our focus remains where it’s always been — with you, our customers. 

To our valued customers in Oceania and around the globe, rest assured that the people, products, support networks, and supply chains you depend on will remain unchanged. You can continue to rely on your current support team, branch network, and account representatives, all of whom will operate as usual.
Don’t Miss Out at IMARC 2025!

Join us at the Hitachi Stand D19 for exclusive live sessions hosted daily by Dash Kisoon, WENCO Product Manager!

📅 When: Every day of the show
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Hitachi Stand D19 at ICC Darling Harbour

Get the inside scoop on the latest innovations from WENCO and discover how our solutions can transform your mining operations!

No matter your level of experience, these sessions are full of valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

#IMARC2025 #WENCO #MiningInnovation  #MiningOperations  #TechInMining #Hitachi
🚨 The countdown is on! IMARC is happening soon — don’t miss your chance to connect with Hitachi and Wenco at Stand D19.

🎉 There’s a competition happening right on our stand! Visit Stand D19 to enter for your chance to win a co-branded Weber & Hitachi BBQ and a Hitachi esky.

👉 Don’t miss out — stop by Stand D19 and discover the latest in mining innovation.

See you there!
🦺Hitachi is coming to Murrumbateman Field Days 18-19 October! 🦺

Join us at Stand Y27 on Ravensworth Row to see Hitachi’s innovative and reliable machines in person, showcasing cutting-edge technology and top performance.

🔥 Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our competition at the stand — the lucky winner will take home a Weber Baby Q BBQ! 🔥

Come see the machines, chat with our experts, and enter to win!

📅 See you at Murrumbateman Field Days!
Wenco’s asset performance management rebranding introduces APM Track, APM React, and APM Reliability—solutions that transform mining maintenance from reactive to predictive. 
 📉 APM Track centralises maintenance management
 📊APM React delivers real-time asset health &
 📈 APM Reliability optimises maintenance timing using expert models.

Together, they boost uptime, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. 

Explore Wenco’s fleet management solutions at the IMARC event, October 21-23, 2025, at the Hitachi stand; D19. Don’t miss it!
Celebrating Our Rising Talent – Congratulations, Alex!

We’re proud to share that our 2nd-year apprentice, Alex Bombardieri, was named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year category at TAFE Queensland’s 2025 Townsville Trade Excellence Awards, held on Thursday, 16 October 2025, at the TAFE Queensland Townsville (Pimlico Campus).

With more than 2,400 apprentices currently training in Townsville and over 80 nominations received, Alex’s achievement was a remarkable recognition of his dedication, skill, and positive attitude on the job.
This nomination showcased not only Alex’s commitment to his trade and studies but also the strength of our apprenticeship program and the mentorship provided by his team.

👏 Congratulations once again, Alex - an outstanding effort and an achievement the entire team is proud of!
🌏 Recap: Hitachi at IMARC 2025 
We’re still energised by our time at IMARC 2025 — where we showcased how our advanced technologies and sustainable solutions are transforming the mining industry — driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand, joined our sessions, and shared valuable insights on building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mining future. 🚀

Here’s to continuing the journey toward a connected, data-driven industry. 💡
LANDCROS represents our commitment to go beyond machinery, empowering customers with intelligent, connected, and sustainable solutions. It is based on a partnership philosophy, working openly with technology leaders, integrating cutting-edge digital and AI capabilities into machines that symbolise reliability in the construction industry, whilst creating a reimagined customer experience from ground to cloud.

#HCA #OrangeFamily🍊#LANDCROS
We went for the scariest costume we could think of…🐾

Don’t worry, it’s just for Halloween.
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our company’s journey. 

For over 75 years, we have proudly served the construction and mining sectors, delivering reliable machinery, engineering excellence, and building lasting partnerships around the globe. 

The construction and mining industries are entering a new era. The world demands faster, smarter, and more sustainable approaches to developing critical infrastructure and mining operations. All the while with fewer skilled operators, lower costs, and tighter deadlines. In this context, Hitachi Construction Machinery has chosen to reinvent itself, standing side by side with its customers and distribution partners to lead this transformation together. 

 As part of our ongoing evolution, Hitachi Construction Machinery will transition to our new company name – LANDCROS Corporation, effective April 2027. 

This global rebrand signals the next phase of our company’s growth and commitment to our customers. 

Evolving with purpose. Built on trust. 

LANDCROS will continue as a Japanese company, with the heart of our research, development and manufacturing based in Japan. We retain all our existing capabilities across the globe and are set to strengthen them further by accelerating innovation, developing new technologies, and expanding our collaboration with key partners worldwide. 

Our future name change marks our next chapter, but our focus remains where it’s always been — with you, our customers. 

To our valued customers in Oceania and around the globe, rest assured that the people, products, support networks, and supply chains you depend on will remain unchanged. You can continue to rely on your current support team, branch network, and account representatives, all of whom will operate as usual.
Don’t Miss Out at IMARC 2025!

Join us at the Hitachi Stand D19 for exclusive live sessions hosted daily by Dash Kisoon, WENCO Product Manager!

📅 When: Every day of the show
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Hitachi Stand D19 at ICC Darling Harbour

Get the inside scoop on the latest innovations from WENCO and discover how our solutions can transform your mining operations!

No matter your level of experience, these sessions are full of valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

#IMARC2025 #WENCO #MiningInnovation  #MiningOperations  #TechInMining #Hitachi
🚨 The countdown is on! IMARC is happening soon — don’t miss your chance to connect with Hitachi and Wenco at Stand D19.

🎉 There’s a competition happening right on our stand! Visit Stand D19 to enter for your chance to win a co-branded Weber & Hitachi BBQ and a Hitachi esky.

👉 Don’t miss out — stop by Stand D19 and discover the latest in mining innovation.

See you there!
🦺Hitachi is coming to Murrumbateman Field Days 18-19 October! 🦺

Join us at Stand Y27 on Ravensworth Row to see Hitachi’s innovative and reliable machines in person, showcasing cutting-edge technology and top performance.

🔥 Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our competition at the stand — the lucky winner will take home a Weber Baby Q BBQ! 🔥

Come see the machines, chat with our experts, and enter to win!

📅 See you at Murrumbateman Field Days!
Wenco’s asset performance management rebranding introduces APM Track, APM React, and APM Reliability—solutions that transform mining maintenance from reactive to predictive. 
 📉 APM Track centralises maintenance management
 📊APM React delivers real-time asset health &
 📈 APM Reliability optimises maintenance timing using expert models.

Together, they boost uptime, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. 

Explore Wenco’s fleet management solutions at the IMARC event, October 21-23, 2025, at the Hitachi stand; D19. Don’t miss it!

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