KATO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY EUROPE S.p.A. (formerly KATO IMER S.p.A.) markets earthmoving machinery manufactured in Japan by its parent company throughout Italy and Southern Europe. At its manufacturing facility in San Gimignano, Tuscany, the company also produces mini excavators and skid steer loaders under license from KATO WORKS LTD. The machines manufactured in San Gimignano are distributed across Europe and exported to numerous countries worldwide.

The products with the KATO brand stand out on the market for the scrupulous Research & Development activity, which has always been at the basis of the genesis of earthmoving machines characterized by the exclusive quality of the components used in production and high reliability in use.