C B Norwood Distributors Ltd is expanding its construction machinery offering in NZ after entering into an agreement with Chinese manufacturer XCMG
The arrangement will see Norwood distribute XCMG’s heavy construction machinery range, initially concentrating on excavators in the 12-tonne-and-above class and wheel loaders from six tonnes upwards.
XCMG is China’s largest construction machinery manufacturer and ranks among the world’s biggest equipment brands. The company reported sales of US$14.2 billion last year and operates across 190 countries.
“We’re excited to be bringing the XCMG heavy construction equipment range to our customers,” says Norwood general manager John Skurr.
“This is a world-leading global manufacturer with US$14.2 billion sales last year across 190 countries. They’re also backed by over 80 years of experience – a length of time similar to Norwood’s presence in the New Zealand market.”
For Norwood, the XCMG agreement fills a gap in its existing construction equipment line-up. The company already supplies compact construction machinery, while the addition of XCMG’s larger excavators and wheel loaders will extend its offering into the heavier end of the market.
“XCMG’s higher weight classes will sit alongside products from Norwood’s existing construction machinery supplier and allow us to become a one-stop shop for compact and heavy classes of equipment,” says Norwood key accounts manager Hamish Lim.
The move is aimed at customers operating in sectors including civil construction, earthmoving, roading and waste management.
“That means we can be the supplier of choice across a larger range of equipment for our customers in civil construction, earthmoving, roading, and waste management,” says Hamish.
The first shipment of XCMG machinery is scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in late spring 2026, with the initial excavators and wheel loaders to be based at Norwood’s Auckland and Christchurch dealerships.
