# Terex sells UK compact construction business to Mecalac

Terex agreed to sell its UK-based operation manufacturing backhoes, site dumpers, and compact compaction rollers to Mecalac, exiting the earthmoving equipment business. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-19
- Where: Coventry, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: backhoes, site dumpers, compact compaction rollers
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Terex Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/15079.md) (target)
- [Mecalac](https://endata.com/companies/20860.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [equipmentworld.com](https://www.equipmentworld.com/business/article/14966380/with-sale-of-backhoe-line-terex-exits-the-earthmoving-equipment-business), 2016-12-19: "We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Mecalac as they are a logical strategic buyer and have the resources and capability to further grow the business."

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