# CIM Group acquires Sheffield manufacturer Mechan

France's CIM Group, a £678m-turnover rail group, acquired Sheffield-based Mechan, a specialist in rail depot equipment. Mechan will retain its name, management and personnel.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-03-06
- Where: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: rail depot equipment, heavy lifting and handling equipment
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [CIM Group](https://endata.com/companies/22647.md) (acquirer)
- [Mechan](https://endata.com/companies/22648.md) (target)

## Sources

- [thebusinessdesk.com](https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshire/news/746670-680m-rail-group-snaps-up-sheffield-manufacturer), 2017-03-06: "A £678m-turnover rail group has acquired Sheffield manufacturer Mechan."

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