# Atlas Copco to divest concrete and compaction business to Husqvarna Group

Atlas Copco has agreed to divest its concrete and compaction business to Husqvarna Group's Construction division. The business had revenues of approximately EUR 57 million in 2016 and about 200 employees will transfer. The transaction includes a production facility in Ruse, Bulgaria, and assets in Nashik, India.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-12-22
- Where: Sweden
- Status: announced
- Products: plate compactors, tandem rollers, concrete vibrators
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Atlas Copco](https://endata.com/companies/505.md)
- [Atlas Copco](https://endata.com/companies/505.md) (target)
- [Husqvarna](https://endata.com/companies/17348.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [atlascopcogroup.com](https://www.atlascopcogroup.com/en/media/press-releases/2017/20171222-divestment), 2017-12-22: "Our commitment to the construction industry remains as strong as ever; moving forward we will have a more streamlined product portfolio through which we can more deeply focus our resources to add further innovation and productivity for customers."
- [husqvarnagroup.com](https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en/press/husqvarna-group-acquire-light-compaction-and-concrete-equipment-business-strengthen-position), 2017-12-22: "Husqvarna Group’s Construction Division has signed an agreement to acquire the Light Compaction & Concrete Equipment business from Atlas Copco."

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