# Epiroc completes acquisition of drilling tools manufacturer Fordia

Epiroc has closed the purchase of Fordia, a Canadian manufacturer of exploration drilling tools, for an undisclosed price. Fordia will become part of Epiroc's Rock Drilling Tools division and continue to be based in Montreal, Canada.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-01-04
- Where: Montreal, Canada, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: exploration drilling tools, diamond bits, down-the-hole tools, drill rods, drill casings, water treatment systems, pumps
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (acquirer)
- [Fordia Group Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/35049.md) (target)

## Sources

- [mining-technology.com](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/epiroc-completes-acquisition-of-drilling-manufacturer-fordia/), 2019-01-04: "The acquired entity will become part of Epiroc’s Rock Drilling Tools division, and continue to be based in Montreal, Canada."

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