# BENTELER sells Distribution division to Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group

BENTELER announced the sale of its BENTELER Distribution division to Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2019, pending regulatory approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-08-27
- Status: announced
- Products: steel tubes, quality steel tubes
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Benteler](https://endata.com/companies/27592.md)
- [Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group](https://endata.com/companies/31324.md) (acquirer)
- [Benteler Distribution](https://endata.com/companies/41676.md) (target)
- [Benteler International AG](https://endata.com/companies/41677.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/benteler-centra-su-enfoque-en-su-negocio-de-automocion-y-vende-sus-actividades-de-distribucion-898758905.html), 2019-08-27: "Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group es un socio ideal para esta operación y está perfectamente equipado para hacerse cargo de la fructífera distribución de BENTELER."
- [eurometal.net](https://eurometal.net/van-leeuwen-acquires-benteler-distribution/), 2019-08-28: "The addition of BD will significantly expand Van Leeuwen’s presence, specifically in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Central Europe."

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