# CEA acquires ELB Equipment, adding Ditch Witch and Komptech distributorship

CEA announced the acquisition of ELB Equipment, which will make CEA the Australian distributor for Ditch Witch and Komptech brands. The deal is expected to be finalised in 90 days.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-03-06
- Where: Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: directional drills, excavators, skid steer loaders, waste recycling shredders, high speed grinders, stacking conveyers, modular wind sifters
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md), [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [CEA](https://endata.com/companies/45781.md) (acquirer)
- [ELB Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/45782.md) (target)

## Sources

- [constructionsales.com.au](https://www.constructionsales.com.au/editorial/details/cea-take-over-ditch-witch-and-komptech-123221/), 2020-03-06: "We see this as a great opportunity to further expand our product portfolio and build on our already strong suite of brands we represent in the marketplace today."

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