# Atlas Copco to acquire Erkat Spezialmaschinen drum-cutter maker

Atlas Copco will acquire Erkat Spezialmaschinen, a 40-person drum-cutter attachment maker based in Hämbach, Germany, for its rock excavation, tunnel and demolition products. The deal value was not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-02-07
- Where: Hämbach, Germany
- Jobs: 40
- Status: announced
- Products: drum-cutter attachments for excavators
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Atlas Copco](https://endata.com/companies/505.md) (acquirer)
- [Erkat Spezialmaschinen](https://endata.com/companies/908.md) (target)

## Sources

- [enr.com](https://www.enr.com/articles/41421-atlas-copco-sells-off-roadbuilding-unit-plans-spinoff), 2017-02-07: "The acquisition of drum-cutter maker Erkat Spezialmaschinen, a 40-person firm based in Hämbach, Germany, will be a good fit in the firm's rock excavation, tunnel and demolition products."

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