# Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia acquires Otraco International

Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Bridgestone, has acquired 100% of the shares of Otraco International (Pty) Ltd from Downer EDI Mining. The acquisition was approved by the Competition and Consumer Authority of Botswana on October 27, 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-10-27
- Where: Botswana, Botswana
- Status: completed
- Products: OTR tyre management services, tyres
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Otraco International](https://endata.com/companies/54694.md) (target)
- [Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia](https://endata.com/companies/58729.md) (acquirer)
- [Downer EDI Mining](https://endata.com/companies/58730.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [businessweekly.co.bw](https://businessweekly.co.bw/wheeling-dealing-business/tyre-manufacturer-bridgestone-acquires-otraco), 2021-10-26: "The Authority determined, through the analysis of the facts of the merger, that the proposed transaction is not likely to result in a substantial lessening of competition, or endanger the continuity of service in the relevant market in Botswana."

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