# Lefort acquires hydraulic shear and baler manufacturer Copex

Lefort, a metal recycling equipment manufacturer, has acquired 100% of the capital of Copex S.A., a French manufacturer of hydraulic shears and balers for scrap metal and solid waste treatment.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-07-27
- Where: Caudan, France, France
- Value: $122.0M (110.0M EUR)
- Status: completed
- Products: hydraulic shears, balers
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Lefort](https://endata.com/companies/71675.md) (acquirer)
- [Copex S.A.](https://endata.com/companies/71676.md) (target)

## Sources

- [recyclingproductnews.com](https://www.recyclingproductnews.com/article/40576/lefort-acquires-hydraulic-shear-and-baler-manufacturer-copex), 2023-07-27: "This operation is an important step for Lefort and enhances an invaluable heritage of knowledge and experience in the recycling industry."
- [lefortamerica.com](https://lefortamerica.com/lefort-acquires-copex/), 2023-08-09: "This operation is an important step for LEFORT and enhances an invaluable heritage of knowledge and experience in the recycling industry."

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