Milwaukee mining equipment manufacturer Joy Global Inc. today announced that China Mining Machinery, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Wuxi Shengda, a Chinese manufacturer of longwall shearing machines, for $22.0 million, excluding closing costs.
Wuxi Shengda primarily serves the markets for provincial mining companies and employs approximately 450 at its facility in Wuxi, China. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to occur during the fourth calendar quarter.
Mike Sutherlin, president and chief executive officer of Joy Global, "The acquisition of Wuxi Shengda provides us with a foothold in the China market for domestic equipment and will allow us to better serve that country's local and regional mining industry."
"We see opportunities to grow revenues and margins at Wuxi Shengda by enhancing its existing product offering through newer shearer technology, improving operational efficiencies and establishing our service/aftermarket capabilities," said Ted Doheny, president of Joy Mining Machinery, Joy Global's underground mining business.
Joy Global subsidiary to acquire Chinese company
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