Fayat completes acquisition of Dynapac
Fayat acquired the Road Construction Equipment Division of Atlas Copco, which manufactures rollers for asphalt and soil applications, pavers and planers. These products are known under the Dynapac trade name.
The agreement includes sales and services operations in 37 countries, production units in four countries: Sweden, Germany, Brazil and China and a production partnership in India. The business has 1 280 employees and revenues of approximately MSEK 2 900 (MEUR 309) in 2016.
Through the acquisition, Fayat further strengthens its strategic position in the road construction and maintenance equipment segment. Being a fully family owned business with many years of experience in the road construction and maintenance machinery business, the Fayat Group will provide the company with the backing to be a stable and long-term reliable partner to its customers worldwide.
Under the Fayat umbrella, Dynapac will continue to operate as an autonomous manufacturer providing its customers with state-of-the art technology under the Dynapac brand. In the development of some future technologies, Dynapac will cooperate with other companies within the Fayat Group to offer our customers best solutions also for tomorrow’s challenges.
Dynapac will put a strong focus on providing its customers with a strong and reliable service support, working through own organizations in major regions of the world, as well as through established sales and service partners.
“This acquisition is a great opportunity for the Fayat Group and its customers, as Dynapac is a key player in the road construction equipment market with a highly recognized brand”, said Jean-Claude Fayat, President of the Fayat Group. “Dynapac has an excellent strategic place in our Group and we plan on growing and expanding its presence and product offering. We will leverage its expertise and technologies together with our existing portfolio to continuously develop equipment that closely addresses our customers’ needs. “
