TEREX CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF HALCO
Published in: Reedrill.com
Date: 1/25/2006
By: Terex
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that on January 24, 2006, it completed the acquisition of Halco Holdings Limited, including its subsidiaries Halco Drilling International, Halco America, Halco Drilling Equipment in Australia and Halco Drilling in Ireland. Halco designs, manufactures and distributes down-the-hole (DTH) drill bits and hammers for drills. The Halco business will be operated in conjunction with the TEREX Reedrill operations of Terex. TEREX Reedrill is a manufacturer of drilling equipment for the mining, construction and utility industries.
“This acquisition brings with it tremendous opportunities as Halco and Reedrill join together to strategically grow their respective businesses with the support of the global Terex organization,” commented Rick Nichols, President, Terex Materials Processing & Mining. “Halco, under Terexs ownership, will continue its history of developing drilling products and strategies that improve its customers productivity and profitability. Additionally, the Terex organization is committed to servicing the existing customers and distributors of Halco without interruption, and to build on Halcos solid business foundation. Mike Holt, Alan Lockwood and Todd Taylor will continue in their roles at Halco and will report to Alan Walker, Reedrills General Manager.”
Mr. Nichols continued, “In the coming days and weeks, we will make contact with each of our important stakeholders — employees, customers, distributors and suppliers — to answer any questions they may have. I also encourage anyone with concerns to call or meet with your primary contact at Halco or Reedrill. Halco will continue its product development strategies to maintain and improve a competitive edge.”
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2004 net sales of approximately $5 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Materials Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, recycling, surface mining, shipping, transportation, refining, utility and maintenance industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.