Komatsu has agreed to acquire the road construction equipment business of US-based Astec. The acquisition will add the Roadtec and Carlson brands to Komatsu's product line and expand its North American road construction equipment strategy.
Komatsu announced that it has agreed to acquire Astec's road construction equipment business. The acquisition will add the Roadtec and Carlson brands to Komatsu and expand its product portfolio of paving equipment.
The acquisition will integrate Roadtec and Carlson products, including pavers, milling machines, material transfer vehicles and stabilizers, into Komatsu's lineup, enabling it to provide more comprehensive solutions to customers, primarily in North America.
Subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close on 1 January 2027.