M/25/070 – Komatsu/McHale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Komatsu Ltd., through Komatsu Europe International NV, of joint control of McHale Plant Sales Limited, has been notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
| Notification date | Decision date |
|---|---|
| Tuesday November 4, 2025 | |
| Parties Involved | Business activities |
|---|---|
| Komatsu Europe International NV | Komatsu Europe International NV is a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., a Japanese-headquartered multinational corporation that is active in the manufacturing of construction, mining and forestry machinery, military vehicles, and industrial machinery, which it supplies to wholesale distributors in the State. |
| McHale Plant Sales Limited | McHale Plant Sales Limited is distributor of new and second hand plant and machinery used in a broad range of industries, including construction; forestry; infrastructure development; utilities and services; environmental management and waste recycling; and farming and agriculture. McHale Plant Sales Limited also sells spare parts and provides aftersales services for the equipment sold, including technical support, repairs, and maintenance. |
| Economic sector | Media merger |
|---|---|
| Construction | No |
| Submissions from third parties due by: | |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | |
| Current status: Active |
|---|
| Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) |
| Authorised Officer Assigned | Contact Details |
|---|---|
| Jack Kelly | jackkelly@ccpc.ie |
| John O'Gorman | johnogorman@ccpc.ie |
Media enquiries: communications@ccpc.ie
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