Komatsu/McHale
Transaction details
The proposed acquisition by Komatsu Europe International NV of joint control of McHale Plant Sales Limited has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Case details
- Notification date:4 November 2025
- Publication date:4 November 2025
- Economic sector:Wholesale & retail trade - G
- Economic sub-sector:Wholesale trade - G.46
- Outcome:Cleared
Documents
M.25.070 Merger AnnouncementPDF | 169 KBM.25.070 Merger Announcement PDF | 169 KB - Opens in new window
M.25.070 DeterminationPDF | 620 KBM.25.070 Determination PDF | 620 KB - Opens in new window
Timetable
Parties Involved
Komatsu Europe International NV
Komatsu Europe International NV is a Belgian incorporated 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 used 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.
Contacts
Jack Kelly jackkelly@ccpc.ie

