Sandvik AB's Acquisition of Allied Construction Products

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Sandvik AB, a global engineering company headquartered in Sweden, in its acquisition of Allied Construction Products, LLC (“Allied”). Headquartered in Ohio, Allied is a U.S. distributor of hydraulic hammers to the construction and mining industries and manufacturer of compactor plates and mounting brackets. The acquisition of Allied establishes an enhanced sales, service, and support platform for the growing North American customer base. It also enables Sandvik to expand the existing dealer network into new regions and to penetrate new customer segments with a broader product offering. Allied will obtain additional strength and access to cutting-edge technology. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.