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LEFORT, a leading manufacturer of metal recycling equipment, announces the acquisition of ALJON, an Iowa-based company in the United States. Founded in 1963, ALJON is a long-established American manufacturer specializing in the design and production of balers and crushers for the scrap metal and end-of-life vehicle recycling industry.<\/p>\n

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The company also produces landfill compactors for the waste industry, and assembles the Vammas snow removal equipment. ALJON serves customers primarily across North America and is recognized for the quality,performance and reliability of its products. Building on their complementary expertise and shared commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, LEFORT and ALJON will combine their know-how to offer an even more comprehensive range of machines and services to recyclers across the United States, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n

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This acquisition strengthens LEFORT America, launched in 2014, and further reinforces the Group\u2019s position in the U.S. market. With more than USD 40 million in annual revenue and nearly 50 employees, ALJON brings to LEFORT recognized expertise and know-how, enlarged product range, additional manufacturing capacity, and closer proximity to recycling industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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Alexandre Henkens, CEO of LEFORT, commented: \u201cWe are delighted to welcome ALJON to the LEFORT Group. This acquisition marks another important milestone in our growth in North America and the implementation of our strategic plan. I am confident that the combination of our expertise will create exciting opportunities and strengthen our ability to support our customers over the long term with increasingly comprehensive, highperformance solutions tailored to their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This transaction confirms LEFORT\u2019s ambition to continue its international growth while consolidating its position among the world\u2019s leading providers of recycling equipment.<\/p>\n

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About LEFORT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Founded in 1947 in Gosselies, Belgium, LEFORT is a family business currently owned and controlled by Antoine and Julien Lefort, members of the fourth generation. LEFORT is today one of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of metal recycling equipment. Leveraging its production facilities in Belgium, France, and the United States, the Group distributes its solutions worldwide. LEFORT employs approximately 350 people and generates annual revenue of about EUR 130 million.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Official PR, here below<\/p>\n

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