MCHALE Plant Sales has entered into an agreement to acquire Marubeni-Komatsu, the distributor of Komatsu construction and utility equipment across the UK.
To support the transition, Komatsu Europe will take a minority shareholding in McHale Plant Sales. Following completion of the transition (subject to regulatory approval), effective January 2026, the company plans to trade as McHale Komatsu in the UK.
This acquisition marks a major milestone for McHale Plant Sales, strengthening its long- established partnership with Komatsu and expanding its footprint across the UK market.
Michael McHale, chairman of McHale Plant Sales, said, “This is a proud moment for our team. The Komatsu brand has been central to our success in Ireland for many years, and with our enhanced distribution reach we are now in a position to bring our customer-focused approach, experience, and dedication to excellence to the UK. We look forward very much to working with our new colleagues to deliver on our plans.”
McHale revealed it will maintain all existing distribution branches, ensuring continuity of service for customers while investing further in customer support.
“This is an exciting new chapter for Komatsu in the UK,” said Tadashi Maeda, CEO & MD of Komatsu Europe International. “By partnering with McHale, we are bringing together deep industry knowledge, customer dedication, and operational excellence to serve our UK customers even better. Komatsu’s minority participation in McHale underlines our long-term commitment to the UK market, ensuring strength, stability, and confidence for our customers across the country.”
