Wirtgen acquires majority stake in Benninghoven

Aug 12, 2014

Wirtgen has acquired a 70 percent majority stake in Benninghoven, located in Germany. Benninghoven is a manufacturer of asphalt mixing plants with proven success and a long-standing tradition.

Wirtgen says it will now offer one-stop solutions to its customers including all processes starting with the crushing of rocks, through the mixing of asphalt to laying, compacting and rehabilitating pavement structures.

Earlier this year, Wirtgen debuted this W 250i cold milling machine with extra-large milling drum at ConExpo-Con/Agg.

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