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Brokk buying Aquajet to develop business

Brokk is boosting its range of demolition equipment with the purchase of fellow Scandinavian firm Aquajet. Brokk is a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines and its recent acquisition of Aquajet Systems will widen its range of products available. Aquajet is a leading manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots.
March 2, 2017 Read time: 1 min

7571 Brokk is boosting its range of demolition equipment with the purchase of fellow Scandinavian firm 2784 Aquajet. Brokk is a leading manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition machines and its recent acquisition of Aquajet Systems will widen its range of products available. Aquajet is a leading manufacturer of hydrodemolition robots. The Aquaket units are used for concrete renovation by using high-pressure water jets to remove damaged concrete without harming the underlying rebar or causing microfracturing. The acquisition expands the application solutions offered by Brokk in the construction and demolition industry.

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