Komatsu America purchased four branches of Road Machinery that will become company-owned facilities under the Komatsu Southwest banner.

The four locations (El Paso, TX; Carlsbad, NM; Albuquerque, NM and Farmington, NM) will support Komatsu’s long-term strategic plans to grow and strengthen the distribution channel.

Komatsu America purchased the locations from Arizona-based Road Machinery in a deal that closed October 5, 2016. No other transaction terms will be disclosed.

“We will more than double the investment in equipment, tooling and training at these locations,” said Rod Schrader, CEO, Komatsu America. “We see this as an opportunity to improve the linkage of our customers to our factory experts with added customer support and responsiveness.”

Komatsu America is a U.S. subsidiary of Komatsu, the world’s second largest manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment, consisting of construction, mining and compact construction equipment. Komatsu America also serves the forklift and forestry markets.