Allen & Overy LLP advised M.A.X. Automation AG, a listed specialist supplier of automation solutions with its registered office in Düsseldorf, on the sale of Euroroll Dipl. Ing. K.-H. Beckmann GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of undriven roller conveyers based in Ascheberg.  Euroroll has been acquired by Fortas AG based in Rösrath, a holding company focussing on medium-sized companies which succeeded in winning the highly competitive bidding process. The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

The Allen & Overy team was led by partner Dr. Michael J. Ulmer and comprised senior associate Dr. Marco Niehaus (both corporate/M&A), partner Dr. Heike Weber and associate Tim Spranger (both tax, all Frankfurt).