Terex Construction appoints first Portuguese distributor

Global equipment solutions provider, Terex Construction, has expanded its international distributor network with its first Portuguese distributor appointment, ASCENDUM Máquinas. Based in Lisbon, with additional branches in O’Porto, Leira and Faro, the specialist equipment supplier joins the Terex network later this month, providing sales, service and support across southern Europe.

ASCENDUM Máquinas will distribute a broad range of models from across the Terex® product range, including backhoe loaders, site dumpers and compaction rollers.  With more than 55 years’ experience in the retail of both heavy and compact construction equipment, the company is highly respected by customers worldwide.

Paul Macpherson, Sales and Marketing Director for Terex Construction’s Coventry facility, commented: “We’re very pleased that ASCENDUM Máquinas has agreed to join the Terex international distributor network. ASCENDUM Máquinas represents an important addition to our distributor network. This will further improve customer support for our loyal customer base in southern Europe. The team’s experience, contacts and enviable branch locations will deliver significant international growth and provide more opportunities for customers to access the Terex network.”

José Luís Mendes, CEO at ASCENDUM Máquinas, added: “We’re proud to join the Terex network and have the opportunity to distribute quality machines with such a great reputation. Our customers demand heavy-duty, hard-wearing, rugged and reliable machinery – which is precisely what the Terex product range offers.”