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New Kobelco dealer appointed for southwest France
28 September 2026
Kobelco Construction Machinery Europe BV (KCME) has appointed ALMAT, led by founder Benjamin Allard, as its new authorised dealer covering a territory in southwest France.
Bemjamin Allard, managing director of ALMAT (Image: KCME)
Under this new partnership, ALMAT will represent KCME in south and west of Charente, Charente-Maritime, Dordogne, Gironde, north of Landes, and Lot-et-Garonne.
Jean-Philippe Delion, business director for KCME in France, commented, “Benjamin and his team bring considerable experience, strong local market knowledge and, importantly, a genuine passion for the Kobelco brand.
“Their dynamism and commitment will be valuable assets as we continue to develop our business and strengthen our customer relationships throughout this important territory in southwest France.”
KCME said Allard and his team’s extensive knowledge of the territory, together with their proven industry experience and a strong understanding of local customer requirements, make them well positioned to support the continued development of the brand across the region.
Allard said, “Kobelco is a brand we have a strong appreciation for, particularly for the quality, performance and reliability of its machines.
“We are proud to represent the brand across our territory and are committed to providing our customers with the high level of service and support they expect from ALMAT.”
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