Jackson Walker represented Grupo Cuprum, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (“Grupo Cuprum”), the largest aluminum extruder in Latin America, in its sale of two Mexican subsidiaries, Cuprum Metales Laminados, S.A. de C.V. (“CML”) and Alutodo, S.A. de C.V. (“Alutodo”), to National Material of Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., a subsidiary of National Material, L.P.  The deal was announced on July 1, and terms were not disclosed.

Grupo Cuprum, based in Monterrey, Mexico, has more than 60 years of experience in the industry. Grupo Cuprum is a leader in the production of ladders, prefabricated windows, and aluminum products. With the acquisition of CML and Alutodo, National Material of Mexico expands its steel processing capabilities to include aluminum, stainless steel, and aluminum foil flat rolled products in all grades.

Jackson Walker partner Carlos R. Treviño and associate Michael A. Flatter advised Grupo Cuprum on the transaction. Grupo Cuprum’s general counsel Daniel I. Puente and senior legal manager Carolina Peña led the transaction for the company.

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