The Batailles were forced to sell the company to Case in 1974, an American company, which then took over completely in 1987, leaving them (the Batailles) only the hydraulics division, which is still trading today.
In 1974, the Batailles were compelled to sell their company to Case, an American firm. In 1987, this American enterprise took over completely, leaving them (the Batailles) only the hydraulics division, which is still trading today.