The company continued to make strategic acquisitions, acquiring Putzmeister Concrete Pumping, a German concrete pump manufacturer, in 2012 for $150 million. In 2013, Sany launched its first hydraulic excavator, which became a best-seller in the global market.

In 2015, Sany acquired Terex corporation, a German construction equipment manufacturer, for $3.2 billion, further expanding its product line and global presence. The company continued to innovate, launching its first autonomous excavator in 2017, which was the first of its kind in the world.