Acquisitions

Wigan, UK-based Ainscough Industrial Services (AIS) has acquired Aylesbury business FFM Engineering Services, professionally known as Flegg Projects, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, reported to be the largest in AIS’s history, will give the global engineering solutions business a strong foothold in the medical equipment logistics market as well as boosting its client base […]

Columbus McKinnon (CMCO) a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, has announced a definitive agreement under which Columbus McKinnon will acquire Kito Crosby Ltd. CMCO expects the deal to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions. David Wilson, president and CEO […]

Konecranes has completed its acquisition of Peinemann Port Services and Container Handling Konecranes has closed its acquisition of Rotterdam-based Peinemann Port Services BV and Peinemann Container Handling BV after receiving approval for the transaction from the Dutch competition authority. Peinemann is a significant port services provider in the Netherlands with a wide customer base, and […]

JLG Industries, Inc  has completed the acquisition of Ausacorp S.L. (Ausa), adding the market-leading brand’s compact all-terrain machines for the transportation and material handling to the company’s Access segment. Following the acquisition of Hinowa in 2023, the Ausa acquisition further supports the Oshkosh accelerated growth strategy and strengthens the JLG equipment portfolio. Established in 1956, […]

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co has purchased Mountain States Crane of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acquisition includes Mountain States’ operated crane rental service, all associated personnel and equipment. The purchase marks Barnhart’s fifth acquisition this year and its first in New Mexico. “Over a period of more than 25 years, Mountain States Crane has earned […]

Konecranes has acquired the business of German crane and service supplier Kocks Kranbau, giving it access to new European and global customers. The value of the purchase, which was closed in April, is not being disclosed. Kocks Kranbau GmbH was established early 2023 following the insolvency of parent company Kocks Ardelt Kranbau GmbH, a well-established […]

Boels Rental, a leading player in the rental industry, proudly announces the prospective acquisition of Riwal, a renowned company with a rich history and expertise in mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). The completion of the acquisition is subject to certain customary conditions to be fulfilled including, among others, approvals by the relevant competition authorities. This […]

CMC, a specialist in the construction of tracked aerial platforms, has completed the acquisition of 100% of All Access Equipment Inc (AAE), its US dealer. This strategic move was spearheaded by private equity fund Metrika, which acquired a 70% stake in CMC in October 2023. The deal’s goal was further to consolidate CMC’s presence in […]

Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co has purchased White Crane Co Inc, of West Columbia, South Carolina, USA. The acquisition is Barnhart’s second branch in South Carolina and marks the company’s fourth acquisition in the past eight months. White Crane was founded in 1977 by Eddie Flynt, and the family-owned company has earned a committed customer […]

As of 1 November  2023, Edilservice based in Monteriggioni, Siena, Italy has become part of the Mollo Group, reaffirming its growth strategy in its national territory through acquisitions. Acquiring competent and reliable companies with consolidated experience, deeply rooted in their original territory, and sharing the same values that have guided the Mollo Group for over […]