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Three patterns run through Columbus McKinnon's acquisitions — what it looks for, how it pays, and how it folds in what it buys.
7 acquisitions — each with the deal value, financing structure, target revenue, and executive commentary where disclosed.
Acquired the German lifting, material-handling and actuator products group from private-equity owner EQT, expanding Columbus McKinnon's European (EMEA) footprint and product range in hoists and lifting equipment.
the Purchaser acquired from the Sellers all the issued and outstanding stock of Pfaff Beteiligungs GmbH (“Pfaff-silberblau”) for cash consideration of approximately €36 million and the assumption of certain debt and liabilities.
All-cash tender offer at $50.00 per share for the maker of digital power and motion control systems for material handling, elevators and mining, adding complementary controls and drives to Columbus McKinnon's hoist portfolio.
Columbus McKinnon to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Magnetek for $50 per share for a total value of $188.9 million.
Purchased the explosion-protected hoist and crane-component business divested by Konecranes (following its Terex MHPS deal), making Columbus McKinnon the second-largest global hoist manufacturer and deepening its EMEA presence. €224 million (~$240 million).
the total consideration for the transaction will be €224 million (~$240 million) on a cash-free, debt-free basis and adjusted for Working Capital, with an earn-out potential of up to €230 million.
Bought the high-precision conveyor maker from EQT to establish a scalable 'intelligent motion' automation platform under the Blueprint for Growth 2.0 strategy, diversifying into food processing, life sciences, consumer packaged goods and e-commerce.
The cash transaction valued at $485 million is expected to close early in the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Added Garvey's patented accumulation-conveyor systems for food & beverage and life sciences/pharma, broadening the precision-conveying platform built on the Dorner acquisition.
the Company has executed a definitive agreement to acquire Garvey Corporation (“Garvey”) for $74 million.
Acquired the German developer of intelligent monorail transport/automation systems (serving EV, semiconductor, electronics, life sciences and aerospace), extending the intelligent-motion automation platform alongside Dorner and Garvey. €101.25 million (~$110 million).
Columbus McKinnon EMEA will acquire all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of montratec GmbH ... for a purchase price of €101.25 million.
Transformational all-cash acquisition of the UK-incorporated global lifting and rigging leader, roughly doubling Columbus McKinnon in scale; signed February 2025 and closed February 3, 2026 after HSR/regulatory clearance, funded by a new JPMorgan-led credit agreement (Revolver + Term Loan B).
On February 3, 2026, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company closed the Kito Crosby Acquisition.