# Zelus Material Handling acquires Munck Cranes

Zelus Material Handling, a member of the Ardent Group of Companies, has acquired Munck Cranes, a Canadian overhead crane manufacturer and service provider. The acquisition expands Zelus' footprint and service coverage across Canada.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-02
- Where: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: overhead cranes, crane service
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Munck Cranes](https://endata.com/companies/70985.md) (target)
- [Zelus Material Handling](https://endata.com/companies/88852.md) (acquirer)
- [Ardent Group of Companies](https://endata.com/companies/88853.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/zelus-material-handling-inc-acquires-munck-cranes-inc-strengthening-its-position-as-a-national-leader-in-overhead-crane-manufacturing-and-service-in-canada-877140647.html), 2025-12-02: "This acquisition represents a natural evolution for both organizations."
- [ochmagazine.com](https://www.ochmagazine.com/news/zelus-aquires-munck-cranes/), 2025-12-03: "Zelus Material Handling has acquired overhead crane manufacturer Munck Cranes, strengthening its presence, service network and operational capacity across Canada."

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