# William Hackett acquires Vulcan Hoist

William Hackett, a global lifting equipment provider and H2 portfolio company, has completed the acquisition of Vulcan Hoist, a supplier of hoists and lifting equipment. The acquisition expands William Hackett's North American market reach and product range to include electric hoists.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-11
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: hoists, lifting equipment, electric hoists
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [William Hackett](https://endata.com/companies/89081.md) (acquirer)
- [Vulcan Hoist](https://endata.com/companies/89082.md) (target)

## Sources

- [h2ep.co.uk](https://www.h2ep.co.uk/william-hackett-a-h2-portfolio-company-has-acquired-vulcan-hoist/), 2025-12-11: "The partnership will enhance William Hackett’s market reach in North America and further expand William Hackett’s product range to now include electric hoists."

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