# Zelus Material Handling acquires Munck Cranes

Zelus Material Handling, a member of the Ardent Group of Companies, acquired Munck Cranes, an overhead crane manufacturer and service provider in Stoney Creek, Ontario.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-23
- Where: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: overhead cranes
- 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

- [canadianmetalworking.com](https://www.canadianmetalworking.com/canadianmetalworking/news/management/zelus-material-handling-acquires-munck-cranes), 2026-01-23: "Zelus Material Handling, Hamilton, Ont., a member of the Ardent Group of Companies, has acquired Munck Cranes, Stoney Creek, Ont."
- [coldwater.ca](https://coldwater.ca/transaction/munck-cranes/), 2026-01-28: "The transaction creates one of the largest and most experienced crane service networks in Canada."

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