# Luibl Group acquires Uplifter assets after insolvency

Luibl Group has acquired the operating assets of German spider crane and vacuum lifter specialist Uplifter GmbH & Co. KG following its insolvency in November. All 45 remaining employees will transfer to the new Uplifter Group structure.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-04
- Where: Germany
- Jobs: 45
- Status: completed
- Products: spider cranes, vacuum lifters, mini cranes, glass lifters
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Luibl Group](https://endata.com/companies/90114.md) (acquirer)
- [Uplifter GmbH & Co. KG](https://endata.com/companies/90115.md) (target)

## Sources

- [cranehubglobal.com](https://www.cranehubglobal.com/news/luibl-acquires-uplifter-and-restructures-business-under-new-group), 2026-02-04: "Customer service and comprehensive support for shared customers will be improved across the entire group."

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