# ACE and KATO WORKS form joint venture for heavy cranes in India

Action Construction Equipment Limited's board approved a joint venture with Japan's KATO WORKS CO., LTD. to manufacture truck cranes, crawler cranes, and rough terrain cranes in India.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-13
- Where: India
- Status: announced
- Products: truck cranes, crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Kato Works](https://endata.com/companies/17636.md) (partner)
- [Action Construction Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/62722.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [scanx.trade](https://scanx.trade/stock-market-news/orders-deals/action-construction-equipment-limited-approves-joint-venture-with-kato-works-co-ltd-for-heavy-cranes-manufacturing/32531122), 2026-02-13: "Action Construction Equipment Limited has announced board approval for establishing a joint venture with Japan's KATO WORKS CO., LTD., marking a significant step in the company's international collaboration strategy."

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