# Konecranes acquires Ex-Kcranes in Thailand and Trimate Industries in New Zealand

Konecranes has purchased Thailand's Ex-Kcranes and New Zealand's Trimate Industries Ltd. to broaden its industrial service footprint in the APAC region. The acquisitions closed in Q1 2026; value not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-09
- Where: Thailand and New Zealand
- Jobs: 20
- Status: completed
- Products: industrial service, crane components, spare parts
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Konecranes](https://endata.com/companies/511.md) (acquirer)
- [Ex-Kcranes](https://endata.com/companies/90765.md) (target)
- [Trimate Industries](https://endata.com/companies/90766.md) (target)

## Sources

- [konecranes.com](https://www.konecranes.com/press-releases/konecranes-expands-apac-industrial-service-presence-with-acquisitions-in-thailand-and-new-zealand), 2026-03-09: "Konecranes has purchased Thailand’s Ex-Kcranes and New Zealand’s Trimate Industries Ltd. to broaden its service footprint in the APAC region."
- [breakbulk.news](https://breakbulk.news/konecranes-expands-apac-service-footprint-with-thailand-new-zealand-acquisitions/), 2026-03-09: "Together, the two businesses generate annual sales of approximately EUR 2.5 million and add about 20 employees to the Konecranes workforce."
- [worldcargonews.com](https://www.worldcargonews.com/news/2026/03/two-acquisitions-for-konecranes/), 2026-03-09: "Konecranes makes acquisitions in the service sector in Thailand and New Zealand."
- [forkliftaction.com](https://www.forkliftaction.com/news/konecranes-delivers-large-order-expands-apac-presence.aspx?n=34161), 2026-03-18: "Konecranes has expanded its APAC Industrial Service presence with new acquisitions in Thailand and New Zealand."

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