# Lagercrantz Group acquires Michael Smith Switchgear

Lagercrantz Group AB acquired Michael Smith Switchgear, a Leicester-based switchgear firm, as part of its expansion strategy in the UK, the tenth UK acquisition for the group and first in its Electrify division.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-07
- Where: Leicester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: switchgear
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Lagercrantz Group](https://endata.com/companies/14237.md) (acquirer)
- [Michael Smith Switchgear](https://endata.com/companies/91252.md) (target)

## Sources

- [thebusinessdesk.com](https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/eastmidlands/news/2109226-leicester-switchgear-firm-snapped-up-by-swedish-tech-group-in-growth-play), 2026-04-07: "We're delighted to be joining Lagercrantz and embarking on the next phase of our company's development with a long-term and stable owner."

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