# Jungheinrich acquires 4.9% stake in EP Equipment

Jungheinrich AG acquired a 4.9% stake in Chinese industrial truck manufacturer EP Equipment as a long-term strategic investment to deepen their existing partnership.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-07-29
- Where: Anji, China
- Status: completed
- Products: industrial trucks
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Jungheinrich](https://endata.com/companies/15086.md) (acquirer)
- [Jungheinrich](https://endata.com/companies/15086.md) (investor)
- [EP Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/18981.md) (target)
- [Zhejiang EP Equipment Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/93287.md) (target)
- [Shenchuan(Shanghai) Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd](https://endata.com/companies/93336.md) (target)

## Sources

- [jungheinrich.com](https://www.jungheinrich.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/jungheinrich-acquires-stake-in-ep-equipment-2514618), 2026-07-29: "EP Equipment is one of the most successful and fast-growing companies in the material handling sector."
- [logistra.de](https://logistra.de/en/news/forklifts-why-jungheinrich-now-investing-its-most-important-mid-tech-partner-502592.html), 2026-07-30: "The acquisition of the shares aims to further deepen the collaboration between the two companies."
- [chinaforklift.com](https://www.chinaforklift.com/news/detail/202608/93755.html), 2026-08-01: "德国永恒力集团（Jungheinrich AG）完成对中力股份 4.9% 的股权收购。"
- [ep-equipment.com](https://ep-equipment.com/news/jungheinrich-invests-in-ep-equipment-strengthening-a-global-partnership-built-on-innovation/), 2026-08-03: "Jungheinrich’s investment endorses this distinctive model and EP’s future direction."
- [jeakue.com](https://www.jeakue.com/2026/08/04/jungheinrich-invests-in-jeakue-strengthening-a-global-partnership-built-on-innovation/), 2026-08-04: "The 4.9 per cent strategic investment recognises JEAKUE’s growth, lithium-ion expertise and distinctive global business model"
- [forkliftaction.com](https://www.forkliftaction.com/news/jungheinrich-buys-stake-in-chinas-ep-equipment.aspx?n=34604), 2026-08-05: "With our investment, we are creating a strong foundation for our long-term partnership."
- [mequipment.ro](https://mequipment.ro/en/jungheinrich-a-preluat-o-participatie-din-ep-equipment/), 2026-09-09: "Jungheinrich AG has acquired a 4.9 per cent stake in the Chinese industrial truck manufacturer EP Equipment."

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