# Van Beest acquires majority of Irizar Forge shares

Van Beest, manufacturer of lifting equipment, acquired the majority of shares of Irizar Forge, based in Spain.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-09-22
- Where: Spain
- Status: announced
- Products: lifting equipment, forged components
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Van Beest](https://endata.com/companies/27070.md) (acquirer)
- [Irizar Forge](https://endata.com/companies/27071.md) (target)

## Sources

- [heavyliftpfi.com](https://www.heavyliftpfi.com/equipment/2017/09/22/van-beest-forges-irizar-agreement/), 2017-09-21: "Van Beest – manufacturer of Tycan, Excel and Green Pin lifting equipment – has acquired the majority of the shares of Irizar Forge, based in Spain."

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