# Impact Handling acquires Bendigo Mitchell

Impact Handling, a UK distributor of lift trucks, acquired Midlands-based forklift specialist Bendigo Mitchell. The acquisition adds to Impact's 12 wholly-owned branches and over 200 mobile technicians.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-11-18
- Where: Midlands, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: lift trucks, material handling equipment, warehouse equipment
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Impact Handling](https://endata.com/companies/28247.md) (acquirer)
- [Bendigo Mitchell](https://endata.com/companies/28248.md) (target)

## Sources

- [warehousenews.co.uk](https://warehousenews.co.uk/2017/11/impact-handling-acquires-bendigo-mitchell-to-consolidate-midlands-coverage/), 2017-11-18: "We are excited to welcome Bendigo Mitchell into the Impact family and look forward to building on their excellence in customer service."

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