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KION Group acquires minority stake in EP Equipment, forms strategic partnership · Endata

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Jan 18, 2018ACQUISITIONAnji, China

KION Group acquires minority stake in EP Equipment, forms strategic partnership

KION Group signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Chinese manufacturer EP Equipment, forming an exclusive global strategic partnership for entry-level warehouse equipment. The deal is expected to close in 2018.

Status

Announced

Productsentry-level warehouse equipment

CompaniesKION Group acquirer EP Equipment target

Sectors#Material Handling

“The KION Group is entering into an exclusive global strategic partnership with leading Chinese manufacturer EP Equipment in the fast-growing market for entry-level, light-duty warehouse equipment.”kiongroup.com

2 sources
kiongroup.comOur current press releases | KION GROUP AGJan 18, 2018
lindemh-cn.comKION Group and EP Equipment Agree Strategic Partnership – 林德物料搬运Feb 27, 2018

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