# Kito acquires Finnish crane manufacturer Erikkila

Japanese overhead crane and hoist manufacturer Kito has acquired Finnish overhead and light crane manufacturer Erikkila in an all-share purchase deal.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-02-06
- Where: Finland
- Status: completed
- Products: overhead cranes, light cranes, lifting gear
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Kito](https://endata.com/companies/29887.md) (acquirer)
- [Erikkila](https://endata.com/companies/29888.md) (target)

## Sources

- [vertikal.net](https://vertikal.net/en/news/story/29854/kito-acquires-in-finland), 2018-02-06: "Japanese overhead crane and hoist manufacturer Kito, has acquired Finnish overhead and light crane manufacturer Erikkila in an all share purchase deal."

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