# HKW acquires Handling Systems and Conveyors

HKW, a private equity firm, acquired Handling Systems and Conveyors, Inc. (HSC), a designer and manufacturer of material handling systems for aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and transportation.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-03-06
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: crane, hoist, conveyor and tooling solutions
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [HKW](https://endata.com/companies/37830.md) (acquirer)
- [Handling Systems and Conveyors](https://endata.com/companies/37831.md) (target)

## Sources

- [markets.bostonherald.com](http://markets.bostonherald.com/bostonherald/article/bizwire-2026-2-19-hkw-acquires-handling-systems-and-conveyors), 2019-03-06: "Partnering with HKW provides us with additional resources to expand our capabilities while continuing to deliver the high level of service our customers expect."

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