# Bigge Crane acquires majority stake in Empire Crane

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. acquired a majority stake in Empire Crane Company, expanding its Perfect Fleet offering to the East Coast.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-03-15
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: cranes, crane rental and sales
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.](https://endata.com/companies/39291.md) (acquirer)
- [Empire Crane Company](https://endata.com/companies/69136.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prweb.com](https://www.prweb.com/releases/bigge-and-empire-crane-make-partnership-official-perfect-fleet-comes-to-east-coast-890024736.html), 2023-03-15: "Bigge is pleased to officially announce the acquisition of the majority stake in Empire Crane Company."
- [cranenetworknews.com](https://cranenetworknews.com/bigge-and-empire-crane-make-partnership-official-perfect-fleet-comes-to-east-coast/), 2023-03-15: "Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. is pleased to officially announce the acquisition of the majority stake in Empire Crane Company."
- [rermag.com](https://www.rermag.com/mergers-acquisitions/rental-companies/article/21263537/crane-rental-giant-bigge-crane-acquires-majority-stake-in-empire-crane-co), 2023-04-07: "I’ve known Paul and Luke for over 20 years. They’re the two most trusted principals in the crane and equipment sales business."

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