# Ardian acquires majority stake in LIFTKET Hoffmann Group

Ardian, a global private investment firm, has acquired a majority stake in LIFTKET Hoffmann Group, a manufacturer of electric chain hoists. The management team led by CEO Jürgen Dlugi will take a substantial stake, and Afinum will remain a minority shareholder.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2023-05-04
- Where: Wurzen, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: electric chain hoists, lifting and motion control systems
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Ardian](https://endata.com/companies/4607.md) (acquirer)
- [LIFTKET Hoffmann GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/33573.md) (target)
- [AFINUM](https://endata.com/companies/33889.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [liftket.de](https://www.liftket.de/en/liftket-ardian-2/), 2023-05-04: "In Ardian, we have found a partner who will actively support us in realising this potential."

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