# Manitou Group acquires Sitia's robotics division

Manitou Group has acquired the robotics division of Sitia, including a team of seven specialists and intellectual property, to bolster its innovation strategy under the LIFT roadmap.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-05-12
- Where: France
- Status: completed
- Products: robotics solutions
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Manitou](https://endata.com/companies/17913.md) (acquirer)
- [Sitia](https://endata.com/companies/81974.md) (target)

## Sources

- [manitou-group.com](https://www.manitou-group.com/en/new/acquisition-of-sitias-robotics-activity/), 2025-05-12: "Through this acquisition, we shall enrich our capabilities with a team of recognized experts and benefit from proven technological building blocks."
- [projectplant.co.uk](https://projectplant.co.uk/2025/05/manitou-completes-acquisition-of-sitias-robotics-division/), 2025-05-12: "Our aspiration is to thus fortify our leadership position to continue innovating and to advance further in the development of solutions."

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