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02.07.2015

Safeworks acquires DualLift

Suspended platform manufacturer and rental company Safeworks has acquired German traction hoist manufacturer DualLift.

With complementary product offerings, the combined companies are the largest manufacturer of traction hoists in the world.

DualLift was founded in 2008 and has become a leading producer of hoists for suspended platforms, in the range of 400 to 2,500kg. It ships products all over the world, including the USA, and is well established in the wind energy sector. The company also produces a full line of electric traction hoists designed for material lifting. It operates from a new plant in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, to the north of Bremen.

The deal brings hoist manufacturer Power Climber and DualLift, creating one of the largest producers of suspended work platform hoists in the world. Safeworks says that the two product lines are complimentary. It gives DualLift improved access to the North American market, while giving Power Climber improved access to the German market, the biggest in Europe.
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Safeworks chief executive Scott Farrell said: “By joining forces with DualLift, both companies become stronger, better able to serve our customers with innovative new products and grow our global market share. We share a common culture of customer focus, teamwork and building products that protect the safety of our customers’ employees, and we’re looking forward to a great future. The acquisition of DualLift is evidence of SafeWorks’ plan to grow the business by significant internal investment and additional follow-on acquisitions.”

Jörg Blasek, president and co-founder of DualLift added: “The DualLift team is a great success story of an innovator in the electric traction hoist market. Together with SafeWorks, our combined capabilities, products and services are an excellent fit and both companies share the same approach of focusing on superior customer satisfaction. We’re excited to be part of the SafeWorks team.”

Safeworks is owned by private equipment firm Evergreen Pacific Partners.

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