Southworth International Group Inc. Acquires Gruse Maschinenbau GmbH & Co.

Southworth International Group, Inc. (“SIGI”), a global provider of ergonomic material handling solutions, announced that it has acquired Gruse Maschinenbau GmbH & Co., an established manufacturer of engineered industrial lifting solutions located in Aerzen, Germany.

“Gruse is a natural fit for SIGI,” said James Cabot, president and CEO, Southworth International Group Inc. “They offer a well-recognized and long-tenured German brand, a strong history of quality and innovation, a similar customer-focused culture—as well as a physical presence in the center of the European market.”

“This acquisition supports SIGI’s strategic plans to strengthen our portfolio of material handling solutions in German-speaking Europe and reinforces our overall position as a European leader through increased engineering and technical capabilities and expanded production capacity. We are excited to welcome Gruse to our organization.” Cabot added.

For more information, visit https://sigi-global.com.