Southworth Acquires Gruse

Southworth International Group, Inc., a global provider of ergonomic material handling solutions, 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,” stated Southworth president and CEO, James Cabot.

“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.”

Cabot continues, “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.”

Southworth International Group has acquired Gruse Maschinenbau.