Southworth International Group Buys Gruse Maschinenbau to Expand European Presence

Deal News | Jun 27, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision MCF Corporate Finance

Southworth International Group Inc., a leader in ergonomic material handling solutions, has successfully acquired Gruse Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a 156-year-old engineering company focused on custom lifting systems. Located in Aerzen, Germany, Gruse serves clients in 55 countries and is renowned for its innovation in material handling. This acquisition enhances Southworth’s engineering capabilities and local production in Germany, and allows them to expand their reach in the European market. Gruse will benefit from Southworth's global resources and platform, facilitating its growth and market penetration. The transaction was advised by D.A. Davidson MCF International. Southworth, headquartered in Falmouth, Maine, offers material handling solutions across continents, aiming to improve workplace safety and productivity with its engineered equipment solutions.

Sectors

  • Ergonomic Material Handling
  • Engineering and Manufacturing

Geography

  • Germany – Gruse Maschinenbau is a German engineering company based in Aerzen, Germany, which is central to the acquisition concerning Southworth International Group's strategy in the European market.
  • United States – Southworth International Group is headquartered in Falmouth, Maine, in the United States, and operates globally across various regions including North America.
  • Europe – The acquisition is aimed at bolstering Southworth International Group's presence in Europe, a key strategic market for their operations.

Industry

  • Ergonomic Material Handling – Southworth International Group operates in the ergonomic material handling industry, providing engineered lifting and positioning solutions to improve workplace safety and efficiency.
  • Engineering and Manufacturing – Gruse Maschinenbau is a renowned engineering firm specializing in customized lifting solutions, contributing to the engineering and manufacturing sector with its products.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Southworth International Group Inc.Bidding Company/BuyerCompanySouthworth International Group Inc. is a global provider of ergonomic material handling solutions, based in Falmouth, Maine, U.S.
    Gruse Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KGTarget CompanyCompanyGruse Maschinenbau is a 156-year-old German engineering firm specializing in customized lifting systems, based in Aerzen, Germany.
    D.A. Davidson MCF InternationalAdvisory FirmCompanyD.A. Davidson MCF International provided advisory services to Southworth International Group for the acquisition of Gruse Maschinenbau.