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Columbus McKinnon acquires Kito Crosby Limited

PUBLIC · CMCOJul 30, 2026•10 days ago

Acquiring Company

Columbus

Acquired Company

Kito Crosby Limited

CopenhagenCopenhagenManufacturingInformation TechnologyE CommerceCrmConsultinginformation technology & servicesManufacturing

Description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation has completed the acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited, which closed on February 3, 2026. This acquisition has driven a record 125% growth in net sales during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The integration of Kito Crosby is progressing well, contributing to operational synergies. Columbus McKinnon aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance its market position and shareholder value.

Company Information

Company

Columbus

Location

6 Lautrupvang

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

About

Columbus is a consultancy company helping organisations drive business value by defining, executing, and evolving the entire business. By delivering digital value through human intelligence, we enable our customers to innovate and grow. With more than 1,500 employees, we guide our customers through their digital transformation and deliver lasting value within the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food, and life sciences industries. We advise, implement, and manage business-critical solutions within Cloud Services, ERP, Data & AI, Digital Commerce, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Information Management, Cybersecurity and more. With headquarters in Denmark and a global presence, we ensure local delivery of our services on a global scale.

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