26th June 2025
Southworth International Group, Inc., 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,” stated Southworth International Group Inc.’s president and CEO, James Cabot (pictured, below). “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 centre of the European market.”
James Cabot
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 Inc. (“SIGI”) is a privately held company with a global reach including locations in North America, Europe, and China. SIGI provides material handling solutions for a variety of market sectors and applications, while promoting safer work environments, improved productivity, and workforce optimization.
SIGI is headquartered in Falmouth, Maine, employs 500 people across its global locations, and serves customers in 60+ countries around the world.
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