Columbus McKinnon Acquires Dorner from EQT for $485M

EQT Acquires Dellner Couplers

April 15, 2019

Manufacturing

EQT's EQT VIII fund has entered into an agreement to acquire Dellner Couplers, a Sweden-headquartered global leader in train connection systems for passenger rail. EQT will support Dellner with investments in R&D, accelerate global growth and leverage its industrial expertise and network to expand the company's product and after-sales offerings.

Wabtec Acquires Dellner Couplers from EQT

February 11, 2026

Transportation

Wabtec Corporation has completed the acquisition of Sweden-based Dellner Couplers, a global leader in train connection systems, from the EQT VIII fund. The transaction values Dellner at approximately EUR 890 million and strengthens Wabtec's passenger rail / transit portfolio by adding couplers, gangways and aftermarket services with a global installed base and ~1,200 employees.

Columbus McKinnon Acquires Garvey Corporation

December 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) has completed its acquisition of Garvey Corporation, a leading accumulation systems solutions provider founded in Hammonton, New Jersey with approximately 100 employees. The purchase expands Columbus McKinnon's precision conveying and accumulation technology offerings as part of its Blueprint for Growth 2.0 strategy.

Columbus McKinnon Acquires Kito Crosby from KKR

February 4, 2026

Manufacturing

Columbus McKinnon Corporation completed its acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited from funds managed by KKR, creating a larger global leader in lifting and securement solutions. The transaction was financed in part by an $800.0 million Series A preferred share investment from CD&R and is expected to realize $70 million of net annual run-rate cost synergies while expanding product capabilities and geographic scale.

Vessco Inc. (O2-backed) Invests in Dorner Products

March 18, 2019

Manufacturing

Vessco Inc., a water- and wastewater-treatment platform company backed by O2 Investment Partners, has invested in Dorner Products (Dorner Company), a Sussex, Wisconsin supplier of flow control equipment including valves and actuators. The investment is an add-on to expand Vessco's flow-control capabilities and service offering in the Midwest; Vessco also hired Dan Axelson as CFO.

Schneider National Acquires Cowan Systems, LLC

November 25, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Schneider National, Inc. agreed to acquire Cowan Systems, LLC and affiliated entities for approximately $390 million in cash, plus separate real estate purchases of about $31 million. The Baltimore-based dedicated contract carrier — which operates roughly 1,800 trucks and 7,500 trailers across 40+ Eastern and Mid‑Atlantic locations — will become a wholly owned subsidiary to expand Schneider's Dedicated capacity and capabilities.