M&A Deal Summary

Colson Group Acquires Forearm Forklift

On November 4, 2024, Colson Group acquired manufacturer Forearm Forklift

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Colson Group’s 3rd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Colson Group’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Colson Group’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-11-04
Target Forearm Forklift
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Colson Group
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Forearm Forklift

Baldwin Park, California, United States
Forearm Forklift manufactures ergonomic moving straps to help people lift and move heavy items safely. Forearm Forklift was founded in 1998 and is based in Baldwin Park, California.

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Buyer

Colson Group

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Sector Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION

Colson Group designs manufacture and distributes casters, wheels, and related hardware products. Colson’s products comprise a wide range of casters and wheels, including light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty, and super heavy duty used in industrial, commercial, and institutional applications. Colson Group is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 4
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 4
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 3
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-06-30 ARBCO

Export, Pennsylvania, United States

ARBCO is a manufacturer of phenolic wheels. The macerated construction of our stock wheels consists of cellulose fibers, impregnated with high-quality phenolic resin. Supplementary materials in the special wheels are of the same high-quality level. ARBCO is based in Export, Pennsylvania.

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