Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul in the sale to Lagercrantz Group

Translink Corporate Finance™ in Sweden acted as the financial and strategic advisor to Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul in the sale to Lagercrantz Group, a B2B value-creating industrial technology group.

Lagercrantz acquires Sit Right, a global leader in forestry machinery ergonomics

Founded in 1994 and based in Dalarna, Sit Right specialises in the production and sale of hydraulic grapples under the brand Dala-Gripen, as well as ergonomic control and leveling systems for forestry machinery under the brand Sit Right. The company supplies products globally to the forestry and heavy equipment industries, focusing on improved productivity and operator ergonomics.

Enskede Hydraul, based in the Uppsala region, is an established supplier within the hydraulics and spare parts market for forestry and construction machinery. The company offers a wide range of products including hoses, filters, and cylinders, primarily targeting forestry contractors.

Lagercrantz strengthens its niche products portfolio

Through the acquisitions of Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul, Lagercrantz Group further strengthens its position within the niche products business area. Both companies are well-established players with strong market positions in components and accessories for forestry and construction machinery. Sit Right contributes with high-tech ergonomic and grapple products with global reach, while Enskede Hydraul adds specialist knowledge and a broad product range within hydraulics. Together, the companies form a solid platform for continued growth, synergies, and development of new customer solutions within the segment.

Comments from Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul

Andreas Solem & Robert Nilsson, owners of Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul, said, “We are excited to become part of Lagercrantz, a long-term and industrially experienced owner who shares our vision of quality, innovation, and customer focus. Through Lagercrantz, Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul gain even better conditions to continue growing and developing. The process together with Translink Corporate Finance has been professional and reassuring – their dedication and experience have been key to finding the right partner for the next stage of our companies’ journey.”

Comment from Lagercrantz Group

Magnus Nilsson, Head of Niche Products, Lagercrantz Group, said, “Sit Right and Enskede have built strong positions in their respective markets and complement each other very well. We look forward to supporting their continued growth journey, both in the Nordics, the rest of Europe and in new markets such as North America.”

Comments from Translink Corporate Finance

Douglas Grünberger, Analyst at Translink CF Sweden said, “It has been a pleasure working with the team at Sit Right and Enskede Hydraul throughout this process, and we look forward to following their continued development as part of Lagercrantz Group.”