Europa Engineering has acquired Dale & Co. (Lifting & Handling Specialists), founded in 1830, in Manchester. 

“This is a huge milestone for me personally being my first acquisition, and I would like to thank Jacqueline and Martin the previous owners of Dale & Co for allowing us to be trusted as the new custodians of the business,” said Ella Cheetham, MD, The Europa Engineering Group.

“I am very excited to see what this new chapter holds for me, the group and all of our team.”

Cheetham said the acquisition signifies its commitment to growth in the lifting and fabrication divisions within its group.

Dale Lifting & Handling Specialists holds nearly 200 years of heritage and experience, allowing The Europa Group to provide overhead crane supply, installation, servicing and breakdown support; onsite inspections; load testing on and off site; lifting beam design and manufacture; Vacuum Lifters & Manipulators and more. 

This is supported by its e-commerce store and new manufacturing partners and brands.