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KCI Konecranes

Status
Realised
Country
Finland
Strategy
Mid Cap
Entry
Apr-94
Exit
Mar-96
Fund
IK 1994

Global leader in industrial lifting solutions

KCI Konecranes (“the Company”) is a world-leading engineering group specialising in advanced overhead lifting solutions and maintenance services. The Company’s customers span virtually every industry and its products are used in shipyards, ports and terminals around the globe.

KCI Konecranes was acquired by the IK 1994 Fund in April 1994, later listing the firm on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in March 1996.

Our Value Creation Strategy

During our ownership, we worked alongside the management team to:

  • Make selective add-on acquisitions;
  • Expand geographical scope; and
  • Develop after market business offering.