Successful investor solution for Uplifter – SGP Corporate Finance advises on international M&A process

SGP Corporate Finance advised insolvency administrator Daniel Barth of PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH on the sale of the business operations of Uplifter GmbH & Co. KG as part of a structured, international M&A process. The Luibl Group from Passau was secured as a strategic investor to take over the business operations.

Transaction

To continue operations, Karl Bauer, owner of the Luibl Group, has founded a new group of companies that will operate under the name Uplifter Group. This ensures a sustainable succession solution for the specialist in lifting and transport solutions with over 20 years of market experience.

The rental and sales business, as well as all services related to mini cranes, vacuum technology, and glass lifters, will continue seamlessly for customers. The headquarters in Oberaich and the locations in Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and Berlin will remain in place and will be continued by the Luibl Group.

The Luibl Group is a full-service provider for work platforms, construction machinery, forklifts, and telescopic handlers and has more than 1,000 rental units, which are now rented out from eleven locations. With the acquisition, the group is significantly expanding its regional customer proximity and market presence.

About Uplifter

Uplifter specializes in lifting and transport solutions with a focus on mini cranes, glass lifters, and vacuum technology. In addition to rental and sales, the company also offers comprehensive service and consulting services and has several locations throughout Germany. For over 20 years, Uplifter has been supporting customers in the construction, trade, and industrial sectors with demanding lifting projects.

About Luibl Group

The Luibl Group is a full-service provider for work platforms, construction machinery, forklifts, and telescopic handlers. With more than 1,000 rental units, the company offers rental, sales, and service from a single source. Through the integration of Uplifter, the group is expanding its service portfolio specifically in the area of specialized lifting and vacuum technology.

Our Contribution to the Transaction

SGP Corporate Finance advised and supported the sale of Uplifter GmbH & Co. KG as part of a structured M&A process. By specifically targeting strategic investors, a suitable buyer was found in the Luibl Group and a future-oriented solution was realized.