A historic Black Country manufacturer has expanded its presence in the region with a brace of buyout deals.
Cradley Heath-based William Hackett, which was founded in 1892 and supplies safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain products, has acquired Forge Lifting Gear in an undisclosed deal.
Forge Lifting Gear, based in Halesowen, makes bolts, shackles and forgings alongside prototypes, serving customers in sectors such as energy, construction, mining, agriculture and utilities.
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William Hackett said acquiring Forge Lifting Gear would bring a more bespoke skill set into the business, with in-house expertise in bending, boring, chamfering, drilling, folding, milling and hot forging.
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In a separate deal, William Hackett has also bought B&S Chains, a specialist in playground equipment also based in Halesowen.
Both Forge Lifting Gear and B&S Chains have relocated to the purchaser's facility in Cradley Heath.
William Hackett's operations director Ian Kelly said: "Forge Lifting Gear is a great addition to our group. It complements our existing operations, bringing us capabilities that truly enhance our customer offering.
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"We have worked closely with Forge Lifting Gear for over 20 years and built up a great relationship.
"They were located close to our William Hackett Chain Products facility in Cradley Heath, making them a natural fit with our existing business and a great acquisition to support our growth strategy."