DEL aquires ZEPRO rights
Manufacturer of column, tuckaway and bin lifts, DEL Equipment (UK) is raising its game after acquiring the rights to supply, build and support the renowned ZEPRO range of cantilever lifts and sliders.
The deal – which was concluded for an undisclosed sum – opens up new markets to DEL, which is based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Its own lifts open and close manually and are aimed primarily at operators of light- and medium-sized commercial vehicles – ZEPRO’s products, by contrast, are designed for heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers, and incorporate powered deployment as well as lifting systems.
Both companies are part of the multi-national Cargotec Corporation’s HIAB division, which is the largest tail-lift manufacturer in the world, and is renowned for the ‘bullet-proof’ build quality and reliability of its products.
The ZEPRO range was previously marketed in the UK by an agent based in Northern Ireland and wholly-owned by Dublin-based transport refrigeration and tail-lift specialist Technical Support Services. The TSS operation will continue to serve ZEPRO customers throughout Ireland, but from 1st April DEL assumes responsibility for supplying and supporting operators in England, Scotland and Wales. The two companies are working closely to ensure a smooth transition for customers.
