Lund Elmer Sandager advises Axel Johnson International on the acquisition of Danish Crane Building

Founded in 1983, Danish Crane Building A/S has established a strong market position through its ability to deliver highly customised crane solutions for customers in the biomass, biogas, waste and process industries. The company offers a complete value chain, including design, engineering, in-house production, installation, commissioning and aftermarket services. 

Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating in 35 countries. The group acquires and develops companies specialising in technical components and industrial solutions and employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide. With a long-term ownership philosophy, Axel Johnson International focuses on sustainable growth through acquisitions and the development of market-leading niche businesses. Axel Johnson International is part of the Swedish family-owned Axel Johnson Group. 

Lifting Solutions is part of Axel Johnson International and consists of specialised companies providing products, services and technical solutions within lifting equipment, material handling and industrial safety. The business group operates across several European markets and supports industrial customers through strong local businesses and specialised know-how. 

The acquisition strengthens Lifting Solutions’ position within engineered lifting solutions and adds specialist expertise in automated crane systems for complex industrial environments. 

Lund Elmer Sandager’s M&A team advised Axel Johnson International on the transaction. The team was led by Partner Sebastian Rungby and included Partner Thomas Ryhl, Partner Torsten Hylleberg, Associate Partner Sebastian Asbjørn Pedersen, Associate Partner Jonas Tinndahn Bøndergaard, Associate Partner Julie Flindt Rasmussen, Attorney Camilla Martinsen, Attorney Louise Janholm Kristensen, Assistant Attorney Mia Beran, and Assistant Attorney August Ikov.