JLG to buy Delta Manlift

The Manitowoc Crane Group announced during the Bauma exhibition that JLG Industries has made a binding offer to purchase the Delta Manlift division for an undisclosed sum.
Headquartered in Tonneins, France, Delta produces the Toucan brand of vertical mast lifts and a line of aerial work platforms, used principally in industrial and maintenance operations.
According to Tom Cioni, Manitowoc marketing communications & public relations manager, the transaction is subject to completion of definitive agreements, receipt of customary approvals and submission to Delta's works council.
Manitowoc said it will continue to provide dedicated aftermarket parts and service support for its recently discontinued aerial work platform product lines, such as Liftlux and US Manlift.
In addition to the Delta deal, JLG will acquire certain intellectual property rights which will allow it to relaunch selected Liftlux models.