HOLT Acquires Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind

7 February, 2022

HOLT broadens its offerings in North America with the purchase of Bronto Skylift’s Texas based distributor, Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services. The acquisition includes Bronto Skylift distributorship in its present form.

“We are happy to welcome HOLT CAT to the truck-mounted Powered Access community and look forward to making work at height safer and more productive in North America together.”

Janne Pulkkinen, Vice President, Bronto Skylift Inc.

With the acquisition, Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services will retain its name and operate as an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of HOLT. Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services will serve as a complementary business to other HOLT divisions, offering the Bronto Skylift for sale and rent (with or without operators).

“We are proud to be a part of the HOLT family of businesses, a values-based organization with a commitment to safety.”

Kevin Darby, Founder, Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services

“HOLT seeks to partner with like-minded organizations to support and enable our customers’ success. Kardie Equipment/TGM Wind Services and Bronto Skylift align very closely with our core values and business objectives. This acquisition will help us enhance value delivered to our customers and support multiple industries who have a need to safely and efficiently reach challenging heights.” 

J.K. Baxter, Senior Vice President – Sales, HOLT CAT