01.01.2019

BrandSafway acquires Cabrillo

BrandSafway has acquired west coast hoist rental company Cabrillo Hoist in order to extend its west coast powered access business.

Cabrillo was founded in 1998 and operated from locations in Fontana and San Leandro, California and Stanwood, Washington, offering a complete rental, erection, operation and maintenance service in the greater Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle areas. It offers a range of hoist types and brands with a strong focus on Fraco products.

The deal was made through the BrandSafway and SafwayAtlantic companies part of the Brand Industrial Services owned by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. See Brand Safway merger completed

Cabrillo Hoist will operate as Cabrillo Hoist, By BrandSafway, an independent business within the BrandSafway operation.
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Art Eunson of BrandSafway said: “With their outstanding capabilities in delivering high performing motorised solutions, Cabrillo Hoist is a perfect fit for BrandSafway. Cabrillo has a portfolio of high profile west coast projects including Apple, Facebook and Uber and a roster of customers like Tutor Perini, Devcon Construction, and Hensel Phelps.”

Matthew Engel, general manager of Cabrillo Hoist added: “We look forward to joining the BrandSafway family of companies.This is an exciting opportunity for our business, our employees and our customers. Cabrillo brings motorised access and hoisting expertise to BrandSafway. At the same time, with the help of the BrandSafway team, we will be able to provide an expanded range of products and services and offer additional expertise to Cabrillo customers.”