02.12.2024

Canopy Brands acquires Alba

US based access solutions company Canopy Brands has acquired rack and pinion and suspended platform divisions of Alba-Macrel.

Founded in 1957 Alba is based in Spain’s Basque region and manufactures products including material and personnel hoists, transport platforms, mastclimbers, construction elevators and modular suspended platforms with sales in 77 countries. Alba will continue to operate from its existing production facilities in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.

Canopy is made up of numerous companies including Safewaze, HySafe, Xtirpa, SST, Bee Access, Galaxy Lifts and American Muscle Docks. It has more than 6,000 products covering fall protection, suspended and permanent access, powered lifts, marine access and confined space equipment plus a growing range of services from design, engineering and installation to training.

Bee Access will continue to distribute Alba products in the USA, while Alba will retain the Alba brand and related intellectual property and continue to operate from its plant in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.

Canopy Brands chief executive Brian Colton said: “We are thrilled to bring Alba in-house and accelerate its development with additional capital, talent and technology.”