12.05.2025

Jekko Cranes UK

Italian spider and pick & carry crane manufacturer Jekko has set up a new company, Jekko UK, in partnership with Foster Cranes to distribute and service Jekko cranes.

The move follows on from the appointment of Foster Crane early last year, the new business will though be dedicated to Jekko products, while Fosters also sells used cranes, while distributing Tracked Carriers and vacuum lifting gear.

Based in Kidderminster, west of Birmingham, the new operation will have a dedicated workshop and warehouse stocked with shipment ready cranes, and replacement parts. The company is also planning to open a second depot in Kent complete with offices, workshops and finished goods warehouse, to cover the south of England. The Jekko Cranes UK name was registered last year and is currently wholly owned by the Foster family.

Jekko sales director, Alberto Franceschini said: “Strong relationships are the foundation of success in both life and business. From the start, the connection with Andrew Foster was exceptional, marked by immediate understanding and synergy. What impressed me most was how quickly our companies aligned, exceeding expectations. This created the basis to consolidate the relationship, and the result has a name – ‘Jekko UK’. I am personally very proud of this further step forward for Jekko in the UK, sure that it will further consolidate our presence in Great Britain”.

Andrew Foster of Foster Cranes added: “The Jekko Cranes have been such a success in the UK that we are expanding our business. We have created a new division, opened a southern hub, and expanded our team to fully support the brand. Jekko’s innovation centre is constantly expanding the product range, and they are by far the strongest in the industry. We want to fully support its ambition to continue to be the market leader. We’re excited for the future and proud to be part of Jekko’s journey."