Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platform and earth-moving sectors, announces that it has signed an exclusive 12-month partnership agreement with Kiloutou, a major player in Europe’s equipment rental sector, to offer electrification kits for Manitou’s used internal-combustion-engine telehandler. Retrofitting these machines will extend their useful life while reducing their environmental impact – in particular their carbon emissions – in accordance with the commitments that both groups have made in their respective CSR roadmaps.
Equipment manufacturers’ environmental trophy : Kiloutou awards Volvo
For the second edition of the « Equipement Manufacturers’ Environmental Trophy », whose objective is to reward an equipment manufacturer for its proactive climate strategy, its consideration of environmental issues in its R&D policy and the development of alternative solutions, Kiloutou has singled out the Volvo group for both its construction equipment (Volvo CE) and its operating vehicles (Volvo Trucks).
Kiloutou ends 2022 by accelerating its acquisitions strategy in Europe
The Kiloutou group is announcing two new acquisitions in France and Italy that expand both its skills base and its geographical coverage. By acquiring Jamart Location Modulaire, Kiloutou Module is becoming one of France’s leading independent players in the modular space rental market. At the same time, Kiloutou which has been increasing its coverage of Northern Italy in recent years, is boosting the momentum of that expansion by acquiring Italian rental company Aerotecnica.
Kiloutou continues its international development with two acquisitions in europe
The Kiloutou Group is pleased to announce it has signed two acquisition agreements to further expand its European footprint. Kiloutou Group, owned by shareholders HLD and Dentressangle signed an agreement to acquire Grupo Vendap, the market leader in equipment rental in Portugal, marking the Kiloutou Group's entry into a new European market as well as Holbæk Lift, a regional player in Denmark, demonstrating the Group’s willingness and ability to grow throughout Europe.
KILOUTOU moves into the Danish equipment rental market with acquisition of leading player GSV
The Kiloutou Group is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Catacap fund to acquire GSV, Denmark’s leading equipment rental company, alongside management and employees who will be able to invest in the Kiloutou Group. Accompanied since 2018 by HLD and Dentressangle, Kiloutou will now reach a new milestone in its international development by taking positions in the resilient and dynamic Danish market.
KILOUTOU develops its activities in Spain with the acquisition of ALMAQ S.A.
The Kiloutou Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Spanish equipment rental company Almaq S.A. This operation enables Kiloutou Spain to strengthen its network in the Northern part of Spain with 4 new branches in the region of Aragon, around the strategy city of Zaragoza.
Kiloutou develops its activities in Spain with the acquisition of the Diaz-Miquelez group
The Kiloutou group is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Spanish general equipment rental group Diaz-Miquelez from its current owners Mr Juan Diaz and Mr Jorge Miquelez. This operation enables Kiloutou Spain to reinforce its network in the Northern part of Spain with a new strong position in La Rioja region.
LCL is supporting the Kiloutou group by arranging its first Sutainability-linked Loan
Specialist tool and plant hire group Kiloutou has arranged its first sustainability-linked Loan with LCL. The facility marks Kiloutou’s first step in the sustainable finance sector.
Kiloutou showed its capacity to adapt and pursue its long-term strategic goals in 2020
During the unprecedented world crisis linked to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Kiloutou demonstrated its capacity to adapt and its determination to pursue its long-term strategic goals: accelerate its digital transformation, maintain growth momentum and ramp up its environmental transition.