5.5.2026

Scanreco Acquisition of CrossControl

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We acted as Finnish counsel to Scanreco in its acquisition of CrossControl. Mannheimer Swartling (Sweden) acted as lead counsel for Scanreco.

CrossControl, founded in Sweden, is a high-tech supplier of advanced display computers and central vehicle computing solutions for industrial vehicles and machines.

Scanreco is a world leading supplier of professional radio remote control systems to international machinery, heavy equipment, and crane manufacturers.

The combined group comprises approximately 600 employees and generates annual revenue of around SEK 1.4 billion.

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