Italian mini crane manufacturer Jekko, in collaboration with UK crane dealer Foster Cranes, has launched Jekko UK – a company dedicated solely to the sale and service of Jekko cranes in the United Kingdom.
Foster Cranes has been the exclusive dealer for Jekko in the UK since January 2024. Jekko says that, following the success of its product range in the country, Foster Cranes has decided to take a step forward and establish Jekko Cranes UK dedicated to the Jekko brand.
The new division is headquartered in Kidderminster, Birmingham, where it operates sales and technical pre-sales and after-sales offices, a warehouse stocked with ready-to-ship cranes and spare parts, and a fully-equipped workshop to support its operations and customer service.
In addition, the company is preparing to expand its presence by opening a new facility in Kent to cover the south of England. This upcoming location will also feature sales offices, a product warehouse, and a post-sales workshop.
“The Jekko Cranes have been such a success in the UK that we are expanding our business,” says Andrew Foster, managing director of Foster Cranes. “We’ve created a new division, opened a southern hub, and expanded our team to fully support the brand. Jekko Italy is a fantastic business — their innovation centre is constantly expanding the product range, and they are by far the strongest in the industry. We want to fully support their ambition to continue to be the market leader. We’re excited for the future and proud to be part of Jekko’s journey to lead the industry in innovation, quality, and performance.”
“Strong relationships are the foundation of success in both life and business,” said Alberto Franceschini, Jekko Sales director. “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.”
