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Kito Crosby is the global leader of the lifting and securement industry it pioneered, and for which it continues to set the quality standard. With global engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and operations, the company provides a broad range of products and solutions for the most demanding applications. Our iconic brands include Kito, Crosby, Harrington, Gunnebo Industries, and Peerless. Kito Crosby’s people, products, solutions, and services have innovated the lifting and securement industry for more than 250 years. Together, we lift and secure the world today for a safer, stronger, and more productive tomorrow. Kito Erikkila has more than 45 years of experience in light lifting solutions and is part of Kito Crosby.

100 years of history

Key milestones and achievements.

1912

Erikkilä was founded in Vyborg, the centre of international trade in Finland.

1917

Europe and Finland in turmoil, the company moved to northwest Finland, to Raahe.

1933

The company moved to Helsinki and signed its first crane representation agreement with the German Heinrich de Fries (HADEF).

1976

The company concentrated solely on lifting equipment.

1977-1988

Technical innovations and crane development were at the core of the operations. The company innovated, designed, sold and installed, while crane manufacturing was outsourced.

1977

PROSYSTEM product innovation and the first company in Scandinavia manufacturing PROSYSTEM light crane systems.

1978

First in the world to develop a raised bridge construction to light crane systems.

1987

The official name of the company was changed to Erikkilä Nostotekniikkaa Oy.

1988

The company started its own PROSYSTEM light crane systems production in Espoo.

1989

The first manufacturer of light crane systems to use powder painting of crane profiles. First in patenting ROBSYSTEM robotic cranes.

1991

First western crane company establishing a factory in Estonia.

1995

The growth of the company required more extensive facilities. The factory and office moved to Masala, Kirkkonummi, to its present location.

1996

First to patent integrated rubber buffers in PROSYSTEM push trolley.

2003

First Finnish crane manufacturer to launch a light crane system made of aluminium.

2004

Launch of a new generation PROSYSTEM Light Crane System to the market. First to invent and patent an overload indicator to PROSYSTEM light crane systems making it one of the safest in the world. Also, first to pack crane components in a vacuum.

2005

Member of FEM (Federation of European Material handling Manufacturers) organisation. Active participation in developing the first European Light Crane Standard and serving as the chairman of the standardisation group.

2010 - 2011

The company name changed to ERIKKILA Oy. Expansion of the production facilities in Masala to a total size of 3500 m².

2012

Publication of a book on ERIKKILA's 100-year history.

2018

Kito Corporation acquires all ERIKKILA Oy shares in Finland through its' subsidiary Kito Europe GmbH, making ERIKKILA part of the KITO Group in Europe.

2019

Knut Stewen is appointed as the new managing director.

2023

The Crosby Group and KITO CORPORATION complete business combination and Kito Crosby is formed.

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02430 Masala, Finland

ERIKKILA OY

ERIKKILA OY designs, manufactures, sells, and services light cranes, jib cranes, and portal cranes to improve productivity, safety, and ergonomics. The high-quality, user-friendly solutions meet modern environmental standards and are built for reliability and ease of use. With a focus on quality, fast delivery, and excellent customer service, ERIKKILA OY supports efficient industrial lifting worldwide. Part of the Kito Crosby Group.