BDA advises Longreach on acquisition of RAM Spreaders from Dymon Asia

BDA Partners is pleased to announce that its client, The Longreach Group (“Longreach”) has completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in RAM Lifting Technologies Pte Ltd (“RAM”) from Dymon Asia Private Equity (“DAPE”). BDA acted as exclusive financial advisor to Longreach on the transaction.

RAM is a leader in providing spreaders and advanced lifting technologies for the global shipping container handling equipment market, with five decades of engineering and product innovation expertise. RAM is headquartered in Singapore and is known for its product customization and flexibility. RAM spreaders operate in over 70 countries globally. RAM’s market presence reflects its strong, long term customer relationships.

Longreach’s cross-border industrial and technology investment experience across Japan and the rest of Asia, together with its global networks, aligns closely with RAM’s core geographic footprint, blue-chip customer base and growth opportunities.

Simon Kavanagh, Partner and Head of Industrials, BDA, said: “RAM has built a strong global reputation in specialised lifting equipment through engineering excellence and deep customer relationships. We’re pleased to have supported Longreach on this transaction. We look forward to seeing the business continue its growth under Longreach’s ownership”.

Paul DiGiacomo, Managing Partner and Head of Financial Sponsors, BDA, said: “The RAM Spreaders acquisition is an excellent outcome for all parties. We’re proud to have advised Longreach. We value the strong partnership we’ve built with them across multiple transactions in Japan and Asia. This transaction highlights BDA’s track record of delivering M&A expertise and increasing deal certainty to financial sponsors on the buyside. As deal momentum across Asia accelerates in 2026, we look forward to supporting our financial sponsor clients in identifying and executing compelling investments”.