Bishop Lifting buys Certified Slings

Bishop Lifting, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has completed the acquisition of Worswick Group Holdings, with ten operating locations across Florida.

The acquisition of Certified Slings also includes their group of companies with Bubba Off-Road Recovery Gear, Academy Training Center, Secured Global and Florida Wire & Rigging.

Founded in 1958 as Certified Slings and Supply, the business has grown under the leadership of the Worswick family to include Bubba Off-Road Recovery Gear, Florida Wire & Rigging Supply, Secured Global and Academy Training Center and serve customers across Florida, the United States and internationally.

Worswick Group marks Bishop’s eleventh acquisition since 2012 and is the fourth add-on acquisition since Altamont acquired the platform in February 2022. While the company recently announced its rebranding to Bishop Lifting, Certified Slings and Supply will maintain its local branding.

“We’re excited to continue our growth through this acquisition of a company that contributes great people and culture, as well as establish a physical presence in the Florida market,” said Harold King, president, Bishop Lifting. “Doug and his team have built a reputation for exceptional customer service across a number of end markets including the entertainment and mining industries. We look forward to building on their success as we continue to expand our national footprint to serve customers locally with our deep industry knowledge and high-quality products.”