Ambienta Acquires Officine Maccaferri from Carlyle Global Credit, Stellex and Man GLG

Officine Maccaferri (Ambienta-backed) Acquires Synteen Technical Fabrics

February 6, 2025

Building Products

Officine Maccaferri, with support from majority shareholder Ambienta, has acquired Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of geosynthetics headquartered in Lancaster, South Carolina. The acquisition strengthens Maccaferri’s geosynthetics footprint and distribution capabilities in North America, supporting infrastructure and highway/rail projects.

Ambienta Acquires Collingwood Lighting from Baird Capital

February 16, 2021

Building Products

Ambienta Sgr S.p.A. has acquired Collingwood Lighting from Baird Capital. Collingwood, headquartered in Sywell, Northamptonshire, is a designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires; Ambienta's purchase represents a full exit for Baird Capital and positions Collingwood for further growth in LED and commercial/industrial lighting.

AromataGroup / Ambienta Acquire MML Capital's Stake in Nactis Flavours

January 1, 2020

Food & Beverage

AromataGroup, backed by private equity firm Ambienta SGR, acquired MML Capital’s 30% stake in French flavour manufacturer Nactis Flavours as part of a transaction that creates the enlarged holding Nactarome. The deal consolidates European flavour and ingredient capabilities and supports continued international growth for Nactis (which now generates ~40% of revenue outside France).

Inglesina Acquires Maclaren from Armon Limited

October 21, 2024

Consumer Products

Italian baby-gear maker Inglesina has acquired the iconic English stroller brand Maclaren from Armon Limited. The deal brings together two historic parenting brands to expand product range and accelerate international growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

Ergon Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Dolciaria Acquaviva

July 31, 2019

Food & Beverage

Ergon Capital IV SCSP (Ergon) has acquired a majority stake in Dolciaria Acquaviva from the Acquaviva family, with family members reinvesting alongside Ergon. Dolciaria Acquaviva is an Italian leader in frozen bakery products based in Gricignano di Aversa (Caserta), employs about 100 people, serves over 20,000 primarily Ho.Re.Ca customers nationwide, and will pursue accelerated growth and consolidation supported by Ergon.

Advent International Acquires IRCA from Carlyle

April 11, 2022

Food & Beverage

Advent International has agreed to acquire IRCA, an Italian producer of specialty ingredients for artisanal pastry, bakery and gelato, from Carlyle. Headquartered in Gallarate, Italy, IRCA employs over 1,000 people, serves B2B customers in more than 100 countries, and the deal (terms undisclosed) is expected to close in Q3 2022 as Advent looks to scale the business and expand its product adjacencies internationally.