H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Berardi Bullonerie

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in A.L.A. S.p.A.

October 21, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in A.L.A. S.p.A., an Italy‑based provider of mission‑critical logistics and distribution services to aerospace and defense manufacturers. The founding families, including co‑founders Fulvio Scannapieco and Vittorio Genna, will retain a significant minority stake as H.I.G. partners with the management to accelerate ALA's growth and strengthen its global supply‑chain position.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Protos S.p.A.

March 11, 2025

Engineering Services

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliated vehicle, has acquired a majority stake in Protos S.p.A., a leading Italian technical advisory and engineering consultancy. The investment — made in partnership with Protos' management — aims to accelerate the company’s growth in Italy and internationally, leveraging its capabilities in inspections, certifications, engineering, environmental/ESG advisory and related technical services.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Polygon S.p.A.

March 8, 2023

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has acquired Polygon S.p.A., an Italy-based provider of integrated medical equipment management and maintenance services. The investment will support Polygon's growth and service expansion across hospitals in Italy and Spain, leveraging the company's technical expertise and existing management team.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Pinalli S.r.l.

February 16, 2023

Retail

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Pinalli S.r.l., the leading Italian distributor and retailer of high-end beauty and personal care products. The investment, made in partnership with the Pinalli family and management, will support Pinalli's omnichannel expansion, e-commerce development and store renewal initiatives.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Onis Visa S.p.A.

November 15, 2022

Manufacturing

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a majority stake in Onis Visa S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of generating sets and motor pumps, in a deal announced November 15, 2022. The Barro family (founders) remain shareholders and the investment will support Onis Visa's international expansion and targeted acquisitions to accelerate growth and development of environmentally friendly power solutions.

H.I.G. Europe Acquires Cadica, Tessilgraf and Bernini to Create Luxury Fashion Components Group

May 7, 2019

Manufacturing

H.I.G. Europe, the European arm of private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, completed the simultaneous acquisition of Italian labels, trims and packaging manufacturers Cadica, Tessilgraf and Bernini and combined them into a single Group. The new Group will serve premium and ultra-luxury fashion brands worldwide, leveraging shared IT, logistics and manufacturing capabilities and acting as a platform for further industry consolidation and add-on acquisitions.