CVC Capital Partners Acquires 100% of Clevertech from the Reggiani Family
CVC Capital Partners and the Reggiani family announced on Saturday a strategic agreement regarding the complete control of Clevertech, a specialist in automated packaging systems. The Reggiani family will reinvest as a minority shareholder alongside CVC.
An Acquisition to Accelerate Global Expansion
CVC Capital Partners is acquiring 100% of the shares of Clevertech S.p.A. from REFA S.r.l., the holding company of the Reggiani family. The Italian group, founded in 1987 and based in Cadelbosco di Sopra in the Packaging Valley (Reggio Emilia), has more than 450 specialized employees and is projected to generate revenues of €236 million in 2025, with an EBITDA exceeding €70 million.
The transaction aims to support the next phase of international growth and to consolidate its leadership position in targeted markets. CVC is investing through its CVC Capital Partners IX fund. The transaction closure is expected by the end of 2026, pending customary regulatory approvals.
Managerial Continuity Ensured
Giuseppe Reggiani, founder of the group, will retain his roles as chairman and CEO. Umberto Reggiani will remain as sales director, Enrico Reggiani as financial director, and Simone Cervi as technology director. The ongoing presence of this team will be a key factor in supporting the next development phase.
A Partnership for Innovation and Expansion
The agreement with CVC allows Clevertech to accelerate its growth, support its international expansion, and invest in innovation to strengthen its leadership position in its target markets. Giorgio De Palma, a partner at CVC, highlights the fund's pride in 'investing in a global leader in industrial automation' and 'helping the group to continue offering increasingly innovative and technologically advanced solutions to its clients.'
