Azulis Capital takes majority stake in Holweg Weber

Holweg‑Weber has been acquired by Azulis Capital, acting together with BNP Paribas Développement, Unigrains and the company’s founders, from Sollya, the entity controlled by Perfectis. The transaction transfers ownership of the French and American machine‑building operations to a new holding, Bag Invest, which will serve as the vehicle for the combined business. Financing comprises senior loans provided by Banque CIC Est, Banque Palatine, Crédit Lyonnais and Société Générale, complemented by a mezzanine tranche sourced from CIC Mezzanine and Céréa Mezzanine II. The acquisition aligns with Azulis Capital’s strategy to consolidate specialized equipment manufacturers that serve the packaging sector, providing a platform for cross‑border integration of engineering resources and supply chains. By uniting the design expertise of the French unit with the production capacity of the U.S. facility, the buyer seeks to broaden product breadth, accelerate technology transfer and enhance service coverage for existing customers. The involvement of development finance partners reflects a focus on supporting growth initiatives, including capacity expansion and entry into new geographic markets. Post‑closing, the combined entity is expected to standardise component procurement, realise cost efficiencies in manufacturing and leverage a unified sales organization to increase market penetration in Europe and North America. The integrated R&D function will target reduced energy consumption and faster change‑over times, aiming to meet stricter sustainability standards demanded by packaging producers. Operational synergies are projected to improve EBITDA margins while preserving the existing service network for current clients.