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07/2022100%LBO

Holweg Weber acquired by Ambienta

UNITED STATES Industrial Equipment / Special Machinery / Robotics & Automation REV €50–100M

Context

Ambienta SGR SpA has completed the acquisition of HolwegWeber and will integrate the company with its existing platform In.Pack Machinery, forming a combined entity that operates across three continents. HolwegWeber was previously owned by Motion Equity Partners, while In.Pack Machinery is held by Ambienta in partnership with its management team; the transaction is financed through a unitranche facility provided by LGT. The rationale for the transaction rests on the complementary nature of the two product lines: HolwegWeber supplies machines focused on paper and cellulose, whereas In.Pack delivers equipment for recycled and compostable polymers. By uniting these capabilities, the combined group can offer a full spectrum of sustainable flexible‑packaging machinery, extend its geographic footprint, and leverage shared research and development resources to accelerate innovation in response to regulatory pressures against single‑use plastics. Operationally, the merged organization will manage seven production sites, employ roughly 400 staff, support a installed base of more than 9,000 machines and will generate 130 M€ of turnover. Expected outcomes include cost reductions through consolidated procurement, streamlined engineering processes, and a stronger market presence in food, e‑commerce, and medical packaging segments, thereby enhancing the group’s ability to meet growing demand for environmentally responsible packaging solutions.

By taking control of Holweg Weber, Ambienta continues its expansion strategy. Previously, the group had completed 3 acquisitions, including Groupe Cap Vert in 2022.

Holweg Weber, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2023, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of [members only].

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Target

Holweg Weber designs and manufactures machinery for the production of paper-based packaging. The product portfolio includes converting lines, die‑cutters, flexo printers and finishing equipment that enable converters to transform raw paper into cartons, trays and other secondary packaging formats. Customers comprise multinational packaging converters, regional paper mills and specialized contract manufacturers that require high‑speed, low‑waste solutions for food, beverage and consumer goods sectors. The company sells equipment on a project basis, providing engineering, installation and after‑sales service under long‑term maintenance contracts that generate recurring revenue streams. Founded in the United States, the firm expanded its production footprint to Germany and Spain during the 2010s, establishing localized engineering teams and service hubs to support European clients. Its engineering approach combines proprietary tooling designs with modular automation platforms that can be adapted to a range of paper grades and product dimensions. Holweg Weber sources core components from a network of Tier‑1 suppliers in Europe and North America, integrating them into customized lines that meet specific customer throughput and quality specifications. The business model emphasizes upfront equipment sales complemented by service agreements that extend the economic relationship beyond installation.

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Historical Financials (EUR)

Year
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2023
€50–100M
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2022
€50–100M
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Other operations with Holweg Weber

Other operations with Holweg Weber
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
05/2018MOTION EQUITY PARTNERSHOLWEG WEBERUNITED STATESRobotics & Automation
09/2012AZULIS CAPITALHOLWEG WEBERUNITED STATESRobotics & Automation

Other operations with Ambienta

Other operations with Ambienta
DateAcquirerTargetCountrySector
10/2026AMBIENTA / 21 INVESTENERGREENITALYLifting & Handling
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04/2026AMBIENTATHE BRIDGE BIOITALYSoft Drinks
03/2026AMBIENTAP.I.ECOITALYWater
07/2025AMBIENTAAGRONOVASPAINSpecialty Chemicals
06/2024AMBIENTABABCOCK WANSONFRANCEBoilers & Thermal Solutions
01/2022AMBIENTAGROUPE CAP VERTFRANCELandscaping
05/2020AMBIENTANAMIRIALITALYIndustry-Specific Software
11/2018AMBIENTAAROMATAGROUPITALYIngredients

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Revenue range: REV €50–100M

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FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Ambienta’s acquisition of 100% of Holweg Weber, an American company specialised in Special Machinery, in 2022, structured as a leveraged buyout (LBO). This followed an earlier holding cycle initiated in May 2018, when the company was acquired by Motion Equity Partners.

What was Holweg Weber’s revenue at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Holweg Weber’s annual revenue was estimated within the €50–100M range (FY 2023). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

What sources support the information on this transaction?

The details of this transaction are sourced directly from the official corporate announcement published on the parties’ institutional website, ensuring primary-source verification of the closing and perimeter.

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