One Equity Partners becomes Comau majority shareholder

One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle market private equity firm, recently announced that it has completed a majority investment in Comau, a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. The investment has made Stellantis an active minority shareholder.

Alessandro Nasi, Comau executive chairman, and Pietro Gorlier, Comau CEO, will continue leading the company and its future growth. The executive management team will also retain their current positions.

“Comau is a leading industrial automation company with significant growth potential and first-rate robotics technology,” said Ante Kusurin, OEP partner. “OEP is well-positioned to help drive Comau's next phase of growth as an independent company utilizing our industry expertise and established operational playbook for carve-out transactions.”

From Italian roots to international markets

OEP said under its ownership, Comau will have access to additional capital to grow its competencies in diversified sectors and to enhance and expand its Italian roots.

“Comau has consistently renewed its innovation and business strategies developing new technology solutions to respond to evolving market dynamics along its 50+ years of experience in international markets,” said Pietro Gorlier, Comau CEO. “The finalization of this transaction represents another fundamental milestone in Comau's growth path.

Gorlier said the support of One Equity Partners will allow Comau to capitalize on the growing global demand for advanced automation.

“This arrangement preserves our deep-rooted Italian identity while reaffirming Comau's position as a leading international player in the industrial automation industry, as well as an increasing number of different sectors,” Gorlier added.

Headquartered in Turin, Italy, Comau has an international network of 7 innovation centers and 12 manufacturing plants that span 12 countries and employ 3,700 people.

“I want to express my gratitude to Comau's employees for providing innovative products and services to all its customers,” said John Elkann, Stellantis chairman. “I am confident that Comau under its new ownership has the right leadership, strategy, and operational discipline to create sustainable, long-term value for all its stakeholders, from Italy to the world.”