Investment in automation specialist Sirio srl

Bold steps in turbulent times: Following the acquisition of Italian automation specialist Carmet in 2023, the IMA Schelling Group is currently expanding its presence in Italy and acquiring shares in Sirio srl, Treviso. The investment is another building block in a long-term strategy to secure and further develop the Italian market for IMA Schelling.

The agreement provides for a gradual takeover. The initial step will be a minority stake, with full integration planned by 2028. ‘Sirio has established itself over the past decades as a specialist in automation solutions for mechanical and plant engineering,’ explains Maximilian Lehner, Managing Director at IMA Schelling. ‘IMA Schelling and Sirio have a long history together. On this basis, we now want to ensure a stable transition that opens up future prospects for both companies.’

Together with Carmet and its own service subsidiary IMA Schelling Italia, a triad will be created in the future that will significantly strengthen IMA Schelling's market position in southern Europe. The integration of Sirio will primarily cover the area of batch size 1 systems – a segment that the group of companies wants to strategically secure.

With Sirio, Carmet and IMA Schelling Italia, the IMA Schelling Group is further expanding its international network. The path is clear: investment in highly relevant markets, stronger regional roots and the expansion of strategic partnerships. By 2030, the group aims to further strengthen its market position and tap into new areas of growth.