CVC Capital Partners has reached an agreement to acquire Clevertech, an Italian provider of industrial automation and packaging systems, from the Reggiani family. 

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

CVC will make the investment through CVC Capital Partners IX. 

The deal involves the purchase of the entire share capital of Clevertech from REFA, the family holding company. 

REFA will retain an interest in the business by reinvesting alongside CVC as a minority shareholder. 

Clevertech was established in 1987 and is based in Cadelbosco di Sopra, Italy.  

The company focuses on the design and production of automated packaging equipment for industrial use, supported by more than 450 specialised employees.  

It reported revenue of €236m ($269.1m) and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation of more than €70m in 2025. 

Upon completion of the transaction, the current leadership team will remain in place.  

Engineer Giuseppe Reggiani, who founded the company, will stay on as chairman and CEO. Umberto Reggiani will continue as chief sales director, Enrico Reggiani as chief financial director and Simone Cervi as chief technology officer. 

Giuseppe Reggiani said: “Our family believes it is essential to provide our management team, employees and long-standing partners with the resources needed to consolidate and accelerate Clevertech Group’s growth. 

“In CVC, we have found the ideal partner to help us address the new challenges of the market. My family’s commitment continues with even greater enthusiasm and additional resources to foster the drive for innovation that has always distinguished us.” 

The transaction is intended to back Clevertech’s global expansion and support spending on innovation. 

The deal, expected to close by the end of 2026, awaits regulatory approvals.  

CVC partner Giorgio De Palma said: “We are proud to invest in Clevertech Group, a global leader in industrial automation, and are excited to support the Reggiani family in its investment plans and international development. Our goal is to help the Group continue delivering increasingly innovative and technologically advanced solutions to its customers, which are leading companies in their respective industries.”