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Comer Industries Acquires Majority Stake in nabtesco Hydraulic equipment
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Italian company Comer Industries has acquired a 70% stake in a new company formed from the Hydraulic Equipment branch of Japanese firm Nabtesco, representing a 14.2 billion yen (approximately 90 million euros) investment as of November 2023. Comer industries Press Release
This acquisition aims to combine Italy’s expertise in mechatronics and systems integration with Japan’s precision hydraulic technologies. The new entity will operate factories in Japan, China, and Thailand, employing approximately 800 people and producing high-end hydraulic systems for global industries. Comer Industries Press Release
Nabtesco and the Hydraulic Equipment Division
nabtesco Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer specializing in precision motion control technology, including hydraulic equipment. Nabtesco Corporate Profile The Hydraulic equipment division, now partially owned by Comer Industries, focuses on producing high-end hydraulic systems for various industrial applications. Nabtesco Hydraulic Equipment Products
In November 2023,Nabtesco announced the sale of its Hydraulic Equipment business to Comer Industries,retaining a 30% stake in the new company. Nabtesco News Release This strategic move allows Nabtesco to focus on its core businesses while enabling the Hydraulic Equipment division to benefit from Comer Industries’ global reach and expertise.
Comer Industries and its Expansion in Asia
Comer Industries is an Italian company specializing in power transmission systems and mechatronic solutions.Comer Industries About Us The acquisition of nabtesco’s hydraulic Equipment division represents a meaningful step in Comer Industries’ expansion into the Asian market and strengthens its technological capabilities.
According to a company statement, the investment completes Comer Industries’ technological offering and enhances its industrial presence in Asia. Comer Industries Press Release The deal was officially announced in Tarui, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, with the presence of Filippo Manara, the Consul General of Italy in Osaka.
Bilateral Relations and Investment Significance
The alliance between italy and Japan,celebrated with 160 years of diplomatic ties,is reinforced by this industrial collaboration. Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Italy-Japan Relations Consul General manara emphasized the investment’s value for the Gifu Prefecture and its contribution to strengthening economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries.
As of January 14, 2026, there have been no reported updates or changes to the Comer Industries and Nabtesco agreement.Google search Results (as of 2026/01/14)