Consilium Acquires Minority Stake in Twin Pack to Boost Packaging Growth

Consilium, via its Private Equity Fund IV, has acquired a minority interest in Twin Pack, a leading Italian company specializing in automated secondary packaging solutions. The transaction, announced on June 3, 2026, aligns with Twin Pack’s ambition to consolidate its competitive position in Italy and key European markets while expanding its commercial presence in high-potential regions such as the Middle East and the United States.

Twin Pack, headquartered in Podenzano (Piacenza), designs and manufactures integrated packaging machinery, including handle applicators, carton erectors, pick & place systems, and turnkey packaging lines. The company also holds a significant stake in Twinova, a subsidiary focused on robotics and automation solutions for packaging and palletizing, developed in partnership with industry experts.

In recent years, Twin Pack has demonstrated robust growth, closing the 2025 financial year with consolidated revenues of approximately €25 million and maintaining strong profitability levels. The deal structure allows founder and CEO Luciano Gandini to retain majority ownership, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic direction.

Consilium’s investment aims to support Twin Pack’s ambitious development plan. Key strategic priorities include strengthening its market position domestically and across Europe, while accelerating international expansion efforts, particularly targeting the Middle East and US markets. This geographic diversification is expected to open new revenue streams and enhance the company’s global footprint.

Consilium Private Equity Fund IV focuses on high-potential Italian SMEs operating in the B2B sector with strong export orientation and sector leadership. This transaction marks the fund’s fourth investment, reflecting its commitment to backing companies with scalable business models and growth prospects.

From a market perspective, the packaging industry is experiencing increased demand driven by automation trends, sustainability requirements, and the need for efficient supply chain solutions. Twin Pack’s integrated automation capabilities position it well to capitalize on these trends, while Consilium’s backing provides the financial and strategic resources to accelerate innovation and market penetration.

Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. However, the partnership is expected to generate value through operational synergies such as consolidating manufacturing processes, streamlining supply chains, and integrating R&D efforts to foster product innovation. Commercial synergies include cross-selling opportunities and expanding the customer base across complementary markets.

Looking ahead, the companies plan to focus on smooth integration, maintaining key talent, and ensuring customer service continuity during the transition. Regulatory approvals are not expected to pose significant hurdles given the minority nature of the stake.

Overall, this investment positions Twin Pack for accelerated growth and enhanced competitiveness in the evolving packaging sector, supported by Consilium’s expertise in scaling mid-market industrial companies.