Voilàp Acquires Stürtz

After the news that Stuga’s parent group, Stürtz, was to be placed into administration in Germany, it appears we now have a resolution which puts the entire group, including Stuga, on a firmer footing.

Earlier today, Voilàp announced that it had acquired the Stürtz group. This was the statement they made via their website:

Voilàp expands in smart factories and acquires Stürtz

The Voilàp Group, a multinational based in Italy specialising in the design and production of smart systems for industry and cities, announces the acquisition of Stürtz Group, a leader in the automated production of PVC processing machines, located in Neustadt, Germany. Stürtz has revenues of approximately 65 million euros, employs more than 350 people, and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

With this acquisition, the Voilàp Group aims to further strengthen its position as a global leader in the supply of high-end machinery for the construction of windows and facades, as well as a key player in the field of industrial applications. The acquisition of Stürtz ideally complements Voilàp’s existing portfolio, which already has a consolidated global leadership in aluminium processing machinery through its brands Elumatec, Emmegi, and Tekna, and in glass processing through its brands Keraglass and Mappi. Stürtz Group’s leadership in PVC processing machines adds to the expertise already developed within Voilàp with the production of Someco machinery.

“We consider this operation a unique opportunity to develop an increasingly broad system of intelligent and interconnected machines for the factories of the future. With Stürtz, we acquire unparalleled expertise in automated processes,” said Valter Caiumi, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Voilàp Group. “Over the years, we have carried out numerous acquisitions and have demonstrated the ability to restructure complex businesses, improve their competitiveness, and ensure long-term growth. This was the case, for example, with Elumatec, a German company acquired ten years ago that has become a world leader in its sector in perfect synergy with the Group’s other activities.”

The acquisition includes the production plant, the real estate company, machinery, intellectual property, brands, software, workforce, order backlog, and inventories. At the same time, Voilàp will acquire the shares of the international subsidiaries in Canada, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Stürtz’s more than 350 jobs will be maintained in order to safeguard the valuable know-how of its employees. Stürtz will continue to exist as an independent brand and organization.

Voilàp has created an intelligent ecosystem that spans across different sectors, extending into four areas:
> design of Smart Factories, intelligent plants with interconnected machines, big data management, and predictive analytics to optimize performance, reduce downtime, and anticipate customer needs;
> development of Smart Retail, innovative points of sale equipped with screens and software to meet and anticipate customer needs when purchasing windows and doors;
> enablement of Smart Advertising, through the supply of screen systems and software for indoor and outdoor communication;
> provision of hardware and software solutions for Smart Buildings, with the integration of sensors and Internet of Things elements in windows and doors.

The transaction was led by Britta Hübner, restructuring expert and managing director of Hübner Management. The management consultancy Beceptum International acted as advisor for the acquisition, while the international law firm Linklaters served as legal advisor. Intesa San Paolo and Banco BPM supported Voilàp in financing the operation.

Stürtz Maschinenbau GmbH is a leading supplier of machinery and automation solutions for the production of plastic and aluminum windows. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Neustadt/Wied-Rott, the company stands for technical innovation, user-oriented solutions, and comprehensive service. With an international sales network, its own subsidiary in the United States, and more than 350 employees, Stürtz offers worldwide precision technology “Made in Germany.” www.stuertz.com

Voilàp is a multinational group that designs and produces systems for the smart industry and smart city, based on interconnected hardware and software elements for data acquisition and management. A world leader in the design and production of machines for the transformation of materials used in intelligent and sustainable construction (aluminium, PVC, steel, and glass), Voilàp serves the building market (Smart Buildings) and industry (aerospace, railway, automotive, lighting, renewable energy, furniture, etc.). Through Internet of Things solutions, it applies the know-how developed in the smart industry to reconfigure traditional businesses, such as retail, real estate, DOOH (Digital Out of Home), and logistics. With its 1,600 employees, Voilàp is present in over 60 countries worldwide and recorded consolidated revenues of 350 million euros in 2024.

You can read the original article here: https://www.voilapholding.com/en/news/voilap-acquires-stuertz

Stuga also published a statement via their Linkedin accounts:

📢 Big news for Stuga: now part of Voilàp Group — same team, same service, even bigger future 💡

We’re excited to share that Stürtz Group, the parent company of Stuga, has been acquired by Voilàp Group. For over 40 years, we’ve proudly designed and built machinery in the UK, supporting fabricators across the industry. That commitment remains as strong as ever.

What does change is the opportunity ahead. With Voilàp S.p.a.’s scale, resources, and track record of innovation, this partnership opens the door to even more investment in product development, digitalisation, and long-term support. As Valter Caiumi, President & CEO of Voilàp Group, explains: “This transaction is a unique opportunity to develop an increasingly comprehensive system of intelligent and networked machines for the factories of the future.”

This is an exciting step forward for Stuga, Stürtz Maschinenbau GmbH, and most importantly — for our customers.

👉 Our team is here for you. If you’d like to know more about what this means for your business, let’s talk.

Contact us:
📞 Tel: 01493 742348 | 📧 Email: machinesales@stuga.co.uk

You can read the original Linkedin post here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7374024372618940416/

This is a positive outcome for the group and should retain jobs for the long term. Too often this year, we have seen the demise of many established companies without seeing a positive outcome at the end, leading to job losses and financial losses. This will hopefully bring stability to the group, and those involved can now look forward to more positive initiatives.