IGI has acquired Matec Industries through a leveraged buy-out, maintaining the founders' minority stake, capitalizing on the company's strong market positioning and growth potential in the wastewater treatment sector.

Target Information

Matec Industries, established in 2004 in Massa, specializes in the design and production of systems for the filtration of wastewater from closed industrial processes across various sectors. Its primary applications include mining, inert materials, construction and demolition, concrete and tunneling, marble and granite, ceramics, glass, plastics, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.

The company’s core product, the filter press, forms the foundation of its wastewater treatment plants. Since its inception, Matec has evolved into the leading manufacturer of filter presses in Italy by 2016. Over the years, the company has expanded its portfolio to include additional cleaning and purifying equipment, fully integrating into a complete system provider and positioning itself as a one-stop shop for all customer needs.

Industry Overview

Matec operates in an industry characterized by robust underlying trends driven by an increasing focus on environmental sustainability and stricter regulations concerning wastewater treatment and overall circular economy p

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