Colombini Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% majority stake in Snaidero Group, the renowned Italian manufacturer specializing in high-end kitchen solutions. The transaction also includes Snaidero Projects UK, the Group’s UK-based company focused on contract projects. Closing of the deal is expected in the coming days.
The acquisition represents an important milestone in Colombini Group’s growth strategy and supports its long-term vision of building a family-owned Italian furniture hub capable of enhancing brands, manufacturing excellence and international market presence. [
With the addition of Snaidero, Colombini Group further strengthens its kitchen business and completes its brand architecture across distinct market segments: Snaidero in the high-end segment, Febal Casa in the premium Total Home Furniture segment, and Colombini Casa in the value segment.
The transaction will also reinforce Colombini Group’s international footprint, leveraging Snaidero’s strong reputation for design, manufacturing quality and Italian kitchen culture. From an industrial perspective, the acquisition enables the Group to capitalize on Snaidero’s manufacturing expertise, benefit from a highly specialized local supplier network and expand production capacity to support future growth.
As part of the integration plan, Colombini Group has confirmed its intention to invest in the development of the Snaidero brand, the modernization of production lines at the Majano facility, product innovation, and commercial and marketing initiatives aimed at accelerating growth both in Italy and abroad. [
Snaidero Group will retain its brand identity, distinctive market positioning and strong ties to the Friuli region, all of which are considered key assets of the transaction. The integration process will focus on creating commercial and industrial synergies while preserving brand autonomy and enhancing the expertise and talent that have contributed to the company’s history and reputation.
Emanuel Colombini, Chairman and Chief Development Officer of Colombini Group, commented:“This transaction is a significant step in Colombini Group’s growth journey and in our long-term vision of building an Italian furniture hub based on strong brands, manufacturing expertise and the ability to serve complementary market segments. Snaidero is a historic brand, recognized both in Italy and internationally, with a heritage of products, design and know-how that we intend to enhance. Preserving the history of Italian design and spreading its culture is part of our mission, and our goal is to develop brands while respecting their identity, their local roots and the people who represent their value".
Giovanni Battista Vacchi, Chief Executive Officer of Colombini Group, added:“The addition of Snaidero enables us to significantly strengthen our kitchen business unit, complete our offering in the upper end of the market and expand our international presence. This is a clearly industrial operation: we intend to support the growth of Snaidero and the other companies involved through targeted investments, the enhancement of commercial and manufacturing synergies and the creation of the conditions for sustainable long-term growth. The independence of both the companies and their distribution networks will be fully preserved, as we believe this will generate even greater value”.
For customers, dealers, suppliers and business partners, the transaction reaffirms Colombini Group’s commitment to operational continuity and reliability, while creating new opportunities through complementary brand portfolios, increased manufacturing capacity and a stronger international presence.
