Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity continues to shape the landscape of the global business market, and the latest development comes from Marposs, an Italian company specializing in measurement, inspection, and testing equipment. Marposs has recently made a strategic move by acquiring Solarius, an American firm based in Silicon Valley that provides metrology equipment. The acquisition not only strengthens Marposs’ technological capabilities but also consolidates its presence in the United States.
Marposs, known for its expertise in the automotive sector, is at the forefront of the transition towards electric mobility, generating 50% of its revenue from machinery for electric propulsion systems. With the acquisition of Solarius, Marposs adds the semiconductor chip market, a veritable goldmine for Europe, which is striving to regain production capacity and proprietary technologies. Francesco Possati, Vice President of the Marposs Group, highlights the potential for future growth, emphasizing that the company is still in the early stages of development and innovation in both electric motor technologies and semiconductors.
The acquisition of Solarius, a $12 million company located in Silicon Valley, serves as a strategic move for Marposs. It not only strengthens the company’s presence in the United States but also enhances its position in the rapidly expanding semiconductor industry, which is set to experience significant growth in Europe and worldwide in the coming years.
Marposs already possessed industrial competence in the field of silicon wafer inspection machinery, but with this acquisition, Possati explains, they now enter the downstream segment of the value chain, gaining expertise in measurement, control, and inspection machinery for semiconductor chips. Innovation and technology are central to Marposs’ business model, with over 300 employees worldwide dedicated to research and development.
Led by the Possati family, the Marposs Group employs 3,500 people globally and is expected to surpass half a billion dollars in revenue this year. The company produces instruments for measurement, inspection, and testing in the manufacturing environment. On the other hand, Solarius specializes in providing precision measurement and quality control equipment for the consumer electronics and semiconductor industries. This recent acquisition follows Marposs’ deal with the German company MeSys, which is active in the electric vehicle battery sector, further expanding the scope of the Emilia-based group.
The United States, Germany, and China remain the primary target markets for Marposs, with Solarius already having established working groups in these regions. By joining the Marposs Group, the American company gains access to a global distribution network and increased availability of resources and technologies, ensuring stability and growth opportunities. Solarius brings with it significant synergies with major players in the electronics and information technology sectors, already collaborating on co-design and prototyping projects.
Marposs has been strategically growing through M&A operations, completing around 30 deals in recent years. Additionally, the company focuses on research and development, working on new sensors and technological solutions. With a dedicated team focused on European projects and collaborations with universities, Marposs aims to stay at the forefront of innovation in its field.
With over 3,500 employees worldwide, Marposs is set to exceed half a billion dollars in revenue in 2023. The acquisition of Solarius not only bolsters Marposs’ technology portfolio but also positions the company for continued growth in the dynamic semiconductor industry, solidifying its presence in the United States and expanding its global reach.