Officine Maccaferri acquiring Italian geotextiles firm

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A has acquired 100% of Ovattificio Alpino S.r.l., an Italian specialist in non-woven geotextiles and technical felts.

Headquartered in Cittadella, Italy, Ovattificio Alpino manufactures non-woven geotextiles and technical felts for infrastructure and environmental applications, including roadworks, water management, soil stabilization and environmental protection. With over 50 years in the technical textiles industry, the company serves customers across Europe.

The acquisition also creates a platform for further investment in non-woven manufacturing. Maccaferri and Ovattificio Alpino are already developing a U.S. expansion, expected to be operational by mid-2027, the company said in announcing the acquisition.

“The acquisition of Ovattificio Alpino adds complementary non-woven capabilities to Maccaferri’s geosynthetics offering and brings specialized manufacturing expertise into the Group,” said Stefano Susani, CEO of Officine Maccaferri. “Above all, it strengthens our engineering capabilities, building on Ovattificio Alpino’s well-known commitment to quality and performance. The transaction broadens our ability to address a wider range of customer needs and opens opportunities to leverage these capabilities across our international business. We are delighted to welcome Alberto Trento and the Ovattificio Alpino team to Maccaferri, and we look forward to growing the business together.”