Agreement signed – regulatory approval still required

Kamax Group based in Homberg (Ohm), Germany, and Italian Fontana Gruppo have signed an agreement on Friday, April 10, 2026, for the latter to acquire the North Hessian manufacturer of fasteners. The transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

The acquisition will consolidate the position of Fontana Gruppo, which is based in Veduggio con Colzano near Milan, as a global market leader, and further expand its presence in Europe and around the world. 

Kamax operates production facilities in Germany, Spain, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and China. Fontana Gruppo has, besides its European plants in Italy, Germany, France, Spain and Romania, a global presence in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and India. 

With the completion of the transaction, the Italian group would generate around two billion euros in revenue at a total of 42 production sites with more than 9,000 employees. 

Martin Burgholte, Chairman of the Advisory Board and shareholder of the Kamax Group, comments: “After three generations of building a successful and highly respected company with a unique DNA in the global fastener industry, the shareholders of the Kamax Group are opening a new chapter by transferring all their shares to Fontana Gruppo. We are pleased that, following this decision, the Kamax Group will become a vital part of an even stronger organization and remain within the hands of a successful family-owned company. This is not a transaction born of necessity, but a strategic decision made from a position of strength. It was essential for us to find a partner who shares our values and is committed to further developing the Kamax heritage. We are convinced that this step represents the most logical and effective way to unlock our combined potential and to secure a sustainable leadership position in our industry. Continuity is a cornerstone of this transaction, and we firmly believe that the deep expertise and experience of both our teams will provide a strong foundation for future growth.”

Giuseppe Fontana, CEO of Fontana Gruppo, stated: “From a strategic, industrial, and managerial perspective, this acquisition represents an important opportunity for business development, strengthening our distinctive positioning in the fasteners sector, while generating significant prospects for growth and value creation. 

With its 15 plants, Kamax brings a significant contribution to the Group in terms of technological capabilities and knowhow. This strategic operation represents a further step in the process of our Group’s global expansion, which in 2025 also saw the completion of the acquisitions of RTF in India and MNP in the United States, further strengthening our already well-established presence in India, United States, Mexico, and Brazil.”

The transaction is expected to be finalized in the coming months, once all the necessary approvals have been obtained.