Translink Corporate Finance acted as the advisor to Linz Electric, a subsidiary of Pedrollo Group, on the acquisition of a majority stake in KW Generator

Translink Corporate Finance acted as exclusive financial advisor to Linz Electric SpA, in the acquisition of a 60% stake in KW Generator GmbH (KWG). Linz Electric is based in the province of Verona and part of the Pedrollo Group, designing and manufacturing alternators for power generation, while KWG is a German company recognised for its advanced technology in the production of next-generation generators.

Translink’s cross-border team was led by David Strempel (Chairman and Partner) along with Riccardo Vito (Analyst) for Translink Italy together with the support of Christian Hörner (Partner) for Translink Germany.

Pedrollo Group expands global footprint in Energy and Water solutions

This transaction confirms the Pedrollo Group’s role as a leading player not only in water management and applied technology solutions, but also in the energy transition process.

The deal marks the fifth acquisition in six years as part of an external growth strategy that has seen the group expand in Italy, the United States, and Spain. With this latest move, the group – which reports annual revenues of €500 million – further strengthens its Energy business unit and solidifies its positioning in international markets.

Linz Electric’s established global distribution network within the Pedrollo Group, together with its direct U.S. subsidiary, will also serve as a powerful catalyst for KWG’s entry into new markets and customer segments.

Comments from Pedrollo Group/Linz Electric

Giulio Pedrollo, CEO of the Pedrollo Group and founder of Linz Electric, said, “For Linz and the Pedrollo Group, the work of Translink was key in helping transform our existing collaboration with KWG into something more significant and strategic.  The multilingual team led by David Strempel, himself speaking English, Italian and German very much facilitated the necessary framework and confidence building between the Linz and KWG teams.”

Comments from Translink Corporate Finance

David Strempel, Chairman and Partner at Translink Italy, stated, “We are proud to have supported Linz Electric in this strategic transaction that strengthens the Pedrollo Group’s position in the energy sector. Pedrollo is a trusted partner we have worked with for many years. We’ve followed the Group’s remarkable growth path, which in recent years has positioned it as a leader in its industry. The successful completion of this latest strategic acquisition further confirms its ambitions to continue expanding its business globally.”