Groupe Gazechim Composites, a European leader in the composite materials market, has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Lavesan from Benedetti and Corazzin families.

 

Lavesan, a leading Italian player based in Brentonico (Trento), produces and markets chemicals (resins, gelcoats, etc.) and glass fibre reinforcements for different composite materials production technologies. Lavesan products are applied in a wide range of industries, including, among others, marine, road transport, railway and construction. With over 40 years of experience, the company offers a complete package of tailor-made solutions for different types of clients. 

 

Groupe Gazechim Composites is a company of the Gazechim Group, with head office in Beziers (France) and mainly active in the distribution of composite materials for yachting, aeronautic, automotive, sport and leisure markets. Founded in 1937, Gazechim is a French family-owned group operating in the composite materials industry as well as in the packaging and distribution of gases and refrigerant fluids in more than 20 countries in Europe.

 

Lavesan will complete Groupe Gazechim Composites setup in Italy alongside the group’s subsidiaries Resipol, Imatec and Gazechim Composites Italia, strengthening its geographical presence, product range, know-how, and sourcing. Lavesan will benefit from the distribution capacity of the Gazechim Group network.

 

Benedetti and Corazzin families will maintain a minority stake in Lavesan and continue to actively support the future development of the company within the new group.

 

Credem Euromobiliare Private Banking acted as exclusive financial advisor to the sellers.