One Equity Partners is expanding its global footprint in specialty chemicals, agreeing to acquire Italy-based Bozzetto Group in a private transaction that underscores its appetite for scalable, sustainability-driven platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Bergamo, Bozzetto is a global supplier of sustainable chemical solutions serving textile, agricultural, plasterboard, personal care, and water treatment markets.
The company brings more than 1,500 sustainability-certified formulations and a portfolio of over 2,300 products used by approximately 1,500 customers across more than 90 countries. It employs more than 600 people and operates seven manufacturing sites and eight sales offices spanning Europe, Asia, and North America.
The deal positions OEP to capitalize on growing demand for environmentally responsible chemical alternatives in a fragmented global market.
“Bozzetto is a highly scalable platform operating within a fragmented specialty chemicals landscape, underpinned by strong sustainability credentials and deep technical expertise,” said Mario Ancic, Principal at One Equity Partners.
“Its blue chip customer base, global footprint, and integrated, solutions oriented portfolio create a compelling foundation for growth. We look forward to partnering with management to accelerate Bozzetto’s expansion through strategic transformational combinations and continued innovation.”
For Bozzetto, the transaction marks a strategic pivot toward accelerated international expansion and deal-driven growth.
“To position Bozzetto for long term growth and enhance our already international market presence, it is essential that we partner with an investor experienced in building global platforms through transformative M&A,” said Roberto Curreri, CEO of Bozzetto Group.
“One Equity Partners brings a clearly defined and executable M&A roadmap that aligns closely with our strategic objectives, including targeted expansion in priority end markets such as agriculture and personal care, and will enable the Company to accelerate its expansion as a leading specialty chemicals platform in its next phase of growth.”
Founded in 1919, Bozzetto has built a century-long reputation for formulation expertise and application-driven chemistry.
The acquisition adds to OEP’s long track record of dealmaking. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 500 transactions worldwide and focuses on building market leaders across industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe.
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