Duerre Tubi Style Group acquires 3M
Deal News | Jun 18, 2025 | Finance Community IT - 3 Private Equity
Duerre Tubi Style Group (DTS), led by entrepreneur Enrico Ruini, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of 3M. The previous owners included entrepreneur Alvano Bacchi, Sici sgr, Next Holding, and Mauro Cardinali. The transaction was finalized on June 9, 2025, at Chiara Malaguti's notary office in Modena. 3M, based in San Giustino, Perugia, employs nearly 70 people and generates revenues of approximately €22 million, specializing in aluminum alloy die-casting primarily serving automotive industry leaders. The acquisition was personally overseen by DTS's CEO, Marco Stella, with legal support from Studio Legale Seidenari, and business and tax advisory from Beta Commercialisti Associati and AP Partners, coordinated by Gilberto Montecchi. The sellers were advised by Simone Mariotti and Deloitte Legal. Ruini and Stella view this acquisition as a critical step in DTS's growth strategy and a reinforcement of their long-term faith in Italian industry. Alvano Bacchi expressed satisfaction with 3M's growth since his acquisition in 2013. Representatives from the selling groups expressed similar sentiments, highlighting 3M's strategic growth and the significance of the exit.
Sectors
- Automotive
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Manufacturing
Geography
- Italy – The acquisition involves companies and people based in Italy, specifically focusing on 3M in San Giustino, Perugia, and DTS in Emilia-Romagna.
- Umbria – 3M, the acquired company, is based in San Giustino, Umbria, marking DTS's first acquisition in this region.
Industry
- Automotive – The article involves a company (3M) that specializes in aluminum alloy die-casting primarily for the automotive sector, serving leading brands in the Motor Valley.
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – The selling stakeholders include private equity entities like Sici sgr and Next Holding, involved in divesting their stakes in 3M.
- Manufacturing – 3M is engaged in the manufacturing of aluminum alloy products which serve as automotive components.
Financials
- 22 million euros – Annual revenue of 3M, the target company in the acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duerre Tubi Style Group | Bidding Company/Buyer | Company | Led by Enrico Ruini, DTS is an industrial player in the automotive sector, seeking growth through strategic acquisitions. |
| 3M | Target Company | Company | A company based in San Giustino, specialized in aluminum die-casting for the automotive industry, employing nearly 70 people. |
| Alvano Bacchi | Selling Company | Person | Original owner of 3M and instrumental in its growth since 2013. |
| Sici sgr | Seller | Company | A private equity firm involved in divesting its stake in 3M. |
| Next Holding | Seller | Company | A private equity firm involved in the exit from 3M. |
| Mauro Cardinali | Seller | Person | Involved in selling 3M. |
| Studio Legale Seidenari | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the acquiring party, DTS. |
| Beta Commercialisti Associati | Business & Tax Advisor | Company | Provided business and tax advisory services to DTS. |
| AP Partners | Business & Tax Advisor | Company | Provided business and tax advisory services to DTS. |
| Gilberto Montecchi | Coordinator | Person | Coordinated advisory services for DTS. |
| Simone Mariotti | Advisor to Seller | Person | Advised the selling parties in the transaction. |
| Deloitte Legal | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to the sellers. |