Dacke Industri continues European expansion with key acquisition of Hydronit S.r.l. on the Italian market
On November 18th, 2025, Dacke Industri further strengthened its European presence by acquiring 70% of the shares in Hydronit S.r.l., an Italian company with a strong position in the market for modular hydraulic power units for mobile, industrial, and marine applications. The current owner will continue to hold the remaining shares.
The acquisition of Italian company Hydronit S.r.l. marks a strategic step in strengthening our European presence and expanding our portfolio of power transmissions, motion, and control solutions. Hydronit S.r.l. will join our Fluid Power Technology division, where it will contribute to the group’s combined knowledge and collaborative efforts.
Hydronit S.r.l., develops and manufactures modular hydraulic power units for mobile, industrial, and marine applications, including patented Smart Power Units with an embedded Programmable Logic Controller, sensors, PWM power output and IoT capabilities. They support their customers throughout the entire development process – from design and development to the production of key hydraulic components. The company is headquartered in Varedo, about 20 km north of Milan, Italy. It has subsidiaries in Suzhou, China, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, UK, and an associated company on the East Coast of the United States. Hydronit S.r.l. employs approximately 30 people and has an annual turnover of about EUR 9 million.
"Being part of a focused multinational group meets our expectations to grow as a major player in compact and smart hydraulics worldwide," says Andrea Gambusera, CEO and co-owner of Hydronit S.r.l.
“We are pleased to welcome Hydronit S.r.l. to our group as we continue our strategic expansion across Europe. By leveraging our expertise, and collaborations within the Fluid Power Technology division, this acquisition enables us to deliver even greater value to our customers and drive future growth. Our deep understanding of the customer landscape positions us well to build on existing strengths and ensure continued success,” says Mikael Lundgren, President Fluid Power Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Hydronit S.r.l.
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Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time. We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.
Our companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development- and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.
Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.
Today Dacke Industri has 30 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 1800 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 4,8 billion.
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For more information please contact:
Mikael Lundgren
President Fluid Power Technology
Dacke Industri
+46 70 999 87 38 mikael.lundgren@dackeindustri.com
Andrea Gambusera
CEO
Hydronit S.r.l.
a.gambusera@hydronit.com
Lars Fredin
Group CEO
Dacke Industri
+46 70 770 71 00 lars.fredin@dackeindustri.com
Camilla Quist
Group Communication and Administration Manager
Dacke Industri
+46 70 590 03 70 camilla.quist@dackeindustri.com
