Dec. 4, 2025 – On Nov. 18, 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 the company's European presence and expanding Dacke Industri's portfolio of power transmissions, motion and control solutions. Hydronit S.r.l. will join the 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,” said Mikael Lundgren, president Fluid Power Technology of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Hydronit S.r.l.
About Dacke Industri
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 toward 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.
