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FRIEM S.p.A., a global leader in power conversion technologies, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Poseico S.p.A., a historic Italian company specializing in the design and manufacturing of power semiconductors.
This strategic move marks an important milestone in FRIEM Group’s growth and diversification journey, reinforcing its leadership in high current converters—particularly for industrial and hydrogen applications—while opening new opportunities in fast-growing sectors such as electric mobility, traction, research and nuclear, data centers, and critical power infrastructure.
By combining Poseico’s deep expertise in power semiconductors with FRIEM’s strength in power conversion, the Group is building a vertically integrated, innovation-driven value chain. This synergy enhances reliability, product quality, and service excellence, while supporting the increasing demand for efficiency and operational continuity in the context of the global energy transition.
“This acquisition is fully aligned with our long-term industrial vision,” said Lorenzo Carnelli, CEO of FRIEM. “The union between FRIEM and Poseico consolidates our position in high current converters and strengthens our presence in emerging sectors tied to decarbonization and digitalization. By combining our expertise, we look with confidence to expansion in high-potential, technology-intensive markets.”
Fabrizio Carnelli, CFO of FRIEM, who managed the transaction, highlighted the support of Fondo Italiano d’Investimento through FITEC – Fondo Italiano Tecnologia e Crescita – and thanked KPMG, Ughi e Nunziante law firm, Studio Russo De Rosa, and notary Giulio Montanaro for their assistance.
On the Poseico side, Filippo Vaccaro, CEO of Poseico, expressed pride in joining the FRIEM Group:
“This partnership brings together two Italian technology leaders committed to advancing reliable, sustainable solutions for industry and the global energy transition.”
As part of the agreement, Poseico will continue to operate its production and research activities at its Genoa facility, ensuring continuity and leveraging its team’s expertise within FRIEM’s broader industrial plan.
This acquisition reflects FRIEM’s strategy of combining organic growth with targeted strategic acquisitions, reinforcing its position as a key player in the decarbonization and digitalization of global power systems.
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