Wedoany.com Report-Dec.3, Brookfield Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire Fosber, an Italian industrial technology company specializing in the corrugated packaging sector. The transaction values Fosber at approximately $900 million and is structured as a carve-out from its current owner, Guangdong Dongfang Precision Science and Technology Co., Ltd.

Brookfield plans to finance the Fosber acquisition through its Brookfield Capital Partners strategy.

The deal requires regulatory approvals and is expected to close in 2026. Fosber, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Lucca, Italy, designs and manufactures high-speed corrugating lines, while also supplying spare parts, maintenance services, and digital monitoring tools to box producers globally.

The company maintains operations in Italy, the United States, and China, serving a diverse international customer base in the packaging industry.

Guangdong Dongfang Precision first acquired a stake in Fosber in 2013 before gaining full control in September 2017 with the purchase of the remaining 40 percent interest.

Brookfield intends to fund the acquisition through its Brookfield Capital Partners strategy, committing $480 million in equity. This includes $170 million from its affiliate, Brookfield Business Partners.

Brookfield's private equity division has built a 20-year track record in industrial and manufacturing investments, with notable transactions involving Chemelex, Clarios, and GrafTech. In Europe, the firm focuses on acquiring strong regional companies and supporting their expansion into global markets.

Anuj Ranjan, CEO of Brookfield Private Equity Group, commented: "Fosber is a market-leading industrial technology business that provides vital products and services to the packaging industry. The transaction demonstrates our strategy of investing in industrial champions headquartered in Europe, and with Fosber's extensive operations in the US and Asia, the ability to draw on our global platform."

In November 2025, Fosber formed a strategic partnership with FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions, part of FUJIFILM Dimatix, a leading provider of inkjet technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance print quality, increase production flexibility, and promote sustainable practices in corrugated packaging manufacturing.

The acquisition aligns with Brookfield's broader investment approach, leveraging its global resources to drive operational improvements and market growth for portfolio companies.

Headquartered in New York, Brookfield Asset Management oversees more than $1 trillion in assets across infrastructure, renewable power, private equity, real estate, and credit. Its private equity platform manages $150 billion, supporting long-term value creation in essential industries worldwide.

This transaction positions Fosber for continued innovation and expansion, building on its established expertise to meet evolving demands in the global packaging sector. Customers and partners can expect sustained service excellence as the company transitions under Brookfield's ownership.