Comelz becomes American NB Renaissance Partners (NBRP, a private equity fund that is part of Neuberger Berman, a global management and investment company), found a majority stake in Comelz, Vigevano’s leading company in the production of cutting machines for the cutting- shoemaking industry and leather goods. The Zorzolo family will retain a minority stake, maintaining a strategic role in managing the company. Today, Comelz employs about 160 people and plans to close 2017 at 50 million euros. Comelz was founded in 1943 and among its customers “are the main players in the luxury industry, their exclusive suppliers, major manufacturers and suppliers of footwear and leather goods, as well as small quality oriented craftsmen.
Cutting machines: Comelz acquired by NB Renaissance Partners
