The MAPAL Group has acquired X-Pro S.r.l., an Italian specialist for turnkey projects and fixtures. “X-Pro fits perfectly into the MAPAL Group,” emphasises Dr Jochen Kress, President of the MAPAL Group. “We are a recognised specialist in the development of complete projects, with the focus so far being on our excellent cooperation with machine tool builders and on large-scale projects for the automotive industry.” With the expertise and know-how of X-Pro, MAPAL is creating additional capabilities to be able to offer projects quickly and comprehensively to customers in other focus industries as well. The company is thus meeting a global demand from potential customers who want to completely outsource the design of machining processes to a reliable technology partner.
MAPAL has been working successfully with X-Pro on the Italian market for several years. Claudio Gabos, Chief Sales Officer of the MAPAL Group: “We are convinced that the acquisition of X-Pro will enable us to tap additional market potential even in these challenging times and generate momentum for further development.”
X-Pro S.r.l. was founded in 2001 in Bologna, Italy, and employs around 35 people. Stefano Vitali continues in his role as managing director in charge of the organisation.
Short profile MAPAL Dr. Kress KG
MAPAL Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG is one of the leading international suppliers of precision tools and complete processes for the machining of practically all materials. The company founded in 1950 supplies leading customers from the automotive and aerospace industries, from machine and plant engineering and from the die and mould making industry. With its innovations the family-owned company sets trends and standards in production and machining technology. MAPAL sees itself as a technology partner, supporting its customers with the development of efficient and resource-conserving machining processes using individual tool concepts. The company is represented with production facilities, sales subsidiaries and representatives in 44 countries worldwide. The MAPAL Group generated sales of EUR 588 million in 2023 and has around 5,000 employees.