Trumpf, one of the pioneers in the field of metallic 3D printing, is now divesting itself of this technology. Lenbach Equity Opportunities III GmbH & Co KG ("LEO III Fund"), a private equity fund advised by the Dubag Group with a focus on corporate carve-outs, will acquire Trumpf's additive manufacturing business (Laser Metal Fusion (LMF) and Powder Bed Fusion (PBF/LPBF)). The sale is part of Trumpf's strategic focus on its core industrial businesses. The new group of companies will be headquartered in Schio, Italy - the current development and production site of the AM division. All employees at the sites in Schio (Italy), Ditzingen (Germany) and Plymouth (USA), which are assigned to the 3D printing business, are to be taken over as part of a transfer of operations. The Trumpf and TruPrint brands will continue to be used during a transition phase. A new company name and an independent brand identity will be gradually introduced once the transaction has been completed. The goals of the new group are ambitious. The aim is to establish itself as a technologically leading, internationally active solution provider in metal 3D printing in what has become a highly competitive market. The focus is on the development, production, implementation and sale of such holistic solutions. The future market strategy will focus on the aerospace, medical technology, dental and general industry end markets.
