I francesi di Groupe RG comprano Morganti e il marchio Kapriol

The French group RG has acquired Morganti, a small multinationalsafety equipment company founded in 1927, specializing in personal protective equipment (PPE) and technical workwear. The purchase includes the Kapriol brand. Groupe RG is a French leader in specialized safety equipment distribution and is part of a portfolio of funds Ardian and Latour Capital.

Upon acquisition, Franco Morganti, the current CEO, along with his brother Alberto as the new General Manager, will remain in place. The organization will not undergo significant changes, as the design, research and development, production, and sales functions will stay in Italy. Franco and Alberto Morganti will acquire shares in Groupe RG, and the deal is expected to close by the end of October.

With the new company Kapriol incorporated, RG will achieve a turnover of over 700 million euros, positioning itself as part of the top three European companies in the sector. Groupe RG specializes in providing safety equipment to large companies and the B2B market, operating in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Germany, Ireland, and Tunisia.

The company aims to reach a turnover of one billion euros within four to five years, without excluding further acquisitions. Groupe RG strengthens its international growth strategy through targeted acquisitions, with the integration of Morganti accelerating the group's positioning in specialized distribution, construction materials retail, and professional signage channels.

"Morganti is an extraordinary company with a remarkable history, a solid reputation, and a deep understanding of Italian and European markets," stated Pierre Manchini, President of Groupe RG. "We share the same entrepreneurial culture and customer proximity. Combining their product expertise, team knowledge, and the strength of the Kapriol brand with our local presence, logistics capabilities, and customer relationships, we will have new levers to accelerate growth in Europe.

This acquisition marks an important step in our strategy and strengthens our ability to offer an increasingly comprehensive, innovative, and appropriate range for professionals through various distribution networks." The operation represents a strategic shift for the historic Lecco-based company, ensuring Kapriol's international expansion in a consolidating European safety market.

By joining Groupe RG, the century-old company gains stability and long-term competitiveness while leveraging the massive RG distribution network for cross-selling apparel and personal protective equipment. Groupe RG engaged Grant Thornton, W&I: Howden, with professionals Matthieu Deubel and Christy Chidiac for due diligence, commercial contracts, and agents; legal consultancy was provided by McDermott Will & Schulte with Vincenzo Giannantonio and Domenico Patruno, and transaction consultancy by Ethica Group with Stefano Pastore, Nicoletta Rabiolo, and Lorenzo Vannozzi.