{
  "id": 16636522,
  "title": "EDGE acquires controlling stake in Italy’s CMD to expand European manufacturing",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/edge-acquires-controlling-stake-in-italys-cmd-to-expand-european",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:43:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/edge-acquires-controlling-stake-in-italys-cmd-to-expand-european-manufacturing-1.500724619"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi-based EDGE has finalized its acquisition of CMD S.r.l., an Italian firm renowned for its expertise in advanced propulsion systems for automotive, marine, and aeronautical applications. The deal, finalized in Rome, marks EDGE's strategic move to enhance its European manufacturing capabilities. CMD has over 35 years of experience in piston engine manufacturing, which will now be leveraged under EDGE's guidance. The transaction, which was agreed upon in May 2026, brings CMD's advanced technologies and manufacturing prowess under EDGE's umbrella. CMD's shareholders maintain a minority stake and retain key management roles, ensuring continuity and collaboration. EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar emphasized the significance of this acquisition in strengthening EDGE's global industrial footprint, particularly in unmanned, maritime, and automotive markets. CMD CEO Mariano Negri highlighted the partnership as a major milestone, emphasizing the combined strength of CMD's engineering expertise and EDGE's industrial might for accelerated growth and technological advancement. This deal bolsters EDGE's position in advanced engineering, Industry 4.0, and power solutions, aligning with its strategy of building in Europe and employing European talent.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi:EDGE has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in CMD S.r.l., a leading Italian company specialised in the design, prototyping and development of advanced propulsion systems for automotive, marine and aeronautical applications. The transaction, signed in Rome, follows the agreement reached in May 2026 at CMD’s plant in Atella, in the Basilicata region of Southern Italy, and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}