MILAN – October 6th, 2025 – FB Balzanelli SpA, recognized in the market as the leader in the production of automatic coilers for the plastic pipe industry, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Davis-Standard LLC, a global leader in extrusion and converting equipment and services for the pipe industry. The acquisition of the leading manufacturer of automatic coilers significantly expands Davis-Standard’s global solutions for plastic pipe processing. Davis-Standard serves the global infrastructure and packaging markets with a broad range of highly engineered extrusion systems and converting solutions, supported by world-class parts, service, and customer support.
Founded in 1994 by Vincenzo Balzanelli, the family-owned company has an annual production capacity of 125 machines and has sold over 1,400 coilers in more than 60 countries.
“We are delighted to welcome FB Balzanelli to the Davis-Standard family of brands,” said Steve Andrews, CEO of Davis Standard. “Coilers play a pivotal role in end-of-line automation for pipe and tube extrusion, and FB Balzanelli has established itself as the partner of choice for customers worldwide. This acquisition strengthens our end-to-end extrusion solutions and establishes a dedicated coiler center of excellence in Italy.”
“This is an exciting milestone for our company and all our employees,” said Alessandro Balzanelli, CEO of FB Balzanelli. “Becoming part of the Davis-Standard family gives us the global reach, resources, experience, and expertise needed to further accelerate our innovation, enhance our after-sales service, and deliver even more value to our current and future customers.”
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Watch Alessandro Balzanelli’s interview at K Show 2025 in Dusseldorf here.
