Epta acquires Hauser

MILAN, Italy; LINZ, Austria, 17 February 2026: Epta closed the acquisition of display cabinet and refrigeration systems company, Hauser, with an effective date scheduled for March 1, 2026. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Epta said that with the closing, Hauser has officially become part of the Epta Group.

Epta said that with the completion of the transaction, the combined Group now exceeds EUR 2 billion in pro-forma annual consolidated revenues and reaches around 10,000 employees, reinforcing its position in commercial refrigeration.

Epta said the Hauser brand will enrich the group’s portfolio of strong and well-established products and services brands, complementing the value proposition with strong expertise in turnkey projects and value-added services. The acquisition, Epta said, also brings geographic synergies in the DACH region and in central and south-eastern Europe, supported by Hauser’s production plants in Austria and Czechia.

Epta said the transaction enhances its position as an integrated solution provider, strengthening its ability to deliver complete, tailor-made solutions across the entire store life cycle, from design and production to installation and after-sales services.

Marco Nocivelli, CEO, Epta, said: “This operation marks a key milestone in Epta’s long-term strategy. Surpassing the EUR 2 billion revenue threshold is a significant achievement that reflects the strength of our industrial model and further reinforces our leadership in Europe. By combining competencies, technologies and scale, we significantly enhance our ability to drive sustainable and digital innovation. The acquisition of Hauser further strengthens our offering along the full value chain and consolidates our leadership in natural refrigeration and energy-efficient solutions.”

Thomas Loibl, CEO, Hauser, added: “Joining Epta marks a pivotal moment for our company. With a global partner that shares our core values, Hauser is well positioned to further consolidate its footprint while continuing to deliver long-term value to customers. This step strengthens our stability and creates new opportunities for sustainable growth and international expansion in an ever-evolving market, building on a shared commitment to innovation, quality and customer focus.”