Quadrivio Group’s Industry 4.0 Fund has acquired a 60% stake in Avitech S.r.l., deepening its investment in the poultry farming sector through its portfolio company SKA.

The move strengthens SKA’s footprint in the hen-egg farming market and marks another strategic add-on under Quadrivio’s buy-and-build strategy.

Founded in 2021, Avitech specialises in advanced poultry systems for egg-laying hens, offering both conventional and cage-free installations. With projected 2025 revenues of €8m and a double-digit profit margin, the company manages the entire production process from design to on-site installation.

The transaction complements SKA’s previous acquisition of steel structures manufacturer ISA in 2023 and positions the group to further industrialise its operations and internalise Avitech’s product range.

“This buy-and-build operation will accelerate value creation for SKA,” said Roberto Crapelli, Managing Partner at Quadrivio Group. “It enhances SKA’s product line while integrating Avitech’s know-how across the production chain.”

Massimo Ubiali, CEO of SKA, added: “Avitech strengthens our leadership in poultry farming systems and extends our reach to previously untapped markets. We are pleased to welcome a team with over 20 years’ technical and commercial experience.”

Avitech’s executives, Floriano Zappettini and Mauro Bellini, will remain in leadership roles to support the group’s industrial development goals.

Quadrivio’s Industry 4.0 Fund focuses on digitisation and technological transformation of SMEs. Other portfolio companies include F&DE Group, Rototech, Texbond, Soft N.W., and Twist. The fund completed its first exit in 2023 with the sale of EPI.

Legal counsel was provided by Fivers Studio Legale, with MAC-LAB and Geco & Associati handling financial, tax, and labour due diligence respectively. The sellers were advised by Studio Associato Piccinelli & C.

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