# Shibaura Machine considers joint venture with EPF for die casting machinery in Southern Europe

Shibaura Machine is considering integrating its die casting machinery business with EPF Elettrotecnica into a joint venture named SME, with Shibaura holding 60% and EPF 40%. A memorandum was signed on July 2, 2026, with final agreements planned for the second half of 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-07-02
- Where: Southern Europe, Italy
- Status: announced
- Products: die casting machinery
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Shibaura Machine](https://endata.com/companies/9927.md) (acquirer)
- [EPF Elettrotecnica](https://endata.com/companies/92807.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [japanir.jp](https://japanir.jp/en/company/company-6104/ir/6104-20260702-01_wp_m_and_a_alliance/), 2026-07-02: "To strengthen the profitability base of the die casting machinery business in Southern Europe, considering the integration of SME and SME joint venture with EPF Elettrotecnica."

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