# EPF and Shibaura Machine sign MoU for injection molding JV in Italy

EPF and Shibaura Machine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for sales and service of injection molding machines and automation solutions in Italy and Southern Europe. The JV will be headquartered in Casei Gerola, Italy, with Shibaura Machine holding a 60% stake and EPF Plastic 40%.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-07-07
- Where: Casei Gerola, Italy, Italy
- Status: announced
- Products: injection molding machines, automation solutions
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Shibaura Machine](https://endata.com/companies/9927.md) (partner)
- [EPF](https://endata.com/companies/92897.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [epf.it](https://www.epf.it/en/epfsm-nuova-jv/), 2026-07-07: "EPF and SHIBAURA MACHINE CO., LTD. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a joint venture focused on expanding sales and service activities for injection molding machines and automation solutions across Italy and Southern Europe."

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