# Brepafin's Sila Group acquires Vimercati automotive components business

Brepafin, holding company of Sila Group, has agreed to acquire the activities of Vimercati Group from Viney Corporation. The combined entity will have over €220 million in revenue and 2,100 employees globally. The acquired business will be renamed NextHMI.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-05
- Where: Orbassano, Turin, Italy, Italy
- Status: announced
- Products: switches, connectors, gear shift systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Brepafin](https://endata.com/companies/93355.md) (acquirer)
- [Sila Group](https://endata.com/companies/93356.md) (acquirer)
- [Sila Group](https://endata.com/companies/93356.md) (partner)
- [Vimercati Group](https://endata.com/companies/93357.md) (target)
- [Viney Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/93358.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [torinocronaca.it](https://www.torinocronaca.it/news/torino/676265/sila-group-e-vimercati-nasce-un-colosso-da-oltre-200-milioni-che-guarda-al-pianeta.html), 2026-08-05: "Questa operazione dà stabilità a NextHMI e valorizza il saper fare di due eccellenze dell’automotive in cui crediamo fortemente."
- [just-auto.com](https://www.just-auto.com/news/brepafin-two-stage-vimercati-group-acquisition/), 2026-08-07: "With this initiative, we want to highlight how the path towards consolidation among Italian automotive components manufacturers is not only possible but also represents an opportunity to strengthen competitiveness in the markets, at a very difficult time."

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