# Hypertherm Associates acquires minority stake in BLM Group

Hypertherm Associates acquired a minority stake in BLM Group, an Italian manufacturer of laser cutting and CNC bending machines. The strategic partnership combines BLM's laser cutting expertise with Hypertherm's plasma and waterjet cutting products.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-12-09
- Status: announced
- Products: laser cutting machines, CNC bending machines, plasma cutting systems, waterjet cutting systems
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Hypertherm Associates](https://endata.com/companies/81326.md) (acquirer)
- [BLM GROUP](https://endata.com/companies/81327.md) (target)

## Sources

- [lincolninternational.com](https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/hypertherm-associates-has-acquired-a-minority-stake-in-blm-group/), 2024-12-09: "Leveraging on the combination of BLM’s laser cutting expertise with Hypertherm’s experience in plasma and waterjet cutting products and software, this strategic partnership represents a significant opportunity for both companies."

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