YKK Group completed the acquisition of Bluclad from LBO France.

YKK Group, a Japanese group of manufacturing companies, completed the acquisition of Bluclad, an Italian developer of galvanic solutions for the luxury goods sector, from LBO France, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. The company attracted strong interest from numerous international industrial players. Together, the management and LBO France chose YKK as the ideal partner to enable Bluclad to continue its growth path and further consolidate its leadership in the luxury segment with the support of the global leader in fastening solutions. The acquisition of Bluclad is part of YKK’s 7th Mid-Term Business Plan, aimed at strengthening its galvanic processing capabilities and promoting sustainability and innovation in its fastening business.