Sabbio Chiese, 16 September 2026. Effective on this date, WASAG Holding, part of the HILZINGER Group, has acquired a majority stake in EUROPOLISH S.r.l. The transaction brings EUROPOLISH into an international industrial group with more than 120 years of experience in developing tools and solutions for surface processing and finishing.
The acquisition marks a strategic milestone in EUROPOLISH’s growth. Combining complementary technologies, resources and expertise will create new global synergies and an even more comprehensive offering for customers, while fully preserving the company’s identity and operational continuity.
EUROPOLISH brings its expertise in the formulation and manufacture of polishing pastes and products, vibratory finishing media, lapping and fine-grinding pastes, and special compounds. The HILZINGER Group’s expertise in tools and automated processes will enable integrated solutions in which tools, polishing products and process parameters can be designed and optimised jointly.
“With EUROPOLISH, we gain a partner that ideally complements our tool portfolio. For our customers, this means: one point of contact, coordinated solutions and even greater expertise in surface technology — all from a single source.” — Holger HILZINGER, Managing Director, HILZINGER Group.
Joining the Group strengthens EUROPOLISH’s ability to support customers at every stage of surface finishing, with six main benefits.
International sales network: a broader market presence and new opportunities for global growth.
Logistics and availability: more efficient deliveries, closer proximity to customers and greater supply security.
Technical support: stronger local support through the network of sites and expertise across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Research and innovation: closer collaboration in the development and optimisation of materials and processes.
Broader expertise: an integrated offering combining polishing products, tools and application knowledge across the entire finishing value chain.
Continuity for customers: established relationships and points of contact remain in place, backed by broader international resources.
“We are honoured to join the HILZINGER Group, with which we share a long industrial tradition, a passion for quality and a strong focus on customer needs. This combination will allow us to strengthen our international presence, enhance our sales, logistics and support network, and further broaden our scope of expertise. I will remain a key shareholder and continue to lead the group of companies headed by EUROPOLISH in Italy and worldwide, ensuring continuity in the vision, relationships and development path built over time.” — Giuseppe Vigevani, key shareholder, EUROPOLISH.
The Group’s expanded footprint brings together 15 companies and an international network combining global reach, local proximity and complementary expertise. EUROPOLISH will continue to operate while preserving its identity, organisation and direct relationships with customers, employees and partners. Joining the HILZINGER Group opens a new phase built on continuity, collaboration, expertise and innovation capacity.
