Press Release – July 24 2025

Vicenza, Italy — Autoware, a leading international Manufacturing Software Integrator based in Vicenza, Italy, today announced that it is joining Coesia, a global leader in advanced industrial and packaging solutions headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

This transaction marks an important milestone in Autoware’s growth journey. Becoming part of Coesia will enable Autoware to strengthen its capabilities, broaden its reach into new markets, and continue its mission to deliver high-quality digital solutions for manufacturing operations management, supply chain operations, and process control.

Autoware’s portfolio includes Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) software, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) solutions for leading companies, mostly but not limited to those in the Food & Beverage, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

“Partnering with Coesia is a significant opportunity to establish a truly global platform and broaden our reach into new geographies and markets. The Group’s extensive customer portfolio across key industries will further accelerate Autoware’s growth in continuity with the existing strategy, while maintaining our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions for digital transformation in manufacturing”, states Luigi De Bernardini, CEO and founder of Autoware.

Alessandro Parimbelli, CEO of Coesia, commented: “This acquisition marks another important steppingstone in Coesia’s digital transformation journey, reinforcing our commitment to leading the Industry 4.0 evolution. By integrating Autoware’s deep digital expertise with Group’s extensive industry knowledge, we are expanding our ability to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions that enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and meet the rapidly evolving needs of manufacturers worldwide. This move accelerates our vision of becoming a global leader in smart manufacturing solutions.”

About Autoware

Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, Autoware is a leading Manufacturing Software Integrator specialized in the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions that drive the transformation of manufacturing operations.

Beyond its technological expertise, Autoware provides strategic consultancy services to support clients in defining and executing their digital transformation roadmaps.

The company works with several leading multinational manufacturers worldwide and is recognized for its commitment to delivering smart, connected, and sustainable production environments that unlock long-term competitive advantage.

About Coesia

Coesia, with its headquarters based in Bologna, Italy, consists of a group of companies specializing in highly innovative industrial and packaging solutions. Coesia’s companies are leaders in the fields of advanced automatic machines, packaging materials, industrial process solutions, and precision gears. Coesia’s customers operate in a wide range of industries including aerospace, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, electronics, healthcare, automotive, tobacco, food and beverage, consumer, and luxury goods.