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9 September 2026

Zoppas Industries acquires a majority stake in Bluewind: a strategic synergy for growth and innovation

gianfranco zoppas and bluewind associatesA strategic turning point focused squarely on the future of high-tech industry: Zoppas Industries takes a decisive step forward in its evolution by announcing the acquisition of a majority stake in Bluewind, an engineering centre of excellence specialised in control electronics design, embedded software, sensing, and connectivity.

This transaction brings together two distinct yet remarkably complementary worlds. On one side stands Zoppas Industries‘ global leadership in heating technologies; on the other, Bluewind’s ingenuity and over two decades of expertise in digitalisation and connectivity. The result is an extraordinary synergy set to redefine industry standards. Through this agreement, Zoppas Industries Group transforms traditional thermal systems into high-value technological solutions: intelligent heating systems capable of self-diagnosis, real-time performance monitoring, and unprecedented energy efficiency optimisation. This evolution will further expand opportunities in demanding tech sectors, including automotive, aerospace, medical, railway, and machinery.

At the same time, extraordinary growth opportunities lie ahead for Bluewind. The company will continue to operate as a specialised centre of competence, whilst leveraging the commercial network and global reach of an industrial leader to bring its expertise to major international markets.

The enthusiasm for this new chapter is clear from the leadership team. Gianfranco Zoppas, President of Zoppas Industries, highlights how integrating embedded software and connectivity will immediately accelerate the development of even more comprehensive, reliable, and intelligent products, delivering real value to clients right from the initial design phase. Sharing this sentiment, Nicola Bergamin and Stefano Costa, partners at Bluewind, view Zoppas Industries as the ideal industrial partner to help the company make a major step forward—expanding business horizons while safeguarding the talent, expertise, and innovative spirit built over more than 25 years.