ITALY –   Salice, a global leader in furniture fittings and hinges, has announced the acquisition of Villes 2000 S.r.l., an Italian company specialising in aluminium-based sliding systems for furniture, interior doors, and shower enclosures.

This strategic move reinforces Salice’s long-term consolidation strategy and its ambition to become the leading premium hardware supplier for the furniture industry worldwide. The acquisition combines innovation-driven organic growth with targeted acquisitions, expanding the company’s global footprint.

By integrating Villes, Salice will enhance its portfolio of sliding systems, complementing its existing Bortoluzzi brand with patented, customisable, and easy-to-install solutions. The deal opens new opportunities for product innovation and synergy, aiming to deliver even greater value and service for customers around the world.

“Following the acquisition of Atim last year, the addition of Villes confirms our ambition of becoming the global leader in hardware and accessories for the furniture industry,” said Andrea Marcellan, CEO of Salice Group. “This acquisition strengthens our product range in sliding systems—solutions increasingly embraced by our customers and appreciated by end users. We look forward to partnering with Franco Villa and his outstanding team.”

“We are delighted to officially join the Salice Group,” said Franco Villa, CEO and co-founder of Villes. “This integration opens up new opportunities and strengthens our shared mission, driving us toward a future of collaboration and mutual success. Our commitment to our customers and partners remains unchanged, and I will continue in my leadership role to ensure continuity in existing relationships. My team and I look forward with great enthusiasm to this new chapter in Villes’ journey.”

Since June 2022, Salice has been majority-owned by Cobepa. The group is globally recognised for its premium furniture fittings, including hinges, lift systems, drawer runners, internal drawers, and sliding systems.

Founded in Italy, Villes is known for its high-quality aluminium sliding solutions, prized for their adaptability, patented mechanisms, and durability, serving both furniture and architectural applications

The acquisition underscores Salice’s commitment to sustainable innovation, advanced design, and continued leadership in the global furniture hardware market.