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KKR's CIRCOR agrees to buy Italian pump maker Green Silence Group

The add-on brings Settima low-noise pumps and Motive rare-earth-free motors into CIRCOR's European industrial business.

M&A News deals deskIndustrials / Pumps and motors · Italy, Europe30 Oct 2026

CIRCOR, a KKR portfolio company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Green Silence Group S.p.A., an Italian maker of hydraulic pumps, electric motors and control technology, the company said on 30 October 2026.

Why CIRCOR (KKR portfolio company) is buying Green Silence Group S.p.A.

CIRCOR said the acquisition strengthens and expands its Industrial business, adding three-screw and ultra-low-noise hydraulic pumps, Motive electric motors, rare-earth-free motor technology, power electronics and engineering capabilities that complement its existing pump portfolio.

“The acquisition of Green Silence Group is an important step in strengthening and expanding our Industrial business,”Saif Siddiqui, CEO, CIRCOR

Deal terms and financing

Financial terms were not disclosed. On completion Green Silence Group will become part of CIRCOR's Industrial Pumps Europe business, and its employees will join CIRCOR's employee ownership programme.

Regulatory approvals and timing

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Market context

Green Silence Group sells under the Settima, Motive and Spin brands. CIRCOR describes itself as a KKR portfolio company.

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