Manufacturing and distribution M&A tax

Moore Kingston Smith advises Mechitronic on Lambert acquisition

04 August 2026

Moore Kingston Smith has advised Mechitronic, an Italian engineering and automation group specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced mechatronic solutions for industrial applications, on its acquisition of Lambert, marking the group’s first acquisition in the UK.

Founded in Milan in 2022, Mechitronic is a global leader in the development of advanced mechatronic solutions serving the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetics, FMCG and wider industrial sectors. The Group comprises a network of 15 highly specialised brands, employs more than 1,400 people and operates over 20 production facilities worldwide, serving customers across more than 25 markets.

Lambert, established in 1973 and headquartered in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, is a leading provider of automation solutions for product assembly and packaging in the medical device, healthcare and FMCG sectors. Previously part of the listed Mpac Group (AIM: MPAC), a global leader in precision engineering and technology, Lambert generated revenue of €26 million in 2025 and employs approximately 160 people.

This cross-border transaction, valued at approximately €20 million, represents a further step in Mechitronic’s international growth strategy and follows its recent acquisitions of Rotzinger PharmaPack in Germany, Apex Machine in the United States, RK Ferramentaria in Brazil and Colamark in China. The addition of Lambert strengthens Mechitronic’s global presence in high-growth markets and enhances its capabilities in technologically advanced automation applications.

Moore Kingston Smith’s M&A tax team advised Mechitronic throughout the transaction, providing tax due diligence and acquisition tax structuring support to facilitate the group’s successful entry into the UK market. This acquisition supports Mechitronic’s long-term ambitions to expand its international footprint and strengthen its offering across the automation and industrial technology sectors.

The Moore Kingston Smith team was led by Thomas Acland, Director, and supported by Sam Talbot, Senior Manager. The team worked closely with Mechitronic and its wider advisory team to assess key tax considerations, identify potential risks and opportunities, and implement an acquisition structure aligned with the group’s commercial objectives.

Claudio Giuliano, Co-founder and Head of M&A at Mechitronic, commented:

“The acquisition of Lambert represents an important milestone in Mechitronic’s international growth strategy and establishes our presence in the UK market, one of the most important markets for the global pharmaceutical sector, allowing us to further expand our customer portfolio and our international development opportunities.

“Throughout the transaction, Moore Kingston Smith provided pragmatic, commercially focused advice and demonstrated a strong understanding of the cross-border tax considerations involved. Their support helped us navigate the acquisition process efficiently and smoothly.”

Thomas Acland, Director, M&A Tax at Moore Kingston Smith, concluded:

“We are delighted to have supported Mechitronic on its first acquisition in the UK. Lambert is a highly respected business with a strong reputation in automation solutions, making it an excellent strategic fit for the Group. This transaction highlights the continued appetite of international businesses to invest in high-quality UK companies. We look forward to seeing Mechitronic build on its growth ambitions following this important acquisition.”