The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of FY26. The transaction will be financed through internal accruals and debt, the company said.
Tarak Patel, Managing Director of GMM Pfaudler, said, “The acquisition of SEMCO strengthens our Mixing Technologies platform and provides us with direct access to the fast-growing mining sector in Brazil. This strategic move will enhance our global presence by adding products, technologies, and process know-how to our portfolio.” 
Founded in 1953, SEMCO is a market leader in Brazil’s industrial mixing sector with over four decades of expertise, catering to industries including mining, chemicals, renewable fuels, and water treatment. The company operates on an asset-light model and employs around 80 personnel across sales, design, engineering, and quality assurance.
The acquisition is expected to significantly boost GMM Pfaudler’s Mixing Technologies platform by adding advanced simulation, design, and technical capabilities to its portfolio. With over 30,000 equipment units installed across Brazil and globally, SEMCO is expected to create operational synergies with GMM Pfaudler’s existing operations in the region.
Rodrigo C. Franceschini, CEO of SEMCO, said they were looking forward to gaining access to the GMM Pfaudler group’s extensive product portfolio and global sales network. He added that, by leveraging their combined strengths, they aimed to provide innovative, industry-leading solutions to customers in Brazil, South America, and beyond.
Strategic rationale and growth outlook
Mumbai-headquartered GMM Pfaudler outlined four strategic pillars behind the acquisition: expansion of products and capabilities, enhanced revenue and profitability, industry diversification, and a broader geographical footprint.
SEMCO will enhance GMM Pfaudler’s product range with specialised equipment such as agitators, static mixers, and complete reactors. Its CFD modelling and technical expertise are expected to unlock efficiency gains across the business.
Post-acquisition, the combined mixing business is projected to generate $60 million (₹513 crore) in annual revenue and $8 million (₹68 crore) in EBITDA, backed by a strong order book and opportunity pipeline.
The acquisition strengthens GMM Pfaudler’s presence in sectors such as iron and gold mining, ethanol and biodiesel production, and water treatment, particularly relevant given Brazil’s pressing sanitation infrastructure needs.
SEMCO’s local sales network will support cross-selling of GMM Pfaudler products across South America. At the same time, SEMCO will benefit from GMM’s global manufacturing and sales channels to grow its export business.
Brazil’s macroeconomic environment is also seen as a major tailwind. The country expects over $50 billion in mining investments over the next five years, and its National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB) has allocated upwards of $10 billion to wastewater infrastructure by 2033. Additionally, Brazil’s 0% tariff within the MERCOSUR trade bloc offers easy access to high-potential markets like Argentina, Chile, and Colombia.
