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Anzu Partners Affiliate Has Acquired ExOne
Anzu Partners Affiliate To Acquire ExOne

Anzu Partners Affiliate To Acquire ExOne
The acquisition ensures stability and consistency of operations for customers, suppliers, and employees in the future.
Washington DC, July 31, 2025 - Today, a US court approved the acquisition of ExOne GmbH in Germany and ExOne KK in Japan (“ExOne”) by a US-based affiliate of Anzu Partners, a prominent industrial technology investor. This strategic move is expected to ensure stability and consistency in operations for customers, suppliers, and employees. Following the court's approval, which was granted without objection and is not expected to be subject to any appeals, the parties will now begin implementing the transaction.
ExOne is recognized as a flagship entity, known for its global leadership in digital sand casting with a strong focus on the foundry industry. As part of the transaction, Anzu has expressed a strong commitment to ensuring continuity across operational areas.
With this acquisition, ExOne's customers and suppliers can expect consistent service and continuous collaboration, with existing relations, agreements, and service standards upheld. Eric Bader will continue in his role as managing director for ExOne GmbH, and Ken Yokoyama will continue as managing director for ExOne KK.
“Since 1995, ExOne has been on a mission to deliver powerful industrial 3D printing solutions for castings and beyond – solutions that enable innovations,” said Eric Bader, ExOne GmbH's Managing Director. “Our industrial binder jet sand 3D printers are the world's most trusted systems that drive customer loyalty worldwide. We are excited to continue building on that foundation and driving the future of digital casting.”
Whitney Haring-Smith, Managing Partner at Anzu Partners, outlined the company's strategic intentions regarding this acquisition: "We recognize the strength of ExOne's customer and supplier relationships. Our priority is to ensure stability, honor existing commitments, and continue building trusted partnerships as we move forward together."
For customers seeking to order products, spare parts, or consumables, the existing point of contact will remain the same. In the event of any operational difficulties, customers can contact service@exone.com..
About ExOne
ExOne is the pioneer and global leader in binder jet 3D printing technology. Since 1995, ExOne has been on a mission to deliver powerful 3D printers that solve the toughest problems and enable world-changing innovations. ExOne’s 3D printing systems quickly transform powder materials — including ceramics, composites and sand — into precision parts, metalcasting molds and cores, and innovative tooling solutions. Industrial customers use our technology to save time and money, reduce waste, improve their manufacturing flexibility, and deliver designs and products that were once impossible. As home to the world’s leading team of binder jetting experts, ExOne also provides specialized 3D printing services, including on-demand production of mission-critical parts, as well as engineering and design consulting. Learn more about ExOne at www.exone.com
About Anzu Partners
Anzu Partners is an investment firm that focuses on clean tech, industrial and life science technology companies with the potential to transform their industries. Anzu works with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize technological innovations by providing capital alongside deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations. As of 2024, Anzu Partners managed assets of approximately $1 billion with a team of over fifty professionals in offices across Atlanta, Boston, San Diego, Tampa, and Washington DC. For more information, please visit anzupartners.com.
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ExOne
Anica Melia
Marketing Director EMEA/APAC
Anica.melia@exone.com
+49 821 65063 123
Anzu Partners
Kalyn Schieffer
Director, Public Relations
kos@anzupartners.com