After returning to Italian hands at the end of 2025, with the Negri family protagonist of a buyback operation through the repurchase of the participation held by the previous industrial partner, the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.(of the8 January 2026), the CMD - Diesel Spa Engine Constructions has now passed to the EDGE emiratense group at the conclusion of an operation that has improved with the overcoming of the intended authorization process. EDGE Group has acquired a controlling stake, while the cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri, descendants of the founders, maintain a significant share of participation and will continue to actively contribute to the company's leadership, ensuring managerial continuity and valorisation of skills.

The company lucana specializes in propulsion technologies mainly applicable to automotive, marine and aeronautical sectors. On the occasion of today's announcement of the operation with EDGE, the two parties have announced that an integration plan will be developed jointly to promote the development of new opportunities and protect the technological and industrial heritage of the CMD built over the years.

The most immediate prospects include engines for EDGE's unmanned air systems, for which advanced negotiations are under way concerning important orders, which could be carried out by the end of the year. EDGE is also exploring new applications in the marine field for high-performance motors of CMD, with Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), society of the migratory group specialized in shipbuilding, and other strategic partners. At the same time, CMD confirms its commitment to the automotive sector, continuing to support existing customers and seize new growth opportunities.

"The completion of this acquisition - said Hamad Al Marar, managing director and CEO of EDGE - allows us to transform an agreement into a concrete reality, giving rise to a European pole of highly specialized drive that integrates and strengthens the global industrial presence of EDGE. CMD brings well-established expertise in piston engines and advanced propulsion technologies, and our goal is to support its growth by investing in people, infrastructure and technologies, so that it can respond to the growing demand from autonomous systems markets, shipbuilding and automotive. By joining CMD's engineering expertise in the international presence and financial solidity of EDGE, we will accelerate the development of competitive and ready-made products for global markets, for the benefit of our customers."