Smeg has acquired fellow Italian company La Pavoni, a manufacturer known for its high-quality professional espresso coffee machines.

In a strategic move for both brands, the acquisition will see the two companies sharing industry know-how, while Smeg says that both firms will “continue to create beautifully-designed products whilst re-enforcing the strength of a ‘Made in Italy’ ethos.”

A statement about La Pavoni from Smeg said: “Competing in a high-end market, the company philosophy combines attention to product quality and care for refined aesthetic – not at all dissimilar to the approach Smeg has for the craftmanship of its own appliances.”