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Worthington expands European presence with closing of Sitem deal
Written by Laura Miller
June 3, 2025
Worthington Steel, through its Tempel Steel subsidiary, has closed on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Sitem SpA.
The Columbus, Ohio-based processor announced in December it had agreed to take a controlling equity stake in the electric motor lamination producer for an undisclosed sum.
Worthington said on Tuesday that the deal has officially closed. It now holds a 52% stake in Sitem Group, which is based in Italy and has six manufacturing sites across Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, and France.
“This marks a significant step in our strategic growth plan,” said Worthington Steel CEO Geoff Gilmore, “enhancing our position in the European electric motor lamination market and strengthening our ability to support global automotive, industrial motor and transformer customers.”
Worthington has a long-term goal of expanding its offerings of electrical steel applications.
Its stake in Sitem significantly expands the company’s presence in the European market. Before the buy, its only location on the continent was a Tempel Steel location in Nagold, Germany.
Recall that Worthington Steel is now in its second year as a standalone company, having spun off from Worthington Enterprises in December 2023.

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