Osama completes the acquisition of Morocolor. Turnover doubles

Osama, of the Tschang family, completes the acquisition of the remaining 20% of Morocolor Italia, completing the integration process already under way.

The first 80% had been acquired in 2023, while maintaining the target company's autonomy.

In other words, thanks to the deal, the buyer, based in Pioltello, in the metropolitan city of Milan, rises to 100% of the capital.

Morocolor: made in Italy since 1933

Morocolor, whose main brands are Primo and CMP 1933, is a long-established company from Padua — its headquarters are in Campodarsego — active in the production, entirely made in Italy, of paints and creative products for education, hobbies and the fine arts.

The company, founded in 1933 by the Moro family, exports to more than 80 countries worldwide and has turnover 2025 of approximately 18,2 million euros, compared with 17,8 million for 2024.

Osama Spa, which has turnover of 14,7 million, still at 2025 values, effectively achieves more than a doubling of its size through this acquisition, strengthening its production side.

Osama integrates production and its commercial structure

“The transaction — the statement reads — marks a further consolidation of Osama's growth strategy and strengthens the integration between Morocolor's industrial and manufacturing expertise and the group's commercial and distribution network.”

Koici Tschang, CEO of Osama, explains: “In recent years we have worked to integrate expertise, structures and retail capabilities. The Moro family has made a valuable contribution, supporting the process with expertise and a spirit of collaboration.”

Among the measures for making Morocolor's processes more efficient is, among other things, the automation of the tempera bottle packaging line, which has made it possible to eliminate manual handling while simultaneously increasing processing capacity.

In terms of sustainability, Morocolor has expanded its photovoltaic system by installing new-generation modules.

The Osama Group's divisions and customers

Osama, founded by Mario Tschang in 1967 as an importer from the Far East, has been active in the stationery and office supplies sector for over 50 years. Its customers include names such as Autogrill, Bauli, Coop, Conad, MediaWolrd, Bricocenter, Eurospin, Esselunga (for the Smart line), Eni, Q8, Bassetti...

The Lombardy-based company now has three divisions — Writing, Living and Promoting — and distributes brands such as Mitsubishi Pencil and Shachihata (pre-inked stamps and writing products), as well as Pantone, Head and Guzzini, acquired under licence in recent years.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.