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CMD

Italian maker of marine and aero engines, controlled by EDGE Group since October 2026.

Last refreshed: 8 November 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Timeline for CMD

#14 1 Nov

UAE's EDGE signs Italian USV memorandums

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Background

CMD came under EDGE Group control in October 2026, and at Euronaval in early November it signed an exploratory memorandum with Abu Dhabi Ship Building on fitting CMD engines to ADSB vessels, Naval Today reported on 5 November.

Costruzioni Motori Diesel designs engines for cars, boats and aircraft. Its head office and research centre are at San Nicola la Strada near Caserta, and its plants are at Atella in Basilicata. The Negri family behind it bought back all of its shares in January 2026. EDGE signed for a controlling stake in May 2026 and completed the deal on 26 October; the family keeps a significant minority and key management roles.

Common Questions
Who owns CMD Costruzioni Motori Diesel?
EDGE Group of the UAE completed a controlling stake on 26 October 2026; the Negri family keeps a significant minority.Source: EDGE Group
Where is CMD based?
Head office and research at San Nicola la Strada near Caserta; production plants at Atella in Basilicata.Source: CMD
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 8 November 2026. Editorial standards.