Wehingen, Germany, April 14, 2026 – Juniper Group, an operating group of Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX:CSU), is pleased to announce the acquisition of GEWATEC GmbH & Co KG, a leading software company offering a full suite of tools for manufacturers in the DACH region.
GEWATEC joins industry peers such as GNT Systems, PROXIA, FACTON, and Shoplogix in the Smart Manufacturing Software Group, Juniper Group’s global platform of companies driving the digitization and optimization of manufacturing facilities across multiple sectors.
This strategic acquisition reinforces Smart Manufacturing Software Group’s commitment to delivering innovative and comprehensive software solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the manufacturing sector. GEWATEC provides a modular set of tools for production planning, costing, shop-floor data collection, maintenance and quality management. The company’s day-to-day operations will continue being led by Christian Fritz, supported by Benjamin Walz.
Edin Ljubuncic, who serves as Managing Director of GNT Systems and will assume the role of CEO overseeing GEWATEC, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome GEWATEC to the Smart Software Manufacturing Group and the broader Juniper family. GEWATEC has built an exceptional reputation over nearly four decades, with a loyal customer base and a comprehensive product suite that is highly complementary to what we already offer across our portfolio. This acquisition strengthens our position in the DACH region and opens exciting opportunities for collaboration and growth across all our platform companies.”
Christian Fritz, General Manager at GEWATEC, added: “Having been part of GEWATEC for over 26 years, I am proud to see the company enter this new and exciting chapter. Joining the group gives us access to a global network of manufacturing software expertise, resources, and best practices that will allow us to accelerate our growth and continue delivering the innovative solutions our customers have come to rely on. This is a tremendous opportunity for our team and our customers alike.”
Dr. Reinhold Walz, who founded GEWATEC in 1987, looks forward to enjoying a well-deserved retirement after nearly 40-years of growing the company: “I am happy to have found a forever home in Juniper Group and the Smart Manufacturing Software Group family of companies, ensuring our legacy of modernizing DACH manufacturing continues. Juniper Group’s buy-and-hold philosophy ensures GEWATEC can continue servicing customers and supporting our employees in the long term. I leave GEWATEC excited to see what the future bears.”
About GEWATEC:
GEWATEC is a German software company based in Wehingen that helps manufacturing factories run smarter, more efficient operations. Their product suite covers the full lifecycle of a factory’s needs: from managing quotes and orders, to planning production capacity (WinKalk and Kalk), tracking machine performance on the shop floor (ProVis), scheduling maintenance and spare parts (ProMain), personnel time recording (PZE), and ensuring quality standards are met at every step (GRIPS). Beyond software, GEWATEC also manufactures the physical hardware that connects factory equipment to their systems.
More info at https://gewatec.com/en/
About Juniper Group:
Juniper Group, an operating group of Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX:CSU), is a fast-growing software conglomerate of Vertical Market Software companies, having a particular focus on travel & hospitality, manufacturing & logistics, finance, banking & insurance, healthcare, public sector and oil & gas verticals. It works with experienced operators to acquire, build and grow market-leading software businesses. Juniper Group gives operators a pathway to preserve their legacy while providing access to capital, customers and best practices.
More info at https://juniper-group.com.
