SOFTWARE provider Forterro has announced its intention to acquire Klaes, a software specialist serving window, door, façade and conservatory manufacturers.
Following last year’s acquisitions of Orgadata and BM Group, the addition of Klaes will mark another milestone in the expansion of Forterro’s windows & doors line of business, while also strengthening the company’s presence in craft‑focused manufacturing segments, which now represent more than 25% of the group’s overall footprint.
By combining Forterro’s Logikal software (formerly Orgadata), widely used for aluminium-based configuration, with Klaes’ ERP and configuration solutions for PVC and wood, Forterro revealed it will offer one of the strongest cross-material product portfolios in the industry.
By joining Forterro, Klaes will gain access to Forterro’s targeted investment in AI-driven capabilities and advanced manufacturing workflows.
Klaes will continue to operate as an independent brand and customers will retain continuity of products and support, while benefiting from access to additional resources.
Miriam Berzen, MD of Klaes, said, “Joining Forterro marks an exciting next chapter for Klaes. For more than four decades, our mission has been to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that help manufacturers across the windows and doors industry stay competitive and future-ready. By becoming part of Forterro, we gain the scale, resources, and technological platform to accelerate this mission, while continuing to serve our customers with the same commitment and passion that have shaped our company since 1983.”
Dean Forbes, CEO of Forterro, added, “The acquisition of Klaes is another major step in our strategy to build one of Europe’s strongest software portfolios for the windows, doors, and façades market. With Orgadata, BM Group, and now Klaes under one umbrella, Forterro supports all major materials and production processes in this sector. Klaes brings deep expertise, a strong brand, and a loyal customer base that perfectly complements our offering. Together, we will drive AI innovation, expand international reach, and help manufacturers digitalise faster and more effectively than ever before.”
The acquisition has been signed and is now subject to completion of regulatory approval reviews, which are expected to conclude in Q2 this year.
