Press release: Quanos announces the acquisition of Fischer Information Technology to form the dominant player in aftersales and technical documentation globally

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Quanos Group GmbH (“Quanos”), the global leader in industrial aftersales and digital technical documentation solutions, offering AI-enabled software, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fischer Information Technology GmbH (“Fischer”), a significant player in the technical documentation software sector. This strategic move will establish the leading global player in aftersales and technical documentation software, creating significant value for the combined customer base and greatly enhancing the group’s capabilities and offering. The acquisition was supported by Keensight Capital (“Keensight”), one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyout investments.

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    Headquartered in Radolfzell, Germany, Fischer specializes in software solutions for technical documentation and product information digitization. Since its inception in 1985, Fischer has focused its expertise on developing robust software to efficiently manage, organize, and distribute technical documentation and product data. Fischer has played a key role in shaping the European market for technical documentation software.

    Quanos leverages its technological leadership and AI capabilities to digitize industrial aftersales with a customer-centric approach. The acquisition of Fischer enhances Quanos’ market presence, expanding its customer base to over 1,400 clients globally. It will enable Quanos to offer a more comprehensive product portfolio, delivering significant added value to the combined customer base. Moreover, Fischer’s well-established technical expertise will strengthen Quanos’ pursuit of continuous innovation.

    Nikolaus Scholz, CEO of Quanos, commented: "The acquisition of Fischer is a natural step for Quanos. By combining the talents and strengths of both companies, we aim to enhance our portfolio’s quality, increase the value we offer to customers, and accelerate our time-to-market. Our vision is to shape the future of aftersales and technical documentation together, further strengthening our market position through continuous innovation."

    Carl Pfeffer, CEO of Fischer, highlighted: "We are thrilled to join the Quanos family, as this partnership offers an excellent opportunity to collaboratively pursue our shared vision. This acquisition focuses on strategic development and our mutual goal of redefining the digital product information market. Together with Quanos, we are well positioned to tackle industry challenges and contribute to our customers’ success through innovative solutions."

    Stanislas de Tinguy, Partner at Keensight Capital, concluded: "We are excited about Quanos' acquisition of Fischer. This strategic move reinforces Quanos' market leadership in aftersales and technical documentation software solutions. Fischer's extensive expertise, combined with Quanos' existing strengths, will deliver significant value to the joint customer base. We are confident that this combination will drive sustainable growth and foster continuous innovation."

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