DACH (Germany/Austria/Switzerland)

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - May 15, 2026 - BSI Software has acquired German contact center technology provider Sikom Software GmbH to strengthen the communication and omnichannel capabilities of its BSI Customer Suite platform. The transaction expands BSI Software's position in AI-driven CRM and customer experience technologies by integrating intelligent contact center functionality designed for regulated industries including insurance and healthcare. The acquisition combines CRM, AI-powered customer experience processes and omnichannel interaction management within a broader enterprise communications framework. Both companies said the move is intended to support more integrated customer engagement and operational workflow management across service, sales and marketing environments.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - H55, the Swiss developer of electric propulsion systems for aviation, has assembled a four-platform commercial portfolio spanning pilot training, large fleet conversions, and hybrid regional aircraft. Programs now in execution or active development include the Bristell B23 Energic, a CAE-backed Piper Archer® retrofit initiative, a De Havilland Dash-8 hybrid demonstrator, and a Harbour Air commuter conversion. Taken together, the agreements position H55 across the principal aircraft segments where battery and hybrid-electric technology is commercially viable in the near term, and indicate the company has moved from prototype development into active delivery obligations with named customers.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Epilog Laser, a Golden, Colorado-based manufacturer of CO2 and fiber laser engraving, cutting, and marking systems since 1988, operates an active European distribution network serving industrial and commercial buyers across Germany and broader European markets. The company's portfolio spans entry-level to high-volume production systems, with the Fusion Pro industrial series reaching up to 200 watts of output power and engraving speeds of 165 inches per second. Epilog manufactures its RF-excited CO2 laser tubes in-house at its Colorado facility, giving it direct control over a critical component that strongly influences machine reliability and service life. For European operations, cameo Laser Franz Hagemann GmbH in Stuhr, Germany, serves as the regional distribution and technical support partner.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 13, 2026 - Deltek, the specialist ERP and project management software provider serving architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, has consolidated its product portfolio under a unified intelligent platform designed to deliver speed, transparency, and control across the full project lifecycle. The platform integrates AI orchestration, enterprise resource planning, professional services automation, and human capital management into a single environment, enabling project-based organizations to manage every phase from business development through financial close. This consolidation marks a structural shift from point-solution deployments to a governed, AI-augmented operating model, with direct implications for how project firms procure and configure their technology stack.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 10, 2026 - Industrial facility operators across Germany and the broader DACH region face tightening inspection and compliance requirements in 2026, as the TÜV Association's annual Plant Safety Report (Anlagensicherheitsreport) documents the current state of accident prevention, technical inspections, and regulatory oversight for hazardous installations. The report forms a critical reference point for plant managers, insurers, and regulators assessing risk exposure across chemical, energy, and heavy manufacturing sectors.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 05, 2026 - Cycling industry buyers, product managers, and trade journalists face a concentrated window for hands-on evaluation of new road, gravel, and XC equipment as five brands present spring-summer 2026 collections and prototype technology at Cyclingworld Düsseldorf, held March 20-22, 2026 at the Düsseldorf exhibition grounds.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - March 05, 2026 - The BHB (Handelsverband Heimwerken, Bauen und Garten e.V.) says the DIY and garden retail market in the DACH region delivered only a modest overall outcome in 2025, shaped by visible consumer restraint and delayed home investment decisions. Germany remained slightly negative at -1.6% year on year, reaching €20.58 billion, while Switzerland also declined nominally by -1.3% to CHF 3.35 billion; Austria posted a minimal increase of +0.2% to €3.10 billion. At the same time, the association points to a surprisingly clearer improvement in sentiment and early indicators that could support a gradual rebound, including rising building permits and a high level of refurbishment and renovation need that could begin to translate into measurable demand in 2026.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - Epta will use EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf (February 22-26) to present what it describes as a fully integrated ecosystem of commercial refrigeration solutions designed to support the evolving needs of modern retail. From Hall 15, Booth B24-B42, the Group plans to showcase new products, services, and development approaches that combine natural refrigeration, energy efficiency, and merchandising performance within a single strategic framework. For retail operators, the presentation positions refrigeration not only as infrastructure, but as a performance lever influencing operating cost, sustainability targets, and in-store product visibility.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - February 23, 2026 - HAUSER will use EuroShop 2026 to position energy efficiency, space-optimized cabinet design, and next-generation refrigeration technology as practical levers for food retail operators facing tighter sustainability expectations and rising operating-cost pressure. At stand C35 (Hall 14), the company will present new refrigerated cabinets, conversion-ready counter concepts, and two technology developments aimed at improving efficiency and lowering lifecycle complexity in modern store environments. The presentation spans furniture, systems, and services, with an emphasis on durability, cost-effectiveness, and natural refrigerants.