(Managing Director, Line of Business Windows & Doors, Forterro), Moritz Ebert and Gerhard Ebert (CEOs
3E Datentechnik GmbH) and Marcus Pannier (President, Forterro)
Forterro announced its intent to acquire 3E, a software provider for manufacturers of windows and doors. The acquisition expands Forterro’s capabilities for small industrial and specialist manufacturers across the European mid-market. Forterro's other recent acquisitions include Orgadata, BM Group and Klaes. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
3E adds expertise in ERP, machine interfaces and production planning for PVC and wood manufacturers, complementing Forterro’s existing software portfolio for specialized and industrial manufacturers.
Following completion, 3E will become part of Forterro’s solutions set for specialized and industrial manufacturers, led by Bernd Hillbrands, Managing Director at Forterro and former CEO of Orgadata, which was acquired by Forterro in February 2025.
What company leadership says
“3E is a strong strategic fit for Forterro. This acquisition strengthens our offering for specialised and industrial manufacturers, expands our support for mid-market manufacturers, and reinforces our position as a long-term partner to the industrial champions driving the European economy. Just as importantly, 3E chose Forterro because of our clear AI strategy and the value it can deliver for their customers. They chose us on behalf of their customers, and we are excited about what we can build together from here,” says Bernd Hillbrands, Managing Director at Forterro and former CEO of Orgadata.