G&D Combines with VuWall in Notable Collaboration
Naxicap, a private-equity firm, has made strategic acquisitions of VuWall, Guntermann & Drunck (G&D), and Tritec Electronic, positioning the company as a leader in advanced Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) technology, IP video wall solutions, and unified visualization systems.
Combined Capabilities
The collaboration brings together three companies specializing in video wall, KVM switch, and Multi-Display Manager (MDM) solutions. VuWall, known for its video wall control systems and interoperable visualization platforms, offers products like the TRx Centralized Management Platform and PAK Video Wall Processor. G&D, recognised for its mature KVM technology solutions, particularly in high-performance, secure KVM switches and extenders. Tritec Electronic, though less detailed in the search results, adds complementary electronic and visualization technologies that enhance the overall product ecosystem in KVM and video wall management.
Strategic Direction
Under Naxicap's leadership, the companies' technologies will be integrated under a unified leadership, with Thorsten Lipp, the CEO of G&D, now heading VuWall as well. The strategic direction focuses on combining expertise in KVM switching, IP-based video wall management, and centralized control to offer a comprehensive, interoperable solution suite for control rooms.
The aim is to strengthen their market footprint in sectors requiring robust, secure, and scalable visualization and remote management capabilities, such as broadcast, security, command and control centers, and corporate facilities. By leveraging the strengths of VuWall's software development team alongside G&D and Tritec's hardware expertise, Naxicap is enhancing its competitive position in the market.
Innovation and Market Growth
Joseph Pacher-Theinburg of Naxicap stated that the acquisition is a significant milestone in their mission to bring together best-of-breed solutions in the control-room industry. He emphasised that by unlocking new possibilities for innovation and market growth, they are expecting significant advancements in the control-room industry.
Paul Vander Plaetse, founder and former CEO of VuWall, will assume the role of chief marketing officer for G&D and VuWall. He will lead the group's global marketing strategy, with the merged companies offering solutions that simplify operations, enhance security, and boost efficiency in control room environments.
The combined capabilities of these companies are expected to lead to unprecedented market growth and technological advancements for control room environments. With the merger, the companies will provide a comprehensive suite of products for various industries, with a focus on control room environments.
Thorsten Lipp, CEO of G&D, reiterated that the combined strengths of each company will benefit their customers. He stated that the collaboration combines the strengths of each company, with VuWall's expertise in software development complementing the high-performance hardware solutions of G&D and Tritec.
With these acquisitions, Naxicap is set to provide a cohesive, cutting-edge visualization and control offering that leverages each company’s specialized strengths to address increasingly complex and security-demanding environments.
- Naxicap's acquisition of VuWall, G&D, and Tritec Electronic positions the combined companies as leaders in remote production, offering innovative technology like IP video wall solutions and unified visualization systems.
- The merger of these three video wall, KVM switch, and Multi-Display Manager (MDM) solution providers will result in a comprehensive, interoperable content management system for control rooms, media, and finance businesses.
- Under the unified leadership of Thorsten Lipp, the integrated technologies will offer a secure, scalable, and efficient remote production solution for sectors such as broadcast, security, command and control centers, and corporate facilities.
- By leveraging the strengths of each company in technology, software, and hardware, the merged businesses expect to drive unprecedented market growth, boosting efficiency and simplifying operations in control room environments.
