Tech Data finalizes acquisition of distribution business of Man and Machine

Acquisition strengthens TDDatech’s Autodesk VAD business in Europe

Tech Data (Nasdaq:TECD), a leading distributor of technology products, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Value Added Distribution (VAD) business of Man and  Machine, a leading VAD in the design software market in Germany, UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, the Benelux, Poland and Romania. The acquisition, which was announced on 12^th September, has received the merger approval of the European Commission.

With this acquisition, TDDatech, Tech Data’s design software division, adds a number of highly skilled and qualified professionals to its team across Europe, establishes a presence in Benelux and Romania and extends its product portfolio to include the Autodesk software for the manufacturing industry in Italy, France, UK and Poland.

Mike Appel Vice President of TDDatech Europe said “This acquisition strengthens TDDatech’s  Autodesk VAD business in Europe and fully supports our strategy to expand and enhance our service and specialized added value to the Autodesk VAR channel. We are committed to making this a great success for our VAR customers and Autodesk.”

Tech Data to acquire distribution business of Man and Machine, boosting Datech presence across Europe

Tech Data has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets pertaining to the Value Added Distribution (VAD) business of Man and Machine, a leading VAD in the design software market in Germany, UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, the enelux, Poland and Romania. The agreement, which is subject to certain conditions being met and the merger approval of the European Commission, should be completed by the end of October. With this agreement, Datech, Tech Data’s design software division, strengthens its position as Autodesk’s leading VAD in Europe, establishes a presence in Benelux and Romania, and extends its product portfolio to include the Autodesk software for the manufacturing industry in Italy, France, UK and Poland. In addition, a number of highly skilled and qualified professionals will join Datech’s team across Europe. ‘This agreement is further evidence of Tech Data’s strategy to grow its specialist divisions by making selective acquisitions in technology areas and geographies where we can continue to grow profitably for our shareholders and enhance the service and support to our customers.’ said Nestor Cano, President, Tech Data Europe. Following the acquisition, Man and Machine intends to transform its business into a value added reseller leveraging its knowledge and expertise in the market. Mike Appel Director of Datech Europe, said: ‘We are very excited about this agreement. It fully supports our strategy to expand and enhance our service and specialised added value to the Autodesk VAR channel. We are committed to make this a great success for our VAR customers, Autodesk and for Datech.’

DATECH: Autodesk ordering on InTouch demo

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