Emixa expands into Nordics with acquisition of Stockholm-based Nextage Group
International consulting firm Emixa has expanded into the Nordics with the acquisition of Nextage Group, a Stockholm-based firm focused on the manufacturing sector.
Established in 2021 through the combination of several consultancies in the Benelux, DACH and UK markets, Emixa is a digital transformation consultancy with a strong focus on the manufacturing industry and Industry 4.0. The firm employs around 530 professionals and is a leading partner of technology vendors including Siemens, SAP, and Mendix.
The acquisition of Nextage Group adds a team of around 20 staff to Emixa, increasing its headcount to 550, and provides the award-winning firm with a foothold in the Nordic landscape, which becomes its fifth market after the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, and Germany.
Peter-Jan Simons, the CEO of Emixa, said that the move marks a significant milestone in Emixa’s European expansion and ambition to establish a strong hub in the Nordics. By combining Nextage Group’s presence and track record with its own deep capabilities in the manufacturing sector, Emixa aims to support manufacturers across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway with the digital strategy and transformation initiatives.
Established in 1998, Nextage Group specialises in the digital transformation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), including areas such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for 3D modelling, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) for production planning, and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) for simulation and analysis.
Using software from Siemens Digital Industries, the consulting firm helps its clients digitise and optimise the entire product lifecycle, from early design and simulation to data management and manufacturing execution. Nextage Group also has expertise in engineering solutions and digital innovation.
“Nextage Group brings deep industry knowledge and strong, trusted customer relationships. By onboarding Nextage, we are creating a Nordic powerhouse that combines local expertise with international scale. Most importantly, we are welcoming new colleagues whose talent and commitment will strengthen our shared vision. Together, we are ready to assist Nordic manufacturers accelerate their digital future,” said Simons.
Meanwhile, for the Swedish consultancy, “Emixa is an exciting next stage for us and our clients,” said Tapio Juurakko, CEO, Founder and Owner. “We have built a solid foundation in the Nordics, and with Emixa’s complementary technology portfolio and international experience, we can provide even more value and capability to our customers. We are proud to become part of the Emixa family.”
Emixa is backed by private equity. The company’s roots go back to Magnus, a business founded in 1990 in the Netherlands.
