F.l.t.r. Alexander Wilhelm (former Managing Partner at maxcluster), Thorsten Hauschildt (Head of M&A at team.blue), Sebastian Ringel (Managing Director maxcluster) after the signing of the contract in HamburgIn a move that signifies new growth opportunities, e-commerce hosting specialist maxcluster from Germany has joined forces with European digital services powerhouse team.blue. The Paderborn-based hosting company’s integration into the team.blue conglomerate is effective immediately.
With a solid track record spanning a decade, maxcluster has become a stalwart in the e-commerce hosting sector, providing “forward-thinking,” managed solutions and services. By aligning with team.blue, a revered ecosystem comprising founder-led brands with significant hosting expertise spread across Europe, maxcluster is set to bolster its position in the DACH market.
Despite the amalgamation, specifics of the transaction will remain confidential.
This collaboration with team.blue would present maxcluster with additional resources and invaluable industry expertise, along with an expanded network. This would empower them to persist in delivering their hallmark best-in-class products and services. Boasting a wealth of industry knowledge and a proven history of fostering company growth, team.blue emerges as the ideal partner for maxcluster’s ongoing journey.
Jonas Dhaenens, founder and president of team.blue, expressed his conviction that the cultural and market synergy between both firms will create a mutually beneficial environment. He stated, “The amalgamation of our companies allows us to leverage our collective offerings and deliver improved support to our clients, while preserving maxcluster’s autonomy and brand identity.”
Integrating maxcluster into team.blue Family
Sebastian Ringel, Co-Founder and Managing Director of maxcluster, added to Dhaenens’ sentiments by expressing his unwavering commitment to maintaining the company’s reputation as Germany’s “premier e-commerce hoster.” This vision, he stated, has guided him and his team for over a decade, and their devotion to providing first-rate service and innovative solutions remains unchanged.
Importantly, the acquisition will not disrupt current projects or service contracts, team.blue stated. Ringel ensured that maxcluster’s high standards of customer service and support will persist, and the company will continue to collaborate with its clientele to meet their unique needs.
Mr. Ringel also highlighted the cultural compatibility between team.blue and maxcluster, emphasising their shared determination, direct communication styles, and customer-focused ethos. He affirmed, “With our years-long expertise in e-commerce hosting, we’re confident that we can provide not just our customers, but also the team.blue group, with substantial added value.”
The workforce at maxcluster, instrumental to its success thus far, will continue to receive support and development opportunities. Ensuring a seamless transition for its employees into the new corporate structure is a priority, Ringel stressed, noting the company’s desire to foster more individuals who embody the same level of commitment.
Both maxcluster and team.blue see the merger as a win-win, bringing immense value to maxcluster’s customer base. Maxcluster will sustain its strategic and innovative momentum, meeting the escalating demands of the industry.
Claudio Corbetta, CEO of team.blue, encapsulated the enthusiasm shared by both parties, stating, “As a leading digital enabler across Europe, our goal is to provide businesses and entrepreneurs with top-tier products and services. By integrating maxcluster into the team.blue family, we fortify and broaden our e-commerce offering to our customers. With maxcluster and Hypernode, another team.blue brand, collaborating, we can deliver the most potent managed Magento & Shopware solutions throughout Europe.”
