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The HEXA news page on Stock Titan aggregates company communications and related announcements about Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), a business that describes itself as a global leader in measurement technologies, digital reality solutions, and positioning technologies. News items highlight how Hexagon applies its sensor, software, and autonomous technologies across manufacturing, construction, mining, autonomous systems, and government-focused operations.
Recent coverage includes updates from Hexagon US Federal, the federal business of Hexagon dedicated to U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors. These stories describe leadership appointments, cybersecurity milestones such as achieving CMMC Level 2 certification, and the organization’s role in delivering C4ISR, installation security, GIS, sensing, and position, navigation, and timing solutions in support of national security missions.
Other news items feature Hexagon’s ecosystem of related businesses and partnerships. Examples include ETQ, part of Hexagon, being recognized in research and awards programs for enterprise quality management software and launching new cloud-native quality management offerings for manufacturers. Additional articles describe integrations between Hexagon’s project performance and CAM technologies and partners’ platforms, as well as communications about a proposed software and SaaS spin-off called Octave, which is expected to focus on advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
Investors and observers can use this news page to review how Hexagon presents its strategic direction, technology applications, and collaborations across industrial, quality management, navigation, and federal government domains. By following these updates, readers gain insight into the company’s stated priorities in digital reality, positioning, and autonomous technologies over time.
Hexagon AB (HEXA) has announced key leadership changes in its Manufacturing Intelligence division. Andreas Renulf will assume the role of President effective May 1, 2025, reporting to interim President and CEO Norbert Hanke. Renulf, who joined Hexagon in January 2024 as COO and Head of Machine Control for the Geosystems division, brings extensive experience from Trelleborg and ABB.
The current President, Josh Weiss, is departing to join another company and will facilitate the transition through May 2025. During his ten-year tenure at Hexagon, Weiss notably improved profitability and cash conversion in the Manufacturing Intelligence division. Renulf's appointment comes with expectations to drive growth and operational excellence, particularly in robotics and autonomy optimization for customer product lifecycles.
Hexagon has released its Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2024, now available on hexagon.com. The company plans to distribute the reports digitally, though printed copies can be requested via email or phone. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 17:00 CET in Stockholm, with attendance notification required by April 28, 2025.
As a global leader in precision technologies, Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) operates in 50 countries with approximately 24,800 employees and generates net sales of about 5.4bn EUR. The company specializes in digital twins, robotics, and AI solutions for industry transformation.
Hexagon AB has appointed Gordon Dale as President of its Autonomous Solutions (AS) division, reporting to interim President and CEO Norbert Hanke. Dale, a 16-year veteran of Hexagon who joined through the NovAtel acquisition, previously served as Chief Synergy Officer where he successfully integrated the Autonomy & Positioning and Mining businesses into the AS division.
Dale brings significant credentials including an MBA and a Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The appointment follows the completion of AS division's integration, aimed at strengthening Hexagon's growth and margin performance. Hexagon, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm as HEXA B, is a global leader in precision technologies with approximately 24,800 employees across 50 countries and net sales of about 5.4bn EUR.
Hexagon AB (HEXA B) has announced plans to separate its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division and related businesses through a Lex Asea distribution to shareholders, with an expected listing on a U.S. national securities exchange in early 2026. The new company ('NewCo') will include the expanded perimeter of Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial (SIG) division, ETQ business, and Bricsys business.
NewCo will operate as a standalone software and SaaS company, led by Mattias Stenberg. As of December 31, 2024, NewCo had approximately 7,200 employees and revenues of EUR 1,448 million with an adjusted operating margin of 31%. The remaining Hexagon business will retain approximately 17,600 employees with revenues of EUR 3,953 million and an adjusted operating margin of 29%.
The separation process is subject to stakeholder approval, regulatory consents, and other conditions, with completion targeted for first half of 2026. A temporary Swedish Depository Receipt programme will be established via Nasdaq Stockholm to facilitate the transition.
SDI Presence has announced a strategic partnership with Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division to enhance the deployment of public safety dispatching and communication solutions. The collaboration formalizes a decades-long relationship between the companies, focusing on implementing Hexagon's computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems for emergency response agencies across North America.
SDI will provide implementation, technical support, GIS development, and business analysis services for Hexagon's solutions. The partnership aims to improve emergency response times and situational awareness for first responders. SDI's team includes certified experts in Hexagon technologies and PMI-certified professionals, positioning them as an authorized partner in configuring and optimizing Hexagon's solutions.
ETQ, a Hexagon company, marked significant achievements in Q4 2024, strengthening its position in quality management systems (QMS). The company launched its ETQ Reliance Predictive Quality Analytics solution, powered by AI technology from Acerta Analytics, enabling automated early detection and proactive resolution of manufacturing quality issues.
The quarter saw notable customer expansion across various sectors including heavy industry, manufacturing, food & beverage, electronics, life sciences, and aerospace. New clients included Bray International, CoreWeave, and Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, while existing customers like Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Keurig Dr Pepper expanded their ETQ Reliance implementation.
ETQ hosted its 2024 ETQ Reliance Customer Conference in Dallas, featuring presentations from leading brands like Hitachi Energy and Kimberly-Clark. The company also conducted its Innovation Excellence Awards, with RR Donnelley winning for improving environmental health & safety performance through ETQ Reliance.
Hexagon has announced an agreement to acquire Septentrio NV, a leading OEM provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. The acquisition aims to drive innovation and expand market reach in Resilient Assured Positioning solutions. Septentrio, based in Leuven, Belgium, employs around 150 people and is projected to generate over 50 MEUR in revenue in 2024, with growth rates and margins aligned with Hexagon Group.
The merger will combine Septentrio's GNSS platform with Hexagon's positioning portfolio, including sensor fusion, anti-jamming, correction services, and perception technologies. This integration will enable high-accuracy positioning solutions with low Size, Weight and Power characteristics, targeting markets such as robotics, UAVs, and autonomous systems. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
Hexagon AB has announced that its nomination committee proposes Björn Rosengren as new Vice Chairman of the Board at the Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2025. This move is part of succession planning as current Chairman Ola Rollén has indicated his intention to step down at the 2026 AGM after 26 years on the board. Rosengren, who previously served as CEO of ABB and Sandvik AB, will be positioned to take over the chairmanship. The announcement also notes that board member Brett Watson will not seek re-election in 2025.
Hexagon is a global leader in precision technologies with approximately 24,500 employees across 50 countries and net sales of about 5.4bn EUR.
SimScale and Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division have announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced structural analysis capabilities through a cloud-native platform. The collaboration integrates Hexagon's Marc nonlinear finite element solver into SimScale's browser-based platform as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This partnership aims to democratize access to advanced simulation tools, enabling engineering teams of all sizes to perform complex structural analyses without requiring extensive technical expertise or specialized IT infrastructure. The platform features live in-product support and has been ranked first in user satisfaction in the Simulation & CAE Software category by G2.
Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a German-based leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems technologies, along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. The acquisition aims to enhance mine safety through advanced radar-based collision avoidance systems and increase productivity via real-time ore tracking. indurad reported revenues of approximately 19 MEUR in 2023 and has 140 employees globally. The transaction is expected to close in late November, with indurad being consolidated into Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division. While initially below Hexagon Group levels, profitability is expected to improve as synergies are realized.
