FOG Software Group Acquires EFI Fiery DesignPro Business, Now Rebranded as Aquario Design
Aquario Design, formerly EFI Fiery DesignPro and Generation Digital, a provider of textile and fashion software solutions built as plug-ins to Adobe® Creative Cloud, has been acquired by FOG Software Group ("FOG"), a division of Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU], and will operate as a standalone business within FOG.
NEW YORK, April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aquario Design, formerly EFI™ Fiery® DesignPro and Generation Digital, a provider of textile and fashion software solutions built as plug-ins to Adobe® Creative Cloud, today announced its acquisition by FOG Software Group ("FOG"), a division of Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU].
Aquario Design will operate as an independent business within FOG's Apparel and Textile Technologies portfolio. This acquisition now brings three best-in-class textile and fashion technologies—NedGraphics, Optitex, and Aquario Design—under the same parent company. Here they will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to improve the customer experience while offering a range of design solutions that align with market needs.
Aquario Design's software enables fashion designers to quickly and easily create, visualize, and produce production-ready textiles from designs created in Adobe Creative Cloud programs. As part of the FOG Software Group, Aquario will focus on expanding its core product functionality while maintaining the exceptional customer support that has enabled its growth to date. "We earned our position in the industry as one of the leading textile and fashion solutions by leveraging our experience as designers, and by working closely with our customers," said Matt Forman, President of Aquario Design. "This acquisition only enhances our ability to serve designers all over the world."
"We are thrilled to welcome Aquario to the FOG Apparel and Textile Technologies portfolio and are excited to continue to invest in the future of textile and fashion applications," said Sandy Scott, FOG Software Group Portfolio Manager. "Aquario benefits from a visionary entrepreneurial team, and we are excited to support ongoing product innovation and value creation for designers around the world."
As part of Constellation Software, the FOG Software Group's long-term strategy is to acquire, build, and retain companies. Aquario Design will benefit from FOG's knowledge and relationships in the industry as well as Constellation Software's best practices, developed over 20 years through the acquisition and operation of over 500 enterprise software businesses.
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About FOG Software Group
Rosemont, IL-based FOG Software Group is a division of Toronto-based Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU]. The companies acquire, manage, and build software companies in a variety of vertical markets. By helping their acquired companies improve operations, grow through organic initiatives, and seek additional acquisitions that can strengthen their market position, their portfolio companies become clear leaders in their industries. For more information, visit https://www.fogsoftwaregroup.com.
About Aquario Design
Aquario Design, formerly EFI Fiery DesignPro and Generation Digital, is a provider of textile and fashion solutions. The Company builds software specifically for the fashion and textile market to create prints, knits, wovens, fashion sketching, and more. Working as a plug-in within Adobe Creative Cloud, Aquario Design's software streamlines the workflow within Adobe apps, enabling designers to focus on creativity. The tools are available as a subscription on both MAC and PC platforms. To learn more about Aquario Design, visit https://aquariodesign.com.
SOURCE FOG Software Group
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