Forterro Builds Momentum in H1 2026 with Strong Growth, Strategic Expansion and AI Innovation
Forterro continued to build momentum during the first half of 2026, delivering strong financial performance while achieving significant milestones across strategic expansion, product innovation and industry recognition. From the acquisitions of Klaes and 3E to award-winning AI innovation and continued cloud growth, the first six months of the year demonstrate Forterro's commitment to helping industrial businesses thrive in an increasingly digital and data-driven world.
For the first half of the year, Forterro achieved:
- 25% total bookings growth
- 61% cloud bookings growth
- 14% recurring revenue growth
- 80% recurring revenue as a proportion of total revenue
- 33.5% EBITDA margin
In the second quarter alone, Forterro delivered:
- 16% total bookings growth
- 60% cloud bookings growth
- 15% recurring revenue growth
- 82% recurring revenue as a proportion of total revenue
- 34.8% EBITDA margin
These results reflect continued demand for Forterro's software solutions, increasing customer adoption of cloud technologies and the resilience of its recurring revenue model.
A Half Year Defined by Strategic Progress
Alongside its strong financial performance, the first six months of 2026 have been marked by several important milestones that further strengthen Forterro's position as a leading provider of software solutions for industrial businesses.
During the first half of the year, Forterro completed the acquisitions of Klaes and 3E, leading providers of software solutions for the window, door and façade industry. These acquisitions expand Forterro's industry expertise, strengthen its product portfolio and create new opportunities to support customers across additional industrial sectors. The company also received external recognition for its innovation and growth strategy. Forterro was named a winner in the Tech Deal of the Year category at the Global Business Tech Awards, recognising the company's continued success in building a leading European industrial software group through strategic acquisitions and long-term value creation.
Further industry recognition followed at Hannover Messe 2026, where Prodaso, Forterro's AI-powered production intelligence solution, received the Factory Innovation Award. The award highlights the growing impact of AI in helping manufacturers gain deeper production insights, improve operational performance and make better-informed decisions.
Transforming Industrial Software Through AI
As industrial businesses increasingly seek ways to unlock value from data, automation and artificial intelligence, Forterro continues to invest in the next generation of industrial software.
For decades, Forterro's solutions have served as mission-critical systems of record, helping customers manage core business processes and operational data. Today, the company is evolving those capabilities through AI, enabling software to play a more active role in helping customers take action, anticipate challenges and improve outcomes. By combining deep industrial expertise with embedded AI, Forterro's software is increasingly becoming a system of execution – delivering recommendations, automating workflows and supporting faster, more informed decision-making within everyday operations.
This approach reflects Forterro's belief that AI should deliver practical value for industrial businesses: reducing complexity, improving productivity and helping organisations respond more effectively to an increasingly dynamic operating environment.
Positioned for Continued Growth
With strong cloud momentum, increasing recurring revenues, strategic acquisitions and continued innovation across its AI platform, Forterro enters the second half of 2026 from a position of strength.
Supporting more than 27,000 industrial businesses across Europe, the company remains focused on delivering practical software innovation, industry expertise and measurable outcomes for its customers - helping them operate more efficiently today while preparing for the opportunities of tomorrow.