Haren , May 9, 2025 – Smizer Group, the buy-and-build platform for Managed Service Providers, with a strong focus on customer and employees, welcomes Groningen-based AKSI Automatisering as the latest addition to its network – a step in achieving joint growth for organization, people and customers.
AKSI Automatisering, active since 1997 as a reliable IT partner for SMEs, continues to operate as an independent company within the Smizer Group. The daily management will remain in the hands of the current management: Eeuwe Rodenboog and Bert Schriemer. Together with Smizer they will shape the joint growth strategy, while maintaining the local identity and client-oriented approach for which AKSI is known.
Erik van Laar, CEO of Smizer Group, comments:
“We are delighted to partner with AKSI in Groningen to serve customers and shape our ambition to become a market leader in Groningen. AKSI is a strong name in the region and fits perfectly within our vision of sustainable growth with local strength.”
Besides growth opportunities for clients and organization, the acquisition also offers new perspectives for employees. They will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise with more than 250 colleagues within the Smizer Group – a network of IT professionals spread throughout the country. This cooperation not only increases the development opportunities for employees, but also ensures innovative strength and knowledge sharing across the full breadth of the IT profession.
“With this move, we become even stronger in Haren- Groningen and can offer our customers more. We will continue to cherish our personal approach and deep-rooted relationships.” Thus: Eeuwe and Bert.
For clients of AKSI the acquisition means continuity and access to the broader network and expertise of Smizer Group, while maintaining the familiar service and personal approach.
With AKSI Automation, Smizer adds another renowned IT partner to its group
