Kienzle acquires TACHOfresh and strengthens its software expertise

Kienzle aims to continue growing with the acquisition of TACHOfresh: Jan Kaumanns, CEO of Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH. Fotos: TACHOfresh/Kienzle

Mülheim/Ruhr / Wildau, 9. Oktober 2025. Die Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH, Muttergesellschaft der Kienzle Automotive GmbH, übernimmt TACHOfresh aus Wildau bei Berlin und baut damit ihr Geschäft im Software- und Datenbusiness deutlich aus. TACHOfresh ist Spezialist für Archivierung und insbesondere die Berechnung und Nutzung von Restlenkzeiten. Durch den Zukauf verfügt Kienzle künftig über eines der meistgenutzten Softwaremodule in einem Bereich, der für Flottenkunden entscheidend ist, um Touren effizient zu planen, Standzeiten zu reduzieren und die Produktivität zu erhöhen.

‘Our goal is to evolve from a hardware and software retailer to the number one manufacturer-neutral solution provider for telematics fleet customers in Europe. With TACHOfresh, we are adding a key product to our portfolio that will enable us to meet individual customer requirements in one of the most important areas even more specifically in the future,’ says Jan Kaumanns, CEO of Kienzle Beteiligungs GmbH, adding: ‘Our strength lies in the combination of a comprehensive hardware and software portfolio and our full-service strategy. We not only support the introduction of telematics solutions, but also assist our customers throughout the entire process – from the optimal product selection and customisation to individual requirements to rollout, data evaluation, training and support.’

The acquisition marks a further step in Kienzle’s growth strategy: by strategically integrating highly specialised software module providers, the group is strengthening its solution expertise. Kienzle had already laid the foundation for expanding its software expertise in June with the acquisition of location specialist Ubinam.

‘In Kienzle, we have found a partner that offers the right mix of market access, experience and corporate culture,’ says Susanne Kirsch, CEO of TACHOfresh GmbH. “This will enable us to continue on our growth path, further expand our expertise as an independent specialist and, at the same time, leverage the advantages of a larger network. It is particularly important for us to retain our independence and focus on expanding partnerships with telematics providers in the German and European markets. At the same time, we will benefit from the opportunities offered by the Kienzle Group in the further development of our solution portfolio and will be able to offer our customers expanded services.”

TACHOfresh’s SaaS solutions are already used by numerous telematics providers. For Kienzle, the acquisition means expanding its customer base to 10,000 fleets with over 130,000 vehicles in Europe.