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Virtual Worlds acquired by Compusoft + 2020
COMPUSOFT + 2020 has bought Logicom, the parent company of CAD and 4D visualisation company Virtual Worlds. The acquisition is said to help strengthen Compusoft + 2020’s presence in the bathroom and kitchen market, as it will have the broadest range of manufacturer catalogues and pricing content.
Nathan Maclean (pictured), managing director of Virtual Worlds, said: “We are entering an exciting new chapter in the Virtual Worlds story where the kitchen and bathroom industry will benefit greatly from the combined expertise, vision and passion of these outstanding businesses. In being part of Compusoft + 2020, my team and I look forward to realising our full potential in shaping the successful future of the industry. Virtual Worlds has pioneered 4D visualisation software for the KBB market that creates an immersive buying experience. With 20 years of experience, the company has a broad catalogue of products and a large customer base. 2020 Technologies was established in 1987 and Compusoft was established in 1989. The two brands joined together in a “merger of equals” in December 2021 to become one. The merger with Virtual Worlds will help the company grow with more opportunities for ‘research & development, customer success and go-to-market functions.’
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Joerg Jung, CEO of Compusoft + 2020, said: “Our vision is to make spaces for living amazing, and Virtual World’s solutions enable this through immersive consumer experiences. I am delighted that Virtual Worlds will become a part of our fast-growing group and will bring with it a rich history, deep understanding of customer needs and continued focus on innovation. I am excited for what the future will bring.”
Compusoft + 2020 is said to be a global software powerhouse with 2,000+ employees and 70,000+ customers across 100+ countries.
Utopia mourns death of Liz Green
LIZ GREEN, one of the three founding directors of bathroom brand Utopia, has died aged 58. Green, who died on September 2, was diagnosed with cancer in late 2021 and retired at the end of the year. In a statement announcing her death, Green was described as being
famous throughout the industry for her tremendous energy and infectious sense of humour. She was, it said, passionate about the company and the bathroom industry and was exceptionally popular with colleagues and customers. Green was central to the growth and the success of Utopia, having held key roles within sales, marketing and customers services. Ian Hall, joint MD Utopia – who is also Green’s brother – said: “We are all absolutely devastated to lose Liz after her short but courageous battle with cancer, and it seems particularly unfair that she was robbed of her retirement years and all her plans to travel. Her intuitive grasp of the bathroom sector and lively personality made Liz a genuine force in the industry. She leaves a massive hole in all our lives both personally and professionally and will be so dearly missed.”
October 2022 ·
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