COLUMBIA, MD, Apr 29, 2026 – Vectorworks has acquired ComputerWorks GmbH and the CAD division of ComputerWorks AG, moving its DACH distribution operations into new corporate offices in Germany and Switzerland.
The transaction is expected to be completed on May 4. ComputerWorks in Germany will be renamed Vectorworks Germany GmbH. ComputerWorks AG will spin off its CAD division to establish Vectorworks Switzerland AG, while the remaining business will continue as ComputerWorks AG.
“For many years, ComputerWorks has represented Vectorworks to thousands of designers and planners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland,” said Vectorworks CEO Jason Pletcher. “By bringing ComputerWorks into the Vectorworks family, we are not only expanding our presence in these specific countries but also combining the strength of a global product organization with the expertise of trusted local professionals. This will enable us to help our customers move faster, collaborate more effectively, and deliver superior designs.”
ComputerWorks has served as the authorized distributor of Vectorworks software in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria for more than three decades. The company has supported German-speaking designers through software localization, regional development, training, consulting, technical support, sales operations, and complementary software for regional requirements.
ComputerWorks has worked with professionals across architecture, interiors, landscape, and entertainment design in the DACH region and European markets. The integration will connect local market knowledge with product development teams and help align features, content, and workflows with regional standards.
The acquisition also gives Vectorworks a customer feedback channel in Germany, Switzerland, and the wider DACH region. This will support product planning and customer support, while improving access to training, support, and professional services.
“Designers in the DACH region face complex projects, demanding clients, and evolving regulations. They need partners who understand both the local context and global tools,” said Alexander Meier, CEO of Vectorworks Germany. “Becoming part of Vectorworks enables our team to bring our deep understanding of customer needs across all disciplines directly to the people building the software. Together, we can shape features, content, and services that reflect how our customers work today and where they want to go tomorrow.”
“With more than 30 years of development experience, we know that true innovation begins with a deep understanding of local needs and workflows,” said Andreas Hängärtner, CEO of Vectorworks Switzerland. “When that local insight is amplified through international collaboration and presented on a global stage, it creates new opportunities for our users to design with greater confidence and impact.”
Vectorworks also operates from its headquarters in the United States and offices in Newbury, England; Sydney, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; and Vancouver, Canada. The company has more than 30 distributors worldwide, and its software is available in 11 languages.
The Vectorworks Germany office is located in Lörrach, Germany, and the Vectorworks Switzerland office is located in Basel, Switzerland. ComputerWorks AG in Switzerland will continue to serve partners in the consumer electronics market and provide business software for SMEs from its current location in Münchenstein, Kt. Baselland.
Source: Vectorworks
About Vectorworks
Vectorworks Inc., a subsidiary of the Nemetschek Group, is a Columbia, Maryland–based provider of design and BIM software for architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment. Founded in 1985, the company develops solutions for Mac and Windows used by more than 685,000 professionals in 85 countries. Vectorworks employs about 300 people and maintains offices in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Japan. The company has received several industry recognitions, including being named a finalist at the 2025 Construction Computing Awards.