ERP Specialists for Manufacturing From the Start
trend SWM was built by people who understand manufacturing. For more than 35 years, our team has delivered ERP solutions to mid-market manufacturers in chemicals, coatings, cosmetics, plastics, beverages, and supplier industries—backed by more than 1 million development hours and 800 person-years of industry expertise. We don't sell generalist software and hope it fits. We build long-term partnerships with customers who need a system that truly understands their business. As part of Aptean, we combine that focused expertise with global capabilities and a lasting commitment to the industries we serve.
35 Years of ERP Development for Process Manufacturers in Freiburg
Founded in Freiburg in 1989, trend SWM set out to build ERP software designed specifically for mid-market manufacturers—built on IBM i-Series technology for maximum reliability, and flexible enough to adapt to every type of manufacturing, from process and batch production to series and make-to-order manufacturing. Over the decades, trend SWM grew into the market-leading ERP provider for its target industries in the DACH region, today serving more than 50 active customers with over 5,000 users across more than 100 installations worldwide. In 2023, trend SWM joined Aptean, combining its deep manufacturing expertise with Aptean's global reach and industry-specific solution network.
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Whether you run a mid-market chemical producer, a cosmetics manufacturer, or a precision component supplier, trend SWM delivers the industry-specific ERP depth and long-term partnership model your business deserves.