Herentals, 25 september 2024 – Heylen Group, a Belgian industrial holding company, has acquired 100% of FieldTrust, a value-added distributor of cybersecurity solutions and managed services.
The acquisition of FieldTrust by Heylen Group marks an important strategic step that strengthens the Group’s position in IT distribution, particularly in the cybersecurity sector. Through this acquisition, Heylen Group, via its Connect+ division, expands its network to over 1,500 reseller partners, significantly increasing its footprint in the Belgian IT distribution market.
FieldTrust is recognized for its expertise in cybersecurity, with a portfolio of brands that includes BeoBackup, Bitdefender, Billit, ISL Online, Jimber, Keeper Security, Phished, Redstor, RG System, Teamleader, TitanHQ. This acquisition will grant Heylen Group access to the fast-growing MSP market and enable it to better respond to the increasing need for protection against digital threats.
Commenting on the acquisition, Wim Heylen, Founder and CEO of Heylen Group, stated: “We are delighted to welcome FieldTrust to the Heylen family. This acquisition fits perfectly with our vision of expansion. FieldTrust’s reputation for excellence and innovation makes them an ideal partner as we continue to grow in this dynamic sector. With this, our Connect+ division will now have a network of over 1,500 reseller partners.”
In the future, FieldTrust will collaborate with Smartworx, also part of Heylen Group and distributor of a wide range of cloud solutions (including Microsoft 365, Azure, Bittitan, SkyHi VOIP telephony, etc.) as well as server and storage systems.
Sébastien Capart, Managing Partner of FieldTrust, added: “We are thrilled to join forces with the Heylen Group, a company that shares our values of integrity, innovation, and commitment to customer satisfaction. This partnership will enable us to expand our capabilities and continue to deliver outstanding cybersecurity solutions to our partners.”
