Walraven Adopts Cleo Cloud Platform to Drive Global Growth

Walraven, a leading global manufacturer of smart installation mounting solutions, has chosen the European version of Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) to support its next phase of international growth. Established in 1942 with headquarters in the Netherlands, Walraven serves installers, engineers, and wholesale companies across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, offering an extensive portfolio of over 12,000 products. These include HVAC and sanitary solutions, modular pre-assembly services, and technical support like Building Information Modeling (BIM). As the company expands geographically and through acquisitions, it has recognized the urgent need for a robust integration solution to streamline operations and enhance data connectivity. The decision to adopt CIC is driven by Walraven’s need for flexibility and seamless data integration in its diverse and growing global network. Niels Schoon, Digital Transformation Director responsible for IT and digitalization at Walraven, emphasized the importance of this move: "Our business model requires the agility to support smaller, entrepreneurial initiatives while ensuring seamless data integration within our extensive global organization and partner networks. Cleo Integration Cloud provides the connectivity and scalability we need to operate efficiently, innovate faster, and grow sustainably." Cleo’s platform is designed to handle end-to-end supply chain integrations across multiple ERP systems, meet complex customer requirements, and support digital cloud-first transformation initiatives. Key areas where CIC aims to improve Walraven's operational efficiency include: Strengthening Partnerships: CIC facilitates secure and compliant collaboration with customers and suppliers worldwide, helping to streamline processes in a varied regulatory landscape. Order Processing: By enhancing data flow and reducing manual interventions, CIC will speed up order processing times and improve accuracy. Supply Chain Management: The platform will integrate and optimize supply chain processes, ensuring better visibility and control over inventory and logistics. Customer Onboarding: CIC’s user-friendly interface and comprehensive features will make it easier to onboard new customers and maintain strong relationships with existing ones. Innovation: With advanced integration capabilities, Walraven can focus more on developing new products and services, driving innovation and staying ahead in competitive markets. This strategic partnership between Walraven and Cleo is based on trust and mutual benefits. Mahesh Rajasekharan, President and CEO of Cleo, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “Our partnership with Walraven has been highly productive, and our relationship continues to strengthen. Through joint innovation and solid enterprise technology strategies, we are laying the foundation for how Walraven will use automation to optimize their business processes with over 34,000 customers and hundreds of strategic suppliers globally. Niels Schoon and his team are setting a high standard for European companies in terms of a true cloud-first strategy. We are excited to support their transformation.” Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) is a cloud-based integration platform that enables businesses to design, build, manage, and optimize critical ecosystem integration processes. It offers end-to-end integration visibility for API, MFT, EDI, and non-EDI integrations, providing both technical and business users with the confidence to quickly onboard trade partners and accelerate revenue-generating business processes. Organizations can choose from self-service, managed services, or a combined approach, ensuring full flexibility and control over their B2B integration. Industry experts view this partnership positively, noting that it aligns well with the growing trend of cloud-first strategies and the need for flexible, scalable integration solutions in a rapidly evolving market. Walraven’s commitment to innovation and operational efficiency, coupled with Cleo’s comprehensive platform, is expected to drive significant improvements in productivity and customer satisfaction. Company Profiles: - Walraven: Founded in 1942, Walraven is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates globally, offering smart installation mounting solutions and related services. The company prides itself on simplifying and improving the work of its clients through innovative and sustainable practices. - Cleo: A provider of ecosystem integration software, Cleo focuses on delivering solutions that help maximize customer potential through easy data movement and integration. Their platform, CIC, offers robust application, B2B, and data integration technologies, supporting business flexibility, faster onboarding, and the generation of new revenue streams. For more information, visit www.cleo.com.