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Inno Digital Services AG (IDS) is expanding its group of companies to include Winkler Livecom AG and its subsidiaries, Winkler Systems AG and Mesol AG. The Winkler Group employs a total of approximately 120 people, who will become part of the IDS Group in the future.
The IDS Group is thus strategically expanding its position in the Swiss market and building the largest network for professional event and media technology (ProAV) in Switzerland. This is made possible by bringing together several established companies from the ProAV and live event industries under the IDS umbrella.
Strengthening event expertise within the group
Following the merger of auviso and Kilchenmann in 2024, the integration of Winkler Livecom marks the next step in IDS’s “Buy & Build” strategy. Together with the existing brands auviso and Kilchenmann, this creates not only Switzerland’s leading network for systems engineering but also the leading center of expertise for events and live productions. This will enable the group to execute event projects across Europe in the future.
“With Winkler Livecom, we are gaining a company with a strong event DNA, close market ties, and robust partnerships,” says Urs Wälchli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the IDS Group. “In addition, with Christian Künzli, the IDS Group is gaining an experienced board member who knows the business from the ground up and will actively support the implementation of our future strategy.”
Clear roles within the IDS Group
Winkler Livecom AG will assume the lead role in IDS’s Events business segment. Winkler Systems AG will remain an independent company and will focus on strengthening system integration and AV installation solutions
within the group. Mesol AG will also remain independent and will continue to expand its leading position in the media technology business specializing in the hospitality industry in the Zurich market region.
“The merger with the IDS Group opens up long-term opportunities for us,” says Christian Künzli, CEO of Winkler Livecom. “We can further strengthen our market position while benefiting from the group’s strength and network
.”
The three companies complement the Group’s portfolio in the 360° business areas and will continue to operate under their existing company names. For customers, the usual points of contact remain unchanged.
Information for media inquiries
Email:medien@idsgroup.ch
Web: www.idsgroup.ch
About Inno Digital Services AG
Inno Digital Services AG is an entrepreneur-led company that brings together market-leading firms in the ProAV, ICT, and smart building sectors under one roof. The IDS Group includes auviso – audio visual solutions ag and Kilchenmann AG—the two largest providers of systems and event technology in Switzerland—as well as Kilchenmann International AG and InteractEasy AG.
About Winkler Livecom AG
Winkler Livecom is an established provider of live communication and event technology headquartered in Wohlen (AG). Operating both nationally and internationally, the company has a long-standing presence in the event industry. With the exhibition centers in Basel and Zurich, the Trafo in Baden, Halle 622 in Oerlikon, and the JED in Schlieren, Winkler Livecom has a broad network of professionally managed venue partnerships that has grown over many years.
Winkler Livecom AG includes Winkler Systems AG and Mesol AG.
