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Ron Brooks is returning as CEO of Westlake-based ECI Software Solutions. [Photo: ECI Software Solutions]
ECI Software Solutions Taps Former CEO to Return to the Helm
by Sandra Engelland | Oct 22, 2026
Ron Books, who was CEO from 2009 to 2021, comes back to lead the Westlake-based business management software and services company as the current CEO, Trevor Gruenewald, retires and moves to the board of directors.
by David Seeley |
Dec 9, 2025
By bringing Amper's FactoryOS platform into ECI, "we can connect shop floor intelligence with our ERP systems in a way not previously possible," said ECI CEO Trevor Gruenewald, giving customers "a unified, end-to-end view of their operations."
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Dec 5, 2025
The latest launches—including new AR/AP automation and an embedded ecommerce AI Agent—mark a year of expansion for the Westlake-based software provider, backed by additional investment from Apax Partners and GIC.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 7, 2024
ECI said the strategic deal expands its industry-specific solutions for homebuilders by adding advanced customer experience management tools and AI-powered platforms, enabling builders to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations.
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Left: Trevor Gruenewald, CEO of ECI Software Solutions; Right: Kevin O’Keefe, CEO of ProfitKey [Photos: LinkedIn/ECI]
Westlake-Based ECI Software Solutions Acquires Smart Manufacturing Software Co. ProfitKey
by Lance Murray | Aug 7, 2024
ECI—which has offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., The Netherlands, and Australia—said the acquisition enhances its manufacturing software portfolio and further solidifies its commitment to supporting businesses within the industry.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 22, 2023
Riz Karim will lead customer-facing teams, collaborating across divisions including manufacturing, residential construction, field service management, building supply, office technology, and wholesale/retail distribution industries.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Oct 17, 2022
In this week’s North Texas deal flow, you’ll also find news about Mavenir’s $155M raise, Pinnacle Realty Advisors raising $5M for ‘brokerage-as-a-service’ platform, Exela Technologies taking its European business unit public, American Airlines’ hydrogen fuel distribution investment, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Sep 30, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from ECI Software Solutions, CIEN+, Daseke, Richardson Chamber of Commerce, Schneider Electric, INFOLAB, Meritize, and others.
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Fort Worth’s ECI Software Solutions Opens to a New Market With Latest Acquisition
by Alex Edwards | May 11, 2020
ECI, which provides cloud-based business management solutions, will now be able to reach smaller custom builders and home remodelers with the acquisition of BuildTools.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 3, 2019
In this weekly roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies with ties to North Texas, you’ll also find news from Formula Inc., Trinity Private Equity Group, PumpJack Dataworks, 1Confirmation, Harvest Returns, Interlock Partners, Goldcrest Capital, Wildcat Capital, LEG Calhoun, ECI Software, Snappy Salads, Colony Capital, Integrity Marketing Group, Nextlink, AZZ, Addus HomeCare, and Redbird Capital.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 15, 2019
You’ll also find news about deals totaling at least $202 million, including Systum, Green Brick Partners, TPG, Curbio, The Pursuant Group, Sabre, Rent-A-Center, and ECi Software Solutions in this roundup of funding, mergers, and acquisitions involving companies with interests in North Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 8, 2018
Also, you'll find news about deals involving Cypress Growth Capital, D.R. Horton, Aspira, ECi Sofware Solutions, Ryan, and Accenture in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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