What Squadron does

Squadron is a Belgian digital transformation consultancy and software provider serving the manufacturing industry, headquartered in Waregem with a secondary presence in Gullegem. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of STAS, a Belgian manufacturer of trailers, self-unloaders and tippers whose two plants (Tournai and Waregem) hold the Agoria "Factory of the Future" label; this parentage provides Squadron with a built-in reference site and anchor customer.

Its portfolio is anchored on the Microsoft ecosystem: Squadron is an official Microsoft partner delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations for ERP, complemented by Trimit and Hive CPQ solutions for high mix/low volume manufacturers. Layered on top are Digital Factory Apps built on Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) — including a Quality Control App, Rental App, and Communication App — alongside custom development in .NET, Angular, and Java, IoT data capture, Digital Twin implementations, and machine vision proof-of-concepts covering OCR, object recognition, and pose estimation. Supporting services include Digital Roadmap consulting, blue paper workshops, and data analytics.

Commercially, Squadron operates a consultative, enterprise field-sales GTM targeting Belgian SME and mid-market manufacturers with a "boots on the ground" step-by-step methodology. Revenue is predominantly professional services (ERP implementation, custom development, consulting, CPQ setup) with an emerging recurring component from Digital Factory Apps; pricing is project-based with multi-year contracts and no published tiers. The leadership team includes Founder and Owner Francis Heyse and Director Pieter-Jan De Man.

Name

Squadron

Legal name

Squadron

Website

https://squadron.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Squadron is a Belgian Microsoft partner delivering ERP, CPQ, Digital Factory, and custom software solutions to Belgian manufacturing SMEs. It combines IT and OT expertise to provide end-to-end digitization built on Dynamics 365 Business Central and the Power Platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Digital Transformation Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Manufacturing ERP (Discrete, Process, Batch) (HDAEAEAB)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Manufacturing digitalization
• Digital factory software
• CPQ solutions manufacturing
• Microsoft Dynamics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Waregem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Implementation Services: Full implementation and follow-up of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for manufacturing companies, including data migration and customization services.
2. Custom Software Development: Tailored software development services using .NET, Angular, and Java to address complex manufacturing needs. 100% customized solutions applied to specific businesses.
3. Digital Factory Apps: Power Platform-based applications that digitize production environments with quick deployment times and budget-friendly solutions.
4. CPQ Implementation: Configure-Price-Quote software implementation including Trimit and Hive solutions for sales automation and product configuration.
5. Data Analytics Services: Business analytics services helping manufacturing companies visualize, interpret and gain valuable insights into business performance through data analysis.
6. Digital Roadmap Consulting: Strategic consulting services including digital roadmap development, blue paper workshops, and analysis phases for digital transformation projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Squadron delivers end-to-end digital transformation services and software for Belgian manufacturing companies. The core offering includes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP implementation, Digital Factory Apps built on Microsoft Power Platform, CPQ solutions (Trimit and Hive), and supporting services such as custom development, data analytics, IoT/digital twin implementation, and digital roadmap consulting. The company operates as an official Microsoft partner with a pragmatic, step-by-step methodology focused on manufacturing SMEs.

Product overview

Squadron is a digital transformation partner for the manufacturing industry offering a portfolio of solutions built primarily on the Microsoft ecosystem. The core offering centers on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central as the ERP platform, complemented by two CPQ solutions (Trimit and Hive) for product configuration and quoting. The Digital Factory comprises rapidly deployable apps via Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) that digitize production workflows, including specialized apps like Quality Control App, Rental App, and Communication App. Supporting services include Data Analytics, Data Capture/IoT, Digital Twin implementations, Custom Development (.NET, Angular, Java), and Digital Roadmap consulting. The company follows a pragmatic, step-by-step approach to end-to-end digitization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Full implementation and follow-up of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP for manufacturing companies, covering finance, stock management, CRM, purchasing, sales, production, and reporting in a single centralized system. Target users are Belgian SME and mid-market manufacturers.
• Digital Factory Apps Suite of rapidly deployable applications built on Microsoft Power Platform that digitize production environments for manufacturers. Reduces administrative burden, saves time, and provides insight into production data quickly and budget-friendly. Includes specialized apps for quality control, communication, and rental inspections.
• Quality Control App Digital quality inspection application that captures product deviations through automated quality inspections driven by AI and IoT sensors. Performs real-time quality checks ensuring products meet required standards. Targeted at manufacturers and rental companies performing inspections.
• Rental App Customized version of the Quality Control App designed for rental vehicle and equipment inspection processes. Performs departure and return inspections with automatic comparison, damage detection, and automatic dossier formation. Used by rental companies such as ATRAC.
• Communication App Internal communication solution designed for production environments. Promotes communication between production and support services, replaces paper forms, places production at the center, and enables data-driven management decisions.
• Trimit CPQ Implementation Implementation of the Danish Trimit CPQ solution that integrates with Microsoft Business Central. Provides a product configurator for order intake with logic for purchasing, production, and pricing included in various processes. Ideal for high mix/low volume manufacturing companies.
• Hive CPQ Implementation Implementation of the stand-alone Hive product configuration application with 3D visualization capability. Does not integrate into the ERP environment — only the end result is transferred to the ERP system. Suited for manufacturers prioritizing customer-facing configuration experience.
• Digital Roadmap Consulting Strategic consulting service providing a digital roadmap for manufacturing companies. Includes vision and objectives, AS-IS evaluation, TO-BE definition, action plan, timeline, milestones, and resource allocation. Delivered in 4 phases: research, interviews, blue paper workshop, and action plan development.
• Custom Software Development Custom software development service creating applications tailored to unique business needs. Uses .NET, Angular, and Java programming languages to develop fully tailored solutions from scratch or by adapting existing software. Target customers are manufacturers with specific requirements not addressed by standard platforms.
• Data Analytics Service Business analytics service helping manufacturing companies visualize and interpret raw data to gain insights into business performance. Collects data from manufacturing to reduce runtime, downtime, and work queue, and improve machine coordination. Includes predictive analytics for demand forecasting and inventory optimization.
• Data Capture and IoT Service Data capture architecture and IoT solutions that connect machines to software using sensors and hardware to capture data from production environments at machine, line, and plant levels. Foundational layer of the Digital Factory methodology.
• Digital Twin Implementation Implementation of virtual or digital replicas of physical entities such as devices, machines, processes, or entire companies. Combines data from production environment, ERP, CRM, MES, and other sources for model-driven decisions, historical analysis, simulations, and training. Supports predictive maintenance through digital twin analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% faster production
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner in the Microsoft ecosystem enabling full implementation and follow-up of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Access to Azure cloud, Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), and Microsoft 365 integrations.
• TrimitcoreTechnology or IntegrationDanish CPQ solution that integrates perfectly with Microsoft Business Central. Contains configurator for order intake with resulting logic for purchasing, production and pricing included in various processes. Ideal CPQ for high mix/low volume companies.
• STAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Squadron. Manufacturer of trailers, self-unloaders and tippers. Serves as proof-of-concept and reference site for digital factory implementations, with two 'Factory of the Future' certified plants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adifo: Adifo is a Belgian-headquartered software and ERP specialist serving the feed, food, and manufacturing industries. Comparable to Squadron as a Belgian-rooted vertical ERP/digital transformation provider for manufacturers.
• ORBIS AG: ORBIS is a Microsoft partner that delivers Dynamics 365 ERP and digital transformation projects to mid-market manufacturers in Europe. Overlaps with Squadron in Business Central implementations, Power Platform industrialization, and manufacturing industry focus.
• K3 Syspro: K3 Syspro is a Microsoft Dynamics partner specializing in ERP for discrete and process manufacturers across Europe. It is the closest direct peer to Squadron — overlapping Dynamics 365 / Business Central implementation model and manufacturing vertical focus.
• BDO Digital Belgium: BDO Digital is the technology arm of BDO Belgium, with a Microsoft ERP practice serving SME and mid-market clients including manufacturers. Comparable to Squadron in Belgium-based Microsoft ERP/digital transformation delivery.
• Qubix: Qubix is a Belgian Microsoft Dynamics partner delivering Business Central and Power Platform solutions to mid-market and SME customers. Direct competitor to Squadron in the Belgian Dynamics ecosystem, sharing project-based consulting motion.
• ScaleUp Solutions: ScaleUp Solutions is a European Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner focused on ERP implementations for industrial and manufacturing SMEs. Closely comparable in business model, customer segment, and Microsoft-stack delivery as Squadron.
• Cosmo Consult: Cosmo Consult is a European Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner with deep manufacturing and process-industry practices. Comparable to Squadron in offering Microsoft Business Central and Power Platform–based digital factory solutions to mid-market manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Avanade: Avanade is a global Microsoft-focused consultancy (Accenture/Microsoft JV) with manufacturing industry practices across Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Operates in Belgium as a much larger, broader incumbent competing with Squadron on enterprise manufacturing deals.
• Inetum (Realdolmen): Inetum is a European IT services group that acquired Belgian Microsoft partner Realdolmen. It competes with Squadron across Microsoft ERP and digital workplace services for Belgian enterprise and mid-market, including manufacturing.
• Sopra Steria: Sopra Steria is a major European IT services firm with Microsoft partnership capabilities serving manufacturing and process industries. Larger broad incumbent that competes with Squadron on larger Belgian and pan-European ERP/digital transformation deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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