Dallas, TX – 1/5/2026 — ShopData and Henning Industrial Software (“Henningˮ) today announced that they have merged to form a single company dedicated to building the next generation fabrication process platform for manufacturers.
The combined organization will bring together ShopDataʼs fabrication and nesting software expertise with Henningʼs proven manufacturing ERP and shop management solutions. This merger is a first step toward a unified platform that can manage the full lifecycle of fabrication work—from ordering a part, to manufacturing it, to shipping it out the door.
A unified platform for fabrication
The new company will focus on connecting front-office and shop-floor workflows, enabling manufacturers to move from order entry to production to shipping with a single, integrated experience. Over time, customers can expect tighter workflows, more accurate data, and clearer visibility across quoting, scheduling, production, and fulfillment.
Honoring Henningʼs Heritage and ShopDataʼs Fabrication Focus
Henning Software was founded in 1990 to provide practical, affordable software, and has become a trusted partner to job shops and industrial companies across many industries. While the original founders are no longer with the company, their focus on real-world manufacturing needs continues to shape Henningʼs direction.
ShopData has long served fabricators with software designed to improve productivity, accuracy, and throughput on the shop floor. Its nesting and fabrication solutions help customers maximize material utilization and streamline cutting operations.
Together, ShopData and Henning are aligning their strengths to solve end-to-end fabrication challenges for manufacturers.
Leadership Perspective
Quote from Chris Blair, General Manager
“As General Manager of both ShopData and Henning, Iʼm excited to bring these teams together. Our customers rely on us to keep their shops running smoothly every day. This merger is about investing in that future—connecting the systems that run the office with the systems that run the shop floor into a single, modern platform built for fabrication.ˮ
Technical Vision and Product Roadmap
Quote from Joel Tornberg, Head of Development
“From a technical standpoint, this merger allows us to move faster and build smarter. We are focused on a modern, scalable architecture and a unified data model that ties together ERP, scheduling, and fabrication workflows. Our goal is to deliver more automation, better analytics, and a smoother experience from order entry through shipping.ˮ
In the near term, ShopData and Henning products will continue to operate as they do today. Customers will work with the same teams, products, and support teams they know today. As the combined roadmap advances, the company will introduce new capabilities and integrations that bring ShopDataʼs fabrication tools and Henningʼs shop management and ERP solutions closer together.
What Customers Can Expect
- Stronger, integrated products over time: The shared roadmap focuses on connecting quoting, production, and shipping into a more seamless experience for all industries.
- Investment in the future: Combined engineering and product teams are dedicated to building and supporting a modern fabrication process platform.
About ShopData Systems
ShopData Systems provides fabrication and nesting software that helps manufacturers improve material utilization, throughput, and accuracy on the shop floor. Since 1975, ShopDataʼs solutions have supported a wide range of cutting processes and are designed to integrate with the systems fabricators use to run their businesses.
About Henning Software
Henning Software delivers shop management, ERP, and accounting solutions designed for manufacturers. Since 1990, Henningʼs products have helped job shops and industrial companies improve visibility, scheduling, and control across their operations.