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NTI Group welcomes Brazilian GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação

May 2025

NTI Group, a leading software and service provider to the construction, design, manufacturing and media & entertainment industries, today announced the acquisition of GRAPHO Software and its subsidiary VIRTUAL Automação. The NTI Group thereby further expands its footprint in Brazil one year after entering the Brazilian market.



NTI Group (‘NTI’) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Brazilian GRAPHO Software and its subsidiary VIRTUAL Automação, marking a significant milestone in NTI’s continued growth across Brazil. This acquisition expands NTI’s presence in the southern region of Brazil and adds four new locations to its existing network of 12 locations across Brazil.

GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação are Autodesk Gold Partners servicing the construction, design and manufacturing industries primarily operating in the southern part of Brazil.  Both companies have been active in the CAD and Engineering space for more than 39 years.

As a part of the integration, Paulo Onuchic, Managing Director of NTI’s Brazilian company MAPData, will assume the role of Managing Director for the combined entities. In the months to come the three companies (MAPData, GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação) will become one company unified under the NTI brand.

From let to Right: Saul Stelmar Netto, Paulo Onuchic,  Luiz Sasada

Further consolidation in Latin America

"I’m pleased to announce our continued expansion in Brazil.”, says Jesper Kalko, Director of NTI Group, “This is a milestone in strengthening our presence in the region. At the same time, solidifying our footprint in Brazil has been a strategic priority, and we’re proud of the progress we've made. I extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues and customers — we're excited to move forward together."

Paulo Onuchic, Managing Director of MAPData, adds: “MAPData joined NTI Group one year ago and I am honored to now lead a much stronger Brazilian NTI company. With the competent support of Luiz Sasada and Saul Stelmar Netto, we will leverage our collective capabilities to deliver even greater value to our customers. Our unified group is committed to helping clients deliver profitable, innovative, and more sustainable solutions.”

Now Part of a Strong International Group

"After more than 40 years in the industry and building GRAPHO Software, the time is right to partner with NTI and MAPData and begin the next journey”, says Luiz Sasada, CEO of GRAPHO Software. “We are joining NTI with great confidence in our combined strength and our ability to serve customers more effectively. "

Saul Stelmar Netto, CEO of VIRTUAL Automação, adds: “We are thrilled to be joining a strong international group with subsidiaries in 12 other countries. This opens exciting new opportunities for our customers, who will benefit from NTI’s extensive network of technical experts and proprietary software solutions. “

Thomas Gudman, newly appointed CEO of NTI Group as of 1 May 2025, concludes: “NTI’s ambitious growth strategy continues to deliver results, and our expansion in Brazil marks another important step forward. The Latin American market presents significant opportunities, and with our strong digital capabilities and service offerings, I’m confident we have an exciting road ahead.”

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NTI Group

NTI Group is an Autodesk Platinum Partner and among the largest Autodesk partners in the world with 900 employees (including GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação) in Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, The Netherlands, The Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. The NTI Group is a leading full-service supplier of digital solutions for the construction, design, manufacturing and media & entertainment industries. NTI Group has been backed by Nordic private equity group Axcel since 2022.

MAPData

MAPData is a part of NTI Group and is a leading Autodesk Platinum Partner in Latin America, supporting companies in the construction, design, and manufacturing industries. MAPData has 175 employees in 12 different cities across Brazil. For more info, please visit: www.mapdata.com.br.

 

GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação

GRAPHO Software and VIRTUAL Automação have collectively grown to become one of the leading Autodesk Partners in southern Brazil, focusing on supporting companies in the construction, design, and manufacturing industries. For more info, please visit: www.grapho.com.br and www.virtualautomacao.com.br.