Vogel Communications Group to acquire Carl Hanser industrial media division

Vogel Communications Group (VCG) has announced the acquisition of the industrial specialist media division from Carl Hanser Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, effective January 1, 2027. The acquired assets will be managed and developed by WIN-Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, a wholly-owned subsidiary of VCG.

The portfolio includes several established trade journals and digital platforms, such as HANSER automotive (including OEM Supplier and MOBILE Automation), FORM+Werkzeug, Kunststoffe, Plastics Insights, QZ Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit, and WB Werkstatt + Betrieb (including Schweizer Präzisions-Fertigungstechnik). The deal also encompasses associated web portals, newsletters, and digital offerings.

Through this acquisition, VCG aims to strengthen its presence in key industrial sectors, including automotive, plastics technology, production, quality assurance, and workshop services. The move is part of the company’s ‘VOGEL 2030’ growth strategy to expand its reach, technology, and data expertise in B2B communication.