Alpharetta, GA USA, January 12, 2026. International technology group ANDRITZ is excited to announce the acquisition of Stat::Fit, a leading distribution fitting software originally developed by Geer Mountain Software Corporation in North Carolina, USA. This strategic move expands ANDRITZ Inc.’s analytical software portfolio and delivers new capabilities to customers seeking advanced simulation and digital twin solutions.
Stat::Fit is renowned for its ability to transform raw data into meaningful statistical patterns, enabling organizations to build high-fidelity simulation models that drive smarter decisions and optimized performance. By integrating Stat::Fit with industry-leading simulation platforms such as ExtendSim, Simul8, ProModel, and ProcessModel, ANDRITZ empowers customers to streamline workflows, improve model accuracy, and confidently model randomness and variability in complex systems.
“Stat::Fit enhances simulation accuracy and robustness by selecting probability distributions based on statistical evidence rather than assumptions,” said Mohanraj Divakaran, Technical Product Manager at ANDRITZ Inc. “Combining Stat::Fit with ExtendSim products and Metris IDEAS Digital Twin applications reinforces ANDRITZ’s commitment to delivering innovative technologies that transform organizations worldwide.”
With this acquisition, ANDRITZ reaffirms its leadership in digital transformation and simulation-driven innovation. Customers will benefit from smarter, data-driven tools that simplify simulation processes, support better decision-making, and optimize performance across industries.
ANDRITZ Group
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants, equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries, including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.
As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society, and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR GROWTH THAT MATTERS.
ANDRITZ Automation & Digitalization
ANDRITZ Automation & Digitalization covers the entire project life cycle of the plant. Starting with project management, hardware and software development, through installation works, commissioning, and operator training, to maintenance and design work for extensions and improvements. With the Metris technology brand, ANDRITZ Automation & Digitalization offers a wide range of digitization products that customers can use individually and in combinations for their own essential and sustainable benefit. The proprietary Metris platform adds significant value to the planning, operation, asset management, maintenance, and optimization of production plants and the associated supply chains. The division has around 2,000 employees and is active in over 100 locations. For more information visit, www.Andritz.com/Metris.
For further information, please contact the Stat::Fit/ExtendSim Team.