Abelara and Fuuz Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Manufacturing Digital Transformation
Industry-Leading Manufacturing Transformation Consultancy Partners with Industrial IntelligencePlatform Provider to Deliver Comprehensive Solutions for Manufacturers
SEATTLE, WA and ROCHESTER HILLS, MI – December 2, 2025 – Abelara, a manufacturing transformation consultancy specializing in human-centric Industry 4.0 implementations, and Fuuz by MFGx, an Industrial Intelligence Platform provider, today announced a strategic partnership designed to help manufacturers achieve breakthrough operational improvements while overcoming the challenges that cause 70% of digital transformation initiatives to fail.
The partnership combines Abelara's unique Coach-Consultant-Integrator methodology with Fuuz's flexible, cloud-native Industrial Intelligence Platform to deliver comprehensive solutions that address both the human and technological dimensions of manufacturing transformation. Together, the companies will help manufacturers achieve measurable operational gains while building lasting internal capabilities for continuous improvement.
"The manufacturing industry doesn't need more technology for technology's sake—it needs solutions that empower people to solve real problems," said Glenn Gardner, Co-Founder of Abelara. "Our partnership with Fuuz represents a powerful alignment of philosophy and capability. We're bringing together Abelara's deep expertise in organizational transformation with Fuuz's revolutionary platform to help manufacturers break free from the constraints of legacy systems and unlock their teams' full potential."
Abelara has built its reputation on delivering Lighthouse Project transformations that achieve 30-50% operational improvements through its integrated approach. Rather than simply delivering consulting reports or technical implementations in isolation, Abelara works alongside manufacturing teams to build psychological safety, establish clear strategic priorities, and create solutions that teams can own and evolve. This approach directly addresses the primary reason digital transformations fail: human resistance, political challenges, and the fear of disrupting working systems.
"What sets this partnership apart is our shared commitment to making technology serve people, not the other way around," said Dylan DuFresne, Co-Founder of Abelara. "Fuuz's no-code and low-code platform philosophy aligns perfectly with our belief that manufacturers should never be locked into inflexible systems or dependent on vendors to make changes. When you combine that technological flexibility with Abelara's focus on building internal capability, you create the conditions for sustained transformation rather than one-time improvements."
Fuuz by MFGx delivers a comprehensive Industrial Intelligence Platform built on modern microservices architecture and delivered as a multi-tenant SaaS solution. Unlike traditional systems that can take months or years to implement, Fuuz's platform enables rapid deployment while offering the flexibility to extend functionality as business needs evolve. The platform provides pre-built manufacturing modules, including MES, WMS, QMS, and Advanced Production Scheduling, while maintaining seamless integration with existing ERP systems and shop floor equipment.
"At Fuuz, we've always believed that manufacturers deserve better than the rigid, monolithic systems that have dominated the market," said Craig Scott, Founder and CEO of Fuuz by MFGx. "Our platform was built to give manufacturers genuine agility—the ability to capture data, connect processes, people, and machines on a unified platform that adapts to their unique needs. Partnering with Abelara means we can now deliver that technological capability within a proven transformation methodology that ensures lasting adoption and measurable results."
The partnership will enable joint go-to-market initiatives, with Abelara incorporating Fuuz as a preferred technology platform for its transformation projects. At the same time, Fuuz will leverage Abelara's consulting and coaching expertise to ensure successful implementations and maximize customer value. The companies will collaborate on customer engagements, combining Abelara's strategic consulting and organizational development capabilities with Fuuz's platform implementation and technical expertise.
"Too many manufacturers have experienced the pain of failed transformations, massive investments that delivered minimal results because the human element was ignored," said Zack Scriven, Digital Marketing Manager of Abelara. "This partnership changes that equation. We're not just implementing technology or running workshops. We're building manufacturing excellence from the ground up, with teams that understand their systems, technology that adapts to their reality, and a clear path from where they are today to where they need to be tomorrow."
Both companies bring complementary strengths to the partnership. Abelara's track record of delivering measurable improvements through its Lighthouse Project methodology, combined with Fuuz's proven platform serving hundreds of manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, medical devices, and discrete manufacturing sectors, positions the partnership to serve manufacturers of all sizes seeking to modernize their operations and build competitive advantage through operational excellence.
For more information about the partnership or to schedule a consultation, visit www.abelara.com or www.fuuz.com.
About Abelara
Abelara is a manufacturing transformation consultancy that bridges people to their full potential through deep visibility and human-first solutions. Combining coaching, consulting, and integration expertise, Abelara delivers Lighthouse Project transformations that achieve 30-50% operational improvements while building lasting internal capabilities. The company's mission is to drive measurable improvement in people, process, and technology through access, visibility, and knowledge. For more information, visit www.abelara.com.
About Fuuz by MFGx
Fuuz by MFGx is an Industrial Intelligence Platform designed for companies seeking complete operational visibility, process automation, and rapid digital transformation. Built on modern microservices architecture and delivered as a multi-tenant SaaS solution, Fuuz provides pre-built manufacturing modules including MES, WMS, QMS, and Advanced Production Scheduling, with seamless integrations to existing business systems and over 20 years of proven expertise. Founded in 2018 and based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, MFGx serves manufacturers across diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, and medical devices. For more information, visit www.fuuz.com.
Media Contact:
Abelara
Zack Scriven, Digital Marketing Manager
www.abelara.com
Fuuz by MFGx
Steve Modrall, EVP Sales & Marketing
www.fuuz.com