PETALING JAYA: Orangeleaf Consulting Holdings Co (OLC), a Singapore-registered, Malaysian-founded digital transformation and enterprise software consultancy with operations across Malaysia, Japan and Singapore, has marked a significant new chapter in its growth journey following the acquisition of a majority stake by Macnica, Inc.
Macnica, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a technology solutions provider with deep expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) and smart manufacturing.
Through the collaboration, the two companies have leveraged Siemens’ low-code platform, Mendix, to support Japanese enterprises in accelerating digital transformation, modernising legacy systems and developing internal capabilities to build and continuously improve their own digital solutions.
Macnica and OLC will combine their complementary strengths to address these challenges in Japan. Macnica brings an extensive customer network in Japan, deep knowledge of the country’s manufacturing sector, hands-on expertise in DX insourcing, and the ability to integrate advanced technologies such as AI, IoT and cybersecurity.
OLC brings digital transformation consulting, agile delivery methodologies and end-to-end software engineering capabilities, powered predominantly by Malaysian talent.
From small-scale business applications to complex enterprise platforms, OLC demonstrates that world-class technology solutions can be designed, built and delivered from Malaysia for global markets. Together, both companies will support Japanese enterprises in building the talent, operating models, technologies and organisational capabilities required to drive transformation from within.
Macnica president and co-CEO Kazumasa Hara said that since beginning their collaboration in 2024 to support digital transformation initiatives for customers in the manufacturing industry in Japan, they have been consistently impressed not only by OLC’s deep expertise and execution capabilities, but also by its unwavering commitment to customer success and the values it brings to every engagement.
He added that this partnership represents far more than a capital and business alliance.
“It marks an important strategic first step for two organisations that share a common purpose: helping customers successfully navigate transformation and create lasting business value. By combining the expertise and talent of both companies, we look forward to delivering even greater value to customers across industries, while contributing to the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in Japan,” said Hara.
Orangeleaf Consulting founder and CEO Tim Hendricks said their partnership with Macnica allows them to bring this model to a much larger market while continuing to strengthen our technology, delivery and talent capabilities.
“Japanese manufacturers have a tremendous opportunity to modernise their operations, adopt AI and build the internal capabilities required to respond more quickly to change. By combining the strengths of both organisations, we can provide customers with an integrated transformation journey from strategy and application development to in-sourcing, talent development and continuous improvement.”
He said that they have transformed local talents from non-tech background to leading conglomerate-sized clients on their digital transformation journey and saved millions in phasing out legacy systems.
OLC brand and strategic innovation founding partner and non-executive director Ellice Ng said, “When Tim and I founded OLC eight years ago, we started with a simple belief: technology should empower organisations to transform from within, rather than leave them permanently dependent on external providers.
“Today, that belief has grown into a shared vision with Macnica. Our partnership brings together Macnica’s strength, customer relationships and technology ecosystem in Japan with OLC’s transformation experience, software engineering capabilities and talent from Malaysia and the region.”
She added that they are building organisational capabilities, developing future-ready talent and creating a sustainable model that enables enterprises to continue innovating long after an individual project is completed.
“This milestone also represents a new chapter for OLC. We remain deeply committed to our team, our customers and the values that have shaped the company from the beginning. With Macnica, we now have the opportunity to scale our impact and contribute meaningfully to the future of Japan’s manufacturing industry,” she said.
