Vista-Backed Amtech Software Opens Bengaluru Innovation Hub, Betting on Indian Talent to Power Global AI-Powered Packaging Technology

BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2026--

Amtech Software, the leading provider of ERP, MES and CRM solutions for the packaging and labels industry , today announced the opening of its new technology and innovation hub in Bengaluru, India. This strategic investment reinforces Amtech's commitment to providing practical AI, cloud, and integrated technology to the global packaging and labels industry.

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Backed by Vista Equity Partners and serving more than 1,250 manufacturing plants worldwide, Amtech is making India an important part of its long-term growth strategy as a center of product ownership and innovation. The Bengaluru hub will house Engineering, Product, Customer Operations, Revenue Operations, and other key corporate functions.

Amtech has ambitious hiring plans for the Bengaluru hub, with rapid team growth expected over the next one year. This is not a small presence; it is a meaningful, multi-functional center being built to scale and serve global customers. Beyond functional hiring, the Bengaluru hub will also serve as the permanent home for a growing number of global roles with worldwide scope and responsibility, based in India.

Within the next two to three years, the company aims to evolve the India team into a strategic global center, with increasing ownership of global initiatives across its flagship platforms EnCore, Label Traxx and Axiom.

Bengaluru-based teams will work on cloud-ready, API-driven architecture, AI-augmented product features, advanced manufacturing analytics, and the MES and CRM capabilities that sit at the heart of Amtech's platform. With access to global product teams and direct involvement in enterprise-grade software, the Bengaluru team will shape technology that underpins the supply chains behind corrugated packaging, folding carton, and label manufacturing across North America, Europe, and Latin America.

Chuck Schneider, CEO of Amtech Software, said: "As we expand our presence in India, we are building more than teams. We are building a culture that consistently shows up to give our customers what they need every day. This is an important step in strengthening how we innovate, collaborate, and deliver value globally, while staying connected to what matters most to our customers."

Vinod Kumar, Chief People & Culture Officer and Managing Director, India, Amtech Software, said: "Bengaluru is one of the world's most dynamic technology ecosystems, and launching our office here is a defining moment for Amtech — not just as a business milestone, but as a statement about how we grow. We believe the strongest companies are built by people who feel genuine ownership over their work. At Amtech India, our engineers own products, drive roadmaps, and make decisions that impact customers globally. This is the environment we're committed to building — one where people do the most meaningful work of their careers, and where the Amtech legacy grows through the strength of its people."

Amtech is hiring across Engineering, Product, Customer Operations, Revenue Operations, and other key corporate functions. Prospective candidates can learn more and explore open roles at www.amtechsoftware.com.

About Amtech Software

Amtech Software is the leading purpose-built provider of ERP, MES, and CRM software solutions for the global packaging and labels industry. Leading the journey for continuous innovation with cloud and practical AI solutions, Amtech helps corrugated packaging, folding carton, flexible packaging and label manufacturers around the world securely streamline plant operations from order entry to job execution and final delivery. Founded over 40 years ago, Amtech supports over 1,250 plants worldwide with a presence in North America, Latin America and Europe. For more information, visit www.amtechsoftware.com.

To learn more about Amtech Software and career opportunities at the Bengaluru Innovation Hub, visit www.amtechsoftware.com and follow Amtech Software India on LinkedIn.

Chuck Schneider, CEO, and Vinod Kumar, Chief People & Culture Officer and India MD, Amtech Software; Subramanian Krishnan, SVP, Vista Equity Partners; and Amita Goyal, Partner, Zinnov, inaugurating the Amtech Software India office.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Carson Benge led the New York Mets to another extra-inning victory, hitting an RBI single and a two-run double during a 10-run 12th inning in a wild 16-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night.

New York became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds broke loose for 10 in the 13th inning at Brooklyn.

The Nationals made four errors and left 19 runners on base, but kept it close until falling apart in the 12th. Paxton Schultz (0-1) retired his first hitter on a sacrifice bunt, but the next six reached base, starting with Benge's infield single off Schultz's glove that put the Mets up 7-6.

Benge scored on Vidal Bruján's bunt single with the bases loaded, Brett Baty added a two-run single and Marcus Semien's RBI single made it 11-6.

By then, things had gone so horribly awry that Washington moved infielder Jorbit Vivas to the mound and put designated hitter José Tena in the field. There was clearly some confusion over whether that would be allowed, with Schultz coming back onto the field at one point, but umpires eventually let the Nats make the move. A.J. Ewing hit an RBI single and Benge added a two-run double off Vivas.

New York improved to 6-4 in extra-inning games, the most any major league team has played this season. The Mets, trying to climb out of an early hole, have won six of seven overall — with three coming in extras. Benge came through with the go-ahead swing in all three.

Schultz received his first career decision in his 27th big league appearance.

Baty and Bo Bichette homered for New York, which led 5-3 before the Nationals scored in the seventh and eighth. Both teams got a run in the 11th.

Huascar Brazobán (3-1) worked through a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the 10th to keep the game tied. After the Mets took a 6-5 lead in the 11th, he allowed an RBI infield single to Joey Wiemer that tied it, but after a double by Vivas put runners on second and third with two outs, the Nationals couldn't push across the winning run.

Baty's 451-foot homer in the fourth cleared the center-field fence and ricocheted off a taller wall that's part of the batter's eye.

Nolan McLean (2-2) starts for the Mets against Washington's Foster Griffin (4-2) on Tuesday night.

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Washington Nationals' Joey Wiemer slides into home plate as he scores against the New York Mets on a double hit by José Tena during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

Washington Nationals' Jacob Young, left, is checked by manager Blake Butera, center, and head athletic trainer Dale Gilbert, third from left, after he was hit by a pitch during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

New York Mets' Bo Bichette watches his home run against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

From left to right, New York Mets left fielder Tyrone Taylor, center fielder A.J. Ewing, and right fielder Carson Benge celebrate after winning a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

New York Mets catcher Hayden Senger, left, and pitcher Craig Kimbrel, right, celebrate after winning a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, May 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)