dss+ Acquires Lauras International USA to Strengthen Operational Excellence Capabilities
Combines complementary expertise to deliver faster, more sustainable productivity improvements across priority industries
Geneva, Switzerland – 3 June 2026 – dss+, an operations management consulting firm, today announced the acquisition of Lauras International USA, a Chicago based operations consulting firm specialising in rapid, sustainable productivity improvements.
The acquisition deepens the dss+ operational excellence offering, expanding its capabilities in operational performance improvement, rapid value release and asset management, while strengthening its presence in key growth sectors including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Industrials & Manufacturing and Consumer Products.
Lauras International USA brings more than 20 years of global experience, and a senior leadership team known for working side by side with clients to implement solutions that drive measurable and lasting improvements in productivity, quality, and asset performance. Its implementation led model focuses on aligning purpose, shaping behaviours, and embedding robust measurement and control systems to create new standards of performance.
“Lauras International USA is an exceptional strategic fit for dss+,” said Davide Vassallo, CEO, dss+. “Their recognised expertise in operational excellence, depth of intellectual property, and hands on approach to implementation directly complement our existing capabilities. Together, we create a more comprehensive offering to help clients optimise operational performance safely, responsibly, and sustainably.”
“In the United States and Canada, this strengthens the value we bring to clients through more than 300 operational experts who work side by side with clients to implement operational improvements, while building capabilities, and embedding lasting performance improvements,” continued Vassallo.
Lauras International USA clients, in turn, gain access to the dss+ global network of more than 1,800 experts across 41 countries, expanding their ability to improve operational performance, strengthen risk management and build more resilient operations. This includes proprietary methodologies, dss+ 360 — an AI-enabled digital platform that enhances visibility into performance and risk — and capability-building programmes designed to sustain operational success.
“Joining dss+ allows us to scale our impact while staying true to what has always defined us — we work alongside clients to deliver tangible results,” said Nick Duffield, Founding Partner, Lauras International USA. “We share a common belief that people, behaviours, and culture are central to sustainable performance, and that solutions only matter if they are implemented in practice.”
# # #
About dss+
dss+ is the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries. We help organisations achieve breakthroughs in safety, performance and sustainability that drive lasting success.
Combining deep technical expertise and decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge methodologies and data-driven insights, we empower teams to shift mindsets, shape cultures and build the capabilities needed at every level.
Additional information is available at www.consultdss.com.
About Lauras International USA
Lauras International USA is a global operations consulting firm specialising in operational excellence, maintenance and reliability, asset integrity, and capital project effectiveness. Known for its implementation focused approach, Lauras International USA partners closely with clients to embed new ways of working that improve productivity, quality, and asset performance.
Additional information is available at https://laurasusa.com.