iXS Selects Centric PLM as Driving Force for Innovation & Compliance

Swiss motorcycle apparel brand to speed time to market, uphold exceptional product quality & improve data accuracy with Centric Software

CAMPBELL, Calif., June 30, 2026 – Centric Software® is pleased to announce that iXS has selected Centric PLM™ to streamline compliance workflows and drive data-driven decision making. Centric Software delivers innovative, integrated, end-to-end AI-powered enterprise solutions to take products from concept to commercialization. Fashion, luxury, footwear, outdoor, home, cosmetics & personal care as well as multi-category retail teams can plan, design, develop, source, comply, buy, make, price, allocate, assort, sell and replenish products to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Since 1979, iXS has been producing award-winning protective apparel for motorcyclists and mountain bikers. Its legacy is built on innovation, performance and safety. Recently, the brand reached a major milestone with the launch of its 100% Airbag Ready equipment. A leader of the pack, iXS has earned numerous accolades, including the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for design concept. Headquartered in Switzerland, iXS is distributed in over 25 countries through e-commerce and a network of select retailers in Europe, the United States and Australia.

Safety and protection are at the core of iXS’s brand DNA. True to its motto— “We commit to protect. You commit to ride.”—the company is unwavering in its dedication to rider safety and product excellence. This commitment comes with a demanding development process, with every product undergoing rigorous CE certification, followed by a five-year obligation to maintain precise compliance data. This, coupled with tightening safety regulations and sustainability pressures, has added significant complexity to the supply chain.

“It’s a level of responsibility that goes well beyond standard outdoor gear,” explains Markus Rindle, Head of Product Design, Development & Innovation at iXS. “We needed a digital solution that could help us navigate the changes as they happen and finally have one single source of truth we could rely on.”

With an average time to market of 18–20 months, iXS aims to move beyond spreadsheets and siloed workflows, which have caused duplication, inefficiencies and valuable time lost searching for up-to-date information across multiple servers.

“From a product perspective, I’ve long advocated for a PLM solution,” comments Rindle. “Given the intricacies of our material streams and compliance requirements, we need full visibility and control over our product data. For iXS, certification is critical—from abrasion resistance and impact protection to meeting regional safety standards. Centric PLM will allow us to track every material and component against certification requirements, document testing results in one centralized system and flag any gaps early on.”

After a robust evaluation process, iXS selected Centric PLM for its modern, flexible architecture, industry-specific expertise and scalability to support future growth.

“We appreciate Centric’s modern interface and forward-thinking functionality,” says Marc Fähndrich, Head of Digital Solutions at hostettler. “We also take confidence from the fact that other Centric customers are in our industry and facing the same challenges—that kind of deep sector knowledge is exactly what you need from a partner.”

With implementation workshops already underway, iXS expects Centric PLM to significantly reduce product development timelines, streamline data collection and maintenance and eliminate redundant manual tasks. The solution will also support the brand’s sustainability goals by improving visibility across the supply chain.

“At the end of the day, it’s all about the quality of our data,” says Rindle. “We need it to be accurate, consistent and accessible. With Centric PLM, we’ll not only improve how we work internally, but also strengthen collaboration across teams and partners and ultimately make smarter, faster decisions based on real-time information.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome iXS to the Centric family,” says Fabrice Canonge, CEO of Centric Software. “iXS is a brand known for its commitment to safety, innovation and performance. We’re proud to support their next chapter and look forward to delivering tangible results and a strong long-term partnership.”

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