Molecular Connections acquires Morressier

Molecular Connections (MC) has acquired Morressier, the platform provider reshaping scholarly workflows. This acquisition “combines trusted services with product innovation, creating a differentiated model designed to meet the evolving needs of scholarly publishers and support their critical mission in the research ecosystem”, the two parties said.

At the core of this collaboration is Journal Manager, Morressier’s product for building scalable, end-to-end solutions. Journal Manager is aimed at transforming how publishers manage workflows, delivering enhanced user experiences, ensuring research integrity, and addressing the industry’s growing complexities.

“Our vision has always been to empower scholarly publishers with modern, scalable tools,” said Sami Benchekroun, founder and CEO of Morressier. “By joining forces with Molecular Connections, we are building an infrastructure that combines trusted expertise and innovative technology to create seamless integrations and address today’s publishing challenges. Journal Manager – which is being developed with IOP Publishing’s support – will be at the heart of this transformation.”

Jignesh Bhate, CEO and founder of Molecular Connections, shared, “This acquisition reflects our commitment to innovation. We are thrilled to double down on our trusted services capabilities while pairing them with a scalable product suite like Journal Manager. Together, we’re uniquely positioned to help publishers of all sizes address critical challenges, from research integrity to operational efficiency, in a rapidly evolving landscape.”