Barenschee had to file for bankruptcy effective April 30, 2013. In the last months, Barenschee which mainly focused on the newspaper market, concentrating on central Europe, England, and the Commonwealth, suffered considerably from the recessive developments in the industry.

In a press release NELA informs: "It is significant for the highly sensitive newspaper industry that a solution was found that guarantees high-quality service for the around 250 Barenschee installations worldwide. ... As a sign of continuity, Barenschee’s former service manager, Mr. Detlef Brandes, will become a part of NELA’s service team. In his new function as “Project Manager System Integration”, Mr. Brandes will benefit from his expertise and in-depth knowledge of existing installations."

See NELA press release