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  • Takeover strengthens position in the European energy market

    Takeover strengthens position in the European energy market

    In a press release, BKW announced the acquisition of the French energy company Volterres SAS. Volterres SAS operates a network of over 100 solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants and enables the tracking of electricity flows in real time. Volterres supplies more than 2 terawatt hours of electricity annually to companies and public organisations.

    The acquisition fits seamlessly into BKW’s existing strategy for France. The company had already previously expanded its activities in the country, including a contract to optimise 200 megawatts of battery capacity. BKW also markets numerous third-party wind, solar and battery projects in France and manages an annual renewable production of over 1 terawatt. With Volterres, BKW now covers the entire energy value chain.

    Strategically, the acquisition is an important step within Solutions 2030, according to the press release. With this focus, BKW is concentrating on the Energy Solutions, Power Grid and Infrastructure & Buildings business areas and positioning itself along the entire value chain of the energy transition. The aim is to achieve EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) of over CHF 1 billion by 2030. France plays a key role in this.

    “France is a strategically important market for us. With the integration of Volterres, we are strengthening our position not only there, but in the entire European market and are further developing our portfolio of flexible energy solutions,” said Stefan Sewckow, Executive Vice President Energy Markets.

    BKW, based in Bern, is an internationally active energy and infrastructure company. Its range of services extends from engineering and consulting to building technology and the construction and operation of energy and supply grids.

  • Strategic expansion on the European door market

    Strategic expansion on the European door market

    Arbonia AG is strengthening its market position in Europe. The Arbon-based company, which specialises in interior doors made of wood, glass and metal, has taken over the Portuguese door manufacturer Cicomol with effect from 15 October, Arbonia announced in a press release. On 9 October, Arbonia also completed the takeover of the German specialists for special metal frames from Rüthener Zargenbau GmbH & CoKG. Last year, the two companies generated a combined turnover of around 20 million euros.

    Arbonia expects the takeover of Cicomol SA, the market leader in Portugal, to strengthen its presence in the specialised trade in Portugal and to generate sales synergies in Spain, Portugal and France. The acquisition of Rüthener Zargenbau, in turn, is intended to close a gap in Arbonia’s portfolio. To date, the international company has largely purchased its metal frames externally. According to Arbonia, both acquisitions will also strengthen margins and increase value.

    The transactions include the takeover of around 130 employees from Cicomol and almost 40 employees from Rüthener Zargenbau. The management of the two companies will also remain unchanged.

  • Takeover strengthens position in the mortar market

    Takeover strengthens position in the mortar market

    The Sika Group has acquired Marlon Tørmørtel A/S(Marlon) from Brædstrup. The family-owned company, which specialises in the production of mortar, has a highly automated plant and two warehouses, the globally active speciality chemicals group from Baar announced in a press release. The purchase price was not disclosed.

    Marlon’s customer base consists mainly of construction companies, manufacturers of concrete elements and specialised processors. The mortar manufacturer also supplies the building materials trade. Sika plans to use the acquisition to expand its own presence in the mortar market. The Group also intends to increase production capacity in Brædstrup and expand the product range there.

    “With our combined business activities and the expanded production capacities, we have an excellent basis to further accelerate growth in Denmark and the entire Scandinavian region,” said Christoph Ganz, Regional Manager EMEA at Sika, in the press release. “The acquisition strengthens our presence in the important mortar segment and offers us the opportunity to provide new and existing customers with comprehensive end-to-end solutions in an even more targeted manner.”

  • Cooperation for more solar power in Zurich and eastern Switzerland

    Cooperation for more solar power in Zurich and eastern Switzerland

    The Basel-based energy supplier IWB has acquired the Winterthur-based solar specialist Senero AG. According to a press release, IWB intends to expand its position in the field of renewable energies. Senero’s position will therefore be significantly expanded with access to IWB’s structure, size and integrated range of solutions.

    In the cooperation, IWB intends to invest in its own and the expansion of decentralised solar power production and thus make a contribution to security of supply and the energy transition, according to the press release. The company plans to install 150 to 200 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity (megawatt peak/MWp) on roofs and façades for private and business customers by 2030. Currently, 55 MWp have already been installed. In addition, IWB offers its customers comprehensive services in connection with the connection for self-consumption (ZEV). Customers are supported in setting up, operating and managing ZEVs.

    Senero is contributing its expertise in the installation of photovoltaic systems (PV), batteries and charging stations for electric cars to the new partnership. The company installs 120 photovoltaic systems every year.

    “Together with our solar companies Planeco and Kunz Solartech, IWB can realise solar systems for companies and private customers throughout German-speaking Switzerland thanks to Senero. We can now strengthen our sales activities, particularly in the Zurich area and eastern Switzerland,” said Markus Balmer, Head of Sales at IWB, in the press release. “We expect continued strong growth in the solar industry, even though the current market environment has become more difficult. There are still far too many roofs without PV, and the legal framework for PV systems has improved with the new energy legislation.”

    Fabian Krämer, Co-Managing Director of Senero, sees security and a long-term perspective in the takeover by IWB. “IWB is a large and established partner that offers our employees secure prospects for the future. Together with IWB, we can continue our success story in the solar market and realise many more systems for our customers,” Krämer is quoted as saying.

  • Takeover strengthens market position for building installations

    Takeover strengthens market position for building installations

    The Debrunner Koenig Group is taking over Simfloc AG. The acquisition of the Frauenkappelen-based company, which specialises in fire protection, flocculation and insulation, should help the wholesale group for construction, industry and commerce to become Switzerland’s first full-service provider for building installations, writes Debrunner Koenig in a press release on the takeover. No details are given about the purchase price.

    “The Debrunner Koenig Group strives for innovation, which ensures continuous further development in prefabrication,” Simon Engler, Managing Director of Simfloc AG, is quoted as saying in the press release. “The takeover means new opportunities for us on the market.” Engler will continue to manage Simfloc AG under the umbrella of the Debrunner Koenig Group. The takeover will not change anything for customers and business partners, according to the press release. The company name and corporate identity will also remain unchanged.

  • Acquisition in North America strengthens portfolio for precast concrete parts

    Acquisition in North America strengthens portfolio for precast concrete parts

    Holcim has acquired the Canadian Langley Concrete Group Inc. Jaime Hill, Head of the North America region at Holcim, described this strategic step in a company statement as “a natural extension of our growth strategy”. This combines the technical expertise of the Langley Concrete Group in precast concrete parts with Holcim’s own activities. The enlarged portfolio also increases Holcim’s reach.

    The acquisition reportedly includes two state-of-the-art production facilities in the province of British Columbia, located in the cities of Chilliwack and Duncan. From there, the region will be supplied with dry and wet mix concrete products for above and below ground infrastructure applications, including manholes, pipes, boxes and other components for municipal, commercial and industrial applications.

    Langley Concrete President Mark Omelaniec says he is proud of what his family has built over 75 years. The family is “confident that Holcim is the right partner to take it forward as the growth opportunities in British Columbia continue. This transition offers long-term opportunities for our team and our customers.”

  • Merger in timber construction secures jobs and expertise

    Merger in timber construction secures jobs and expertise

    The timber construction company Blumer Lehmann, based in the St.GallenBodenseeArea, has announced the takeover of Hächler Holzbau, as detailed in a press release. From 1 April 2025, Hächler customers will be served from the company’s headquarters in Gossau. All existing and new orders will be processed in the existing workshops. These will remain at the Neuenhof site.

    The takeover is intended to bundle the “first-class timber construction expertise” of both companies “into an impressively diverse range of services for sustainable timber construction solutions”, according to the statement. The focus is on classic timber constructions and prefabricated timber construction projects.

    With this step, a successful successor solution has also been found for Hächler’s timber construction division, the Wettingen-based Hächler Group announced in a separate press release. A solution for his succession had been worked on together with Managing Director Günter Ebner for some time. “The focus was on the secure future of our employees and maintaining our long-standing customer relationships.”

    According to the company, Blumer Lehmann specialises in solutions for the timber industry and in timber and silo construction. 500 employees at four locations provide craftsmanship services for a wide range of customer projects worldwide.

    Hächler Holzbau realises “small jobs and complex construction projects” using wood. According to the company, all employees will be taken on. Vocational training will also be continued.

  • Facility management company passes into new hands

    Facility management company passes into new hands

    The Hälg Group, based in the St.GallenBodenseeArea, is taking over Löwen Bau- und Betriebs AG from Lucerne, which specialises in facility management, according to a press release. The Lucerne-based company’s existing customers include five shopping centres, several multi-storey car parks and 100 flats. The portfolio also includes restaurants and fitness centres.

    The company will continue to operate under its own name for the first six months. On 1 July 2025, it will be integrated into Hälg Facility Management AG and the previous company name will be discontinued. The current Managing Director of Löwen Bau, Markus Belser, will continue to manage the company. Furthermore, all employees will continue to be employed.

    “I am delighted to be placing my company in the hands of a successful family business. With Hälg Facility Management AG as part of the Hälg Group, we share common values and a long-term strategic orientation. This offers our employees a secure future and creates the basis for positive further development,” Markus Belser is quoted as saying in the press release. The Hälg Group is convinced that the takeover will strengthen its market position in Central Switzerland.

  • Takeover secures jobs and orders in Freiburg

    Takeover secures jobs and orders in Freiburg

    Burkhalter is stepping into the breach at Etablissements Techniques Fragnière SA, based in Bulle, which has run into financial difficulties. The Zurich-based building technology specialist will take over the business and employees at ETF’s sites in Bulle and Givisiez, Burkhalter announced in a press release. Specifically, 117 employees, including 32 apprentices, will be taken on under the same conditions that apply to them at ETF. Burkhalter intends to use them to fulfil the majority of ETF’s orders at the two Fribourg sites.

    Burkhalter has founded the two companies Bul Elec SA and Fri Elec SA for the takeover. They are intended to strengthen the building technology company’s presence in the canton of Fribourg. In addition, Burkhalter is “now in a position to offer its customers in the canton of Fribourg the entire portfolio of electrical engineering services”, according to the press release. Laurent Murith and Frédéric Bourguet will take over the management of the new companies. Both were previously branch managers at the respective ETF locations.

  • Expansion of the Schoch office in the Zurich area

    Expansion of the Schoch office in the Zurich area

    Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG took over Mohn Bürokultur at the beginning of October. The Zurich-based company, which specializes in office furnishings, will in future operate as a branch of Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG in Winterthur. The takeover is part of the company’s growth strategy for the Zurich economic area, the specialist for working environments announced in a press release. The purchase price was not disclosed.

    The Mohn Bürokultur brand will also be retained under the umbrella of Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG. Management will also remain in the hands of Markus Mohn, according to the press release. The merger will expand Büro Schoch Werkhaus AG’s offering in the design of working environments.

  • Strengthening presence in the construction industry through acquisition in Slovenia

    Strengthening presence in the construction industry through acquisition in Slovenia

    SFS has acquired EPRO D.O.O., a distribution partner in the construction industry based in Ljubljana, with effect from 1 October, the globally active manufacturer of tools, precision components, assemblies and fastening systems from the St.Gallen-Lake Constance area announced in a press release. The purchase price was not disclosed. EPRO sells fasteners, fixing elements, fall protection systems and other products for flat roofs, industrial lightweight construction and façade elements in Slovenia, Croatia and the wider Adriatic region.

    The acquisition is intended to strengthen the regional presence and market position of the SFS Group in the region. EPRO will continue its activities “unchanged with all employees” under the SFS umbrella, according to the press release. The Group, headquartered in Heerbrugg, has around 140 sales and production sites in 35 countries in North America, Europe and Asia.

  • Julius Baer fully acquires subsidiary Kuoni Mueller

    Julius Baer fully acquires subsidiary Kuoni Mueller

    Julius Baer has renamed its subsidiary Kuoni Mueller & Partner Ltd. as Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd. with effect from 1 September, the Zurich-based banking group announced in a press release. To this end, Julius Baer has now also acquired the remaining shares in the Zurich-based real estate services company, 83 percent of which were acquired in October 2021. The financial details of the complete takeover are not disclosed in the press release.

    Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd. is to be managed by Thomas Hodel from February next year. The designated Managing Director has “many years of sound experience in the transaction sector and in management positions in the real estate brokerage business relevant to Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd.”, according to the press release. Dominik Weber, the current Managing Director and former majority shareholder of Kuoni Mueller & Partner, is moving to the Board of Directors of Julius Baer Real Estate Ltd.

  • New owner drives expansion and innovation in the area of room systems

    New owner drives expansion and innovation in the area of room systems

    Swiss Life Asset Managers has reached a binding agreement with Condecta AG on a full takeover of the Winterthur-based specialist for modular construction, Swiss Life Asset Managers announced in a press release. The asset manager of the Swiss Life Group, which specialises in real estate and infrastructure, intends to expand Condecta’s presence and offering. The Winterthur-based company is currently represented in Switzerland, Germany and Italy. The two partner companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

    “The Swiss market for rental solutions in the modular space sector has potential, particularly in the public sector, industry, construction, architecture and the private sector, which require high-quality modular building solutions,” said Gianfranco Saladino, Head of Value-Add Infrastructure at Swiss Life Asset Managers, in the press release. “Condecta, known for its high Swiss quality, is well positioned to meet the growing demand.”

    According to Condecta CEO Olivier Annaheim, the company has found “the perfect new owner in Swiss Life Asset Managers to drive forward our growth and innovation plans and further expand our market leadership in the area of room systems in Switzerland”. For Matthew Dooley, Investment Director at Swiss Life Asset Managers, Condecta is “complementary to Swiss Life Asset Managers’ extensive property and infrastructure business in Switzerland”.

  • Expansion of the range of services through strategic acquisition

    Expansion of the range of services through strategic acquisition

    Pforzheim-based ease GmbH has acquired the Munich-based subsidiary of Helvengo AG. With the takeover of Helvengo GmbH, the insurance company specialising in the property industry intends to expand its range of services, ease announced in a press release. The purchase price was not disclosed.

    Helvengo, which was founded in 2020, specialises in the development of innovative insurance products. The two companies had already jointly developed a building insurance solution based on the Internet of Things (IoT) in 2022. “The IoT-based tariff set a milestone last year,” said Marcel Hanselmann, Managing Director of ease, in the press release. “We are delighted to be actively shaping the future in this area with Helvengo GmbH and to be able to offer our customers an even more attractive portfolio of services.”

    Zurich-based Helvengo AG has been in liquidation since the beginning of August. With ease, the German subsidiary “has had a strong partner at our side from the very beginning, who has played a key role in shaping our vision of data-driven insurance products”, explains Helvengo co-founder Felix Huemer in the press release. “We are convinced that Helvengo GmbH will be able to utilise synergies within the corporate group with ease and continue to expand successfully on the market.”

  • Expansion in the Caribbean market through the acquisition of a construction chemicals manufacturer

    Expansion in the Caribbean market through the acquisition of a construction chemicals manufacturer

    Sika has acquired the construction chemicals manufacturer Vinaldom, based in the Dominican Republic, according to a press release. The family-run company is a leader in the production of concrete admixtures, fibers, adhesives and sealants.

    Vinaldom is Sika’s first plant in the Dominican Republic and its sixth in the Caribbean. The acquisition enables Sika to secure and expand its market position in the fast-growing Dominican market. The optimized production capacity, the larger customer base and the expanded product range will improve market access and open up “excellent cross-selling opportunities” for the company, according to the press release. “Thanks to improved access to a broader customer base and supported by local production, we will generate further growth in the Dominican market,” Mike Campion, Regional Head Americas, is quoted as saying.

    According to the press release, growth drivers in the Dominican Republic industry are infrastructure projects in the areas of energy and transportation, commercial construction and tourism. Sika is ideally positioned in this dynamic future market to benefit from the growth trends.

  • Burkhalter Group acquires Kippel building technology in Valais

    Burkhalter Group acquires Kippel building technology in Valais

    The Burkhalter Group has acquired Kippel Leo + Söhne AG in Susten VS with effect from 1 July, according to a press release. Kippel has been operating successfully in the regional market in the canton of Valais for over 50 years and offers services in heating, sanitary and solar technology, according to the Zurich-based building technology specialist. Kippel employs around 20 people and generates an annual turnover of around CHF 6 million.

    Kippel Leo + Söhne AG will be merged with Lauber IWISA AG, which already belongs to the Burkhalter Group and is also based in Naters in Upper Valais, with effect from 1 January 2025. The site will reportedly be retained and all employees will be kept on. The current owners Adolf and Flavian Kippel will continue to work for the company. According to Burkhalter, gaining additional market share through the targeted acquisition of other building technology companies remains part of the strategy.

    At the end of 2023, the Burkhalter Group employed 5,185 people in 84 Group companies at 158 locations in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, 971 of whom were apprentices. The holding company, which is headquartered in Zurich, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

  • SMG Swiss Marketplace Group takes over moneyland.ch

    SMG Swiss Marketplace Group takes over moneyland.ch

    SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, which was founded in November 2021 as a joint venture between TX Group, Ringier, Die Mobiliar and General Atlantic, is expanding its portfolio with this acquisition. The existing brands in the areas of real estate (ImmoScout24, Homegate, Flatfox, Immostreet.ch, alle-immobilien.ch, home.ch, Publimmo, Acheter-Louer.ch, CASASOFT, IAZI), automotive (AutoScout24, MotoScout24) and general marketplaces (anibis.ch, tutti.ch, Ricardo) are now being joined by moneyland.ch in the area of finance & insurance.

    High-quality financial comparisons and expertise
    Jochen Pernegger, Managing Director Finance & Insurance at SMG, emphasised the importance of moneyland.ch: “With its high-quality financial comparisons, moneyland.ch has set standards in the industry, both then and now. We are delighted to be working together to drive the Finance & Insurance segment forward and to be able to benefit from the breadth of products, expertise and years of know-how of the moneyland team.”

    Ideal addition to the existing offering
    The integration of moneyland.ch ideally complements SMG’s offering in the finance and insurance sector. FinanceScout24, SMG’s existing brand in the Finance & Insurance segment, will be expanded through the acquisition. This will enable consumers in Switzerland to find and take out suitable products for their financial and insurance needs quickly and digitally.

    Advantages of the acquisition
    Benjamin Manz, founder of moneyland.ch, sees the acquisition as a major advantage. “Moneyland.ch can benefit from the digital expertise, network, reach and awareness of the established SMG platforms.” This will enable the comparison platform to become accessible to a broad audience. Manz adds: “We are particularly looking forward to working with the FinanceScout24 team.”

    With the acquisition of moneyland.ch, SMG Swiss Marketplace Group is strengthening its position in the Finance & Insurance segment and offering Swiss consumers extended access to high-quality comparison services.

  • Market presence expanded through takeover of a competitor

    Market presence expanded through takeover of a competitor

    SFS, a manufacturer of precision and fastening components based in the St.Gallen–Lake Constance area, has acquired the Madrid–based company Etanco effective May 1, 2024. According to a press release issued by the Group, SFS is thus expanding its market position in Spain and Portugal.

    Etanco, founded in 1984, is a specialist distributor of fasteners, fixings and other products for the building envelope. The company also offers services such as consulting, design and planning. The acquisition of the company with its ten employees strengthens the position of SFS’s Construction division and enhances its competitiveness by expanding its portfolio, according to the press release.

    Etanco generated sales of 4 million euros in 2023.

  • Swiss Prime Site takes over Fundamenta’s property division

    Swiss Prime Site takes over Fundamenta’s property division

    Swiss Prime Site is acquiring the property asset manager Fundamenta Group. Fundamenta Group (Schweiz) AG from Zug and Fundamenta Group Deutschland AG from Munich are to be integrated into the asset management division Swiss Prime Site Solutions, the Zug-based property company announced in a press release. The two companies have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Asset manager Belvédère Asset Management AG, which also belongs to the Fundamenta Group, will remain unaffected by the takeover.

    The takeover will increase Swiss Prime Site’s property assets by CHF 4.2 billion to around CHF 13 billion. This will create “by far the largest independent Swiss property asset manager”, writes Swiss Prime Site. The Zug-based real estate company intends to finance 25 percent of the purchase with shares from authorised capital and 75 percent from freely available funds.

    With the acquisition, Swiss Prime Site aims to expand its own investor base, deepen its product offering, particularly in the residential sector, and open up access to the German property market for its Swiss clientele, explains CEO René Zahnd in the press release. “We are thus continuing to pursue our focussed real estate strategy and substantially strengthening the asset management arm of Swiss Prime Site Solutions,” said CEO Swiss Prime Site.

  • Holcim acquires German company Cooper Standard

    Holcim acquires German company Cooper Standard

    Holcim has completed the acquisition of Cooper Standard Technical Rubber GmbH in Mannheim, Germany, according to its media release. Its highly durable technical rubber products are used for roofing systems. The company reportedly has an innovative research and development department, a state-of-the-art production facility and an experienced team of 130 employees.

    This acquisition is expected to drive further growth of Holcim’s roofing business across Europe. “By expanding our range of roofing systems, we can play a greater role in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for energy-efficient buildings and contribute to the European Union’s Green Deal,” Jamie Gentoso, Global Head, Solutions & Products, is quoted as saying.

    Holcim sees the German firm’s “innovation-driven approach” as an “excellent complement” to its existing umbrella business. With its strategic location in the Rhine-Neckar region, it complements other recent roofing and insulation acquisitions, he said.

    The business will be expanded under the new name Holcim Technical Solutions & Products GmbH. As part of its “Strategy 2025 – Accelerating Green Growth”, Holcim aims to expand the Solutions & Products business to 30 percent of Group net sales by 2025 “and move into the most attractive segments of construction – from roofing systems to insulation and renovation”.

  • Holcim looks back on an excellent half year

    Holcim looks back on an excellent half year

    Holcim generated sales of CHF 13.07 billion in the first half of 2023, the globally active Zug-based building materials group informed in a statement. This corresponds to a year-on-year decline of 11.0 percent. On an organic basis, growth of 7.4 percent was achieved, Holcim writes.

    Holcim reported a recurring operating result at EBIT level of CHF 2.04 billion for the reporting period. In the same period of the previous year, the figure was CHF 2.17 billion. The organic growth is put at 13.4 percent in the statement. The margin on operating profit increased by 0.8 percentage points year-on-year to 15.6 per cent. In the second quarter of 2023, a margin of 21.1 per cent was realised. Earnings per share increased by 15.3 per cent year-on-year to a record 2.19 Swiss francs. The company describes the first-half results as “outstanding”.

    “We are on track to achieve industry-leading margins in the 2023 financial year,” Jan Jenisch, Holcim’s chairman and CEO, was quoted as saying in the statement. “This confirms Holcim’s strong position in all markets where our leading sustainable construction solutions and brands deliver above-average profitability and growth.”

    In the half year under review, Holcim invested CHF 1.8 billion in 18 acquisitions. In addition, the company continued its expansion in the North American market, the statement said. According to it, Holcim has already been awarded more than 70 infrastructure projects in the US for the period 2023 to 2026.

  • Exista acquires Fabrimex for growth in high-end power supplies

    Exista acquires Fabrimex for growth in high-end power supplies

    Fehraltorf-basedExista has acquired Fabrimex, according to a media release. Both companies have been active for many years as developers of power supply solutions and are combining their expertise and product range. The merger will be retroactive to 1 January 2023.

    Exista focuses on customised, high-quality power supplies, battery and LED system solutions for customers in industry, railway and medical technology. It has networks with partners and suppliers in Europe, the USA and Asia. With the merger, the owner-managed company, founded in 1988, is aiming for new growth. “Through the combination of customer and supplier relationships, the expanded product portfolio and the combined forces in sales, service and support, we are further expanding our leading position in high-quality power supplies and individual solutions,” Ernst Roth, Managing Director of Exista AG, is quoted as saying.

    Fabrimex has been a provider of power supply solutions since 1947 and produces DC/DC converters, power supplies and inverters. In Switzerland, the company is present through trade brands: Glassman HighVoltage (high voltage supplies), FSP, EPSolar, Hoppecke and others. Fabrimex belonged to the international holding Werap since 2007 and until its takeover by Exista. Fabrimex is transferring its power supply business to Exista.

    Both companies are headquartered in the Zurich Oberland and are to continue as independent companies after the acquisition. 100 percent of the shares in Fabrimex AG will go to Exista AG. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

  • ABB acquires German smart home specialist Eve

    ABB acquires German smart home specialist Eve

    ABB has acquired Eve Systems GmbH. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1999, the specialist in products for a smart home is based in Munich and has subsidiaries in Europe and the US. It employs a total of around 50 people.

    With this acquisition, ABB becomes a leader in Matter and Thread, the new standard for smart home connectivity, according to a media release. The wireless protocol is supported by all major technology companies.

    It said Eve’s complementary product range, which is tailored to the retrofit market, will allow ABB to deliver solutions for safe, smart and energy-efficient buildings faster. ABB said the acquisition comes at a time when demand for smart home technology is increasing in response to growing consumer interest in energy efficiency and as regulators look to incentivise retrofitting of existing buildings. After all, they account for almost 40 per cent of global carbon emissions.

  • Hammer Group takes over balcony specialist Anytech Metallbau

    Hammer Group takes over balcony specialist Anytech Metallbau

    The Zurich-based Hammer Group is buying Anytech Metallbau AG, based in Huttwil. With the integration of the provider of modular balcony systems, the cooperatively organised group of companies wants to strengthen its position and develop into a comprehensive provider of structural building infrastructure, according to a media release.

    Accordingly, the Hammer Group intends to take over the activities of Anytech Metallbau AG, including all employees. The current owner, Anja Russo, will continue to run the company as managing director. She is pleased about the new parent company as an “efficient umbrella organisation and partner, which on the one hand convinces with its entrepreneurial values and vision and on the other hand can further strengthen our market position with its presence throughout Switzerland”.

    For clients and partners, too, little will change as a result of the change in ownership. The contact persons will remain the same as before. “Together we can now offer our clients real added value in real estate projects – and all from a single source,” Claudio Ammann, Head of Corporate Development at Hammer Group, is quoted as saying.

    The Hammer Group and its subsidiaries are already active in the product areas of bicycle parking systems, pedestrian shelters, barrier systems, street furniture, fire doors, cloakrooms, waste systems and work platforms. Anytech Metallbau’s balcony modules are used in particular in the renovation market, which is becoming increasingly important. The assembly of the system solution is said to take place in an extremely short time.

    Nothing was disclosed about the purchase price.

  • Debrunner Koenig takes over Müller Wüst

    Debrunner Koenig takes over Müller Wüst

    Debrunner Koenig AG, based in St.Gallen, has taken over Müller Wüst AG, based in Aarau. With this acquisition, the wholesale company intends to expand its range of prefabrication for sanitary services and digital, model-based work, according to a media release.

    Müller Wüst has developed into a specialist in the prefabrication of sanitary services. The company works with its own method, the so-called MW method, for model-based building services installations for plumbing, heating, cooling, sprinklers, gases and ventilation.

    With the help of Building Information Modelling (BIM), it makes it possible to order, manufacture and install building services from a digital 3D fabrication model. This eliminates the need for paper plans on the construction site.

    This efficient way of working is now also benefiting Debrunner Koenig’s customers. Müller Wüst has once again found an ideal partner for successful growth in the Debrunner Koenig Group, the media release continues.

    “The two companies quickly realised that they could optimally combine their own strengths and thus create additional added value for customers.” Nothing was disclosed about the cost of the takeover.

  • PriceHubble buys Dataloft in the UK

    PriceHubble buys Dataloft in the UK

    PriceHubble has acquired the British company Dataloft. According to a media release, the aim of the merger is further growth in the UK, where PriceHubble was launched in autumn 2022. The acquisition comes at a time when the UK real estate and banking industries are showing signs of stabilising, the release said.

    It is PriceHubble’s fifth acquisition, according to the company. The Zurich-based specialist in real estate valuation, consulting and analytics creates artificial intelligence-based valuation and visualisation solutions for real estate data. Based on Big Data Analytics technology, huge amounts of data can be analysed. Thus, information on property location and noise pollution is also included in the valuation. PriceHubble is aimed at UK banks, asset managers, estate agents, mortgage brokers, IFAs and fintechs.

    Dataloft is a residential property market information company and will continue to operate as a separate legal entity, leveraging its “well-established brand and client relationships”, it said. Managing director Sandra Jones will remain, according to the statement. As part of the acquisition, Dataloft will gain access to PriceHubble’s innovative market and data technology and pan-European data resources. full integration into the PriceHubble group is expected to take place in 2024.

  • On course for expansion – Woonig takes over Scantick

    On course for expansion – Woonig takes over Scantick

    "We are pleased to be able to provide our customers and interested parties with an expanded range of products and services with the acquisition of Scantick" – Erich Linus Birchler, founder and CEO of Woonig AG

    In addition to the smart ticketing module, the communication module will also be expanded to include an innovative component. In the future, for example, pinboard messages from the Woonig Infocenter can be displayed directly at the properties via a “low-power display”.

    About Scantick
    Scantick, based in Zweidlen Zurich, is a ticket system with which messages can be recorded quickly and easily via a QR code and faults and problems can be eliminated. Scantick is active in the real estate management, sanitary and commercial/manufacturing sectors.

    About Woonig
    The IT company Woonig, based in Bottighofen on Lake Constance, offers a "Software as a Service" (SaaS) communication and interaction platform for real estate management (RE Edition) and for service providers (DL Edition), for digitizing and automating the processes between real estate managers , tenants/owners and service providers.

    The Woonig software is easy to integrate, configure and can be used productively in just a few steps. Woonig also offers standard interfaces to common real estate management systems.

  • Siemens Smart Infrastructure acquires Brightly

    Siemens Smart Infrastructure acquires Brightly

    Brightly Software , a software-as-a-service (SaaS) facility and maintenance management company based in Cary, North Carolina, has acquired Siemens Smart Infrastructure . A corresponding agreement has already been signed, Siemens informed in a statement . The purchase price is $1.575 billion plus a performance-based earn-out component.

    The takeover is intended to promote the growth of the Zug-based Siemens subsidiary in the digital and software as a service divisions. In particular, the acquisition will complement the offerings of Siemens Smart Infrastructure for building technology "with established cloud-based solutions in key sectors such as public infrastructure, education and healthcare as well as manufacturing," according to the release. At the same time, Siemens wants to use Brightly's position in the American market. In addition, the Group expects synergies with a net cash value in the mid three-digit million range.

    "With Brightly, we are taking a big leap forward and are taking the operation of buildings to the next level," Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Management Board of Siemens AG and CEO of Smart Infrastructure, is quoted as saying in the press release. The acquisition of Brightly supports Siemens' vision to "create fully autonomous buildings that continuously learn from the people who live in them and adapt to their needs".