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Nordomatic’s UK Growth Examined: 4 Acquisitions Since 2022
This Research Note examines the Nordomatic Group, a Swedish building management systems integrator. We highlight its expansion journey, before drilling down into the UK business, created from 4 acquisitions over the last four years. This article updates our previous coverage of the company in August 2025. Nordomatic Group Profile The Nordomatic Group is one of […]
ERock IPO 2026: $200 Million Bid to Lead Microgrid Power
This Research Note examines the US Initial Public Offering (IPO) filed by ERock on 15th May 2026. Formerly known as Enchanted Rock, the Texas-based provider delivers onsite utility-grade power and microgrid solutions for commercial and industrial businesses, while supporting long-term grid development. ERock Profile Founded as Enchanted Rock in 2006, ERock is a vertically integrated […]
Johnson Controls Data Center Strategy: 5 Key Moves Since 2021
While Johnson Controls has been primarily focused on portfolio transformation and divestments in recent years, the HVAC giant has also been accelerating its position in the data centers vertical, as the May 2026 partnership and investment in Armada demonstrates. This Research Note highlights Johnson Controls’ acquisitions, strategic alliances, and product launches over the past five […]
Autodesk Strengthens Building Operations with $3.6B MaintainX Acquisition
This Research Note examines the May 2026 acquisition of MaintainX by Autodesk, the $7.2 billion architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software giant. We highlight the transaction details, the strategic rationale of the acquisition and a profile of the CMMS startup before commenting on our view of this deal. Transaction Details Autodesk, Inc. entered into a definitive […]
Smart Building Operating Model Is Broken: 3 Critical Shifts for 2026
AI updates weekly. Cyber threats evolve daily. Yet most commercial buildings still run on spreadsheets, siloed teams, and 30-year capital plans. The smart building operating model, as it exists today, is not keeping up, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. In Episode 47 of our podcast Sh*t You Wish Your Building Did, Rick […]
Securitas Technology: Growth Short of Target in $5.8B Security Business
This Research Note examines Securitas Technology and Solutions, the business line of Securitas plc, which offers electronic security, remote guarding solutions, and tech-enabled services. The article is based on investor presentations and their Full Year 2025 report, updating our previous coverage of the business in October 2025. Securitas Technology & Solutions Profile Securitas Technology, officially […]
Pointr 2026 Purple Maps Acquisition: Strengthens Hospital Wayfinding
This Research Note examines the acquisition of Purple Maps, a UK indoor mapping provider by Pointr, a London, UK-based startup specializing in AI mapping and indoor navigation. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale for the acquisition and the current status of the Pointr platform before highlighting the evolution of the Purple Maps solution […]
Fagerhult’s 3-Year Sales Decline & 2026 Rebuild Strategy
This Research Note explores the business activities and financial highlights of the Fagerhult lighting group, based on their 2025 results, investor presentation, and their latest annual report. This article updates our previous coverage of the group in March 2025. Fagerhult Profile The Fagerhult Group is one of Europe’s leading lighting companies with 4,100 employees in […]
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