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Podcast 40: Stiles Property Management Found $400K+ in Hidden Savings
Most property managers know their buildings are hemorrhaging money through inefficient systems. The problem? They have no idea where to start looking. Devon Newton, VP of Property Management at Stiles, faced this exact challenge with 110 East, a new Class A development in Charlotte’s Southpark district. Despite managing 116 properties across the Southeast, she found […]
Trane Technologies Growth Through Acquisition: Key 15 Smart Building Deals Since 2013
This Research Note examines the acquisitions and divestments that Trane Technologies has completed over the last 11 years in the smart buildings space. We have classified these transactions by technology, business model and strategic rationale. This article is intended as a non-exhaustive indicator of Trane’s strategic direction, updating our September 2022 analysis. Acquisition Mapping of […]
Daikin’s 2025 Strategy: Major Acquisitions Boost HVAC & Data Center Growth
In this Research Note, we examine Daikin, the Japanese headquartered air conditioning manufacturer and the group’s North American strategy to strengthen its HVAC equipment and controls business for commercial and industrial buildings. Our article is based on their FY 2024 results, published 8th May 2025, investor presentations, press releases, and Memoori analysis. It updates our […]
Bosch Powers Through Difficult 2024 with Big HVAC Expansion
This Research Note examines the Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business sector of the Bosch group, focusing on their 2024 annual results, the Home Comfort and Building Technologies divisions and how forthcoming acquisitions and divestments will impact these businesses in 2025. This article is based on Bosch’s 2024 results announcement, 31st January 2025, 17th March […]
Trane Technologies Commercial HVAC Business 2023 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the 2023 business and financials of Trane Technologies, based on their full-year results announced on 1st February 2024, their 2023 10K Report and other announcements. Acquisitions, strategic investments and partnerships in the last 12 months are also highlighted. Since becoming a public company in 2020, Trane Technologies has positioned […]
Budderfly Energy Efficiency as a Service Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Budderfly, the US Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) company focused on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and franchise businesses. This analysis covers their business model, funding, majority ownership, growth and outlook for 2024. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Budderfly implements proprietary energy intelligence software, energy-efficient technology upgrades that […]
Daikin Strengthens HVAC Controls Business in North America
In this Research Note, we examine Daikin, the Japanese headquartered air conditioning manufacturer, based on their Integrated Report, year ending 31 March 2023 and the group’s recent strategy in North America to strengthen its HVAC controls support and service business. Daikin Industries Ltd, is the global No. 1 air conditioning manufacturer, with over 96,000 employees, […]
Nostromo Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine Nostromo, the Israeli public company developing Behind-the-Meter thermal energy storage solutions for commercial buildings. Founded in 2017, Nostromo Energy is a developer of sustainable energy storage and energy demand management solutions for commercial buildings that use chiller-based air conditioning. The system is based on proprietary IceBrick encapsulated ice cells […]