Building Automation
Kieback&Peter Building Automation Business & Financials Examined
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What’s Behind Trane’s Acquisition of Brainbox AI?
This Research Note examines what’s behind Trane Technologies’ acquisition of Brainbox AI, announced on 18th December 2024. We review the transaction details, the strategic rationale, and prior relationships of this major US HVAC manufacturer and the Canadian startup offering AI-powered HVAC optimization technology. A market we recently covered in an in-depth research report. Transaction Details and […]
Siemens Smart Infrastructure Capital Market Event: Key Takeaways for Smart Buildings
This Research Note reviews in detail Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) and the Buildings business presented at the Smart Infrastructure Capital Market Event in Zug, Switzerland on 12th December 2024. This event featured presentations and Q&A from the SI CEO, CFO and the Heads of the 3 business areas, including Susanne Seitz, the newly appointed CEO […]
Bosch Divests Security Products Business to Investment Firm Triton Partners
In this Research Note, we examine the divestment of Bosch Security Products to Triton Partners, announced on 12th December 2024. We focus on the transaction, the new owner, and the realignment strategy in Bosch Building Technologies and the Energy and Building Technology business area. Bosch announced it planned to divest the business in October 2023, […]
Meet The ‘Cool’ Kids Heating Up AI HVAC Optimization
A new wave of technology companies is transforming how commercial buildings manage their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. These startups are applying artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to tackle the complexities of HVAC optimization, moving beyond traditional control methods to achieve significant energy savings. According to Memoori’s research report, “Energy Management Software for […]
How AI Transforms Grid-Interactive Buildings Management
Grid-Interactive Buildings are the inevitable next step in the evolution of energy management for commercial real estate. As urbanization accelerates and energy demands grow, the goal of optimizing energy use now extends beyond cost savings. Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEBs) integration plays a critical role in helping commercial buildings achieve sustainability, improve resource efficiency, and comply […]
Siemens Buildings Business & FY 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the buildings business of Siemens, which operates within the Smart Infrastructure (SI) division, based on their Q4 earnings release and investor presentations of 14th November 2024. This article focuses on the latest financial results, divisional revenue mix, senior management appointments, and acquisitions. Siemens Smart Infrastructure Q4 FY 2024 Financials […]
Johnson Controls Building Solutions Business & FY 2024 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Johnson Controls building solutions business, based on their 6th November Q4 earnings release, conference call, investor presentation, and reporting financials year ending 30th September 2024. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), headquartered in Cork, Ireland, positions itself as a pure-play smart buildings player, with a comprehensive building automation, HVAC […]
Sauter Group Building Automation Business 2024 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Sauter Group, a Basel, Switzerland-based provider of building automation solutions and services. We highlight the Group’s 2023 key figures, UK acquisitions, and two key projects undertaken in Serbia and Germany in 2024. Sauter Group 2023 Profile Founded in 1910, Fr. Sauter AG is privately owned by the founding […]
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