Europe
Apleona Technical Facility Management Business Examined
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October 24th, 2023
Workplace Experience Apps Emerge Across the Global Office Market
Apps have become so integrated into our daily lives over the past 15 years it is easy to forget what life was like before them or underestimate the influence they have today. Apps have quickly moved beyond the games, media, and social purposes that dominated early years to take on critical aspects in our lives, […]

EU Cracks Down On Greenwashing… Will Smartwashing Be Next?
Last month, the European Parliament set out its new Green Claims Directive, which seeks to address the rampant problem of greenwashing across the continent. Greenwashing practices have become prevalent and the new directive hopes to solve that by proposing two new laws that address vague and misleading green claims by companies. The launch of the […]

Energisme Energy Performance Software Business & 2022 Financials Examined
This Research Note examines Energisme, the listed French energy performance software firm. This article covers their latest financial results and their 2022 Strategic Plan. Founded in 2004, acquired in 2015 by energy sector specialists and listed on the Euronext Growth market in 2020, Energisme’s Internet of Things (IoT) offering is its N’Gage platform, a Software […]

Ameresco Energy Services Business & Expansion Strategy Examined
Ameresco, the US-listed cleantech integrator held its 2023 Investor Day in London, UK on 11th May 2023. In this Research Note, we examine Ameresco’s strategy and growth opportunities in Europe based on the webcast and Q&A sessions of the event, together with presentations and press releases over the past year. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. […]

Salto Systems Access Control Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their recent activities, 2022 revenues, M&A strategy, product innovation and target markets. This article updates our previous analysis of March 2022. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is a manufacturer of electronic locks and access control solutions. The group […]

Portfolio Transformation at Carrier with Acquisition of Viessmann & Exit of Fire & Security Businesses
Carrier has announced strategic actions that will transform the Company’s business portfolio and establish Carrier as a pure-play, intelligent climate and energy solutions company. They will acquire Viessmann Climate Solutions in a cash and stock transaction valued at €12 billion. They also plan to exit their Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration cabinet businesses. This […]

Systemair Ventilation Business 2022 Examined
Founded in 1974, Systemair AB is a ventilation and air conditioning group with operations in more than 50 countries. The firm has reported an operating profit every year since its establishment and, over the past 10 years, the company’s average growth has averaged over 9%. In the 2021/22 financial year, Systemair achieved sales of SEK […]

US-China Trade War Continues To Polarize the Physical Security Market
The Physical Security industry has found itself on the frontline of the US-China trade ‘war’ and its involvement could have significant implications for its future and the future of the wider smart buildings and cities technology markets. “In recent years US-China geopolitical tensions within the physical security industry have escalated,” reports our latest security research. […]