Eficia joins the Hager Group to accelerate its growth in energy management
The union between Hager Group and Eficia combines international strength with specialised innovation in intelligent energy management. This strategic alliance will accelerate Eficia's growth and enable it to offer sustainable and effective solutions for the energy challenges of the future.
‘Bringing together the best of both worlds: a solid company with international reach and a highly specialised and innovative service provider’
Sowing the seeds for the future
The energy market is booming and the future is electric. In line with Hager Group's strategy, the acquisition of a majority stake in Eficia will enable the group to strengthen its smart energy management offering, delivering energy and CO2 savings to commercial buildings, while exploring new business models. Eficia is recognised for its unique value proposition in smart energy management services for buildings and remote control. Eficia will benefit from Hager Group's reach and expertise to accelerate its growth, expand internationally and respond to new customer demands. The two companies will draw on their recognised expertise to develop innovative solutions to meet their customers' energy and environmental challenges.
Founded in 2013, Eficia is a young, innovative French company specialising in energy management for commercial buildings. A pioneer in the energy transition market, it is the first to have developed a comprehensive, 100% integrated solution capable of optimising the operation of HVAC and lighting equipment in buildings in real time using intelligent algorithms. A team of energy experts is available 24/7 to advise and optimise energy consumption and customer comfort.
Alric Marc, CEO of Eficia, said: "This is an important step in Eficia's development. We wanted to join a group capable of supporting our growth and sharing our convictions and vision for the future. Joining Hager Group will open up new growth opportunities, fuelled by innovative solutions to meet new energy management needs. We are fully committed to working with the group and look forward to joining forces to solve our customers' most pressing energy-saving needs."
The history of Eficia
This service company was founded in Paris in 2013 by Alric Marc. Around 100 Eficia colleagues are joining Hager Group; the company is constantly expanding in the growing European market with its energy management services, currently focusing on France, Spain and Italy. Founder Alric Marc, Managing Director Julien Bellynck and the experts at Eficia will continue their success alongside the Hager Group.
Daniel Hager, CEO of Hager Group, said: ‘Together with Alric Marc and the management team, we are enthusiastic and fully committed to accelerating Eficia's growth trajectory and bringing innovative solutions and services to the market. With Eficia, we will grow together to shape the electrical world of tomorrow. We are bringing together the best of both worlds: a strong company with international reach and a highly specialised and innovative service provider.’