Global sensor manufacturer OPTEX has unveiled a new series of vehicle detection sensors for customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Extending its existing range, the OVS-02GT sensors feature microwave technology with short and long-range detection logic, helping to provide vehicle detection for gate and barrier automation at a wide range of commercial, residential,…
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Sulzer is engaging with local communities across EMEA to drive positive change We all try to support our local community on a personal level and at Sulzer we encourage all of our staff to flag initiatives that will benefit from our help. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model where companies are more…
Johnson Controls has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck as vice president and president, Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA). Vandiepenbeeck will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls’ US $3.8 billion Building Solutions operations across 90 countries. He succeeds Tomas Brannemo who has led the EMEALA business since 2019…
Yanmar Compact Equipment has appointed José Cuadrado as managing director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In his new role, Cuadrado will be tasked with advancing regional capabilities and driving customer success, while also playing a pivotal role in establishing the manufacturer of construction machinery as a global leader in the compact equipment sector.…
A prototype of a new heavy weight wheel loader featuring a clever articulation joint will be a highlights of Yanmar Compact Equipment EMEA’s exhibition stand at SaMoTer in Verona, Italy in May. Where better to preview two of the most exciting new products from Yanmar CE EMEA (Yanmar) than under the spring sunshine in Verona,…
In a macro-economic context featuring several challenges including political uncertainty, rising interest rates, a surge in development costs and ESG-related pressures, the hospitality industry has shown great resilience with numerous signs of a well-engaged trading recovery. At an industry day hosted by Glion Institute of Higher Education London for its MSc Real Estate, Finance and…
Utelogy Corporation is continuing to unveil platform enhancements, forge new partnerships and expand internationally as it redefines the user experience in increasingly connected global workplaces. The company has been increasing headcount across EMEA and the US, and has also grown its US presence with new headquarters in Petaluma, California, and additional offices in Seattle, WA,…
MRI Software has presented its vision for the next generation of its open technology platform MRI Agora™ at the company’s Ascend users conference in New Orleans. According to the software developer, the new Agora platform will enable real estate businesses to make better decisions through connected data, automate mundane tasks, and differentiate through technology. “The…
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ has added 100 per cent bio-based and recyclable core plugs in its Scott® and Kleenex® hand towel ranges in the EMEA region in what the company’s describing as an industry first. The plastic-free core plugs are made primarily from starch and fibre, replacing plastic core plugs currently in use. It is estimated to…
A ‘digital twin’ which can model and test pathways to clean energy and net zero emissions in East Birmingham is being planned in a partnership between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham City Council and Siemens. A feasibility study has been commissioned which demonstrates how a virtual representation of the energy and transport infrastructure within East…
abrdn plc’s Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) has secured £350m of new debt financing from Wells Fargo to deliver a transformational investment programme for its prime industrial real estate portfolio in the United Kingdom. The new Facility which consists of a split-term loan and revolving credit facility structure with an initial committed term of…
As educational facilities revel in a summertime of empty hallways and classrooms, Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager at Allegion UK, explains why it’s the perfect time to assess fire door hardware. The great British summertime has arrived, known for its quintessential rainy days, packed out beach fronts and extended educational term breaks. By the time…
Global life safety solutions provider Hochiki has elevated Shinsuke Kubo, manaaging director of its operations in the Middle East who is based in Dubai, to the new role of Commercial Director for Hochiki Europe, Middle East, Africa (MEA) and India. Kubo will relocate to the company’s UK head office in Gillingham, Kent and undertaking regular…
According to a new 2022 State of Access Control Report from IFSEC Global and identity solutions provider HID Global, 42 per cent of participants in a survey indicated they plan to upgrade to mobile-ready systems. The report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56 per cent), EMEA (29 per cent) and Asia…
PPDS has appointed AV specialist Jae O Choi Park as its new European Sales Director. Part of an ambitious five-year growth strategy, and an ongoing global expansion and recruitment drive, Park is one of the AV industry’s leading international talents, achieving extensive financial, sales and account management experience within the world’s leading professional displays specialists…
Seeley International has celebrated 50 years of climate control solutions and its decade-long partnership with Climagulf in the Middle East at a special event in Dubai. The celebration on 25th May featured speeches from company founder and Executive Chairman, Frank Seeley, and Group Managing Director, Jon Seeley. Sabu Abraham, Climagulf CEO, welcomed Sealey representatives and…
Companies to develop a variety of automated and intelligent tray delivery systems to help with challenges in the service industry, hospitality, education and elderly care.
MRI Software has named three experienced technology leaders to key senior vice president roles in sales, services and revenue operations, and expanded company president John Ensign’s role to Executive Managing Director for North America. The software developer has also appointed Sherry Lautenbach as Senior Vice President (SVP) of North America Sales, Eric Walsh as SVP…
JLL has appointed Peter Jones as Managing Director of Integral, its engineering and facilities services business in the United Kingdom. With more than 3,000 staff across the UK, Integral provides a broad scope of mechanical and electrical (M&E) property maintenance solutions including mobile engineering, fire and life safety, HVAC and gas services, critical environment management,…
Connected workplace software iprovider Utelogy Corporation will be exhibiting its latest product innovations during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2022) exhibition at Fira de Barcelona from 10th to 13th May. The company returns to the event after announcing significant increases in YoY revenues and bookings of more than 270% following the Covid-19 pandemic. New software…
Allianz Holdings has appointed Colliers as its preferred UK real estate partner to deliver a new ways of working review focused on the insurer’s ESG objectives, with the additional objective of maximising the efficiency of its real estate through the use of technology and innovation. Allianz’s Property and Workspace Services team issued a competitive request…
Funds advised by European investment fund advisor, DRC Savills Investment Management LLP (DRC SIM), financed a portfolio of 21 supermarket assets owned by Blackbrook Capital (Blackbrook). Blackbrook were advised by the EMEA Cushman & Wakefield Debt and Structured Finance (C&W) team on the financing. The portfolio is subject to long-term triple net leases to Eroski,…
A new report from Moody’s identifies persistent inflation and low economic growth as the biggest risks to credit quality in Europe’s otherwise liquid real estate sector. Sector-In-Depth-Real-Estate-Europe-10Mar22-1
Trelleborg has become an official partner of Giro d’Italia 2022, one of the most prestigious racing events in the professional cycling calendar. Taking place from 6th to 29th May, the Giro d’Italia tour will cross Italy, attracting millions of viewers worldwide and thousands of spectators in rural communities. Elio Bartoli, President EMEA & Global OEM…
AV integrator network PSNI Global Alliance has confirmed a new Board of Directors for 2022. John Laughlin, CEO of Conference Technologies, has been elevated to the position of President, having previously served as Vice-President, and will lead the Alliance as it launches several new managed services initiatives. Kevin Groves, CEO of Alpha Video, moves from…
Despite widespread acknowledgment hybrid working will be a mainstay of the post-Covid-19 era, employers are experiencing considerable structural difficulties implementing strategies that work, according to the latest research on the EMEA market from JLL. JLL-Perspectives-for-Enterprise-2022-1
Over half of companies in the EMEA region are still not ready to implement a structural shift to support hybrid working and must do more to create responsible, personalised and experiential workplaces, according to a new report from JLL. A key finding of the research is that organisations, globally, are looking to continue flexibility in…
Video wall display and control solutions brand Datapath has expanded its business development team with two senior European appointments. For Southern Europe, covering Spain, Portugal and Italy, the company welcomes Carmen Jerez as regional sales manager. Based in Madrid, Carmen brings extensive experience in AV technical support and management following a strong history of success…
29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the…
08.09.2021, 01:16 Just Eat Appoints JLL to Find European Inner-city Scoober Hubs JLL has been appointed by global online food delivery marketplace Just Eat to acquire leasehold properties for its inner-city ‘Scoober’ hubs across the United Kingdom and Europe. Scoober, the company’s delivery model in Europe, provides hubs for couriers to begin and end their…
16.08.2021, 16:02 MRI Adds FSI Cloud Platform to IWMS Portfolio MRI has acquired UK developer of enterprise class cloud-based facilities management software, FSI, in a move that will strengthen its integrated workplace management software capabilities. FSI has more than 300 clients around the world, including Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The…
29.07.2021, 11:44 Accessibility: More than an Afterthought Stuart Finnie, Regional Principal, Design – EMEA at commercial interior design practice Unispace, comments on the UK government’s National Disability Strategy. A quarter of working adults in the UK now identify as having a disability, and there is growing recognition that accessibility is becoming an important corporate…
22.06.2021, 10:41 Taking Maximum Control of Hygiene Introducing from Kimberly-Clark Professional the improved wipe to complete the WypAll® Wettask™ Roll Wiper Dispenser System. Designed for maximum control of both hygiene and cost efficiencies, the solution supports protocols that maintain clean, hygienic surfaces and have never been more important for premises than today. Facility managers…
07.06.2021, 14:44 ISS Announces Key Manufacturing Segment Appointment ISS has appointed Sebastian Volders as joint Global Head of Growth for the life sciences and manufacturing segment. Volders, who will share the position with Nicole Ballard, joins ISS from CBRE where he was recently Managing Director and Host EMEA Lead for Global Sales and Client Solutions. A…
06.04.2021, 13:16 Kodak Alaris Acquires Spigraph Kodak Scanner and ibml Service Business Kodak Alaris has acquired a portion of Spigraph’s UK service business including the repair and maintenance of Kodak Alaris scanners, which were previously handled by Spigraph. The agreement allows the company to expand the reach of its world class service organisation and deliver…
02.02.2021, 09:17 A New Era of Game-Changing Hospitality The Jan Heintze Kick Box function and hospitality suite at PSV Eindhoven’s 35,000 capacity Philips stadium has received eight new advanced smart Philips professional displays from PPDS. Named after the club’s European cup-winning legend who is also a Danish national team star (86 caps), the hospitality venue…
16.12.2020, 13:36 Contractor Safety Scheme Announces Senior Appointment UK Safety Scheme In Procurement (SSIP) CHAS has appointed Saba Khan as Head of Risk. Khan, who was previously appointed as Head of Operations and Quality, joined CHAS in March 2020 when she assumed responsibility for all operations, including customer services, assessment verification, standards and quality.…
01.12.2020, 12:48 Digital Signage Technology of the Year A pandemic-inspired retail signage solution from Philips and Bosch has won a Digital Signage Technology of the Year Award for 2020. For the Making PeopleCount solution, one or more intelligent cameras with built-in Video Analytics technology from Bosch, securely connected over encrypted IP connections, are strategically positioned to…
06.08.2020, 12:43 FCA Repurposes Factories for Face Mask Production Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is converting 44 production lines and retraining 600 employees to manufacture an initial daily target of 27 million face masks. The personal protective equipment (PPE) will be made available initially to FCA employees, with the the Civil Protection Authority in nearby Turin…
27.07.2020, 18:34 OMEGA Immobilien Group Acquisition Savills has announced the acquisition of Cologne-based property manager OMEGA Immobilien Management GmbH and its facilities management subsidiary, OMEGA Immobilien Service GmbH as it moves to strengthen its position in Germany. The principal companies in the OMEGA Immobilien Group provide a range of integrated services in offices, shopping centres,…
26.06.2020, 11:33 Reopening with Total Confidence Franck Racapé, Vice President, EMEA, Philips Professional Display Solutions, discusses the launch of the company’s new PeopleCount queue management and social distancing solution for retailers, pubs and restaurants with FM Magazine. Philips Professional Display Solutions has an illustrious history of technological innovation that includes the first ever videowall launched in 1984. Originally established…
15.06.2020, 15:45 Supporting Logistics and Supply Chain Transformation A global partnership between barcode scanner manufacturer ProGlove and mobile Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mobile integration specialist StayLinked will help logistics companies pair legacy systems with mobile tools to meet the Industry 4.0 requirements of the ergonomics wearables market. The companies aim to streamline access to…
06.05.2020, 10:15 A New Norm for Retail Philips Professional Display Solutions are targeting their queue management and people counting signage solutions at retailers, supermarkets, and operators of cinemas and venues where social distancing is of paramount importance. With public health officials recommending social distancing be maintained between customers and staff to at least 2 metres,…
02.04.2020, 13:26 Datapath Appoints VP Global Sales Visual solutions company Datapath has appointed David Griffiths as its Vice-President of Global Sales. Griffiths who worked for visual, audio and collaboration solutions company Christie Digital for over 25 years, was trained by the UK Military as an Electronics Engineer and has experience of hardware, as well as software, design.…
17.03.2020, 13:54 Carel Defies Difficult Trading Conditions Italian multinational control solutions manufacturer CAREL INDUSTRIES S.p.A. has reported revenue growth of 16.8 per cent and an EBITDA Margin of 19.3 per cent in its end of fiscal year 2019 accounts. The global supplier to the HVAC-R industries and developer of humidification and evaporative cooling solutions…
05.03.2020, 14:42 Bis Henderson Consulting Makes Key Appointment Supply chain consultancy Bis Henderson Consulting has engaged Matt Whittaker, an experienced logistics director and real estate development specialist, to head up its new Property Services offering Over the last two decades Matt has acquired a deep understanding of the logistics property sector, fulfilling senior supply chain…
28.02.2020, 11:33 Protecting a Major Call Centre in Belfast Intelligent LiDAR sensor technology from OPTEX is helping to protect the Belfast call centre premises of a Fortune 500 company. LiDAR technologies measure distance to a target by illuminating it with laser light that is reflected back to a sensor. The ‘virtual’ detection area created…
20.01.2020, 23:46 Supporting Signage and Display Graphics The new VUTEk D3r and D5r LED inkjet printer models from Electronics for Imaging (EFI) offer a mid-range solution for high-end digital print designs. VUTEk D3r is 3.5 metres wide and offers a print output of up to 2,196 square feet per hour, will be debuting at…
20.01.2020, 22:02 CBRE Enhances European Hard FM Capabilities CBRE Group is acquiring Milan-based facilities management and technical engineering services company CO.VE.RI (Coveri). Coveri, which was founded in 1982. self-delivers services to national and global clients and has worked with a select number of CBRE corporate clients for over a decade. The company will…
02.12.2019, 14:12 Sony Launches TEOS Manage 2.1 Workplace Management Solution Sony Professional Solutions Europe has unveiled a major update to the TEOS Manage 2 workplace management solution that adds wayfinding capabilities and integration with the company’s BRAVIA Professional display range. TEOS Manage 2.1 also introduces enhanced IPTV support and updates existing solutions including…
06.11.2019, 18:09 The Perfect Video Conferencing Space Rene Buhay, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, EMEA and APAC for AVer Europe, provides advice for video conferencers. In the global business market, video conferencing is an essential part of staying connected with clients and associates around the world. However, if you aren’t prepared, remote meetings can…
06.11.2019, 16:39 Kramer Announces New CEO Kramer Electronics has appointed Itzhak Bambagi as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Bambagi has served in key executive roles at Digital/Compaq and also led IBM’s IT transformational experience using cloud technologies and various digital workplace initiatives across the EMEA region. With a strong history in software and cloud…
Zuidema brings three decades of experience in workplace furniture, channel and partnership development to the role, and will spearhead the company’s expansion across the EMEA region. He is tasked with building relations with office furniture manufacturers and dealers, as well as workspace planners and architects. Commenting on his appointment, Zuidema who has previously served in…
25.09.2019, 08:32 EHC Announces Key Turkish Appointment Handrail, roller and component manufacturer for the elevator market, EHC Global Inc., has appointed Eren Altmişdört to the newly-created position of General Manager, EHC Turkey. Altmişdört, who brings more than 35 years of sales and management experience to the role and holds a degree in Business Administration from…
15.08.2019, 10:16 App-based Visual ID Verification OPTEX has announced the launch in English-speaking countries of a new 180° day/night Wi-Fi camera module that integrates with its outdoor VX Infinity (VXI) sensor to create an App-based visual verification solution. The VXI series operates with a range of up 12 metres and is used for both residential…
17.07.2019, 11:46 Enhancing Security at Aon UK fire and security solutions integrator Evolution is delivering high-end CCTV and access control solutions at sites operated by professional services firm Aon in the UK, Austria and the Netherlands. The company is additionally helping trial and demonstrate proof-of-concept for new technologies which are going live on the Aon…
01.07.2019, 20:24 Equinix and Singapore in European Data Centre JV A US $1 billion joint-venture between U.S. data centre operator Equinix and GIC, the government of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, will meet the requirements of hyperscale data centre operators in Europe by developing new data centres utilising the xScale platform. The initial facilities in the…
25.06.2019, 19:43 Philips Launches “Futureproofed” Pro TVs Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has launch a new range of Google-certified Android MediaSuite Pro TVs in the EMEA region. Unveiled at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam following a soft launch earlier this year, the MediaSuite range consists of seven variants in two series and is being targeted…
25.06.2019, 19:43 Philips Launches “Futureproofed” Pro TVs Philips Professional Display Solutions (Philips PDS) has launch a new range of Google-certified Android MediaSuite Pro TVs in the EMEA region. Unveiled at ISE 2019 in Amsterdam following a soft launch earlier this year, the MediaSuite range consists of seven variants in two series and is being targeted…
12.06.2019, 14:27 Visual Verification Solutions at IFSEC 2019 OPTEX Europe will be showcasing two intruder identification solutions it has recently released at the IFSEC 2019 security industry exhibition in London from 18-20 June. The first, the VXI-CMOD, allows users of the manufacturer’s 12 metre outdoor intrusion sensors to add visual confirmation of an intrusion via…
12.06.2019, 14:27 Visual Verification Solutions at IFSEC 2019 OPTEX Europe will be showcasing two intruder identification solutions it has recently released at the IFSEC 2019 security industry exhibition in London from 18-20 June. The first, the VXI-CMOD, allows users of the manufacturer’s 12 metre outdoor intrusion sensors to add visual confirmation of an intrusion via…
02.05.2019, 16:26 Preparing for the Unknown Sue Corrick, EMEA Product Manager with Allegion UK, discusses the balance between school safety and security – and how to factor in the unexpected. Security and safety in schools is high on the agenda for parents, students, teachers, facilities teams, governing bodies and local education authorities. When it…
FM Editor FM Industry (www.fmindustry.com) is a popular online destination for facility and corporate real estate professionals. The website is operated by the editorial team at Facilities Management Magazine™ (“FM Magazine”), the oldest independent periodical in the global facility services sector. Now published in three geographical regions, FM Magazine was the first publication to launch…
28.02.2019, 16:29 EMEA Launch for Critical Facilities Solutions U.S. data centre services company Critical Facilities Solutions has established Critical Facilities Solutions UK, a data centre infrastructure and cleaning provider that will be led by Mike Meyer as managing director and Gary Hall as operations director. Mike Meyer Meyer and Hall who were formerly with 8…
22.02.2019, 14:23 2019 IWFM Conference The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) annual conference will be held on 14 March at Freemasons’ Hall, London, one of the UK’s finest Art Deco buildings, under the theme “FM as a disruptor”. This year’s event sponsors are Principle Cleaning, Mayflower Washroom Solutions, BPR Group and Andjaro (the…
13.02.2019, 13:38 Bearing the Weight Preventative maintenance of double-girder bridge cranes is essential to the production and safe operation of Palm Paper’s manufacturing facilities in Germany. Churning out corrugated paper (the base material for packaging) at Pal Paper’s Wörth am Rhein factory, is paper machine No. 6 (PM6). Paper is big business in Germany where trade body, the…