Award-winning Swedish heat pump company Qvantum has added a Netherlands location to the UK and Germany and appointed a managing director at its new subsidiary. Mark Vellinga joins as the CEO of Qvantum Energietechnologie B.V., bringing an extensive background that includes serving as the commercial director of one of the leading heat pump companies in…
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Baxi’s parent company BDR Thermea Group is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in G.I. Holding, a market leader in renewable energy-powered commercial and industrial climate solutions. Headquartered in Latisana, Italy, G.I. Holding manufactures and markets a range of heat pumps, liquid chillers, air handling units, rooftop-packaged units and fan coil units under the brand…
PPDS has inaugurated the MUSE Digital Art Award, an international competition to “bridge the gap” between artistic visionaries and cutting-edge sustainable AV technology. The competition will provide an unparalleled opportunity for 20 finalists to showcase their work at the world’s first ‘zero emission exhibition’ under the theme, “The Energy for Tomorrow.” Scheduled for November, the…
PPDS has partnered with Grassfish, a leading European In-store Experience Management (IXM) platform provider to introduce new features for retailers using the Philips Tableaux ePaper Series. The partnership aligns the award-winning ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux Series with Grassfish’s IXM platform, expanding the capabilities of both platforms. This solution benefits retailers by providing enhanced experiences and…
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…
A new whitepaper from Planon looks at how the adoption of smart building technology is changing expectations by placing new demands on building operators and owners. Topics covered by the whitepaper include: Defining what a ‘smart building’ is The role of smart building data in operations and maintenance Exploiting the benefits of your smart building…
PPDS is increasing production of Philips-branded displays used by the hotel sector from 30,000 units to 100,000 at its manufacturing plant in Mexico. The factory, in Tijuana, was established to support the launch of PPDS’ Chromecast built-in™ Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs. Since debuting in Europe in 2019, and in North America in 2021, Philips MediaSuite…
PPDS has appointed Jens Wunderlich as Global Product Manager for Philips-branded professional LED display solutions. With over 25 years of AV knowledge and top-level experience, Wunderlich joins the team to spearhead the company’s global growth strategy for their advanced and evolving portfolio of highly versatile, low-energy, direct view LED displays. His expertise in LED installations…
Savills Investment Management has completed the sale of DSV Venlo, a core logistics asset in the main logistics hub in The Netherlands on behalf of Vestas Investment Management for a sale price of €105 million. The disposal was an element of a five-year business plan targeting significant capital gains, following the construction and acquisition of…
The Workspace Design Show is set to take place from 11th to 12th October at the RAI in Amsterdam, offering professionals the opportunity to explore the latest trends, innovations, and ideas in workspace interiors. With over 2,500 workplace professionals expected to attend, the event is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Workspace Design Show…
Developer of EV-charging infrastructure inepro has received significant financial backing from ‘deal-by-deal’ capital finance platform Cape Investment Partners (CIP) to support its accelerated international growth. inepro, which launched in the Netherlands in 1990, manufactures and distributes smart metering solutions and RFID readers as one of the only few focused players in the European industry. The…
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips professional displays and complementary solutions, is delighted to confirm its attendance at InfoComm, June 14-16, with the launch of a brand new line of Ultra HD, ultra low energy Philips dvLED displays and a TAA compliant command centre all planned for its Open2 themed booth in Orlando. This…
Alex Barter and Gareth Mitchell explain why smart metering is key to creating a water secure future for the United Kingdom. Climate instability combined with an expanding population and escalating levels of per capita consumption are creating unsustainable pressure both on water resources and an overstretched supply network. Yet, without any insight into where leaks…
Planon has announced a strategic collaboration to bring SAP’s market-leading ERP capabilities to its real estate and smart building management platform for better integration of processes and technology. Teaming up with Planon and its shareholder Schneider Electric on the joint vision to connect buildings, people and processes in a sustainable way unlocks significant value for our…
A new report from Aggreko maps out opportunities for facility stakeholders in major European data centre markets to maintain site resilience in a challenging energy climate. Titled Uptime on the Line, the new two-part whitepaper interviewed 700 data centre professionals consulting for large businesses in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.…
A collaboration between PPDS and software company Telelogos will deliver the first fully approved content and device management solution for the new Philips Tableaux series of colour ePaper displays. Philips Tableaux ePaper displays create exciting new opportunities for digital signage displays by delivering full-colour content while running, 24/7 unplugged, and with zero power. Telelogos’ software…
ProVeg International, the global NGO campaigning for ‘food system change’, has welcomed new data showing a record decline in German meat consumption as more people shift to healthier, climate-friendly diets. The figures from The Federal Information Centre for Agriculture (BZL) reveal per capita consumption of meat fell by 4.2 kilograms between 2021 and 2022 to…
Sony Europe B.V., has appointed Rik Willemse as Head of Professional Displays and Solutions. Previously the Head of Sales for Professional Displays and Solutions Europe, Willemse’s twenty-year career with the company has included various marketing, sales, business development and regional management roles. The AV industry is moving into a new era of change where manufacturers are…
Bpf HiBiN, the sector pension fund for the building materials trade in the Netherlands, is adopting Lumera’s AxyLife back-end pension administration solution and Digital Twin technology in preparation of new requirements under the Future Pensions Act (WTP) which taking effect from 2027. The fund manager’s Digital Twin strategy will duplicate the policy administration environment to…
Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) has acquired the Rapid Logistics distribution centre in the Schiphol Trade Park at Hoofddorp in Amsterdam’s Metropolitan Area in an off-market transaction on behalf of a German pension fund. Development of the distribution centre, which is situated in the logistics zone of the Trade Park – a little over 7km…
PPDS, the global provider of Philips professional digital signage and display solutions, has opened a network of interconnected ‘PPDS Studios’ to support customers and distribution partners. Accelerating the company’s commitment to partners (including system integrators, consultants, distributors, AV/IT designers/architects), and inspiring end customers to bring their installation vision and aspirations to life, PPDS Studios have…
Planon and Gilbane Building Company have launched a strategic partnership to offer developers end-to-end life-cycle maintenance plans, space allocations, asset registers, and other operational management tools before a new facility is opened. The partnership leverages Gilbane’s many years of experience in integrated construction and facility management services, and Planon’s technology for smart building and workplace…
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips-branded professional display solutions, has made two appointments to its management team, with duo Sven Beinlich and Jason Bacon joining as corporate and retail directors. Their appointment confirmation – joining Simone Gagliardi, Valeriia Polovkova and Mikael de Fonseca – comes days before PPDS’ holds its third annual gathering of…
Royal BAM Group NV has appointed Huw Jones to succeed Ian Parish, BAM Nuttall executive director, who retires on 31 December. Parish, who has over 38 years’ experience in the civil engineering industry, re-joined BAM Nuttall in 2020 as managing director, major projects, before taking on the role of interim managing director of BAM Nuttall…
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in guest rooms across its portfolio of 6,000 properties in 100 countries under a new agreement with PPDS. IHG – one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, operates multiple hotel and hospitality brands including InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the Holiday…
Savills Investment Management has hired Jan Willem Vis as Head of Client Capital, Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam, Vis will report to Giuseppe Oriani, Co-Head, Client Capital (EMEA) and work alongside Edgar Hertog and Marcel Fleminks – Co-Heads of Savills IM’s Netherlands operations, in a role that will develop client relations in the region. With over…
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…
24.08.2021, 11:31 European Logistics Fund 3 Acquires Amsterdam Distribution Centre Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) has acquired a newly completed distribution centre near Amsterdam, the Netherlands from VDG Real Estate for EUR 46.9 million on behalf of its European Logistics Fund 3. ELF 3 is an open special alternative investment fund targeted at international…
11.08.2021, 08:55 Acquisition Boosts Mitie Telecom Capability Mitie has acquired DAEL Ventures UK, together with its subsidiaries DAEL Telecom, JB Towers and JISTICS for £15 million. DAEL Ventures is the UK arm of DAEL Netherlands, a leading provider of acquisition, design and construction (ADC) services for telecoms infrastructure. With a team of around 130 the…
06.07.2021, 10:53 Planon Inaugurates Nijmegen Campus Planon has opened a new state-of-the-art Innovation Campus in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The new building features a bar, gym and vegetable garden to promote social interaction, health and well-being, and is connected to the company’s headquarters in the city by a large ‘biophilic’ greenhouse constructed from glass and steel that has…
16.03.2021, 21:53 Study Confirms Accuracy of Legionella Test Method An independent study supports claims from IDEXX about the efficacy of its Legiolert solution for detecting Legionella pneumophila in non-potable water. Undertaken in the Netherlands by leading organisation in the field of water quality and water technology, WLN, the study compared Legiolert with Dutch national reference…
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…
12.01.2021, 11:53 BSI Approved for UKCA BSI has been confirmed as an Approved Body for UKCA (UK Conformity Assessment) marking which is replacing CE marking in England, Wales and Scotland following Brexit. The organisation will also continue to be a Notified Body for the Northern Ireland market. The UKCA mark replaces CE marking in Great…
09.07.2020, 11:08 Supporting Reopening Retailers Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has announced a support and rewards programme to assist retailers with overcoming challenges presented by COVID-19. Developed with funding previously earmarked for its events and exhibitions programme, InSync provides a new destination for retailers and installation partners to discover and be inspired by some of the latest…
03.02.2020, 12:51 Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) ISS has been recognised with a Global Impact Sourcing Award (GISA) by IAOP and The Rockefeller Foundation for hiring and providing career development opportunities to people who would otherwise have limited prospects for sustainable employment. The award recognises the global facility services provider for embracing diversity and inclusion in its…
18.12.2019, 14:42 Happy Employees Make for Happy Results Uri Bar-Joseph, Mindspace’s Vice-President for Marketing, discusses recent data linking company performance to levels of employee loyalty. What sets successful businesses apart from unsuccessful ones, and guarantees better performance among employees? What creates loyalty among your staff, more creative ideas in the board room and better bottom…
27.11.2019, 10:42 The Impact of Brexit on Future Workspaces Steve Marsden, Co-founder of flexible workspace search agency Domain Office Search considers the impact of the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit on the UK’s workspace market and economy. Uncertain about uncertainty? The UK has narrowly avoided a recession by the skin of its teeth. Many sectors have…
27.11.2019, 08:41 Making Millions Safer G4S is delivering emergency first aid, fire and evacuation safety training to 10,000 employees of the Dutch railway company, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) every year. With millions of passengers travelling on trains and through railway stations every day in the Netherlands, there’s always a high chance train or station staff will…
30.08.2019, 11:42 Going “Glocal” Dari Shechter, vice-president for art and design at Mindspace and Lily Stanger, the global coworking space provider’s design lead, consider the impact of local influences on global office design. Ever order a McAloo Tikki Burger? Or a Stroopwafel McFlurry? Maybe you’ve never heard of the vegetarian burger on the menu…
06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland…
06.06.2019, 01:57 World’s Largest IoT PropTech Contract Dutch electromechanical contractor Croonwolter&dros (CW&D) will connect more than 5,000 commercial buildings to the Gooee Building Intelligence Platform under a ground-breaking subscription-based agreement. The Gooee platform, a recipient of two Rabobank awards for innovation that was recently featured alongside IoT solutions from Humble Buildings and CBRE at the Building Holland…
15.03.2019, 16:24 Thwarting Electronic Bike Theft A track and trace security solution developed by G4S and AXA is making life difficult for thieves of electronic bicycles in the Netherlands. The popularity of electronic bicycles (e-bikes) has seen a remarkable rise in recent years, with around 34 million e-bikes sold worldwide in 2017. China…