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ETDE has implemented a development strategy targeting
front-line prominence in energy networks, electrical,
mechanical and HVAC engineering, multi-disciplinary
maintenance and building services, communications systems.
To achieve this goal, ETDE pursues an acquisition
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Denser
geographical coverage in France, for more efficient contact with local
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New skills,
for enhanced response to broader and more complex client needs. |
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Since 2002, ETDE has acquired more
than 50 new companies and groups, representing over 8,000 new
employees.
Major operations in 2005/2006 were
as follows:
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Aygobère,
(utility networks, electrical and HVAC engineering in
south-western France; € 35 million in sales and
a workforce of 300), |
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Imatec
(design, installation, maintenance of air conditioning
systems and swimming-pools water cleaning in northern
France; €30 million in sales for 2006), |
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Team,
later merged under ETDE
Industries (industrial maintenance, primarily
in the automotive sector), |
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Axione,
broadband network operator for local authorities, |
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Stefal
and SMS (specializing
in installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment; 51
million euros in sales and a workforce of 410), |
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Lignest
(electrical networks), first foothold for ETDE in Alsace). |
Since 2005, ETDE extended its development
strategy to Europe.
Major European operations were as
follows:
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David
Webster, the UK's third-largest street-lighting
contractor (400,000 light points), |
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Icel,
specialised in multi-disciplinary maintenance in the
UK, |
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ETDE Contracting, specialised in thermal / HVAC engineering;
full service provider for engineering and installation
of clean rooms;
in the UK, |
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Balestra
Galiotto, specialised in heating and air conditioning
in Switzerland. |
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ETDE Hungary ZRT in Hungary, specialized in installation
and maintenance of air conditioning equipments. |
On the international front,
ETDE develops all its electrical engineering and maintenance
businesses, either through specific high-added-value projects
or through regional subsidiaries with long-standing coverage
of their markets: Sogec
in Central Africa, Sidelaf
in Western Africa, Frelco
in Southern Africa, Electel
in Central America, etc.
ETDE's international ambition is to develop a sustainable
network of efficient centres capable of offering the full
spectrum of ETDE skills and taking part in major international
projects involving ETDE expertise.
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