Caverion Germany has signed an agreement to acquire WISAG Automatisierungstechnik (WAT) from the WISAG Group, strengthening its position in building automation and technical building services. The transaction covers a business with approximately €27 million in annual...
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FSN Capital to Acquire Zenitel in Strategic Security Sector Investment
Northern European private equity investor FSN Capital has agreed to acquire critical communications specialist Zenitel from Belgian investment company 3d investors. With annual revenues exceeding €128 million and customers in more than 115 countries, Zenitel is an...
Thrive Holdings to acquire ADT in $15.3 billion deal as security industry accelerates digital transformation
US security provider ADT is set to be acquired by Thrive Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at approximately $15.3 billion, including debt. The proposed takeover highlights growing investor interest in connected security services, intelligent...
Heras Completes DACH Brand Integration as European Security Group Strengthens Unified Market Presence
European security provider Heras has completed the rebranding of eight established security technology companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Effective 2 November 2026, the businesses operate under a unified Heras brand, bringing together expertise in physical...
Somfy Expands European Manufacturing Footprint with New Production Facility in Portugal
French building automation specialist Somfy has officially inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Felgueiras, northern Portugal, as part of its strategy to expand production capacity and strengthen its international supply chain. The 25,000-square-metre plant,...
air cargo Europe 2027 expands to two halls at transport logistic
More than 240 companies have confirmed their participation. The event will provide additional exhibition space and move its conference to larger meeting rooms. The international air cargo industry will meet at transport logistic in Munich from 26 to 29 April 2027. For...
Caverion wins follow-on contract for Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport
Caverion Deutschland has secured a follow-on contract for the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. As general contractor, the company will deliver the plumbing, heating, cooling, ventilation and sprinkler systems for the head building at Pier G. The contract is with...
Motorola Solutions Completes D-Fend Acquisition
For US$1.5 billion, Motorola Solutions has added counter-drone technology to its safety and security portfolio. D-Fend’s RF cyber-takeover system is designed to take control of unauthorised drones and guide them to a controlled landing. No specific integration...
Drone Security Risks: Protection Begins Before Countermeasures
Drones can penetrate security perimeters, disrupt operations and unsettle organisations without carrying out a direct attack. A new one-day VdS course in Cologne on 7 December 2026 will examine how to assess these risks and develop an effective protection concept....
Klüh Security expands technology portfolio through Verkada partnership
The German security services provider is adding a cloud-based platform to its portfolio of locally hosted video security solutions. The move gives customers a choice of architectures to suit their security strategies, IT environments and regulatory requirements. Klüh...
