ABB Acquires Sensorfact to Strengthen Digital Energy Solutions for Industrial Clients

ABB Acquires Sensorfact to Strengthen Digital Energy Solutions for Industrial Clients

(IN BRIEF) ABB has acquired Sensorfact BV, a leader in energy management solutions, to enhance its digital energy offerings for industrial clients. Sensorfact’s AI-powered SaaS platform helps small and medium-sized enterprises optimize energy consumption and reduce operational costs. This acquisition is a step toward ABB’s commitment to driving energy efficiency and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future, as highlighted by the International Energy Agency.

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 22-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has announced the acquisition of Sensorfact BV, an innovative energy management company based in Utrecht, Netherlands, further strengthening its digital energy management solutions for industrial clients. This acquisition, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, will enhance ABB’s offering and help meet the growing demand for smarter, more energy-efficient operations in industries worldwide. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 2017, Sensorfact provides a scalable SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) solution that leverages artificial intelligence to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) optimize their energy use, cut costs, and improve efficiency. With a team of over 250 employees across offices in Utrecht, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Berlin, Sensorfact serves more than 1,900 customers throughout Europe, making it one of the region’s leading energy management providers.

Massimiliano Cifalitti, President of ABB’s Smart Power division, commented on the acquisition: “By joining forces with Sensorfact, ABB continues its mission to help companies enhance their energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and increase production. This acquisition aligns with our digital strategy, expanding our portfolio with advanced energy management solutions that harness big data and AI to optimize energy distribution and operations. It offers customers a unique and effective way to digitalize their manufacturing processes, making them both leaner and more sustainable.”

Sensorfact’s solution includes plug-and-play sensors that monitor energy consumption at the machine level and connect seamlessly to a smart software platform. Using sophisticated algorithms, the platform analyzes the data to identify opportunities for energy savings and provides tailored advice that helps companies optimize their operations and minimize energy waste.

Pieter Broekema, CEO of Sensorfact, expressed excitement about the partnership: “Our platform empowers customers to collect utility and production data efficiently, helping them reduce costs and carbon emissions. With our deep expertise in energy management and ABB’s global reach, we are poised to expand our solutions into new markets and continue to innovate in reducing industrial waste.”

The acquisition is in line with the findings of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) report, “Energy Efficiency: The Decade for Action,” which stresses the urgent need to accelerate progress on energy efficiency to minimize the environmental impact of global energy consumption. The IEA emphasizes that digital innovation is key to achieving smarter, more effective energy management systems.

ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, has a long-standing commitment to enabling a sustainable and resource-efficient future. By combining its engineering expertise with cutting-edge digital solutions, ABB helps industries improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide, ABB continues to drive the energy transformation through its innovations.

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