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RNE in collaboration with the UIRR have created new opportunities to advance the #digitalisation of rail operations! The #RailFacilitiesPortal (#RFP) is now fully integrated into the #RailwayInfrastructureSystem (#RIS). This integration means that rail facilities are now digitally connected to the rest of the railway network. This connection establishes a foundation for their use in other digital services, similar to how they are already utilised in the Train Information System (#TIS). The #merger 🔹enhanced RFP’s functionality and #comprehensiveness, 🔹making #planning of rail services even more effective, 🔹improving the operational #efficiency, and 🔹corresponds to the Service Facilities Operators legal obligations, such as #Directives (EU) 2012/34/EU and (EU) 2177/2017. Discover more in our full news article: https://lnkd.in/dB6Gmtmf #RNE #RailNetEurope #railoperations #railservice UIRR

I am pleased to annonce that yesterday Groupe SNCF and RATPgroup have entered into exclusive negotiations with Latour Capital and Fimalac with a view to opening up SYSTRA's capital. Through this operation, the new shareholders would hold a 60% stake in the Group, with the Groupe SNCF and RATPgroup each retaining a 20% stake in SYSTRA's capital. This operation is fully in line with our ambition to accelerate our growth strategy especially through a proactive acquisition policy in high-potential geographical areas. Over the past 12 months, +1,050 employees joined the Group thanks to 6 strategic acquisitions (SYSTRA Bamser, SYSTRA Subterra, SYSTRA Sverige, SYSTRA Danmark , SYSTRA Norge Consulting and Rail Systems Australia - now part of SYSTRA Group ) representing +€150m of revenues. #capital #systra #growth #externalgrowth #latourcapital #fimalac #sncf #ratp

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 Our Patron Member Bureau Veritas Australia & New Zealand has acquired 𝗜𝗗𝗣 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, a leader in Project Management and Digital Twin services, boosting their capabilities in Buildings, Infrastructure, and Energy. This move supports their 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗣 | 𝟮𝟴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, advancing digital innovation and sustainability globally. Read more about this exciting news here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ea-VF8Ge #FACCI #Acquisition #MemberNews

Infrastructure Australia and the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) are joining forces to enhance project delivery. This merger is set to streamline decision-making processes and improve coordination, ultimately ensuring the timely completion of crucial infrastructure projects nationwide. Read more about this game-changing consolidation in the article. ⬇️ #InfrastructureAustralia #InfrastructureDevelopment #CommunityImpact

OCS solidifies its position as a UK hard services leader with strategic acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services OCS, a global leader in facilities management, is pleased to announce the acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services from Forth Holdings Limited, one of the most established providers of Hard Services  in the UK. The acquisition will double the size of OCS’s Hard Services division, creating a combined entity with over 4,000 engineers and annual revenues exceeding £600 million. The deal marks the fifth UK acquisition for OCS in the last 12 months, further demonstrating its commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence. Founded in Scotland in 1999, FES FM and FES Support Services have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services to both private and public sector customers. Headquartered in Stirling, the businesses have a national presence, extensive service delivery capability and a large team of highly-trained mobile engineers, enabling them to provide first-rate support to their large network of customers with maximum efficiency. The businesses experience in guiding its customers through their net zero journeys will considerably strengthen OCS's existing offering, with FES Support Services being leaders in energy and decarbonisation projects. Once combined, OCS’s Hard Services division will be one of the largest Hard Services businesses in the UK with significantly increased scale, density and expertise. OCS and the acquired companies share a strong alignment in values, particularly in their commitment to investing in their people. https://lnkd.in/e5GVXePJ

Top European construction companies officially announce merge to form the second-largest domestic heavy contractor in the U.S. 🤯 Read more about the exciting merger in Construction Dive's latest article: https://bit.ly/4dwmZfk #construction #infrastructure #coimanagement #industrynews #constructionnews

Awarding major business contracts opportunities to companies outside the UK raises questions about the support for the growth of the UK economy and the expansion of UK businesses and jobs. Shouldn't UK businesses be put first and prioritised for such contracts? HS2 has awarded £3bn in track and signals contracts to the Spanish-Dutch joint venture Ferrovial Bam, which will serve as the main contractor for the entire 280-mile track. https://lnkd.in/edHqTgZ8

CES targets European growth CES Global, the European division of US-based CES Power has said it will continue to seek further add-on acquisitions in areas of strategic interest as it targets an increased market share in Europe. The announcment follows its deal to acquire ABird and APEX Generators power rentals business for £23.25 million from HSS Hire, which was announced last month. CES said the “strategic acquisition” will expand its capacity in the UK and Ireland while also helping to accelerate its growth across Europe. It follows 10 previous acquisitions since being acquired by Allied Industrial Partners in 2021, three of which were in Europe. It first entered Europe in September last year with the purchase of Euro Touring Power (ETP), an Ireland-based provider of power and air conditioning equipment. The company followed this up with the acquisition of temporary power specialist Fourth Generation in the UK in January. Greg Landa, CEO of CES Power, said, “CES Power entered the European market in 2023 and we continue to see strong demand for our unique service offering. The addition of ABird/Apex will allow us to meet that demand throughout the UK and bolster our presence across Europe and ultimately the globe. “ABird/Apex has a reputation for quality equipment and service, which made it a fit for CES Power’s global expansion efforts. We look forward to continuing to serve its customers under the CES Global brand.” The company has also confirmed that the businesses, which will become part of the CES Global brand, will be led by Ailsa Webb, who assumes the new role of CES Global managing director, Europe. Webb, added, “We are pleased by the great strides we have made with the support of HSS, and we are now excited to introduce new offerings and expand our footprint with CES Global. Our customers will benefit from the additional resources we can now provide as a division of a global leader in engineered power, HVAC and technology solutions.” For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in CES Power Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese #construction #infrastructure #manufacturing #machines #constructionequipment #constructionmachinery #constructionnnews #technology #Power

Mergers & Acquisitions - Hitachi Rail Acquires Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems Hitachi Rail has officially acquired Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems for a price of 1.66 billion EUR. The acquisition was completed on 31 May, extending Hitachi Rail’s global presence to 51 countries. With this acquisition, the majority of Hitachi Rail’s revenues now come from signalling and systems. It also sees 9,000 highly skilled colleagues join the Hitachi Rail business, taking the company to 24,000 employees worldwide. Hitachi President and CEO Keiji KOJIMA said: “Hitachi continues its transformation to become a global leader in Social Innovation Business and is undergoing a mode change to achieve growth under the Mid-term Management Plan 2024. The acquisition of the Thales GTS business represents a significant milestone, and we are pleased to have achieved it in the final year of the plan. “By welcoming new Hitachi Rail colleagues, Hitachi's Railway systems business has strengthened its presence in the global market. Hitachi will enhance its digital services by leveraging IT, OT, and products on an expanded installed base in the mobility arena, and solve global social challenges through co-creation with customers. Through this acquisition and Hitachi’s overall growth, we will continue to support our customers' digital and green transformations and contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society.” This transaction almost doubles Hitachi Rail’s engineering capability. The expanded business now plans to achieve greater cost competitiveness, including improving the effectiveness of procurement, optimising engineering capabilities and investment in R&D. To achieve clearance for this merger and ensure competition in the field was not reduced, Hitachi Rail had to previously divest its mainline signalling businesses in France, Germany and the UK. Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO of Hitachi Rail said: “Completing this transaction is a historic moment for our business, as we expand to 51 countries and increase our revenues to €7.3bn globally. Hitachi Rail’s greater global reach and accelerated innovation is the start of an exciting new chapter that will deliver enhanced value and growth in new markets. “With Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems team on board, we can better deliver the sustainable mobility transition for the world’s best transport companies. Bringing our teams together sees our engineering capacity nearly double and means faster innovation and more advanced technology-led solutions for our customers.” https://lnkd.in/etedDrqD

Spanish construction giant Ferrovial announced on Thursday the completion of a €4 billion ($4.2 billion) deal for the sale of a 37.62% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings parent company, FGP Topco Ltd. The acquisition was made by French investment firm Ardian and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), with Ardian securing a 22.6% stake and PIF acquiring 15%. This positions Ardian as Heathrow's largest shareholder. The deal was initially outlined in June, with Ferrovial selling its 19.75% stake for €2 billion and additional shareholders divesting a 17.87% stake. This acquisition reflects both Ardian’s and PIF’s strategic emphasis on global infrastructure investments. Ardian's growing footprint in the #MiddleEast, particularly through its #AbuDhabi office opened in 2023, underscores its commitment to the region. Ardian manages $25 billion in assets from #Gulf investors and has deployed $8 billion in regional investments. PIF’s stake aligns with its strategy of empowering key global businesses through long-term partnerships, furthering #SaudiVision2030 goals of economic diversification and global connectivity. Ferrovial, meanwhile, is pivoting toward U.S. expansion, with projects such as a new terminal at New York’s JFK Airport, emphasizing its North American growth ambitions. https://lnkd.in/dQd5dxZF