Edilians strengthens its expertise in decarbonization with the acquisition of CERITHERM
Summary for decision-makers
Strengthening its commitment to eco-housing and energy renovation, the EDILIANS Group, a European leader in construction and building envelope renovation, has acquired CERITHERM, a French expert in industrial thermal equipment. This acquisition expands the group's innovation potential in decarbonization. EDILIANS Group is counting on CERITHERM's expertise to accelerate the deployment of innovative solutions and to lead a major initiative planned for 2024. This merger also offers the opportunity to develop innovations beneficial to the entire global terracotta industry, marking a further step towards a zero-CO2 future.
French industrial thermal equipment expert CERITHERM has joined the Edilians group, expanding its technical expertise and innovation potential in decarbonization.
A strategic alliance for a greener future
With 200 years of expertise, EDILIANS Group, a major player in the construction and renovation of building envelopes, is firmly committed to eco-housing and energy renovation. Its acquisition of CERITHERM, a renowned manufacturer of innovative industrial furnaces, further expands its ability to offer innovative decarbonization solutions.
With a forward-looking vision, EDILIANS Group has made strategic acquisitions such as Tejas Borja, La Escandella, and IRFTS. These acquisitions not only strengthen its position as a leading clay tile manufacturer in France and the Iberian Peninsula, but also enable it to act as a true player in the energy and environmental transition.
The acquisition of CERITHERM is a further milestone on this path, designed to accelerate the deployment of innovative decarbonization solutions. As Pascal Casanova, Executive Chairman of EDILIANS Group, stated, "Reducing CO2 emissions is a priority for our group, and our ambitious objectives require multiple innovations and investments."
CERITHERM: a value addition for EDILIANS
Based in Haute-Vienne, CERITHERM brings more than 25 years of expertise in the design, manufacturing, and installation of industrial and laboratory thermal equipment. These skills will be invaluable to EDILIANS Group as it implements a major innovation planned for 2024 at one of its main French plants.
CERITHERM's innovations for other customers, particularly in the field of green hydrogen, also represent a strong medium- and long-term asset for EDILIANS Group. As Maxime Coutouly, Vice President of Industry and Iberia, emphasized, "these innovations will benefit the entire global terracotta industry."
For Giovanni Zamparo, Managing Director of CERITHERM, joining the EDILIANS Group is an opportunity to continue developing more innovative technical solutions with the support of the EDILIANS Group's structure and financial resources.
By integrating CERITHERM, EDILIANS Group strengthens its position as a key player in energy and environmental transitions, committing even more resolutely to a zero CO2 future.