One year after acquiring the Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions, HIMA Group reports significant progress and strong growth as a result of the integration. Over the past twelve months, Origo Solutions has strengthened its position as a solutions provider in the broader energy industry, contributing to increased sales and employment figures.
Origo Solutions now serves as HIMA Group’s regional centre for Scandinavia, with sales having doubled over the past two years and the workforce expanding by 20 percent in the first year under HIMA’s ownership. Recognising this success, Norwegian business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN) named Origo Solutions one of Norway’s fastest-growing companies in 2024.
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(fltr) Dr. Michael Löbig (CFO HIMA Group), Bjørn-Tore Lenes (CEO Origo Solutions), Steffen Philipp (Shareholder HIMA Group), Glenn Nystøl (CFO, Origo Solutions), Jörg de la Motte (CEO HIMA Group)
Customers in Scandinavia benefit from enhanced expertise and access to HIMA’s global network. HIMA Group shareholder Steffen Philipp highlighted the value of the partnership, stating, “We see Origo Solutions as an excellent addition to the HIMA Group. Together, we are committed to sustainable growth and innovative solutions for the future.”
The integration of Origo Solutions has progressed ahead of schedule, with over half of the planned initiatives already completed. HIMA Group CEO Jörg de la Motte noted the impressive results, saying, “Origo Solutions has quickly become an integral part of HIMA Group. The accelerated sales growth and the expansion of our solutions portfolio are impressive results of this merger.”
The acquisition enhances HIMA Group’s competitiveness in the process industry and energy sector, including oil, gas, and renewables. Norway plays a crucial role in Europe’s energy landscape as the continent’s largest oil and gas producer, supplying a substantial share of the European Union’s gas demand.
A key driver of growth has been the innovative digital platform SCADA+, which offers a wide range of applications beyond renewable energy. This technology is opening new markets across Scandinavia and globally, supporting industrial and digitalisation initiatives. Recent projects in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, along with a multi-million-dollar contract with Equinor, demonstrate Origo Solutions’ strategic importance to HIMA’s growth. “Our customers welcome the integration into the HIMA Group. They benefit from our expanded solutions portfolio and close collaboration with HIMA experts,” said Bjørn-Tore Lenes, CEO of Origo Solutions.
The integration process has been marked by several milestones, including customer engagement, IT alignment, team collaboration, and the expansion of the solutions portfolio. Norwegian customers have visited HIMA’s Customer Solutions Center in Germany, gaining insights into the benefits of HIMA’s global expertise. Close cooperation across engineering, IT, sales, and the innovation lab has fostered best practices and knowledge-sharing, ensuring seamless project execution from initial studies to completion and ongoing support.
Origo Solutions plays a key role in HIMA Group’s global strategy, with a strong focus on energy market transformation, digitalisation, and industrial automation. By reinforcing its expertise in safety-related automation solutions, HIMA is well-positioned to lead advancements in the renewable energy sector.
Looking ahead, HIMA Group aims to further develop Origo Solutions’ digital platform and expand its presence in the energy industry. De la Motte concluded, “With the acquisition of Origo Solutions, HIMA Group is not only strengthening its market presence but will also build further on Origo’s digital platform development.”
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