(AOF) – BOA Concept has announced the acquisition of 100% of the capital of RobOptic, an engineering company from Saint-Etienne, expert in the fields of robotics and vision, from its two founders. The acquisition is paid for a majority share in cash and a minority share in new shares issued by the intralogistics specialist.
RobOptic, with a team of 5 engineers, will also strengthen BOA Concept’s presence in the industrial sector thanks to its robotics and vision quality control solutions. Remember that BOA Concept is already present in the field of industry thanks in particular to its range of heavy duty conveyors.
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The collective catering giants are reviewing their prices
In the first half (ended at the end of March) of its 2021-2022 financial year, Elior benefited from a jump of nearly 20% in its activity to 2.2 billion euros. However, its losses increased from 53 million a year earlier to 266 million euros, partly due to a deterioration in margins. This movement is linked to the inflation of food and energy prices. To remedy this, the group has set up a global and systematic program to renegotiate all price lists with its customers.
As for Sodexo, price increases have already taken place. During the third quarter, they increased by more than 5% year-on-year. The group expects a further increase in tariffs of 4 to 5% by the end of the year. Despite strong growth in its results in the first half (ending at the end of February), the group was cautious for the second half of the year due to an environment that remains uncertain. Executives estimate that the pre-covid margin will be reached again in 2023.
Road transport wants to accelerate its energy transition
The weight of fuel continues to climb in the cost structure of carriers, whereas it usually represents 20% of the cost price. The actors are well aware of the need to carry out the energy transition to free themselves from their great dependence on the price of fuel. However, professionals have to face a lack of supply of clean heavy vehicles at affordable prices. Moreover, the use of hydrogen is still too limited. As for CNG (Natural Gas For Vehicles), although investments have been made in the past, gas trucks are not currently running given the soaring prices. Professionals are therefore asking for support from the public authorities to accelerate their transition.