(AOF) – Motorized equipment that can be controlled by smartphone is becoming increasingly integrated into the design of smart homes, with on the one hand individuals who aspire to more comfort in their daily lives and on the other hand growing issues of energetic performance. Based on this dual challenge, Somfy (a global company in the automation of openings and closings) and Atlantem (French manufacturer specializing in carpentry, closing and gates) have pooled their expertise to offer an automated and connected version of the AM-X sliding window.
For two years, the teams of the two manufacturers worked together to develop a tailor-made solution. Result of the alliance between the AM-X sliding door from Atlantem and the Somfy motorization, it combines the quality of a sliding door manufactured in France, which combines increased luminosity (fineness of the profiles), high energy performance (Uw = 1, 4 W/m2.K), and contemporary design to be defined according to a wide range of interior finishes (PVC, aluminum and wood) for overall aesthetic consistency,
It also combines ergonomics and the practicality of one-click control to manage opening and closing effortlessly.
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Key points
– World number 1 group in the automation of openings and closings for homes and buildings, created in 1969;
– Activity of €1.4 billion generated by shutters & solar protection, connected home, security and blinds, split between France for 29.2%, Germany (14.3%) Northern Europe (11, 4%), Southern Europe (10%), Central Europe (13.7%), North America (9%);
– Business model
– Capital controlled at 71.9% Jean-Guillaume Despature chairing the board of 7 directors, Pierre Ribero being managing director;
– Solid net situation at €1.5 billion at the end of June 2022.
Challenges
– Ambition 2030 strategy refocused on connected carpentry and its use cases;
– Innovation strategy supported by 17 R&D centers and a portfolio of nearly 3,000 patents:
– digitization of the company: deployment of a platform from the single ERP implemented in Italy in 2021, robustness of infrastructures and automation of logistics
– Internet of Things: participation in the Matter platform in the Internet of Things and partnerships – Wisniowski for a connected ecosystem, EMCOA in connected carpentry, etc.,
– Somfy Lab co-design platform;
– Environmental strategy “We act for a better way”, validated by the SBTi with 2030 objectives:
– 50% reduction in CO2 emissions
– 100% of products labeled Act for green, vs 61.5%, in 2021 and 100% renewable energy, vs 40%;
– Strong growth in services, boosted by the partnership with Répar’stores.
– Continued strong growth in sales in China via equity-accounted company Dooya.
Challenges
– Entry to the SBF 120 in September 2022;
– Sharp slowdown in demand in Europe;
– Shortage of components: securing supplies and mobilizing R&D in the design of engines incorporating new generation components;
– After a 5.1% increase in turnover and an 11.9% decline in net profit, anticipation for the 2nd half of a continuation of the slowdown noted during the summer;
– 2021 dividend of €2.15.
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