Schneider Electric Acquires 75% Stake in Motivair Corp

Aliter-backed Edwin James Group Acquires Motivair

July 17, 2024

Industrial Services

Aliter-backed Edwin James Group has acquired Motivair, a Staffordshire-based specialist in the service, maintenance and installation of air compressor systems. The bolt-on expands Edwin James Group's asset care and compressor service capability across industrial, infrastructure, utilities and defence end markets while Motivair's senior management remain in place.

Schneider Electric Acquires WattBuy to Accelerate Residential Electrification

August 21, 2025

Energy

Schneider Electric has acquired WattBuy, a U.S.-based software platform that provides personalized energy insights and electrification solutions for homeowners. The deal brings WattBuy's API-first intelligence engine into Schneider's prosumer portfolio—alongside EnergySage and Qmerit—to deliver an integrated end-to-end residential electrification experience.

Ouellet Group Acquires Innovair Corporation

July 13, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Ouellet Group, a Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of electric heating and cooling products, has acquired Innovair Corporation, a Miami-based manufacturer and distributor of air conditioning equipment. The deal enables Ouellet to expand into the U.S. market and accelerate growth in the air-conditioning segment while Innovair will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with existing management remaining in place.

Johnson Controls Acquires Silent-Aire

April 9, 2021

Manufacturing

Johnson Controls has agreed to acquire Silent-Aire, a global provider of hyperscale data center cooling equipment and modular data center solutions, in an all-cash transaction valued at up to $870 million (approximately $630 million upfront plus earnouts). The acquisition, expected to close subject to regulatory approvals, expands Johnson Controls' capabilities and presence in the hyperscale data center vertical and is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EPS in fiscal 2022.

Schneider Electric Acquires EV Connect

June 21, 2022

Energy

Schneider Electric has acquired EV Connect, an El Segundo, California-based provider of an open EV charging platform, to accelerate its eMobility strategy and expand its digital energy offerings. EV Connect will operate as a distinct subsidiary led by CEO and founder Jordan Ramer, while Schneider aims to strengthen its presence in EV charging infrastructure and services.

Atos Acquires Motiv ICT Security

December 16, 2020

Cybersecurity

Atos has reached an agreement to acquire Motiv ICT Security, the largest independent Managed Security Services provider in the Netherlands. The acquisition brings Motiv’s 180+ cybersecurity experts and sovereign SOC capabilities to Atos, strengthening its threat detection and response offerings and expanding its footprint in the Netherlands and Northern Europe.