EIMI

What EIMI does

EIMI is a French family-owned independent energy and environmental services group founded in 1979 in Exincourt, Pays de Montbéliard by Bartolino Nardis and led since 2012 by his son Sandro Nardis as President. The company operates across four business lines — climate engineering (HVAC), electrical engineering, photovoltaic/solar systems, and professional kitchens (via subsidiary KUTHE) — serving industrial, tertiary/commercial, and public sector customers through a network of 30+ regional agencies across France and a Geneva (Switzerland) presence via subsidiary MINO. The group's customer base spans automotive (Faurecia, ACC, PSA), luxury (Hermès), pharmaceuticals (Recipharm), food and beverage (Alpro, Bollinger), retail (IKEA), hospitality (Accor), healthcare (Hôpital de Nantua), and sports (FC Metz, FCSM), with relationships such as the 20+ year tenure with ARDEC METAL evidencing high retention.

EIMI's service offering spans the full asset lifecycle — design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance — supported by proprietary technology including the EIMIPERF energy performance monitoring platform, internal BIM/Revit 3D design capabilities, and the GAMEO isolated-worker safety application that connects to a call center for emergency response. Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based installation contracts (values ranging from €48K to €23M, with the BITCHE district heating project being the largest in company history), recurring maintenance subscriptions including 24/7 industrial emergency service, and longer-term Energy Performance Contracts (CPE) and Design/Build/Operate/Maintain (CREM) agreements that guarantee building energy outcomes. GTM is sales-led via direct field agencies and competitive bidding in public procurement, with marketing supplemented by regional sports sponsorships (FCSM principal partner since 2023).

The group has executed a sustained acquisition strategy to broaden geographic and technical scope, including SOREM (2016), MINO (2019), Groupe Lansard (October 2021 — 250 employees, €40M revenue at acquisition), ROSAZ Energies (October 2025 — 56 employees, electrical and photovoltaic specialist), and POUCHAIN (January 2026 — ~230 employees, electrical network maintenance and industrial automation). EIMI holds MASE safety certification, RSE/ECOVADIS sustainability labeling, and GDPR compliance, with 10,000+ training hours delivered annually and a quantified 273,468 t CO2e carbon footprint for FY2024.

Name

EIMI

Legal name

EIMI

Website

https://eimi.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

EIMI is a French family-owned independent energy services group providing HVAC, electrical, photovoltaic, and professional kitchen solutions to industrial, commercial, and public sector clients across France and Switzerland, spanning design, installation, maintenance, and energy performance contracting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Étupes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Design, installation, and commissioning of HVAC, electrical, photovoltaic, and professional kitchen systems for industrial, commercial, and public sector clients. Revenue generated through project-based contracts.
2. Maintenance and Operation Services: Ongoing maintenance, servicing, and operational support for installed systems. Includes 24/7 emergency services for industrial clients.
3. Performance Contracts: Energy Performance Contracts (CPE) and Design/Build/Operate/Maintain (CREM) contracts guaranteeing energy savings and building performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EIMI is a family-owned French group that studies, installs, commissions, and maintains climate engineering (HVAC), electrical, photovoltaic (solar), and professional kitchen systems for industrial, tertiary/commercial, and public-sector clients. The group provides integrated services from design through long-term maintenance, supported by the EIMIPERF energy monitoring platform, and operates four core business lines across a network of regional agencies in France.

Product overview

EIMI is a family-owned, independent French group offering integrated energy efficiency and environmental services across four core business lines: Génie climatique (HVAC/climate engineering), Génie électrique (electrical engineering), Photovoltaïque (solar/photovoltaic systems), and Cuisines professionnelles (professional kitchens) through subsidiary KUTHE. The group operates across industry, commercial, and public sectors with a network of regional agencies supported by the EIMIPERF performance monitoring platform. EIMI has grown through strategic acquisitions including Lansard (HVAC), ROSAZ Energies (electrical/photovoltaic), and POUCHAIN (electrical networks/automation).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Génie climatique (HVAC Engineering) Studies, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of all types of climate engineering systems (heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing, renewable energy, piping) for buildings and industrial processes. Targets industrial, tertiary, and public-sector clients across France.
• Génie électrique (Electrical Engineering) Studies, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of all types of electrical installations delivered via the EIMI ELEC subsidiary, combining proximity agency agility with group-level resources for industrial, commercial, and public-sector clients.
• Photovoltaïque (Photovoltaic / Solar Energy) Complete solar energy production solutions for professional, industrial, public-sector, and tertiary clients, including rooftop installations, ground-mounted systems, parking canopy solar, and EV charging stations (IRVE).
• Cuisines professionnelles (Professional Kitchens) Through subsidiary KUTHE, EIMI designs and installs professional restaurant spaces, culinary production facilities, laundry, and linen services, with explicit focus on optimizing kitchen energy consumption.
• EIMIPERF Energy Performance Platform Software platform that monitors energy performance of installed equipment, enables optimization based on actual usage data, and guarantees building energy performance throughout its lifecycle. Used by EIMI to accompany clients across industrial, commercial, and public-sector sites.
• Energy Performance Contracts (CPE / CREM) Long-term performance-based contracts including Energy Performance Contracts (CPE) and Design/Build/Operate/Maintain (CREM) arrangements that guarantee energy savings and building performance, tying EIMI's compensation to measurable efficiency outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 273,468 t CO2e carbon footprint quantified for fiscal year 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aktio (Groupe APAVE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Climate consulting firm (subsidiary of Groupe APAVE) that accompanied EIMI and Lansard in conducting their first Carbon Assessments (Bilan Carbone).
• FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (FCSM)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 August 2023Principal partner since 2023 for 3 seasons. EIMI logo displayed on front of first team and reserve jerseys at training and matches. Enhanced visibility at Stade Auguste Bonal with giant screens, LED banners, and signage.
• FC Metz StadiumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2023Professional kitchen installations completed for stadium catering operations. KUTHE subsidiary installed kitchens, cold rooms, and food service areas.
• ESBF (Entente Sportique Besançon Féminine)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 July 2021EIMI is a sponsor of the women's professional handball team, sharing values of family, work, and quality.
• NidaplastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom cooling project for plastic injection/extrusion facility. BAIL subsidiary designed and installed process cooling system. Client awarded 3-year maintenance contract.
• PLANAIRminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical engineering consultancy involved in biomass heating project for Communauté des Communes des Portes du Haut Doubs.
• SEM PMIEminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMixed Economy Company for Pays de Montbéliard Business Real Estate, involved in Faurecia factory project coordination.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Axima Réfrigération (ENGIE Solutions): Specialist in industrial and commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and process cooling. Directly comparable to EIMI's process cooling business (e.g., Nidaplast, Bollinger, Recipharm projects) and BAIL subsidiary.

Broad incumbents

• SPIE France: Major French multi-technical services group (electrical, HVAC, industrial) with national agency coverage. Competes with EIMI on mid- and large-scale industrial/tertiary tenders across France.
• Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: Subsidiary of Eiffage providing electrical, HVAC, and industrial automation services across France. Competes on multi-technical contracts and has overlapping capabilities in climate engineering.
• Vinci Energies: Major French multi-technical services group operating across electrical, HVAC, and industrial automation via brands such as Cegelec and Axians. Overlaps with EIMI on industrial and infrastructure projects at national scale.
• Dalkia (EDF group): French energy services leader focused on district heating, HVAC, and energy performance contracts. Directly competes with EIMI on biomass, district heating (e.g., BITCHE), and CPE contracts.
• ENGIE Solutions (formerly ENGIE Cofely / Ineo): French arm of ENGIE offering HVAC, energy performance contracts, electrical services, and facility management for industrial, tertiary, and public-sector clients. Direct overlap on CPE/CREM contracts and HVAC retrofit work.
• Bouygues Energies & Propreté: Bouygues subsidiary providing multi-technical services (electrical, HVAC, fiber, facility management). Competes on large public-sector and industrial tenders in France.

Direct peers

• SNEF: French specialist in electrical engineering, industrial automation, and energy efficiency for industrial and tertiary clients. Highly comparable to EIMI ELEC and POUCHAIN's electrical network maintenance offering.
• Hervé Thermique: French multi-technical HVAC and electrical services specialist serving industrial and tertiary clients across regional agencies. Closely comparable to EIMI in business mix (HVAC + electrical + maintenance) and customer profile.
• Idex: Independent French energy services group specialising in energy performance, HVAC, and decarbonisation for buildings and industry. Closely comparable to EIMI on CPE/CREM and energy performance positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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