META 2e
META 2e is a French systems integrator based in Saint-Étienne that designs, deploys, and maintains open-protocol Building Management Systems (GTB/GTE) for tertiary, healthcare, public-sector, and industrial buildings, with proprietary energy management software (META Global Energy) and a recurring maintenance subsidiary (META 2m).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersSaint Etienne, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What META 2e does
META 2e is a French systems integrator specializing in GTB (Gestion Technique des Bâtiments — Building Management Systems) and GTE (Gestion Technique Energétique — Energy Management) for tertiary, healthcare, public-sector, and industrial buildings. Founded in 1989 as Meta Productique in Saint-Étienne, the company split from its industrial MES sibling META 2i in 2014 to focus on building energy performance. The company designs and deploys open, multi-protocol, interoperable GTB architectures spanning BACnet, LonWorks, KNX, ModBus, M-Bus, DALI, REST-API, OPC, and SQL Server, leveraging third-party supervision platforms (Panorama E² from Codra and PCVUE from Arc Informatique) alongside its own software — KmReport (energy analytics, later rebranded META Global Energy, a 100% web energy management application compliant with BACS and Décret Tertiaire) and a proprietary GMAO maintenance ticket management system used by its META 2m maintenance subsidiary. Founded Dominique Blanc in 1989 and developed by co-founder Gérard Badard for over 25 years, leadership transitioned in November 2020 to Jérôme Viollet (President, ex-Honeywell/Trend) and Patrice Bayle (Director General, 25-year META veteran).
The firm is a founding Symbioz-certified integrator for Distech Controls, with partnerships across ABB, Trend Controls, Siemens, Wago, EDF/Datanumia, and IsiTecc (Smart Building custom applications via USC™). META 2e makes money through project-based GTB systems integration and installation (the primary revenue stream, anchored by 400+ delivered GTB projects), recurring maintenance contracts through the META 2m subsidiary (corrective, preventive, adaptive, and evolutionary maintenance with TMA — Tierce Maintenance Applicative options), proprietary software licensing for META Global Energy and KmReport, and Smart Building consulting/professional services. Pricing is quote-based enterprise B2B with no public tiers; sales run exclusively through direct enterprise field engagement by the President, commercial director, and technical sales team, with channel referrals from major French construction firms (Eiffage, Vinci, Bouygues) and developers (PRD, Sogelym Dixence, Ekium). Customer base is anchored by blue-chip references including Crédit Agricole, Orange, EDF, Groupe Casino, Groupama, La Samaritaine Paris (50,000 technical points, HQE/BREEAM/LEED triple certification), multiple CHU hospitals, and the OMS Academy in Lyon. The company operates from a ~600 m² expanded headquarters on the Technopole of Saint-Étienne with ~25 collaborators and a reported turnover above €2 million as of the 30-year anniversary milestone.
META 2e firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- META 2e
- Legal name
- Meta 2e
- Website
- https://meta2e.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- META 2e is a French systems integrator based in Saint-Étienne that designs, deploys, and maintains open-protocol Building Management Systems (GTB/GTE) for tertiary, healthcare, public-sector, and industrial buildings, with proprietary energy management software (META Global Energy) and a recurring maintenance subsidiary (META 2m).
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- akta.pro rank
META 2e industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Management Systems Integration
- NAICS
- Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire) (BPAEAOAF)
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Where META 2e is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint Etienne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
META 2e business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- GTB Systems Integration & Installation: Design, integration, and deployment of Building Management Systems (GTB/GTE) for new construction and retrofit projects. Revenue is project-based, driven by large-scale implementations across office, healthcare, educational, government, and industrial buildings. This is the primary revenue stream, supported by references to 400+ GTB projects completed.
- Maintenance Contracts (META 2m): Ongoing maintenance contracts covering corrective, preventive, adaptive, and evolutionary maintenance of installed GTB systems. Includes annual control visits, on-site contractual visits, software updates, and improvement consulting. Remote hot-line support and preferential intervention rates for contract holders.
- Energy Management Software (KmReport / META Global Energy): Licensing and deployment of proprietary energy management software platforms. Interfaces with GTB systems to provide energy reporting, KPI dashboards, carbon tracking, and regulatory compliance tools. Revenue from software configuration, deployment, and potentially ongoing support.
- TMA — Tierce Maintenance Applicative Contracts: Third-party application maintenance contracts covering skill maintenance on applications, regular project management engagement, usage tracking, data accuracy control, client request qualification, and improvement implementation coordination.
- Smart Building Services & Consulting: Custom Smart Building application development and integration via the IsiTecc partnership (USC™ platform). Includes BIM integration, Flex Office management, indoor geolocation, and building operating system (B.O.S.) deployments tailored to client needs.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
META 2e product offering
Product offeringCore offering
META 2e is a French systems integrator that designs, deploys, and maintains open and interoperable Building Management Systems (GTB) and Energy Management Systems (GTE) for tertiary, industrial, and public-sector buildings. The company integrates multi-protocol automation across HVAC, lighting, energy metering, and other building trades using BACnet, LonWorks, KNX, ModBus, M-Bus, DALI, and REST-API, complemented by proprietary energy management software (KmReport and META Global Energy), multi-technical maintenance services (META 2m), and electrical installation (META ELEC).
Product overview
META 2e's product portfolio centers on GTB (Gestion Technique des Bâtiments) — a comprehensive, open, and interoperable building management system that integrates HVAC, lighting, blinds, energy metering, and other technical disciplines using multiple protocols (BACnet-IP, LonWorks, ModBus, KNX, M-Bus, DALI, REST-API). Built around this core GTB platform, the portfolio includes two energy management modules: the newer META Global Energy web application and its predecessor KmReport, both designed to monitor, analyse, and optimise building energy consumption and support certification frameworks. The META 2m sub-brand provides ongoing multi-technical maintenance services for GTB installations, while the META ELEC sub-brand handles the associated electrical installation work. A recent addition is an IRVE (electric vehicle charging) supervision application that extends GTB capabilities to EV charging infrastructure management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- META ELEC: Electrical partner specialized in Building Technical Management systems - installation, wiring, connections, automation cabinets and regulation, field and communication networks
- META Global Energy
- META 2m
Products and services
- GTB (Gestion Technique des Bâtiments) Integration Core integrated building management system covering all technical disciplines (HVAC, lighting, blinds, energy meters, access control) across tertiary and industrial buildings. META 2e's GTB is multi-trade, open, and interoperable using protocols including BACnet-IP, LonWorks, ModBus, KNX, M-Bus, DALI, and REST-API. It serves as the central nervous system for building automation, energy optimization, comfort control, and maintenance. Target customers are building operators, real estate investors, public-sector entities, and large enterprises.
- META Global Energy A 100% web-based energy management and monitoring application integrated with GTB systems. Enables surveillance, control, and optimization of energy consumption across all energy carriers (electricity, gas, water, heating, cooling). Features include compliance with BACS and Tertiary decrees, CEE subsidy eligibility, ROI calculation, customizable dashboards, carbon equivalent conversion (ADEME method), 10-year data archiving, alarm management, and meter validation modules. For building owners, facility managers, and energy managers.
- META 2m (Maintenance Multitechnique) The multi-technical maintenance service of META 2e covering GTB installations. Provides corrective and predictive maintenance, a dedicated maintenance hotline, remote diagnostics, on-site interventions, and TMA (Tierce Maintenance Applicative) contracts. Uses a proprietary GMAO information system for ticket tracking, incident management, and real-time client communication on planning and progress of interventions. For enterprise clients with installed GTB systems across hospitals, offices, retail, education, and industry.
- META ELEC The electrical installation subsidiary of META 2e, handling pose, cabling, and connections for GTB systems; design and assembly of automation and regulation control cabinets; and network and field bus installation. Works in coordination with META 2e's GTB integrators to ensure optimized commissioning of building management systems. For construction and renovation projects requiring GTB electrical infrastructure.
- KmReport A decision-support tool for energy performance analysis used within GTB installations. Developed with DevExpress/Winforms technology, available as a thick-client or web application. Provides Energy Performance Indicators (kWh/m², financial cost, environmental cost), consumption distribution analysis, alert programming for anomalies (leaks, meter failures, equipment faults), and supports ISO 50001, BREEAM, LEED, and HQE certification frameworks. Preceded META Global Energy as the company's energy analytics module.
- IRVE Charging Station Supervision Application A proprietary application developed by META 2e for monitoring and managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Features include real-time monitoring of charging parameters (charge status, power delivered, charge duration), dynamic load balancing, consumption history, interactive visual interface with alarms and event logging, and integration with ABB equipment and PCVUE supervision platform. For building operators and facility managers deploying EV charging infrastructure.
Companies that use META 2e
Customer profileNamed customers23 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
META 2e technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature4 records
META 2e partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- IsiTecccoreMETA 2e has partnered with IsiTecc to deliver custom Smart Building mobile and web applications via USC™ (Universal Smart Connectors). IsiTecc develops personalized digital solutions to leverage Smart Building data through B.O.S. (Building Operating System), dashboards, tablets, and smartphones. The partnership enables META 2e to offer tailored applications for facility managers, building operators, and occupants beyond standard GTB capabilities.
- Distech ControlscoreMETA 2e is a founding Symbioz-certified integrator for Distech Controls' Smart Building program, validating expertise in Smart Room Control, Flex Office, geolocation, and energy performance data access. The partnership covers RESTful APIs, B-OWS drivers, OBIX Space Dynamics, Beacon configuration, BLE SDK, and IoT Hub Microsoft Azure connectivity. Symbioz certification confirms META 2e's mastery of technologies needed to open GTB to Smart Building applications.
- EDF / DatanumiacoreLong-standing collaboration since 2001 with EDF and its subsidiary Datanumia specializing in energy consumption optimization and management. META 2e and META 2m serve EDF and Datanumia on energy metering projects, leveraging deep expertise in energy counting protocols and communication methods in the GTB sector. EDF has historically co-developed optimization solutions for industry and tertiary sectors with META 2e.
- Arc Informatique / PcVuecoreArc Informatique is a key software partner providing the PcVue supervision platform used across numerous META 2e GTB installations. PcVue handles visualization, alarming, historical data, and reporting for building management systems. Mentioned in multiple project references as the supervision software of choice alongside Panorama E².
- Codra PanoramacoreCodra provides the Panorama E² supervision platform used extensively by META 2e across healthcare, office, and government GTB projects. References include the CHU de Chambéry (virtualized Panorama E²), CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, Clinique des Portes du Sud, and Cité des Entreprises projects.
- Eiffage Construction / Eiffage ÉnergiecoreEiffage Construction and its subsidiary Eiffage Énergie are repeat clients and project partners for META 2e. Most notably, Eiffage selected META 2e for the Cité Administrative d'État GTB project in Lyon (19,000 m², HQE and E3-C1 certified, received without reservation).
- Vinci Construction / Vinci ÉnergiescoreVinci Construction and Vinci Énergies are listed as trusted partners collaborating with META 2e on GTB projects. Notably, VINCI ROIRET ESPACES was the electrical partner alongside META 2e on the Campus Orange Lyon project.
- Bouygues ImmobilierminorListed as a trusted partner company working with META 2e on building projects.
- Trend ControlscoreTrend Controls is a key technology partner whose products are used in META 2e GTB installations. Over 1,700 Trend controllers are deployed at the Groupe Casino headquarters. META 2e's Jérôme Viollet was formerly Director of European OEM Sales at Honeywell (Trend Controls' parent company).
- Sogelym DixencecoreSogelym Dixence is the developer/property manager that selected META 2e for the GTB of the OMS Academy in Lyon Gerland. Sogelym Dixence is a repeat partner commissioning META 2e for complex building projects.
- PRD (Pitch Immo)corePRD (part of Pitch Immo group) is the developer/owner of Le Corner Lyon building who commissioned META 2e for the GTB of the fully renovated 18,000 m² building in Part-Dieu.
- EkiumcoreEkium is the GTB general contractor (lot GTB) for the La Samaritaine Paris project. Ekium subcontracted META 2e for the development of building supervision systems covering 50,000 technical points with double server redundancy.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
META 2e competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eiffage Énergie Systèmes: French multi-technical integrator with strong GTB/smart building capabilities. Direct peer — delivers similar building management systems integration services, often on the same construction-prime project flow (Eiffage Construction is one of META 2e's key channels).
- Bouygues Energies & Services: French building energy services arm of Bouygues. Direct peer — offers GTB integration, multi-technical maintenance, and energy optimization across the same French tertiary/healthcare/institutional customer base.
- ENGIE Solutions: Large French building services and energy management subsidiary of ENGIE. Direct peer — competes for the same GTB integration, energy management, and multi-technical maintenance contracts across French tertiary and healthcare buildings.
- SNEF (Groupe SNEF): French multi-technical integrator covering electrical, automation, and GTB. Direct peer — similar project-by-project GTB integration work for hospitals, offices, and public buildings in the same French market segments.
- Vinci Facilities: Facility management and building services subsidiary of Vinci. Direct peer — Vinci Construction is a META 2e partner, and Vinci Facilities competes for similar facility and GTB maintenance contracts in France.
- SPIE France: French technical services group with dedicated building solutions division. Direct peer — competing multi-trade integrator for GTB, energy management, and maintenance contracts in French commercial and public-sector buildings.
Broad incumbents
- Schneider Electric: Global BMS vendor offering EcoStruxure Building Operation. Broad incumbent — META 2e integrates Schneider-compatible controllers on many projects, but Schneider increasingly bundles its own integration services, creating partial overlap.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global BMS vendor (parent of Trend Controls, whose products META 2e integrates). Broad incumbent — competes on large building automation tenders; META 2e's President was previously Honeywell's Director of European OEM Sales.
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Global building automation vendor with Desigo CC platform. Broad incumbent — listed as a META 2e technology partner, but its integrated BMS-plus-services offering competes head-to-head on larger tenders.
Emerging players
- Distech Controls: Smart-building controls vendor with Symbioz integrator certification program in which META 2e is a founding certified integrator. Emerging player / partner — overlapping as a technology supplier and as a channel for certified integrators like META 2e.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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META 2e leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
META 2e subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
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Frequently asked questions about META 2e
What does META 2e do?
META 2e is a French systems integrator that designs, deploys, and maintains open and interoperable Building Management Systems (GTB) and Energy Management Systems (GTE) for tertiary, industrial, and public-sector buildings. The company integrates multi-protocol automation across HVAC, lighting, energy metering, and other building trades using BACnet, LonWorks, KNX, ModBus, M-Bus, DALI, and REST-API, complemented by proprietary energy management software (KmReport and META Global Energy), multi-technical maintenance services (META 2m), and electrical installation (META ELEC).
Is META 2e a public or private company?
META 2e is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was META 2e founded?
META 2e was founded in 1989. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is META 2e based?
META 2e is headquartered in Saint Etienne, France, in the Europe region.
How does META 2e make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. GTB Systems Integration & Installation is the primary driver. The others are maintenance Contracts (META 2m), energy Management Software (KmReport / META Global Energy), TMA — Tierce Maintenance Applicative Contracts and smart Building Services & Consulting.
Who are META 2e's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, Bouygues Energies & Services, ENGIE Solutions, SNEF (Groupe SNEF), Vinci Facilities and SPIE France. Broad incumbents are Schneider Electric, Honeywell Building Technologies and Siemens Smart Infrastructure. Distech Controls is listed as an emerging player.
Does META 2e have an API?
No public API is recorded for META 2e.
What industry is META 2e in?
META 2e's product category is Building Management Systems Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAOAF, IT Asset Lifecycle Services (Procure-to-Retire). Its NAICS code is 334512 and its SIC code is 3822.