BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, READY FOR THE MARKETS TO EMERGE
EVERYTHING GEARED TO THE FUTURE The ability to anticipate future developments is a decisive factor in succeeding in a market environment that is permanently changing. What are the future markets? And what opportunities do they offer for further growth? With its new segment structure, INDUS has clear answers for these vital questions.
Engineering, Infrastructure, and Materials – the names of the new segments show where the focus of the portfolio companies in our Group lies when it comes to their futures. And the relevant megatrends will point the way. The future fields derived from this tell us at the holding company and our portfolio companies what direction we want to take the portfolio companies in and where we want to direct our focus to grow together through acquisitions.
ENGINEERING
Engineering remains the backbone of the German economy. This is the home of the SME industry, with its numerous hidden champions. This is where we find companies who enable progress in the future with their technological expertise. When it comes to energy transition, or the optimization of work and production processes – engineering forms the foundation for successful change. Dovetailing production with the latest information and communication technology lays the foundation for new growth models. The megatrends of digitalization and sustainability are the growth drivers behind this development.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Growing mobility and advancing urbanization, increasing digitalization, and sustainability are the megatrends that are providing the construction sector in Germany with lasting momentum. Public investment in infrastructure for the maintenance and expansion of transport routes, high capacity demand in residential construction, and energy-efficiency renovations are driving demand. Construction and building technology are receiving new momentum from the social demand for sustainable construction. Modern technologies enable the development of intelligent infrastructure and supply networks – in telecommunications and in energy supply.
MATERIALS
In the manufacturing sector, innovative materials and new composite materials are pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Together with cutting-edge production processes, they enable solutions that lead to new dimensions of service and applications. The sustainability megatrend demands new solutions for the economical use of resources. The focus is on recycling and waste management.