Origo Solutions has been seamlessly integrated into the HIMA Group as the regional center for Scandinavia. With a doubling of sales in the past two years and a 20% increase in the number of associates in the first year under the HIMA umbrella, the company has created a solid foundation for future success. Origo Solutions was also named one of Norway's fastest-growing companies in 2024 by the Norwegian business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN).
Customers in Scandinavia benefit from the expanded expertise and access to the global HIMA network. “We see Origo Solutions as an excellent addition to the HIMA Group. Together, we are committed to sustainable growth and innovative solutions for the future,” says Steffen Philipp, shareholder of HIMA Group.
The integration process is progressing faster than planned – more than half of the defined work areas have already been completed. “Origo Solutions has quickly become an integral part of HIMA Group. The accelerated sales growth and the expansion of our solutions portfolio are impressive results of this merger,” says Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA Group.
Synergies for innovation and growth
The acquisition of Origo Solutions strengthens the competitiveness of HIMA Group and creates synergies in the process industry and the energy sector, including oil and gas as well as renewables. Scandinavia, and Norway in particular, plays a key role in the European energy industry, with Norway being the largest oil and gas producer in Europe, covering a significant share of the gas demand of EU countries.
In particular, the innovative digital platform SCADA+ offers a wide range of applications beyond renewable energy. It opens new markets both in Scandinavia and worldwide, including industrial and digitalization efforts. New projects in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, as well as the conclusion of a multi-million contract with Equinor, underline the importance of Origo for the HIMA Group's growth strategy. “Our customers welcome the integration into the HIMA Group. They benefit from our expanded solutions portfolio and close collaboration with HIMA experts,” explains Bjørn-Tore Lenes, CEO of Origo Solutions.
Milestones of the Integration
Milestones of the integration include customer focus, IT, team spirit, growth, and the expanded solutions portfolio. For example, Norwegian customers visited the HIMA Customer Solutions Center in Germany and appreciated the opportunities offered by the global network.
Close collaboration between departments such as engineering, IT, sales, and the innovation lab in the first year of integration has fostered best practices and knowledge transfer. HIMA’s end-to-end solutions, from initial study to project completion and support, ensure customers receive comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of their projects.
Outlook: focus on growth in energy sector and digital Solutions
Origo Solutions plays a key role in the global strategy of the HIMA Group. While the focus includes the transformation of the energy market, HIMA also emphasizes digitalization and industrial solutions across the energy industry including renewables, reinforcing its role as a safety-related automation leader. Jörg de la Motte concludes: “With the acquisition of Origo Solutions, HIMA Group is not only strengthening its market presence, but will also build further on Origo’s digital platform development.”
