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One year after acquiring Norwegian technology company Origo Solutions, HIMA Group reflects on a highly successful integration. The collaboration has yielded impressive results, with significant growth in both sales and employment, reinforcing Origo’s strong position in the wider energy sector.

Since becoming the regional hub for Scandinavia within HIMA Group, Origo Solutions has doubled its sales over the past two years and increased its workforce by 20% in its first year under the HIMA umbrella. This growth has earned Origo Solutions recognition as one of Norway’s fastest-growing companies in 2024, as reported by the Norwegian business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv (DN).

Scandinavian customers now benefit from enhanced expertise and access to HIMA’s global network, strengthening the company’s capabilities in delivering innovative safety and automation solutions.

“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.”

On Friday, 28th February 2025, BUD Leaders will host the highly anticipated event Double Up & Access More at NatWest, 250 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4AA, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This full-day event will address key topics surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while promoting accessibility for businesses from the Global Majority.

With the evolving DEI landscape in 2025, this event will gather over 175 influential leaders, including entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and decision-makers, to address systemic inequities in the UK business sector. Attendees will engage in thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and workshops aimed at doubling the revenue of Global Majority-led businesses by 2030, contributing £50 million to these communities.

The event will explore the Four L’s framework to inspire attendees:

** Leverage: Build social capital and increase influence by connecting with key leaders and organisations.

** Leadership: Develop skills to access supply chains, investments, and new opportunities.

** Laugh: Celebrate successes and foster meaningful connections through moments of levity.

** Legacy: Join a movement creating long-lasting impact for Global Majority leaders, driving equity and systemic change.

Challenge X2 (CX2) invites businesses, foundations, and Global Majority entrepreneurs to join forces in tackling structural inequities. The initiative champions mentorship, skill-sharing, sponsorship, and access to supply chains, creating a ripple effect of success and representation. By signing the pledge, participants become part of a transformative community dedicated to building a fairer business world.

The day will feature keynote addresses, expert panels, skill-sharing workshops, and the prestigious IMPACT Awards. Notable speakers include industry leaders:

** Dr Carlton Brown

** Ngozi Camdus

** Lere Fisher

** Reshma Sheikh

** Justice Williams

** Mike Williams

CEO and Founder Georgina Wilson stated:

“This is not just an event; it’s an opportunity to effect real change for and with Global Majority enterprises. We are innovative and brilliant, and we can add much more value to the economy if we are given more access to opportunities, resources, and networks. I’m tired of us talking about what we should do to effect real change; this is the time for us to truly take action. Join this movement – start by coming to this event.”

Interesting Data

Statistics reveal persistent challenges for Global Majority businesses:

** Only 0.24% of UK venture capital funding between 2009 and 2019 went to Black founders

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This event seeks to bridge these gaps by fostering connection, driving investment, and creating a sustainable ecosystem for underrepresented leaders.