During the 1990s, SPIE developed from a civil, electrical and industrial engineering company into a multi-technical services company in the areas of energy and communications.
Since 2006, thanks to self-financed growth, SPIE focuses on the execution of its business model, characterised by the diversity of its business portfolio, proximity to its clients, repeat business and the small size of deals.
2006
Following the departure of AMEC, SPIE launches a new business project, based on its rediscovered identity. Entitled Sharing a Vision for the Future and involving all of its employees, this project highlights three fundamental values for the future: proximity, performance and responsibility.
2007
The Group accelerates its growth in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom, with the acquisition of the Building and Facilities Services business of the AMEC Group (SPIE Matthew Hall), and in the Netherlands, with the acquisition of Controlec, a company specialising in electricity, automation and mechanics. Over the next ten years, SPIE will acquire around 100 regional companies and double the number of its sites.
2010
On 1 January 2010, Gauthier Louette, SPIE CEO since 2003, replaces Jean Monville as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SPIE. Once appointed, he launches the SPIE Green Economy policy, highlighting SPIE’s expertise in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energies.
2011
As a result of its first LBO (Leveraged Buyout), SPIE is sold by PAI Partners to a consortium led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, together with AXA Private Equity and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. When a second LBO is launched, 15,000 employees become shareholders of the Group, i.e. more than 50% of its workforce.
2013
As the new challenges associated with the energy and digital transition take shape, SPIE reorganises its business into four strategic markets (Smart city, e-fficient buildings, Energies and Industry services) and implements global digitisation of the company, which contributes to the transformation of its services.
