Equans launches new entity for industries with complex processes

Equans France has announced the launch of Equans Process Solutions, a brand dedicated to industries characterised by complex and strategic processes. This entity consolidates several internal areas of expertise to provide a global offer covering design, engineering, installation, industrial utilities, maintenance, and project management.

A sector under regulatory and economic pressure

The creation of this organisation comes at a time when regulatory constraints and the technical complexity of industrial projects are increasing significantly. Evolving standards, heightened traceability, safety requirements, and economic instability driven by pricing pressures are holding back investments. In 2024, the net balance of factories opened in France remains negative, with 114 openings versus 119 closures. The manufacturing sector currently accounts for 9.6% of gross domestic product, far from the 15% target set under the France 2030 plan.

An integrated response to industrial needs

Equans Process Solutions offers seamless project management tailored to the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, data centre, hydrogen, and battery manufacturing sectors. The “design & build” approach helps reduce interfaces, optimise schedules, and ensure continuous technical oversight. Through reinforced coordination, the entity aims to shorten delivery timelines while maintaining safety and performance requirements.

On a data centre project, Equans Process Solutions succeeded in reducing the construction time of the final building to eight months, compared to twelve for the earlier ones, while increasing the installed power capacity by 40%. The organisation is built on more than 2,400 employees and brings together capabilities in engineering, process equipment, industrial utilities, and maintenance services.

Structuring industrial partnerships

Since 2020, the company has been supporting pharmaceutical group Delpharm at several of its sites in France. This partnership has included comprehensive involvement, from initial studies to project execution, covering industrial architecture, cleanrooms, production lines, and utilities. Equans Process Solutions’ ability to integrate all project aspects has been deemed essential to ensuring operational continuity.

In parallel, Equans Process Solutions is expanding its international presence, particularly in Germany, with the creation of a joint venture called Equans Process Solutions GmbH. This structure, developed in partnership with the Kraftanlagen entity, aims to meet growing demand in the German pharmaceutical sector by leveraging both local expertise and a consolidated industrial network.