News from the FABRI Group

Find out about the latest developments and activities of the FABRI Group. We will keep you up to date on new partnerships, cooperations, current projects and other news.

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Changes in the Supervisory Board of FABRI AG

17.03.2025

On March 4, 2025, Robin Boheman was proposed and unanimously elected as a new member of the Supervisory Board at a constituent meeting of the Supervisory Board of FABRI AG. In the course of these changes, Mr. Werner Friedmann resigned from the FABRI Supervisory Board at his own request.‍Robin Boheman has been CEO of the listed company Instalco AB in Sweden since 2021. Instalco is one of Scandinavia's leading installation companies for technical building equipment and offers solutions in the fields of electrical engineering, heating and plumbing installations, ventilation technology, industrial solutions and technical advice. The company has over 150 craft enterprises in its portfolio in Sweden, Norway and Finland and holds a minority interest in FABRI AG.‍Robin Boheman is pleased to be able to support the development of the German market as a member of theFABRI supervisory board: “At Instalco, we have always been convinced that our successful and decentralized model would also work well outside the Nordic countries. The key to this has been finding the right local partners and entrepreneurs. At a time when markets are challenging, we have taken the opportunity to plan our next big step and to identify what will make Instalco even more future-proof. FABRI fits perfectly with our strategic vision. For Instalco, the partnership with FABRI is an attractive opportunity to expand in Germany. FABRI gives us a unique opportunity and a platform for further growth in Germany with regional expertise,” said Robin Boheman.‍The Chairman of the Supervisory Board of FABRI AG, Dr. Gerson Link, confirmed: ”We are excited about the new impulses and professional expertise that Robin Boheman will bring to our work and look forward to working with him. At the same time, we would like to express our sincere thanks to Werner Friedmann for his many years of service on the FABRI AG supervisory board. As deputy chairman of the supervisory board since its foundation, Werner has been instrumental in helping FABRI grow from a start-up to a group of companies with over 500 employees in less than four years.”

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FABRI Group expands expertise in the area of home technology

04.12.2024

The FABRI Group is pleased to announce the expansion of its group to include an established craft company in the HVAC sector in North Rhine-Westphalia. Since all parties involved have agreed not to communicate the merger until the new year, some anonymized information in advance:‍The master company with more than 20 years of experience employs over 25 people and has achieved a double-digit EBIT margin for years. The company thus complements the FABRI Group's service portfolio and contributes valuable expertise in the areas of bathrooms, heating, sanitation, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation technology. Thanks to its high level of customer orientation and innovative technologies, the company has an excellent reputation around its location.‍Management will remain on board for the long term, the existing structures will be retained and the company's successful course will continue. According to the FABRI Group's business model, decisions are not made from above, but locally by the respective decision makers — decentralization is our guideline here too.‍We are looking forward to a successful collaboration with a regionally strong brand.

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Partnership with Instalco as a strategic milestone

13.11.2024

The FABRI Group is pleased to announce another milestone in the development of the company. We have entered into a strategic partnership with Instalco, an associated company from Sweden with over ten years of experience in the field of technical building equipment. Instalco's entry strengthens the FABRI Group's market position and creates the basis for stable and long-term growth. Instalco shares our core values - decentralization, partnership and a long-term approach - which define our daily work. The FABRI Group will maintain its proven course - our business model, our family corporate culture and our values will remain firmly anchored. The partnership with Instalco not only follows a planned strategic direction, it also offers our Group long-term security and stability to meet the challenges of the future with a strong partner at our side. We look forward to continuing to actively shape the future of technical building services in Germany together with Instalco.

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Successful YOUNG FABRI meeting in Würzburg

07.09.2024

From September 5 to 7, 2024, our first “YOUNG FABRI's” meeting took place in Würzburg, which proved to be a great success. Over the course of three days, our junior staff had the opportunity to intensively train themselves, make new contacts and exchange ideas in an inspiring environment. This meeting was all about the targeted promotion and development of our future managers in the FABRI Group. The keynote speeches by external speakers were particularly enriching, offering participants valuable insights and practical advice. The presentation “Next Level Leadership: What managers need to find a decisive advantage in today's competitive world” addressed the current challenges and requirements of modern leadership. The participants were able to learn from professional athlete Marcel Schröder what skills and strategies are necessary to successfully assert themselves in an increasingly demanding market environment. Another highlight was the presentation “Tools for success — marketing tips for craft businesses.” Prof. Dr. Pascal Bruno from ISM Frankfurt shared practice-oriented tips and insights with our “YOUNG FABRI's” on how they can specifically optimize their marketing in their craft business. The strategies and tools presented offered participants valuable approaches that they can implement directly in their everyday working life. In addition to these lectures, the meeting also offered numerous opportunities for intensive exchange and networking. In various workshops and discussion rounds, participants were able to contribute their own ideas and learn from each other. This open and dynamic atmosphere has once again shown how important it is to support young talents in their personal and professional development. A particularly positive outcome of the meeting was the participants' wish to meet in this circle twice a year in the future in order to further deepen the exchange and cooperation. This wish underlines the great value that young talents see in a strong network and the continuous exchange of knowledge. Becoming stronger together and learning from each other is a central concern for them. ‍ The “YOUNG FABRI's” program has proven to be a valuable platform on which our young talent is promoted and can fully develop their potential. The positive feedback from participants encourages us to continue on this path and to continue to intensively support the young talents of our FABRI Group in the future. We are looking forward to the continued development of our “YOUNG FABRI's”.

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Alois Mehlhart GmbH from Prien on Chiemsee joins the FABRI Group

23.07.2024

The FABRI Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Alois Mehlhart GmbH, a successful and established plumbing company with its own plumbing workshop. With this merger, the FABRI Group is now also present in Upper Bavaria and strengthens its market position in the areas of sanitary, heating and air-conditioning technology (SHAC) and renewable energies.‍About Alois Mehlhart GmbHAlois Mehlhart GmbH was founded over 75 years ago and is the market leader in the HVAC sector in the Chiemsee region. The company is characterized by a stable order situation and a loyal customer base in a structurally strong region. Alois Mehlhart GmbH offers a wide range of services, including ventilation, renewable energies, bathroom construction, plumbing, service and maintenance as well as heating construction and modernization with a focus on heat pumps.‍Background to the transactionThe managing partner, Stephan Mehlhart, has been running the company successfully for 20 years and would like to further expand the existing business together with the FABRI Group. Stephan Mehlhart will remain on board as Managing Director and will work with the FABRI Group to set the company's strategic course for the future.

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Sustainability in the FABRI Group: our strategy

10.06.2024

Sustainability and craftsmanship - contradiction or supreme discipline?‍At the FABRI Group, we are committed to helping our companies reduce their ecological footprint. But how can we achieve this? Sustainability and responsible business management are not just buzzwords for us, but central pillars of our daily activities. The aim is to ensure long-term and sustainable success by combining traditional values with modern sustainability approaches and innovative technologies. The fact that sustainability is part and parcel of the skilled trades can be seen, for example, in the renovation and refurbishment of buildings, which reduces their energy consumption through modernization, and therefore has a positive impact on CO₂ emissions. We are driving forward with the following projects to achieve our sustainable vision.‍To achieve our sustainable vision, we are driving forward with the following projects. 🌱Installation of solar systems🌱Energy-efficient and environmentally friendly heat pumps🌱Geothermal heating systems🌱Heat exchangers and cooling systems🌱Conversion to LED lighting🌱Charging stations for electric vehicle‍In this way, all companies in the FABRI Group are actively contributing to a more sustainable future. We take our responsibility to protect the environment and preserve resources for future generations seriously.‍That is why we have launched our own sustainability program: “Together for a sustainable future”. This can now also be found on our website.