As of today, West Flanders-based Sumi becomes part of Group Jansen. As an integrated construction group, Group Jansen has for years pursued a strategy focused on diversification, innovation, industrialization, and exploring niches. Sumi Smart & Connected Buildings from Kortrijk-Heule is Belgium’s number one independent partner in building automation for major building managers and their contractors, with clients such as Delhaize, Volvo Cars, Decathlon, Barry Callebaut, NMBS…

“The construction world is facing a significant transformation. With the acquisition of Sumi, we’re stepping out of our comfort zone,” says CEO Nadia Jansen. “We’re adding extra strength in automation to our established values, including our project companies, our own sustainable products, and our service division. This new collaboration perfectly aligns with our vision to continue creating places to be. Spaces where every user functions optimally, lives, recovers, and enjoys. Additionally, Sumi’s offering itself is an extra commercial asset for our construction group.”

Data for more Sustainability and Efficiency

“Building Automation is about automating, controlling, monitoring, and optimizing the technical systems present in a building, such as electricity, lighting, sun protection, gates, HVAC, access control, security… At Sumi, as one of Belgium’s leading independent co-integrators, we take it a step further,” says Stef Vande Meulebroucke (CEO Sumi). “You could call it next level smart buildings. Within our systems, we organize all data in a secure overarching platform. We ensure smooth management of this data and link it to other data such as movement and/or room occupancy. This way, a building owner or user achieves significant progress in areas like energy savings and storage. Efficient maintenance, technical support for non-technical staff, and user and customer experience also receive a substantial boost.”

Innovating and Industrializing the Construction Sector

“From previous collaborations, we know Sumi’s strengths. Their in-depth expertise, efficiency, no-nonsense approach, and out-of-the-box thinking stand head and shoulders above the rest. Their location is also an interesting bonus. Thanks to our new West Flemish connection, we’re further strengthening our geographical position,” adds Nadia Jansen.

“The appreciation is mutual. Both our companies appreciate creative concepts, unique efficiency, and an industrial approach. Additionally, we feel at home in their corporate culture where the human aspect is so important,” says Stef Vande Meulebroucke (CEO Sumi).

“With this new collaboration, we’re fully committed to innovating and making our projects more sustainable, empowering our own employees, and optimally servicing our customers,” says Nadia Jansen. “Together with Sumi, we’re ready for the future!”