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Facts and Figures about Techem

Techem is a leading global energy service provider for the real estate sector and private homeowners. We promote greater awareness of energy and water consumption in more than 20 countries.

Techem has around 3.640 employees at 60 locations in Germany and in foreign subsidiaries and partner companies worldwide.

Key Figures

2016/2017 financial year (01/04/16 - 31/03/17)
Sales (in million EUR)*	782.7 million EUR
Sales by Techem business field:
Energy Services	693.2 million EUR
Energy Contracting	89.5 million EUR
Apartments serviced (in millions)	11 million
Employees	3.640

Devices used for billing	Total	Germany
Devices	51.2 million	31.5 million

Techem Business Areas
Energy Services	Services and devices for the metering and billing of energy and water, plus device sales, hire and maintenance.
Energy Contracting	Delivery of heat, cooling, flow energy and light, plus the planning, set-up, financing and operation of energy systems and extensive energy monitoring and controlling.

History
1952	Founding of the "Gesellschaft zur Auswertung technisch chemischer Verfahren und Patente" (Corporation for the Exploitation of Technical and Chemical Processes and Patents) by Friedrich Ott in Frankfurt a. Main
1957	Market debut in Austria forms the go-ahead for the internationalisation of Techem
1983	Launch of electronic heat cost allocators
1988	Launch of electronic heat meters
1992	Techem provides contracting
1996	Introduction of an RF system for consumption measurement
2000	Flotation of Techem AG (PLC)
2001	Techem becomes market leader in Germany
2003	Introduction of the Walk In mobile RF meter reading system
2005	Start of remote meter reading using mobile communication
2006	Launch of the adapterm energy-saving system
2007	Launch of RF smoke detectors
2008	The Australian Macquarie Group becomes the controlling shareholder
2009	Change of status from Techem AG (PLC) to Techem GmbH (Ltd.)
2010	Introduction of Techem Smart System
	Techem Energy Contracting energy management system certified as DIN EN 16001
2011	Launch of innovative RF smoke detectors with ambient monitoring
2012	Techem and the SGS Fresenius Analytical Institute provide comprehensive services addressing the legal requirements of the new drinking water ordinance (TrinkwV)
2014	Techem takes over Inergi

Chief Executive Officer of Techem GmbH and Chief Executive Officer of Techem Energy Services GmbH

Frank Hyldmar (born 1961) was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Techem GmbH, effective 1 September 2015. A native of Denmark, Hyldmar joined Techem from metering specialist Elster Group GmbH where he was as CEO responsibile for the company’s global electricity and smart grid activities. From 2012 to 2014, Frank Hyldmar was also President of the ESMIG (European Smart Meter Industry Group) and after that member of the European Commission´s Smart Grid Task Force. Prior to joining Elster, he held several senior executive roles at DHL (Deutsche Post World Net), most recently as Executive Director of Global Marketing & Sales. Previous positions included Managing Director of Velux GmbH and Sales and Marketing Director of Maersk Lines.

Dr. Georg Fronja

Managing Director of Techem GmbH
Managing Director of Techem Energy Services GmbH

Dr. Georg Fronja (born 1968) has been a member of management of Techem GmbH since April 2016 when he was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this position, he is responsible for the areas of Finance and Administration of the company. Previously, the business economics graduate served as CFO and Managing Director of the valve manufacturer VAG Holding GmbH. Prior to that he was as CFO and CEO part of the management of various units of the technology company Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG. At the beginning of his professional life Dr. Fronja gained more than 20 years of experience working for various subsidiaries of Siemens AG, inter alia as Head of Controlling, as Chief Financial Officer of Siemens China, and, most recently, with overall responsibility for the strategy of the global energy sector.

Nicolai Kuß

Member of the management team of Techem GmbH

Nicolai Kuß (born in 1974) has been serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the management team of Techem GmbH since December 2016. In this position, he is responsible for Techem’s business operations. These include the areas of installation, reading and billing, but also supply chain, purchasing, IT and quality assurance. The Business Administration graduate began his professional career with the consulting firm Ernst & Young in 1999 and subsequently gained extensive experience in the real estate industry. He was a member of the German management of Fortress Investment Group and was responsible for the operational business of the GAGFAH Group as COO and a member of the management team for six years. Most recently, he was Chief Investment Officer and a member of the Management Board of Deutsche Immobilien Chancen Group.