R&M – R&M France expands with Tecnosteel and relocates its offices to Bois-d’Arcy near Paris

December 5, 2023
R&M

In a constantly evolving world where growth remains the ultimate objective of any successful organization, R&M France, an innovative company in the information and communication technology market, has taken a bold decision to guarantee its continued growth.

 

The acquisition of Tecnosteel, manufacturer of data center racks, in January 2022 by the international R&M group leads us in France to merge and relocate our offices to more spacious premises. This initiative aims to strategically expand our joint solutions, thus strengthening R&M’s presence in France for 25 years. The R&M regional headquarters is relocated to Bois-d’Arcy, just 30 kilometers from Paris.

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A necessary expansion

Expanding business is often a sign of a healthy business and R&M France is no exception. What makes this expansion even more exciting is the decision to merge the regional office with our Tecnosteel rack factory.

This strategic change is more than just a relocation. It’s about combining our strengths to become a stronger, more versatile organization with a team of sales, technical and marketing experts.

Our 25 years of presence in France have been marked by innovation, excellence and a commitment to serving our customers with the best infrastructure solutions. By consolidating these two essential elements, R&M France aims to accelerate its pace, particularly with regard to its logistics. This is a strategic move that aligns with the company’s commitment to delivering solutions faster, particularly in the data center space, and being closer to our customers.

 

Sustainability and Responsibility

The holistic approach to sustainable development is an integral part of the R&M culture. We have always strived to preserve the balance between economic growth and our societal, ethical and ecological responsibilities.

The merger of R&M France and Tecnosteel France is fully in line with the Swiss-based parent company’s international commitment to environmental responsibility.

We recognize the importance of reducing our ecological footprint, and our new office will reflect our commitment to a greener future.

By reducing frequent travel between the two former offices, we are significantly reducing our carbon footprint. In addition, the consolidation of a central office will optimize operations. We will optimize our packaging by replacing plastic with lighter packaging, and we will reduce high transport volumes.

As we embark on this exciting expansion, we want our customers, partners and stakeholders to know our commitments. Paris has always been a source of inspiration and light and more than ever R&M France is ready to light up the future with cutting-edge cabling solutions. We are excited to celebrate this new phase with you.

Emmanuel Beydon, Managing Director R&M France

 

 

 

 

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More information on Tecnosteel S.r.l. by R&M: https://www.tecnosteel.info/homeeng + Acquired by R&M in 2022, Tecnosteel S.r.l. is a manufacturer of racks, enclosures, cabinets, and infrastructure solutions for data centers, IT, telecommunications, office, and building networks based in Brunello in the Varese region of Italy. The entrepreneurs Mauro Turci and Marino Piotti founded Tecnosteel in 2000. Tecnosteel employs 85 people. Italy is the main sales area. Around 40 % of production is exported.

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EMR Additional Notes:

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
    • Primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities. Carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere through burning fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and oil), solid waste, trees and other biological materials, and also as a result of certain chemical reactions (e.g., manufacture of cement). Carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere (or “sequestered”) when it is absorbed by plants as part of the biological carbon cycle.
  • Biogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
    • Carbon Dioxide released as a result of the combustion or decomposition of organic material, that is biomass and its derivatives. Examples include carbon dioxide released during the combustion of wood and biogas generated by decomposition.
    • Biogenic Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) are the same. Scientists differentiate between biogenic carbon (that which is absorbed, stored and emitted by organic matter like soil, trees, plants and grasses) and non-biogenic carbon (that found in all other sources, most notably in fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas).
  • Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS):
    • CCS involves the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes, such as steel and cement production, or from the burning of fossil fuels in power generation. This carbon is then transported from where it was produced, via ship or in a pipeline, and stored deep underground in geological formations.
    • CCS projects typically target 90 percent efficiency, meaning that 90 percent of the carbon dioxide from the power plant will be captured and stored.
  • Decarbonization:
    • Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the use of low carbon power sources, achieving a lower output of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere.
  • Carbon Footprint:
    • There is no universally agreed definition of what a carbon footprint is. A carbon footprint is generally understood to be the total amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are directly or indirectly caused by an individual, organization, product, or service. These emissions are typically measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
    • In 2009, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) published a standard for calculating and reporting corporate carbon footprints. This standard is widely accepted by businesses and other organizations around the world. The GHG Protocol defines a carbon footprint as “the total set of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, directly and indirectly, through its own operations and the value chain.”