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Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi: B+N is shaping the future of the FM industry

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B+N Referencia Zrt. is the sole player in the domestic FM sector with an in-house R&D department. By developing technological solutions for a safer future as a market-leader in the CEE Region, the company is shaping not only the Hungarian, but also the regional industrial landscape.

Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi: „I am convinced that technological innovation has an increasingly important role in this traditional sector”

B+N Referencia Zrt. is the only facility management company in Hungary with a research and development (R&D) department. The department was set up several years ago and today a team of 25 highly qualified employees are working there. “It’s no exaggeration to say that through their work, we are shaping the future of the facility management sector, in line with the ‘Industry 4.0’ philosophy. In addition to our day-to-day operations, we are also ensuring the continuous improvement of our services. I am convinced that technological innovation has an increasingly important role in this traditional sector” – fmnewsroom quotes Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi.

Workig on a technological breakthrough preventing epidemics

Technological innovations by this department are now available to the entire international group. These include the autonomous industrial cleaning robot ROBIN, launched in 2019, and the mobile UV disinfection device developed in 2020. “In the near future, a revolutionary technological breakthrough, metagenomic analysis and prediction, will enable us to detect pathogens on different surfaces. This method will allow rapid detection of infectious colonies and prevent a possible epidemic. This unique development will drastically reduce the risk of infection in hospitals and increase patient safety while in the workplace, it protects the health and safety of workers” – the CEO tells Diplomacy&Trade.

Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi

Market leader in the CEE region – Synergies and cost efficiency

The company became a regional FM provider in 2021 and is now present in seven countries. According to Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi, the international expansion was a logical continuation of the company’s market leadership position at home. In 2021, B+N Zrt. acquired the ISS Group’s interests in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia and Hungary. This was followed by the acquisition of INWEMER in Poland in January 2022. In September 2022 the company entered the Bulgarian market as well. “We have 100% ownership of our local companies in all countries. With these steps, we are the market leader with full coverage of the Central European region. With nearly 21,000 employees, we cover 16.5 million square meters of space.”

Ferenc Kis-Szölgyémi adds that being present in international markets means continuous learning and knowledge transfer. “We have successfully integrated the acquired companies into our company. We have developed a coherent strategy and harmonized day-to-day operations. Our size, which is now also significant at the European level, and our broad service portfolio offer our clients a number of advantages. Our synergies and cost efficiency give us a strong competitive advantage in all markets.”

B+N was awarded as the most innovative service provider by Budapest Airport

Budapest Airport’s Annual Award Gala reflected the importance of the coordinated work of the airport community and its partners. At the grandiose event, the airport operator thanked its partners for their contribution to making Ferenc Liszt International Airport one of the best airports in Europe.

BIM methodology can be the bridge between real estate market players

With the rapid development of technology, it is increasingly important to ensure that buildings are designed, built, operated and maintained in synergy. The Building Information Model (BIM) is widely known, yet its potential is not being exploited by the real estate industry. It may seem expensive at first glance, but using BIM can save significant amounts of money over the life cycle of a building.

Small devices mean big problem in healthcare cleaning

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The largest Hungarian facility operator expands further in Western Europe

Domestic and regional FM market leader B+N Referencia Ltd. is continuing to strengthen its international presence outside Central and Eastern Europe, with 40 percent of the group’s revenues coming from foreign operations already this year. With the acquisition of Italy-based Sagad, the Hungarian-owned company has gained new industry knowledge, significant Western European experience and a new customer base.

B+N Referencia Zrt. is the exclusive owner of Airport Service Budapest Zrt.

B+N Referencia Zrt. increased its ownership stake in Airport Service Budapest Zrt. to 100 percent by purchasing the shares of its partners. In addition to its previous 33.4 percent stake, the company also bought the 33.4 percent stake of Civil Security Service Zrt. and the 33.2 percent stake of Valton-Sec Zrt.

Patient control is important

The first impression people have when they enter a hospital is important, but it also has a positive impact on the daily lives of the staff if they can work in a clean, tidy environment. For B+N Referencia Zrt., it is an important mission to improve hospital hygiene standards and appreciates those health care workers who are responsible for or have a heartfelt concern for this. We asked Prof. Dr. Csaba Polgár, Director General of the National Institute of Oncology and Dr. Ilona Tasáry, Chief Hygienist of the National Institute of Oncology on the topic.