CHLORIDE

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

A carve-out from the US group Vertiv, Chloride designs, assembles and maintains industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for the Energy, Infrastructure, Transport and Industry markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The group is the world’s No. 2 player in the industrial UPS market, with an offering tailored to the most demanding harsh environments. Its strategy rests on three pillars: custom projects, configurable standard products and maintenance services across an installed base of nearly 70,000 UPS units.

KEY STRENGTHS

With more than 70% of revenue generated from exports, Chloride is the world’s No. 2 in industrial UPS and enjoys a strong reputation built on a significant technological lead: configurable products, nuclear solutions, sodium batteries and a retrofit offering.

RESPONSIBLE APPROACH

Chloride has developed a low-carbon offering by replacing its lead-acid batteries with more sustainable sodium technology. The group also extends the service life of its installed base through “upgrades” that limit equipment obsolescence, thereby reducing electronic waste.

Its solutions also support the development of renewable energy by ensuring the continuity and electrical safety of solar, wind and hydrogen power generation infrastructure.

PROJECT

InnovaFonds led the carve-out of Chloride alongside its management team in late 2021. Having supported the group through its transition to independence, InnovaFonds is now actively backing Chloride’s development, with a particular focus on:

• ORGANIC GROWTH : expanding the service business across the installed base

• OPERATIONAL STRENGHTENING : structuring the organisation and making key hires to further optimise processes.