Supported by its shareholders Ambienta and Kartesia, Babcock Wanson Group reaffirms its ambition to become the pan-European leader in the decarbonization of industrial heat production. This acquisition of ACT Andaluces S.A. aligns with the Group’s strategy to expand its service offering and deepen its local presence in key European markets.
The integration of ACT significantly strengthens Babcock Wanson Group’s footprint in Spain, where it already operates through its long-standing subsidiary, Babcock Wanson España, based in Bilbao. The addition of ACT enhances the Group’s geographic reach and service capacity across the Iberian Peninsula, allowing it to provide more comprehensive and responsive support to Spanish industrial customers.
Founded and developed by Alfredo Córdoba T., ACT has earned a strong reputation for technical excellence and reliability in the Spanish industrial boiler market. The company provides full-scope solutions for the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial boiler systems, including repair services, retrofits, and long-term maintenance contracts.
Having already transferred operational leadership to his two children, Alfredo Córdoba T. has ensured a smooth succession and continuity of the business. ACT will continue to be managed by the next generation of the Córdoba family, maintaining the company’s core values and customer-first approach under the Babcock Wanson Group umbrella.
“With ACT joining the Group, we are reinforcing our capabilities in Spain by integrating a company primarily dedicated to industrial boiler services and optimization, ” said Cyril Fournier-Montgieux, CEO of Babcock Wanson Group. “This acquisition strengthens our presence in Southern Spain and is fully aligned with our long-term vision: to support European manufacturers in their transition to more sustainable, energy-efficient thermal processes.“
“We are proud to continue our father’s legacy and excited to join forces with Babcock Wanson Group. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our development while staying true to the service quality and technical reliability that our customers expect,” said Alfredo Córdoba C. and María Ángeles Córdoba C..
The addition of ACT will enhance Babcock Wanson Group’s ability to deliver turnkey decarbonization solutions—including high-efficiency boilers, heat recovery systems, hybrid and electric technologies, and long-term service agreements—while deepening its local service model in Spain.
With direct operations now in more than 14 countries, Babcock Wanson Group continues to expand its network of industrial service hubs across Europe. Backed by Ambienta and Kartesia, the Group’s strategic combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions positions it as a leader in sustainable heat solutions for European industry. “We are proud to support Babcock Wanson Group’s ongoing growth,” added Gwenaëlle Le Ho Daguzan, Partner at Ambienta. “The acquisition of ACT illustrates the strength of our shared vision—to create a European champion in industrial energy transition, rooted in strong local presence and operational excellence.”
