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Sofyne Active Technology partners with AG Solution to form Saphir

Sofyne Active Technology and AG Solution group, both specialists in digital transformation for the industrial sector, have teamed up with their leadership teams in a strategic operation backed by the pan-European investment fund Waterland Private Equity. This partnership aims to create a leading European IT services company that will support industrial clients in addressing the challenges of their Industry 4.0 journey.
About Saphir Group
Saphir was founded through a partnership between Sofyne Active Technology and AG Solution, establishing itself as a leading force in the Industry 4.0 market.
With offices across Europe (France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Ukraine), the United Kingdom and the United States, Saphir’s team of over 400 engineers and consultants supports clients in all areas of Industry 4.0, providing a wide range of expertise and tailored solutions.
About Sofyne Active Technology
Founded in Lyon in 2005 by Stéphane Lusoli, Sofyne Active Technology today boasts a recognized know-how in MES/MOM/PLM software integration. This expertise enables it to support major international industrial groups in the luxury goods, automotive and energy sectors in their digital transformation towards Industry 4.0. With a presence in 6 European countries (France, Switzerland, UK, Portugal, Sweden, Poland), Sofyne Active Technology is currently the number 1 workforce for Dassault Systèmes’ DELMIA APRISO software in Europe. Sofyne Active Technology has been experiencing significant growth and expansion for several years.
About AG Solution
AG Solution, founded in 2007, in Antwerp, by Eric Billiard and Guy D’haese, brings its expertise in automation systems, process control, data management, operational intelligence, MES/MOM solutions, Artificial Intelligence, ICT infrastructure, and OT security to industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, waste-to-energy and food & beverage. The company has 13 offices, including 11 in Europe (Belgium, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Ukraine, Portugal) and two in the United States (New York, Houston).
Stéphane Lusoli | CEO of Sofyne Active Technology |
Eric Billiard | CEO of AG Solution |
Useful links
- Saphir group website www.saphir.tech
- AG Solution website www.agsolutiongroup.com