CLS, a globally recognized leader in satellite-based environmental monitoring, is proud to announce the acquisition of Enviro & Industrial Solutions Middle East (EIS-ME).
EIS-ME, a provider of environmental and industrial monitoring solutions primarily operating in the Middle East, complements CLS’ portfolio with its offerings in ambient air quality monitoring, indoor noise monitoring, and industrial emissions tracking. This acquisition is a significant milestone in CLS’ mission to protect the planet and sustainably manage its resources.
Furthermore, this integration enables the international group, already present in 30 locations and 20 countries worldwide, to expand into the Middle East, where it had no prior presence. This is a strategic acquisition for the ambitious subsidiary of CNES and CNP, two prominent players in the French space industry, currently experiencing rapid growth.
A Winning Synergy for Global Sustainability
Enviro & Industrial Solutions Middle East (EIS-ME) was founded in 2008 by Hervé Rousse, a chemical engineer who has spent his career in continuous and portable laboratory instrumentation.
His company quickly established itself as a leader in the Middle East, with three offices (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat), specializing in turnkey systems for air quality monitoring, industrial emissions, noise, and industrial process optimization, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
The company stands out for its expertise in pollutant measurement and environmental factor technologies. Their missions include ambient air quality monitoring, continuous emissions tracking, indoor air quality control, and monitoring noise, vibrations, odors, water quality, and electromagnetic fields, up to air quality modeling.
This acquisition, therefore, represents a natural strategic alliance that enhances CLS’ ability to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions in key environmental protection markets, particularly in the Middle East.
Christophe Vassal, President of the CLS Group:
“The acquisition of EIS-ME is an important step for CLS. Our shared commitment to sustainable development and our complementary expertise make this integration a strategic and perfectly aligned decision with our values. The presence of EIS-ME in the Middle East offers CLS valuable opportunities to strengthen our activities in this key region.
Thanks to the group’s geographical presence, EIS-ME’s activities are set to flourish, now supported by an export network spanning almost every continent. This integration marks an important milestone for both teams and reaffirms our shared commitment to creating a sustainable future.”
Hervé Rousse, CEO d’EIS-ME
“Joining the CLS Group is a tremendous opportunity for EIS-ME. Together, we are now better equipped to offer global and sustainable solutions to our clients and play an even greater role in environmental preservation, both on land and at sea.
The EIS-ME teams are eager to diversify the company’s activities by integrating CLS Group’s innovative solutions and promoting them to key local stakeholders here in the Middle East. We are also excited to present our offerings in air quality monitoring and industrial emissions to actors in the numerous countries where CLS is already established.
This integration marks the beginning of a new era for EIS-ME and represents an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven company.”
CLS – On a Path of Economic Growth
The CLS Group has experienced steady growth and strategic international expansion. Since its creation in 1986 as a subsidiary of the French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), CLS has continuously innovated in space-based solutions to monitor and protect the planet. With its headquarters in Toulouse, France, and 33 locations worldwide (including EIS-ME’s three new sites), CLS now employs nearly 950 people dedicated to sustainable resource management.
In 2023, the CLS Group achieved a turnover of €180 million, with forecasts approaching €200 million for 2024. This consistent growth highlights the company’s solid strategy and its ability to thrive in the global market. This acquisition is the group’s 16th, following its first external growth initiatives launched in 2009.
