• Volume of lease originations in 2023 increased to a record high of €2.45 billion, and profit from ordinary activities to €164.25 million
• Profitable growth driven by successful international expansion of technology2use portfolio
• Increasing regulation concerning sustainability will further boost demand for IT usage models
• Expansion in Asia forms part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s international growth strategy
• New location makes CHG-MERIDIAN’s international offering even more compelling
Today CHG-MERIDIAN unveiled their new 'Business with pleasure' policy, designed to offer employees greater freedom and flexibility in the way they work.
Read more• Value of the managed technology portfolio grows to €7.8 billion
• Setting up a new business: ‘devicenow’ offers global IT rental model
• Strengthening the circular economy: Newly founded company ‘circulee’ remarkets refurbished IT equipment
• devicenow: global IT equipment rental paired with comprehensive service
• Non-captive offering available in 190 countries worldwide
• Device-as-a-service concept as a key component of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy
• circulee offers sustainable solutions for the use of IT hardware to small and medium-sized businesses
• The use of second-hand IT equipment reduces the carbon footprint by 70-80 percent compared with new devices
• As co-founder and principal investor, CHG-MERIDIAN wants to make sustainable lifecycle management a driver of growth
Effectively 1st of April 2022, the full merge of NF Techfleet and CHG-MERIDIAN takes place and form together one CHG-MERIDIAN. To ensure the strongest foundation for CHG-MERIDIANs technology fleet offering across Northern Europe.
• Pandemic-related decline of 12 percent in lease origination compared to 2019
• Positive net income development due to strong growth in previous years
• Sustainable business model is an important competitive factor
The international group of companies has always based its business model on the resource-efficient circular economy, and is continuously expanding its commitment to sustainability.
Read onIn March 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN signed the United Nations Global Compact and thus underlines its long-term commitment to sustainability.
Read onCultivating an organizational culture characterized by mutual respect and appreciation - this is the overriding principle of the Diversity Charter. In January 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN AG signed up to the Germany-wide initiative.
Read onCHG-MERIDIAN is extending its commitment to Ravensburg as an ice hockey location. It will remain the main sponsor of the Towerstars and name giver of the "CHG Arena" for the next five years.
Read on•Lehrkräfte-Auszeichnung für digitale Unterrichtskonzepte ausgelobt
•Kooperation von CHG-MERIDIAN mit der Mossakowski Stiftung und Beratung durch das Zentrum für Schulqualität Baden-Württemberg (ZSL)
Driving digitization forward together: As an expert in technology management, CHG-MERIDIAN has been supporting the public sector for years in the implementation of digitization concepts. Earlier in September, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and CHG-MERIDIAN met in Weingarten to discuss the topic.
Read onCHG-MERIDIAN continues dialog with policymakers, the research community, and representatives of the IT sector and hospitals
Read on• Managing IT for mobile working more efficiently
• CHG-MERIDIAN adds a self-service portal for its customers’ employees to TESMA®
• High level of automation relieves the burden on IT and procurement
By donating 100 laptops to five schools in Ravensburg, the CHG-MERIDIAN Group is helping to ensure that pupils have access to IT devices so that they can participate in online lessons.
Read on• Lease origination: 32 percent increase to around €2 billion compared to prior year
• Circular economy: almost 700,000 IT devices refurbished for a second lifecycle
• Coronavirus pandemic: both challenge and opportunity
• Donation of EUR 200,000 to the Bürgerstiftung Kreis Ravensburg
• Dr. Wagner: We need a strong community for cohesion in society
Changes to the Board of Management of CHG-MERIDIAN
Read on• Companies are making little progress with the expansion of the digital workplace
• CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner
• Investment backlog remains the biggest hurdle to digitalization
• Customer Experience Day enables dialog between key players
• CHG-MERIDIAN’s latest white paper presents investment options for the digital age
CHG-MERIDIAN is growing, and over recent weeks two of our teams have moved into new offices at two locations.
Read onIn bright sunshine and hot temperatures the CHG-MERIDIAN Soccer Cup and beach volleyball championship took place on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Schmalegg close to Weingarten.
Read on• Quality and information security standards of entire Gross-Gerau site validated
• ISO 9001 and 27001 certification recognized at international level
This year, seven new sales trainees will start their careers at CHG-MERIDIAN AG. On 2 and 3 May 2019, they are starting their trainee program TrailS (Trainee for Sales) with a two-day kick-off event in Weingarten.
Read on• 2018/2019 D21 Digital Index shows that e-health remains a niche topic
• CHG-MERIDIAN supports D21 Digital Index and critically examined study results in panel discussion
• Growth: Lease originations up 22 percent year-on-year
• Internationalization: Successful acquisition of Australian technology specialist equigroup in 2018
• Circular economy: Further increase in the number of refurbished and data-erased assets for the secondary market
• Cost management is a key topic in the logistics sector
• Focus increasingly on usage behavior and total cost of ownership
• Continual optimization of the TCO analysis is required
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Sep 12, 2024 – Weingarten
CHG-MERIDIAN has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis gold rating, putting it in the top 5 percent of the more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide. This achievement highlights the significant step forward that the Group has taken with regard to its commitment to sustainability.
go to articleApr 23, 2024 – Weingarten
• Volume of lease originations in 2023 increased to a record high of €2.45 billion, and profit from ordinary activities to €164.25 million • Profitable growth driven by successful international expansion of technology2use portfolio • Increasing regulation concerning sustainability will further boost demand for IT usage models
go to articleNov 29, 2022 – Weingarten
• Expansion in Asia forms part of CHG-MERIDIAN’s international growth strategy • New location makes CHG-MERIDIAN’s international offering even more compelling
go to articleSep 12, 2022 – Northern-Eastern Europe
Today CHG-MERIDIAN unveiled their new 'Business with pleasure' policy, designed to offer employees greater freedom and flexibility in the way they work.
go to articleApr 28, 2022 – Weingarten
• circulee offers sustainable solutions for the use of IT hardware to small and medium-sized businesses • The use of second-hand IT equipment reduces the carbon footprint by 70-80 percent compared with new devices • As co-founder and principal investor, CHG-MERIDIAN wants to make sustainable lifecycle management a driver of growth
go to articleApr 28, 2022 – Weingarten
• devicenow: global IT equipment rental paired with comprehensive service • Non-captive offering available in 190 countries worldwide • Device-as-a-service concept as a key component of CHG-MERIDIAN’s growth strategy
go to articleApr 28, 2022 – Weingarten
• Value of the managed technology portfolio grows to €7.8 billion • Setting up a new business: ‘devicenow’ offers global IT rental model • Strengthening the circular economy: Newly founded company ‘circulee’ remarkets refurbished IT equipment
go to articleApr 22, 2021 – Weingarten
• Pandemic-related decline of 12 percent in lease origination compared to 2019 • Positive net income development due to strong growth in previous years • Sustainable business model is an important competitive factor
go to articleApr 8, 2021 – Weingarten
The international technology manager makes a clear commitment to responsible corporate governance. In March 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN signed the United Nations Global Compact and thus underlines its long-term commitment to sustainability.
go to articleMar 18, 2021 – Weingarten
Cultivating an organizational culture characterized by mutual respect and appreciation - this is the overriding principle of the Diversity Charter. In February 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN AG signed up to the Germany-wide initiative.
go to articleMar 4, 2021 – Weingarten
The international technology manager with headquarters in Weingarten relies on continuity in its sports sponsorship. As announced on March 4, 2021, CHG-MERIDIAN is extending its commitment to Ravensburg as an ice hockey location and will thus remain the main sponsor of the Towerstars and name giver of the "CHG Arena" for the next five years.
go to articleFeb 3, 2021 – Weingarten
• carbonZER0 available to customers in 27 countries • Green financing option for carbon-neutral investment in IT infrastructure • CO₂ offset payments go toward certified climate protection projects
go to articleNov 11, 2020 – Weingarten
•Lehrkräfte-Auszeichnung für digitale Unterrichtskonzepte ausgelobt •Gesucht: Die drei besten Praxisbeispiele aus baden-württembergischen Schulen •Kooperation von CHG-MERIDIAN mit der Mossakowski Stiftung und Beratung durch das Zentrum für Schulqualität Baden-Württemberg (ZSL)
go to articleSep 18, 2020 – Weingarten
As an expert in technology management, CHG-MERIDIAN has been supporting the public sector for years in the implementation of digitization concepts. Earlier in September, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and CHG-MERIDIAN met in Weingarten to discuss the topic.
go to articleJul 15, 2020 – Weingarten
• CHG-MERIDIAN continues dialog with policymakers, the research community, and representatives of the IT sector and hospitals • Topics of discussion include: the COVID-19 crisis; factors accelerating digitalization in the German healthcare sector; standalone IT solutions: More than just a technical challenge • Policymakers supporting digitalization and addressing the protection of patient data
go to articleJul 1, 2020 – Weingarten
Managing IT for mobile working more efficiently • CHG-MERIDIAN adds a self-service portal for its customers’ employees to TESMA® • High level of automation relieves the burden on IT and procurement • Fast and hassle-free processes increase employee satisfaction
go to articleMay 27, 2020 – Weingarten
By donating 100 laptops to five schools in Ravensburg, the CHG-MERIDIAN Group is helping to ensure that pupils have access to IT devices so that they can participate in online lessons.
go to articleApr 23, 2020 – Weingarten
• Lease origination: 32 percent increase to around €2 billion compared to prior year • Circular economy: almost 700,000 IT devices refurbished for a second lifecycle • Coronavirus pandemic: both challenge and opportunity
go to articleApr 8, 2020 – Weingarten
• Donation of EUR 200,000 to the Bürgerstiftung Kreis Ravensburg • Dr. Wagner: We need a strong community for cohesion in society • Support for non-profit associations, especially in the field of art and culture, and for organisations providing social assistance in the region. Particular attention is also paid to supporting disadvantaged children and young people
go to articleMar 1, 2020 – Weingarten
Changes to the Board of Management of CHG-MERIDIAN
go to articleFeb 26, 2020 – Weingarten
• Companies are making little progress with the expansion of the digital workplace • Employees are better equipped with mobile IT devices at home than they are at work • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner
go to articleOct 16, 2019 – Weingarten
• Investment backlog remains the biggest hurdle to digitalization • Customer Experience Day enables dialog between key players • Information and education increase the acceptance of e-health and AI in healthcare • CHG-MERIDIAN’s latest white paper presents investment options for the digital age
go to articleMay 23, 2019 – Weingarten
• Quality and information security standards of entire Gross-Gerau site validated • ISO 9001 and 27001 certification recognized at international level • Basis of BSI compliance certification for basic protection in accordance with B1.15 Deletion and Destruction of Data
go to articleApr 16, 2019 – Weingarten
• 2018/2019 D21 Digital Index shows that e-health remains a niche topic: There is openness to the idea but the benefits are not recognized • CHG-MERIDIAN supports D21 Digital Index and critically examined study results in panel discussion • The panel discussion took place at the DMEA on April 9, 2019 at the Berlin Capital Club
go to articleApr 9, 2019 – Weingarten
• Growth: Lease originations up 22 percent year-on-year • Internationalization: Successful acquisition of Australian technology specialist equigroup in 2018 • Circular economy: Further increase in the number of refurbished and data-erased assets for the secondary market
go to articleFeb 1, 2019 – Weingarten
• Cost management is a key topic in the logistics sector • Focus increasingly on usage behavior and total cost of ownership • Continual optimization of the TCO analysis is required
go to articleJan 23, 2019 – Weingarten
• Potential of the digital workplace still untapped • Companies lack digital technology and implementation strategies • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner
go to articleDec 11, 2018 – Weingarten
• CHG-MERIDIAN remains main sponsor • Ice rink to be renamed ‘CHG Arena’ • Sport sponsoring remains essential beacon for the region
go to articleNov 9, 2018 – Weingarten
• Swabian crime comedy ‘Der zerdepperte Krug’ was performed at Ravensburg Theatre • All proceeds go to the ‘Theatertäschle’ project and the ‘MOSKITO’ theatre and circus school • CHG-MERIDIAN supporting employees’ commitment to local charitable causes
go to articleOct 17, 2018 – Weingarten
• Volatile markets require flexible use of existing resources • Intelligently managed processes reduce running costs • CHG-MERIDIAN’s holistic approach increases efficiency at all levels
go to articleSep 3, 2018 – Weingarten / Sydney
• Strategic growth impulse for lease originations for the CHG-MERIDIAN Group • equigroup opens up access to attractive Australia/New Zealand region • CHG-MERIDIAN now has a presence in 25 countries around the world
go to articleAug 9, 2018 – Weingarten
• Transaction volume in line with excellent business performance • Funding terms even better than in previous years • CHG-MERIDIAN opts for parallel marketing via a digital platform for first time
go to articleJul 31, 2018 – Weingarten
• Digital transformation remains on the public sector's agenda • Attractiveness as an employer and HR policies that embrace demographic diversity are growing challenges • CHG-MERIDIAN’s integrated approach promotes digital transformation and efficiency
go to articleJul 5, 2018 – Weingarten
• CHG-MERIDIAN extends TESMA® with directly integrated TESMA® App • Eliminate manual processes and reduce time and effort spent on asset management by using a smartphone • A further step towards the complete digitalization of asset lifecycles
go to articleApr 10, 2018 – Weingarten
• Companies need to adjust the ways in which they handle personal data • CHG-MERIDIAN offers its own certified data erasure process called eraSURE® • eraSURE® facilitates compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
go to articleMar 22, 2018 – Weingarten
• Increased: Volume of lease originations rises by 8 percent year on year • Successful: Technology diversification and international positioning pay off • Innovative: Digitalization offers further opportunities for profitable growth
go to articleMar 14, 2018 – Weingarten
• Swabian crime comedy ‘Der zerdepperte Krug’ to be performed at Ravensburg Theatre on April 18 • All proceeds go to the Theater-Rucksack project and the MOSKITO theatre and circus school • CHG-MERIDIAN supporting employees’ commitment to local charitable causes
go to articleFeb 20, 2018 – Berlin
• Digital skills as a key competence in the healthcare sector • Healthcare providers make efficiency gains and increase competitiveness by training their workforce • CHG-MERIDIAN supports D21-Digital-Index and analyzes impact on investments in healthcare
go to articleJan 24, 2018 – Berlin
• The mobile workspace is becoming a competitive factor for firms • Companies have to help employees embrace digitalization • CHG-MERIDIAN is again supporting the D21 study as a partner
go to articleDec 6, 2017 – Gross-Gerau
For the past eight years, colleagues with disabilities have been working alongside other employees at the Groß-Gerau Technology and Service Center. This integration project is being run by CHG-MERIDIAN in cooperation with the Rhine-Main Workshops for Disabled People and one of their subsidiary workshops, Solvere gGmbH, and receives positive feedback from all those involved.
go to articleNov 30, 2017 – Frankfurt
• Accolade: Technology management company among the top three in the Workforce Mobility / Digital Workspace category • Catch-up potential: Three in four Germans still teaching themselves digital skills outside of work • Challenge: Security shortcomings need to be eradicated from the mobile workspace
go to articleOct 27, 2017 – Weingarten
• Growth: lease originations and profitability increase • Continuity: remarketing uptrend continues • Potential: Enterprise Mobility Solutions offer excellent prospects and win an award
go to articleSep 21, 2017 – Weingarten
• Growth: New funds can be used to finance growth and innovation • Interest-rates: Further optimization of finance costs thanks to excellent interest-rate conditions • Reputation: Successful placement underlines CHG-MERIDIAN’s strong reputation in the capital markets
go to articleSep 20, 2017 – Weingarten
• Lack of investment and investment backlog hinder progress of digitalisation • More information and advice needed regarding its benefits and impact • National modernisation strategy to encourage investment in the vision
go to articleJul 21, 2017 – Weingarten
• Robust: Broad-based and dynamic growth in Germany and in the international markets • Encouraging: Positive trend in the volume of leases originated for healthcare and industrial technologies • Intelligent: Expanded range of end-of-life services for printer systems
go to articleJun 27, 2017 – Weingarten
• Certified: Data erasure process for printer systems successfully passes TÜV acceptance test in Gross-Gerau • Transparent: Asset tracking at any time with TESMA® • Automated: High level of process reliability with eraSURE® and eraSURE®+
go to articleMay 16, 2017 – Bielefeld
• Close to customers: CHG-MERIDIAN opens new office in Bielefeld. • Diverse mix of sectors: Bielefeld and the surrounding areas have great sales potential.
go to articleApr 28, 2017 – Weingarten
• Successful: volume of leases originated rises by 13 percent year on year; above-average growth in Germany • Robust: international business continues to perform well • Buoyant: high demand for data erasure and mobility solutions
go to articleApr 12, 2017 – Weingarten
• Versatile: New website highlights the broad range of services offered by CHG-MERIDIAN. • Simplified: Users can find relevant content and the right person to contact even more quicker. • Visualized: Interactive elements present information in an entertaining way.
go to articleApr 7, 2017 – Weingarten
• Direct: Communicate with your preferred target group in real time • With confidence: A test phase provides peace of mind during digital transformation • State-of-the-art: A technology refresh means you always get the latest technology
go to articleFeb 28, 2017 – Weingarten
Customer proximity: New Stuttgart site will pave the way for improved customer service. Economic strength: CHG-MERIDIAN sees further potential for growth in Baden-Württemberg
go to articleFeb 10, 2017 – Weingarten
Sustained organic growth at a high level shows that the strategy is working Excellent progress in the delivery of the service strategy, record result for certified data erasure.
go to articleNov 17, 2016 – Weingarten
CHG-MERIDIAN is supporting the D21 study as a partner for the first time The digital skills of the German population are improving – but too slowly Three out of four Germans prefer to learn how to use smartphones and similar devices by themselves in their spare time
go to articleNov 16, 2016 – Weingarten
Steadfast: Mossakowski to join the new Supervisory Board, Dr. Wagner to become the new Chairman of the Board of Management, Strong: Sales activities to be brought together in one remit, Structured: Separate Board of Management remit for IT and Services
go to articleOct 31, 2016 – Gross-Gerau
Carrying the baton: marathon route completed by six relay teams Collective effort: €2,531.70 raised for the Gross-Gerau sports association for disabled people Cooperation: CHG-MERIDIAN has employed people with disabilities at its Gross-Gerau site since 2007
go to articleOct 27, 2016 – Weingarten
Moving up a gear: accelerated growth in lease originations Security-conscious: strong demand for data erasure services Innovative: Enterprise Mobility Solutions demonstrate their potential
go to articleJul 22, 2016 – Weingarten
Momentum: Strong growth impetus in western and southern Europe Solidity: Gross profit stabilizes at a high level Innovation: New enterprise mobility solution opens up potential
go to articleJun 27, 2016 – Weingarten
Efficient: New solution approach for mobile working Consistent: Intelligent complete solution combines maximum freedom with consistent protection Flexible: Comprehensive access to the world of mobile IT workplaces
go to articleJun 19, 2016 – Weingarten
Motivated: The cyclists covered 90 kilometers for a good cause. Committed: Employees can participate via social activities. Invested: Donations provide individual support for children.
go to articleJun 16, 2016 – Weingarten
Announcement: Headquarters in Weingarten expanded further Growth: 250 additional workstations created Dynamic: New Stuttgart and Bielefeld offices already in planning
go to articleApr 22, 2016 – Weingarten
Growth: Promising developments in America and Western Europe during first quarter Gross margin: Profitability increases continue into the new year Outlook: New release of technology and service application, TESMA®, bolsters growth prospects further
go to articleApr 12, 2016 – Weingarten
CHG-MERIDIAN launches software platform for financial and technical management of assets CHG-MERIDIAN perfecting its Technology and Service Management System, TESMA® now offers an extended range of features
go to articleMar 24, 2016 – Weingarten
Responsibility: Workforce has a say in social activities Team: Employees get involved in good causes with CHG-MERIDIAN support Athletic spirit: Jersey campaign provides youth team sports with targeted assistance
go to articleFeb 12, 2016 – Weingarten
Growth: funding for more technology investments than ever before All-time high: a record amount of equipment certified data-erased and remarketed Acquisition: IT and healthcare portfolio acquired from GE Capital in northern Europe
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