Third European Location: APL Data Center Opens a New Office in Spain
APL Data Center, the French leader in consulting and engineering specialized in data center design and construction, announces the opening of its Spanish subsidiary in Madrid. This opening is part of the expansion strategy aimed at supporting its edge and hyperscaler clients across the European continent.
A Strategic Expansion Supporting the Group's European Ambition
Following Switzerland and Italy, Spain becomes the third European country where APL Data Center consolidates its presence. This new opening represents a key milestone in implementing the Impact 2027 strategic plan, which confirms the company's ambition to become the leading European pure player in data center engineering. It strengthens its capacity to operate across the entire lifecycle of European critical infrastructures, from design and deployment to maintenance of high-performance solutions.
Spain, a Strategic Market at the Heart of European Digital Growth
Driven by exceptional investment momentum, Spain is establishing itself as one of Europe's most promising digital hubs. According to the Spain DC association, the national data center market is expected to attract €58 billion in investments by 2030. Madrid already displays growth rates exceeding those of the main FLAP capitals (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris), confirming its role as a major hub for cloud and artificial intelligence.
A New Anchor for Enhanced Operational Capacity in Europe
Based in Madrid and led by Julien Humblot, Head of Southern Europe at APL Data Center, the Spanish team already has 2 employees and is expected to reach 12 by the end of 2026.
With recognized expertise in project management and engineering that places environmental considerations at the core of its approach, the team is laying the foundations for solid development in the Iberian market and is already participating in several strategic initiatives alongside local and international partners.
This location enables APL Data Center to offer its clients enhanced operational proximity and optimal responsiveness in deploying their critical infrastructures. It also consolidates the Group's strategic network in Europe and illustrates its promise: to guarantee consistent and high-performance operational capacity across the continent.
"With this location in Madrid, we strengthen our presence in Southern Europe and continue deploying our expertise across Europe. Our ambition is to become the reference partner for international players operating in the European digital ecosystem. By combining technical performance, competitiveness, and environmental responsibility, we affirm our commitment to sustainably supporting European digital growth. This local presence allows us to be closer to market players, anticipate new regional dynamics, and design customized solutions adapted to the specificities of each territory," states Tristan Richard, CEO of APL Data Center.
"We are proud to announce the opening of our new office in Spain, which marks a new stage in APL Data Center's international development. Our presence in major European digital hubs now illustrates our commitment to supporting our clients wherever digital innovation is accelerating," concludes Robert Bouchard, Chairman of APL Data Center.
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