Data center design, engineering, and operations across Europe
APL is a 40-year-old engineering services firm focused on data center lifecycle management—from feasibility studies and construction through ongoing operations. The tech stack is heavily weighted toward CAD, project management, and structural engineering tools (Revit, Tekla, Primavera, AutoCAD, ETAP), reflecting a capital-projects business model. Active hiring is concentrated in engineering (36 roles), with expanding footprint in Spain and Italy alongside France, signaling geographic growth beyond the home market.
Notable leadership hires: Innovation Director
APL provides consultancy, design, construction, and operational services for data center infrastructure. The firm is accredited by Uptime Institute as both a Tier Designer and Operations Specialist, and has served large enterprises and hyperscalers across finance, telecom, retail, and public sectors. With seven offices across France and one in Switzerland, APL operates at €55M revenue (2023) with over 170 staff. Current work spans new-build construction, facility renovations, electrical and infrastructure studies, and commissioning support for hyperscaler projects, with particular activity in Madrid and Spain.
APL provides end-to-end data center services: consultancy and design, construction and renovation, IT infrastructure engineering, and ongoing maintenance and operations. The firm also specializes in energy optimization and sustainable facility design.
APL is headquartered in Montrouge, Île-de-France, France. The firm also operates offices in Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes, Toulouse, and Lausanne.
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