Since its founding in 2014, Creators of the Outside World (CROWD) has been driven by a commitment to transforming public outdoor spaces. From the very beginning, we have aimed to inspire people to embrace outdoor living and have established ourselves as the leading provider of street furniture, public shelters, and bicycle parking infrastructure across Western Europe.
Armada Mobility is a visionary provider of solutions for public spaces, public transportation, and rail transport. Its diverse product portfolio includes travel information systems, multifunctional shelters, bicycle parking facilities, wayfinding at stations, and other street furniture, with a special focus on station furniture designed to enhance the passenger experience.
In addition to these products, Armada Mobility is also engaged in the development of smart city solutions that contribute to a sustainable and livable urban future. The company sets itself apart by providing comprehensive service and maintenance for all its products, ensuring customers a complete one-stop-shop experience.
Armada Mobility’s offering extends beyond product delivery and includes long-term support, enabling cities and transport networks to maintain and optimize their infrastructure for sustainable and efficient urban mobility.
To achieve its goal of smart and sustainable urban areas, Armada Mobility focuses on efficient waste collection and minimizes carbon emissions through advanced waste management systems. In addition to these efforts, the company is committed to integrating renewable energy sources and applying energy-efficient technologies throughout all production processes.
Through these approaches, Armada Mobility is dedicated to building smart, sustainable, and efficient urban environments that enhance the quality of life for all city residents.
“The acquisition of Armada Mobility reaffirms CROWD’s commitment not only to facilitating sustainable mobility and the flow of public spaces but also to maintaining the provided infrastructure, which in turn enhances our circularity offering. I, along with everyone at CROWD, am very excited to collaborate with Jan-Willem and his management team to ensure a smooth and effective integration into CROWD, securing a bright future for everyone!” said James Steward, CEO of CROWD Group.
Their vision is fully shared by Jan-Willem de Bie, CEO of Armada Mobility: “I am delighted that Armada Mobility is now part of CROWD, an organization that, like us, is fully focused on innovation and sustainable mobility. Our shared ambitions for growth, circularity, and delivering future-proof solutions provide a strong foundation for this collaboration. I look forward to working together with the CROWD team to further develop mobility that is ready for the challenges of tomorrow.”
About CROWD
Creators of the Outside World B.V. is an innovative group of established companies that design and develop public spaces and the built environment. CROWD focuses primarily on cycling infrastructure, public shelters, and street furniture. The company aims to make a conscious contribution to society’s living environment by developing products that facilitate modal transportation, socialization, and interaction, while incorporating sustainable and circular design principles.
Although CROWD was founded in 2014, through its buy & build strategy—primarily executed over the past four years—it has now grown, with the acquisition of Armada Mobility, to encompass seven companies: Lumiguide, VelopA, ZIEGLER, IJslander, HITSA (including LAMPAS), and Bailey Street Furniture Group (including Cyclepods). The group generates over €125 million in revenue, with a total of 10 headquarters across 8 countries and 5 production facilities.
For more information, visit: www.crowdoutside.com