Grounded in industry. Focused on decisions.

Advancing industries and creating lasting value for clients.

Who we are

M2 is a specialist consulting firm focused on industry research and management consulting. We combine market research, industry data and strategy to support decisions across the industrial sector.

Our mission and values

Why M2

Industry data and expert network

We test market insights against industry data, company interviews and expert experience.

From research to strategy

We connect market monitoring and insight with strategy and M&A execution.

China roots, global reach

Based in Shanghai and Beijing, with an international perspective across Asia Pacific and Europe.

10+ yearsConsulting experience
300+Corporate clients served
1000+Consulting engagements
1000K+Industrial market database

Four core services

Four services support the full decision journey, from market monitoring to transaction execution.

We monitor change from the economy to individual companies, building a solid foundation for decisions.

  • Economic monitoring
  • Sector monitoring
  • Industry monitoring
  • Product monitoring
  • Company monitoring
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工业设备与数据研究场景

Industries we know

We study manufacturing and its value chains through the realities of specific business applications.

Advanced manufacturing

We study industrial equipment, components and automated production lines through market structure, competition and customer demand. Looking across applications, purchasing decisions and channels, we help companies sharpen positioning and identify growth opportunities.

Energy & power

From generation and transmission to end use, we study established power systems alongside storage and microgrids. We connect policy, technology and demand to identify viable applications, target customers and routes to market.

Robotics

Across robot hardware, components, integration and end-use applications, we examine automation demand at the process level. Product, competitor and purchasing analysis helps companies prioritise applications and define market-entry strategies.

Digital transformation

We examine how digital commerce, channels and data governance change industrial purchasing and service. We help companies align online and offline channels and design measurable pilots that fit existing operations.

More industriesAutomotive Healthcare Advanced materials Electronics & telecom Industrial distribution
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Serving 300+ corporate clients

We work with companies across sectors to understand the decisions behind real business challenges.

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300+Corporate clients servedIndustry research · Strategy · Data
Caterpillar
Schneider Electric
AEG
DuPont
Omron
ABB
Kobelco
GE
Saint-Gobain
EF
Grundfos
Mitsubishi Electric
Goldwind
Chr. Hansen
DSM
Danfoss

Selected projects

See how we turn business questions into research and practical paths forward.

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Advanced manufacturing

Entering an adjacent industrial market

A phased entry plan based on customer demand and competitive dynamics.

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Energy & power

Assessing storage value-chain opportunities

Mapping value creation, cost assumptions and potential partners.

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Digital transformation

Digitising industrial sales channels

Designing channel roles and a measurable pilot.

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Insights

Perspectives on industry, markets and growth.

Professional rigour is our guiding principle

Our mission is to advance industry and create lasting client value. We bring research, strategy and implementation together for industrial businesses.

Global offices

Rooted in China, connected to emerging Asia Pacific markets and European industry partners.

ShanghaiHeadquarters

3999 Hongxin Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
Room 801, MT2 Building
021-54790358

BeijingCHINA

37 Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Room 507, Xiuhui Times
+86 010-53321759

StuttgartGERMANY

Königstrasse 35
70173 Stuttgart, Germany

SingaporeSINGAPORE

15 Beach Rd, #05-08
Beach Centre, Singapore