How Montel Online delivers real-time prices and reduces procurement risk

Who are you and what does your business do?

My name is Martin Bernshausen. I have been with the group for 28 years and I‘m Head of Procurement at the INNEXIS Group. As owner and operator of Pharma & Life Science Parks in Europe and a provider of specialised solutions in Engineering and Logistics, we design future-proof and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the life science industry. Our service portfolio ranges from engineering, energy supply and logistics to comprehensive site management. Our specialisation in pharma and biotech, combined with in-depth regulatory know-how, GxP expertise and proximity to the key process interfaces, offers our customers security and efficiency. The headquarter of our group of companies is in Marburg.

I am responsible for procuring electricity and gas for all Infrareal sites in Germany and Austria, ensuring secure supply and cost-efficient purchasing.

What challenges did innexis face before using Montel?

Before introducing Montel Online, we relied on delayed market information from various suppliers and providers. Prices were often not up to date enough to identify short-term market movements or procurement opportunities.

In energy procurement, timing is critical. Even a few hours can make a significant cost difference. We needed a tool that delivers real-time market data and enables decisions based on transparent, reliable information.

What made you choose Montel Online?

In 2021, I deliberately chose Montel after evaluating several platforms.

What stood out was the ability to see all relevant market data in real time, in one place. We can directly compare exchange prices with the offers we receive from counterparties and assess how transparent and market-aligned those prices really are.

This significantly improves our chart analysis and provides a solid foundation for procurement decisions and future tenders.

How does Montel Online support your day-to-day work?

Montel Online is now a core part of our procurement process.

Within seconds, I can track power and gas price movements, identify market trends, and make purchasing decisions together with our technical operations manager directly on screen. We monitor live prices, exchange views via Teams, and decide when the timing is right to buy.

Market news is just as important. Updates on political developments, maintenance outages, or cross-border energy flows help us build a complete market picture and make well-informed decisions.

How has Montel improved your work?

Previously, gathering data from multiple sources was time-consuming and inefficient. Today, decisions can be made in real time, without waiting for delayed reports.

This saves time, reduces uncertainty, and improves transparency. I can clearly document why a purchase was made at a specific moment – which is essential when explaining decisions to management.

What do you value most about working with Montel?

We value both the reliability and ease of use of the platform, which runs smoothly and covers all relevant markets, including Austria.

Equally important is the customer service. Our contact at Montel is approachable, responsive, and solution-oriented. We can easily test new products and receive quick support whenever needed.

For me, Montel Online is a top-tier solution. The investment has paid for itself many times over – well-timed, data-driven purchasing decisions consistently justify the cost.