Our history, the story of a pioneering group...
More than 35 years of experience helping our clients improve their business performance.
Our History
Once upon a time … The Ayming group was born in June 1986
ALMA Intervention is founded in a small office in Asnières, France, at first providing tax expertise (business taxes, local taxes, etc.) and soon followed by social expertise (social contribution auditing, etc.).
Starting with zero employees in June 1986, its staff expands to 30 by December.
Receives accreditation from the OPQCM (Professional Qualification Office for Business Consulting).
ALMA is named one of the "Companies of the Decade" (a trophy awarded by Bain & Companie / l'Expansion) for having increased its turnover through slow recurring business.
An ISO 9001 certification is awarded to all of ALMA Group’s activities.
The first offices are opened abroad.
The company now has 190 employees
The ALMA Group is acquired by Novexel, specialized in bonus, aid and subvention engineering.
Acquisition of IP Stratégies, a Brussels based company specialized in growth projects and strategies.
Acquisition of AP Group which today includes AP Consultants, operating in social cost savings and F. Initiatives, which is based in Nogent and carries out tax credit specific audits (research and training).
Alma Intervention becomes Alma Consulting Group
In 2000, a new ISO 9001 Certification is awarded to all of ALMA Group’s activities.
The company now has 350 employees.
Acquisitions of SAD and Thermotique
Opening of the Polish subsidiary
Acquisition of:
Axio Pologne
C.F.C. Experts
Cristal Décisions, specialized in Operations Performance
Acquisition of:
IRH (Acciline: AT tracking)
Andéléa (Prevention)
Winter Associés (Planning)
Cegape
Saving Point (Operating Costs)
A new ISO 9001 certification is awarded
Acquisition of:
• SERFI (Management apps client workstation)
• NACC (purchase of receivables)
Launch of the 1st Barometer for Absenteeism and Commitment
Opening of the British and Canadian offices.
The group passes the 1,000 employee mark.
Acquisition of:
• PCMG (telecoms and energy)
• Sté Alturia (Insurance consulting services)
• Pinchevsky, specialized in obtaining tax credits for research and based in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver
The Parisian offices transfer to France’s first High Environmental Quality building in Gennervilliers.
Acquisition of Sogeder
Ayming adheres to the United Nations’ Global Compact
The group is present in 10 countries and has 15,000 customers.
Acquisition of LowendalMasaï, expanding the group’s presence in China, Japan, Germany and Italy.
A new ISO 9001 certification is awarded
The group changes its name to Ayming
Creation of Ayming Slovakia
Creation of Ayming USA
Ayming becomes patron of the Chaillot Theater
Creation of the Business Performance Awards
Capital magazine ranks Ayming as one of the best consulting firms
2nd edition of the Business Performance Awards
Launch of the Ayming Institute and release of its first publication: "Absenteeism: red alert".
Opening of the Irish and Dutch offices.
Once again, Ayming is named one of the best consulting firms by Capital magazine
3rd edition of the Business Performance Awards
In 2020, Ayming was recognized as the Most Indispensable Consulting Firm in Cost Optimization globally by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Key Figures
Harry Singh - Partner & President, Ayming CanadaThe strength of a company lies in its ability to evolve. At Ayming, we continually look for innovative ways to deliver the best possible value for our clients, enabling us to go further together.
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