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The ARaymond History

Discover our unique story. From a young entrepreneur in 1865 with a brilliant idea to a worldwide corporation with over 8 500 people today.

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A long history of innovations

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Historical factory with workers behind machines
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Yesterday

It all started in Grenoble, in 1865 when Albert-Pierre Raymond set out to patent his first innovation, a hook fastener for his shoes

Modern factory with a worker operating a robotic machine
2024

Today

Today ARaymond is present in 25 countries, with more than 8 500 employees worldwide and serves the automotive, healthcare, agriculture, and energy markets.

Discover 158 years of innovations
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5 Generations of entrepreneurs

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Albert-Pierre Raymond in 1965
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Albert-Pierre Raymond

Albert-Pierre Raymond, born in Grenoble in 1840, was a wise and innovative entrepreneur.

Antoine Raymond in 2020
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Antoine Raymond

Antoine Raymond, CEO of ARaymond, and great-great-grandson of the company’s founder, has been leading the company since 1999.

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More than 8500 employees

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Gathering of all ARaymond employees
1865

Yesterday

In a world without electricity, industry was still mechanical

Young people talking and working on a tablet
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Today

This unique story of innovation over five generations, has grown into more than 65 000 products in 25 countries.

Discover the worklife at ARaymond Then & Now