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PROMAN Group Rises in Ranks, Solidifying US Industrial Staffing Market Leadership

PROMAN Group, a global workforce solutions provider with a growing footprint in the United States, has secured a prominent position among the U.S. largest industrial staffing firms, according to a new report by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). The annual report, a benchmark for the industry, places PROMAN in the top 20 Industrial Staffing Firms with $407 million in US industrial staffing revenue in 2023, capturing a notable 1.2% of the total market share. This achievement further solidifies PROMAN Group USA’s position as the 13th largest staffing company worldwide, demonstrating its global reach and expertise in talent acquisition.

This achievement marks a significant milestone for PROMAN, whose strategic expansion in the US market has included the acquisition of PeopleShare in 2023, bolstering its presence in key industrial sectors such as manufacturing, fulfillment, and logistics. The company’s expertise in talent acquisition, combined with its deep understanding of workforce trends, has enabled it to forge strong partnerships with clients seeking reliable and skilled labor solutions.

With a presence in more than 18 countries and a portfolio encompassing a wide range of staffing specialties, from customer service to construction, PROMAN has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses across the globe. The company’s focus on fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates has been a driving force behind its consistent growth and industry recognition.

The SIA report highlights (interactive tool) the growing demand for industrial staffing services in the US, fueled by a resurgence in manufacturing and infrastructure projects. PROMAN’s ability to adapt to evolving market needs and deliver tailored workforce solutions has positioned it as a go-to resource for companies navigating this landscape.

As the US economy continues to evolve, the role of industrial staffing firms in facilitating workforce flexibility and agility is becoming increasingly critical. PROMAN’s continued success underscores its ability to navigate this evolving landscape, providing innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of businesses and job seekers alike.

2024 KICKOFF MEETING

In March leaders of both PROMAN and PeopleShare came together in Miami for a 2024 Kickoff Meeting!

We were all joined together and welcomed PROMAN Group President, Roland Gomez, Director of Marketing, Camille Jankowski, along with our, CEO of PROMAN Group USA, Gilles Tanneur!

Roland gave an outstanding presentation including the history of PROMAN and what is to come. The new PROMAN logos were introduced for all brands.

This was a very successful event, and the message of our CEO was the key point to this meeting “STRONGER TOGETHER”!

PROMAN and PeopleShare are one company under the PROMAN GROUP Family!

Since the March meeting, it has been very exciting times integrating both sides of the FAMILY coming together and structuring different areas to oversee both sides.

PROMAN and PeopleShare are VERY EXCITED to continue this journey of growth together to reach all our goals!

PROMAN Accelerates US Growth with Acquisition of PeopleShare

PROMAN announced the acquisition of PeopleShare, a clerical and light industrial workforce solutions provider based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, effective March 31, 2023.

PROMAN accelerates its growth in the United States with the acquisition of National Skilled Trades Masters

Northbrook, Illinois –November 15, 2022 – PROMAN, the French leader in the temporary employment and human resources market, a 100% family-owned company, continues its expansion in the United States with the acquisition of Trades Masters, a temporary staffing company located in the state of Texas.

The Group carries out its 3rd operation across the Atlantic since its establishment in 2018
PROMAN expands its footprint in the US, the world’s largest temporary staffing market
In the United States, PROMAN has 55 offices located in 13 states

Exceed $300 million in 2023!

After Paramount Staffing in 2018 and TalentForce in 2019, Trades Masters is PROMAN’s third transaction in the United States, the largest temporary staffing market in the world. In total, PROMAN has 55 branches in 13 states.

“Since June, our teams have been working under the PROMAN name in the United States, and we are really proud! With this acquisition, we are further strengthening our presence in Texas.” says Roland Gomez, President PROMAN.

With the integration of Trades Masters, PROMAN aims to exceed $300 million in revenue by 2023.

Trades Masters has 43 permanent employees in 5 locations in Texas: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Last year, the company generated $46 million from 225 corporate clients.

“Trades Masters along with Proman Skilled Trades will offer us new opportunities and allow us to expand our footprint to other cities in Texas and the southern United States. We share the same values: people, team spirit, performance and a fun company to work with and for!” says Gilles Tanneur, CEO PROMAN North America.

“It was important to us to work with a company that shares our commitment to workers, and we’re excited for our team to join the exceptional group at Proman.” adds Mike Witte, CEO of Workrise.

Strategy of growth and consolidation

Since 2013, PROMAN has been pursuing a proactive international growth strategy. The Group is now present in 16 countries on 3 continents: Europe, Africa and the United States. Applying the same deployment strategy as in France where it has 400 branches, the Group is pursuing a strategy of growth and consolidation in its new countries of operation. This steady growth should enable PROMAN to reach its target of €6 billion in revenue in 2025.

About PROMAN

Founded in Manosque in 1990, PROMAN is the 4th European player in the temporary employment market, CDD/CDI recruitment. With more than 800 agencies worldwide, including 400 in France, and 100,000 temporary workers on assignment every day, PROMAN is the preferred partner of more than 45,000 companies in the industrial, construction, nuclear, pharmaceutical, automotive and hotel sectors. A family business with a human dimension, PROMAN owes its position to its values: people, proximity and responsiveness. In strong growth, the group outperforms its market year after year and has a turnover of 2.9 billion euros in 2021.

List of Counsels

Buyer: PROMAN (Roland Gomez, President)
Sweeney, Scharkey & Blanchard LLC
Philippe Y. Blanchard – (312) 384-0500 – pblanchard@ssbpartners.com

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Tim Irvin – (630) 368-3623 – Tim.Irvin@claconnect.com

Seller: Workrise Technologies Inc.
D.A. Davidson & Co.
James R. Keckler – (310) 500-3863 – jkeckler@dadco.com
Bobby Miscrak – (303) 571-6133 – bmicsak@dadco.com

Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Brittany Sakowitz, P.C. – (713) 836-3313 – brittany.sakowitz@kirkland.com
Kate Rainey Willson – (512) 678-9139 – kate.willson@kirkland.com

Press contacts

TerraFirma Marketing
Lori Headley – (574) 213-3855 – lori@terrafirmamarketing.com

September 2017

NORTHBROOK, IL – September 18, 2017 — Paramount Staffing has expanded in New Jersey opening a new office in East Windsor. This is Paramount’s 3^rd office in New Jersey. The East Windsor office will help expansion in the growing Central New Jersey region which has seen tremendous growth in the past 5 years with new Distribution Centers.

“The Central New Jersey area remains a growth area for Paramount as we have been able to partner with long term clients in the area”, said CEO Matt Schubert. “We are excited about opening in East Windsor as this will allow us increased presence to employees allowing us to help our clients with their growth”.

Honored as a Top 20 Best Company by Fortune® Magazine, Paramount Staffing, headquartered in Northbrook, IL, offers a wide range of workforce solutions for the industrial sector of the marketplace. These services include On-Premises Staffing, Skilled Placements, and a Certified Forklift Training Center. Based on a strong reputation for providing industrial staffing services for a wide variety of businesses, Paramount Staffing employs over 5,000 people daily across 6 states. For more information, visit www.paramountstaffing.com.

Paramount Staffing Reaches Fast-Growing Southeast with Acquisition of TalentForce

NORTHBROOK, IL. — Sept. 13, 2019 — Paramount Staffing—a temporary staffing agency focused on industrial staffing—acquires TalentForce and expands its presence into the Southeast. The combined company will generate more than $200 million annually in revenue with nearly 250 full‐time employees serving more than 800 clients with 55 offices in 12 states.

“Our acquisition strategy has been to identify companies who focus on industrial staffing, operate in states which are rapidly growing, and most importantly match up with us culturally. We have found that partner with Talent Force,” commented Paramount President Matt Schubert.

With 31 additional offices, the acquisition creates a strong staffing arm for Paramount into North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois and New Hampshire. TalentForce specialties include Light Industrial and Administrative/Clerical.

“Paramount Staffing and Talent Force are aligned culturally, geographically, and in our business model to provide outstanding customer service to our clients and employees,” added Schubert. “We are very excited about this partnership and the opportunities it will present.”

Both Paramount Staffing and TalentForce will operate jointly. Talent Force’s Chief Operating Officer, Bobby Walker, will continue running Talent Force and all current team members will remain in place.

“This partnership will provide more opportunities to build on established customer relationships and resources to create new ones,” commented Walker.

After Paramount Staffing in June 2018, Talent Force marks the second acquisition in the United States by Proman.

“We are pleased to welcome the Talent Force team in the Paramount Staffing family; this acquisition brings Paramount Staffing a very talented staff of veterans that will be led by Bobby Walker, COO of Talent Force. Bobby has been extremely instrumental in the development of Talent Force over the last 20 years and Matt and I really look forward to working with him and his team,” concluded Gilles Tanneur, Chief Executive Officer of Proman North America.

For more information, contact info@paramountstaffing.com.

About TalentForce

The vision of TalentForce is to become an industry leader by developing long‐term partnerships through a customer focused and solutions‐oriented approach. TalentForce recognizes each business has its own unique challenges and objectives. Its partnerships are established with a thorough understanding of customers’ business. With this in mind, a customized solution is developed based on the specific needs of customers helping to overcome concerns allowing clients to focus on core duties. As experts in the staffing industry for over 30 years, TalentForce has the knowledge and experience, to provide customers with the unparalleled quality service they expect and deserve. Visit www.talentforce.com

About Paramount Staffing

Paramount Staffing was honored as a Top 20 Best Company by Fortune Magazine and has been named a Top Place to Work in the Chicago area on multiple occasions. Founders Matt Schubert and his wife, Tina, have a staffing history background as Matt’s father (Larry) and uncle (Alan) were founders of Labor World (later Tandem Staffing) back in the early 70’s. Paramount Staffing was acquired by Proman in June 2018, which is also a family‐owned business. Visit www.paramountstaffing.com

About Proman

Proman is a 100% family‐owned business operating with nearly 400 offices in the U.S., France, Monaco, Switzerland, UK, La Reunion, Luxembourg, Belgium and Canada. It was founded in 1990 in Manosque, France by Mr. and Mrs. Gomez. It serves the following sectors: industry, energy, environment, construction, logistics, transport, and tertiary. Its core business is recruitment temporary work, fixed‐ term contracts and permanent contracts. It strives every day to maintain and cultivate entrepreneurship.

French Staffing Provider Entering US Market with Acquisition of Illinois-Based Firm

Press Release – Paramount Staffing, a Northbrook, Ill-based industrial staffing firm that ranked on the list of largest US staffing firms, was acquired by Proman Group, effective June 18. The Paramount Staffing brand will remain, and its executives and team members will stay in their current positions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Proman is based in France, and did not previously have a US presence. It plans to use Paramount as its platform for future US growth.

“The companies match up perfectly from a cultural standpoint, growth strategy, and outlook of the staffing industry,” Paramount owner Matt Schubert said. “The acquisition will create tremendous opportunities for our team members as we look to expand to more cities throughout the country.”

Schubert and his wife Tina launched Paramount in 1998 in Memphis, Tenn. The company then expanded into Illinois, opening seven additional offices over the next seven years.

Paramount ranked No. 117 on SIA’s list of largest US staffing firms last year based on reported revenue of $131 million for 2016.

Proman Group, founded in 1990 by CEO Roland Gomez and his wife, reported $1.8 billion of revenue in 2017 and operates 350 offices in France, Monaco, Switzerland, UK, La Reunion, Mayotte, Luxembourg, Belgium and Canada. The company provides general and professional staffing to the industrial, skilled trades, construction and professional sectors. It currently employs 45,000 temporary workers.

“The Paramount Staffing acquisition is a major milestone for Proman to access the largest staffing market in the world and we are delighted Matt and Tina along with [Proman North America CEO] Gilles Tanneur will spearhead Proman’s expansion in the US,” Gomez said.

Tanneur was Proman’s sole employee in the US prior to the acquisition. His main focus is to identify acquisition opportunities going forward. Additionally, he will work with Paramount Staffing teams to assist in developing and maintaining accounts.

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August 2017

NORTHBROOK, IL – August 14, 2017 — Paramount Staffing has been named to the Staffing Industry Analysts List of Top Industrial Staffing Companies in the Country for the 2^nd year in a row. Paramount Staffing’s focus on the growing logistics and e-commerce industry has helped catapult its growth in the past 5 years helping it land on the list. In addition to being one of the top Industrial Staffing Companies, Paramount has been recognized twice in the last 8 years as being one of the best companies to work for in America.

July 2017

NORTHBROOK, IL – July 31, 2017 — Paramount Staffing has new homes for 2 of its Chicagoland offices as its Summit office has moved to bigger space in Chicago Ridge and its Joliet office moved east to a new office nearly triple its current size. The new offices will help service its clients in the south suburbs of Chicago and the growing suburbs surrounding Joliet.

“The planning for the new offices have been in the works for over a year as we have seen continued growth in the south suburbs and the Joliet area”, said CEO Matt Schubert. “The new offices help us cover the entire Chicagoland area with 8 offices to best service our clients and employees”.

November 2016

NORTHBROOK, IL – November 21, 2016 — Paramount Staffing opened office #15 today with a new branch in Southaven, MS. This office will be an extension of its Memphis operation which resides in a 20,000 square foot office and is one of the few offices in the country providing Certified Forklift Training to its applicants and employees. The timing of the new office is timed to help Paramount service its many E-Commerce clients preparing to go into their peak season for the holidays.

“We are very excited about our new office in Mississippi as we continue to see growth opportunities in the Mid-South”, said CEO Matt Schubert. “Memphis has been a great market for us and we look forward to providing additional services to our clients and employees in the near future with our new office opening”.