What Goron does

Goron S.A. is a France-headquartered private security company founded in 1896, operating through more than 30 regional agencies and a workforce of approximately 4,500 collaborators. The company delivers an integrated security portfolio spanning manned surveillance, mobile patrols, cynophilist (K-9) security, fire-safety services (SSIAP), close protection, electronic security systems, and 24/7 remote video surveillance operated from its own APSAD-certified central station in Tremblay-en-France. Specialized subsidiaries extend the offering into adjacent verticals: CECYS (training since 1986), ESSE (graduate safety-management school founded 2015), SOLACE (crisis management consulting), Théma Services (corporate reception, 1999), Premium Airport Services (airport security, 2016), and GORON Services de Protection (close protection).

Goron serves a verticalized client base that includes critical infrastructure operators (OVI/PVI under France's Defense Code), Seveso-classified industrial sites, airports, ports, luxury retailers, cultural institutions, hospitality groups, transportation networks, and SOHO/SME customers. CNAPS authorization, MASE certification for industrial sites, and ISPS Code compliance for ports create regulatory entry barriers that gate the most defensible revenue streams. Recent technology investments — a teleoperated robotic surveillance fleet, drone integration, and an APSAD-grade central station — augment the labor-led delivery model with sensor-based and AI-assisted capabilities, though AI depth remains operational rather than core.

The business model is enterprise field sales through regional agencies and specialized subsidiaries, with quote-based, multi-year contracts and bundled offers (the "Offre Globale"). Revenue streams cover managed services (guarding), professional services (training, consulting, close protection), and hardware/installation (electronic systems and telesurveillance). The company is family-controlled by the Chenevier family (Eric Chenevier, CEO), operates as a Société Anonyme with EUR 665,760 of share capital, and has earned the EcoVadis Gold Medal for three consecutive years (top 1% of rated companies) alongside Capital magazine Best Employer recognition in 2017-2019. Geographic operations remain exclusively French.

Name

Goron

Legal name

GORON S.A.

Website

https://goron.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Goron is a French private security company founded in 1896, delivering manned guarding, electronic security, remote surveillance, close protection, training, and crisis consulting through 30-plus regional agencies and a network of specialized subsidiaries, serving enterprise and public-sector clients in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Operations Center (SOC) & Remote Video Guarding (VSOC) (BPABAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Security & Close Protection (VIP) (HSACAMAF)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Manned guarding services
• Electronic security systems
• Close protection services
• Security training consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Asnières

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Security Services: Core revenue from surveillance and security services including manned guarding, mobile security, alarm response, cynophilist security, and fire safety services delivered through trained security personnel.
2. Training and Consulting Services: Revenue from specialized training through CECYS (security professions), ESSE (corporate safety management), and SOLACE (crisis management consulting). Includes certifications, short cycles, long cycles, and specialized modules.
3. Technology and Systems: Revenue from electronic security systems installation, maintenance, and remote video surveillance services including geolocation and fleet tracking across France and Europe.
4. Close Protection Services: Physical protection of persons through dedicated GSP subsidiary, providing close protection, risk assessment, background audits, and specialized detection services.
5. Reception and Event Services: Reception desk services, event reception, and concierge services through Théma Services subsidiary.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Goron provides private security and safety services to businesses and public organizations in France, including manned surveillance and guarding, mobile intervention patrols, cynophilist (dog-handler) security, fire safety (SSIAP) agents, close protection of persons, electronic security system design/installation/maintenance, 24/7 remote video surveillance from its own central station, training (CECYS, ESSE) and crisis management consulting (SOLACE). All services are delivered by CNAPS-licensed personnel under multi-year contracts tailored to client site specifications.

Product overview

Goron is a French private security company founded in 1896 offering a comprehensive portfolio of security and safety services. The core offering is organized around surveillance and security services (human guards, access control, patrols), safety services (sûreté including drones and robots), close protection, technologies and systems (electronic security and remote video surveillance), and training and consulting through subsidiaries CECYS (founded 1986), ESSE (founded 2015), and SOLACE. The company also operates subsidiaries for reception services (Théma), airport services (Premium Airport Services), and specialized electronic security (GORON ASSI). The Global Offer provides integrated bundles combining multiple service lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CECYS: Security training center specializing in prevention and security professions training, including CQP-APS, SSIAP, first-aid, and electrical authorization courses.
• ESSE (École Supérieure de la Sûreté des Entreprises)
• SOLACE
• Théma Services
• Premium Airport Services
• GORON Services de Protection (GSP)
• GORON Systèmes
• GORON Remote Surveillance Central Station

Products and services

• Surveillance & Security Services Core manned security offering providing human surveillance, access control and patrol services for properties and personnel across multiple industries in France. Targets enterprises and institutions needing CNAPS-licensed guards for permanent or temporary site coverage.
• Safety Services (Sûreté) Specialized safety services for higher-risk environments including drone surveillance, teleoperated robots, explosive detection, reinforced surveillance, event safety and profiling. Designed for sites classified as OVI/PVI (Operators of Vital Importance), airports, and other sensitive locations.
• Close Protection (GORON Services de Protection - GSP) Physical protection of persons through specialized close protection agents trained in elite units, offering escort services, risk assessment and threat evaluation in France and internationally. Serves corporate executives, high-net-worth individuals, family offices and state actors.
• Technologies & Systems Electronic security systems and remote video surveillance services including design, installation and maintenance of intrusion detection, fire detection, access control and central station monitoring. Delivered by GORON Systèmes (GORON ASSI) and the GORON GTS central station across France and Europe.
• Training & Consulting Services Comprehensive training and consulting delivered through subsidiaries CECYS (security professions training since 1986), ESSE (graduate-level corporate safety school since 2015) and SOLACE (crisis management consulting). Covers CQP-APS, SSIAP, first-aid certifications, long/short cycles and specialized modules for safety and crisis management.
• Reception & Other Services (Théma Services) Corporate reception, event reception, concierge and associated services including mail management, room management, usher, lifeguard and driver services. Delivered by Théma Services subsidiary for corporate and event clients, including luxury and hospitality segments.
• Remote Video Surveillance (Télé Vidéo Surveillance) 24/7 APSAD-certified central station providing remote video surveillance, alarm processing, cyber guarding, isolated user protection, remote maintenance and fleet geolocation across France and Europe. Operated by GORON GTS and authorized to receive information from sensitive sites.
• Security Robots Commercialized fleet of teleoperated security robots for surveillance and technical patrols, equipped with standard and thermal cameras, speakers and microphones. Robots self-recharge, perform pre-programmed autonomous rounds and are remotely operable worldwide via secure connection through the GORON Robot Services offering.
• Global Offer (Offre Globale) Comprehensive integrated security and safety bundle combining human surveillance, electronic systems, training and consulting into a single unified service offering for enterprise clients seeking a single multi-year provider across physical and electronic security.
• Airport Safety - Premium Airport Services Airport services subsidiary offering passenger screening, cargo security checks, aircraft surveillance, terminal safety and coordination with aviation authorities. Created in 2016 to serve the French airport sector in compliance with ISPS and aviation security regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintained EcoVadis Gold medal for 3 consecutive years, achieving top 1% ranking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCI Paris-Île-de-France (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2019Launched Campus Cecys - a new apprenticeship pathway for security and safety professions. Strategic partnership to develop training programs and career pathways in the private security industry.
• ICN Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed Formacadre program combining business management education with specialized security/safety training. Joint diploma 'Manager de centre de profit spécialisé en sécurité/sûreté' at level II (equivalent to license/master).
• Coral GuardianminorOthersEnvironmental initiative supporting coral reef protection and regeneration. Goron pledged support in 2026.
• Club Landoy - Groupe Bayard (Charte 50+)minorOthersCharter committing to employment of workers over 50 years old. Part of Goron's CSR policy for inclusive hiring practices.
• Fédération Française des Sapeurs-PompierscoreOthersGORON became official national employer partner of French firefighters (sapeurs-pompiers). Strong signal for civil security sector engagement.
• UN Global CompactcoreOthersGORON committed to UN Global Compact principles in 2018, the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative.
• SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative)coreOthersClimate targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative, demonstrating commitment to environmental responsibility.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GardaWorld: Canadian-headquartered global security services company offering manned guarding, cash services, and risk consulting, comparable as a broad incumbent with security operations across Europe.
• Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global security services provider offering manned guarding, cash-in-transit, and technology-enabled security across Europe, comparable as a broad incumbent in adjacent geographies.
• Sodexo (Security & Facility Services): French-headquartered global facility services giant with significant security and reception service offerings in France, comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping enterprise services portfolio.
• Allied Universal: North American security services giant providing manned guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting, comparable as a broad incumbent with technology-integrated security operations globally.

Direct peers

• Samsic: Large French facility services and security group offering integrated security and building services with national coverage, directly comparable to Goron's multi-service enterprise offering in France.
• Securitas: Global leader in security services with significant French operations, offering manned guarding, mobile security, electronic security, and risk management — directly comparable to Goron's full-stack French security offering.
• ICTS Europe: European aviation and corporate security specialist providing airport security, manned guarding, and risk consulting — closely comparable to Goron's Premium Airport Services and Sûreté offerings.
• Onet Sécurité: Major French private security company providing manned guarding, surveillance, and electronic security, with comparable nationwide agency network and enterprise client focus across France.
• Brink's: Global security and cash management company with French operations, offering manned guarding, secure logistics, and electronic security solutions overlapping with Goron's service portfolio.

Regional players

• Byblos Human Security: French private security firm providing manned guarding, surveillance, and event security with national coverage, comparable as a direct French competitor in similar vertical segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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