Sofinord
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Sofinord firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sofinord
- Legal name
- SAS SOFINORD
- Website
- https://sofinord.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sofinord industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Facility Management and Business Services
- NAICS
- All Other Business Support Services (561499), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190), Other Airport Operations (488119)
- SIC
- Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Soft Services (Cleaning, Support, Mailroom) (BPABAAAB)
Keywords
Where Sofinord is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
Sofinord business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Facility Management Services (ARMONIA): ARMONIA provides hospitality and facility management services including reception, occupant services, building services, and events. Revenue generated through service contracts with corporate clients. 408M€ revenue reported.
- Security and Safety Services (ICTS Europe): ICTS Europe provides airport and aviation security services including baggage screening, personnel screening, general security, and technology solutions. Serves airports and airlines in high-risk environments. 919M€ revenue reported.
- Staffing and Recruitment Services (LMB): LMB provides temporary staffing and service outsourcing for luxury, fashion, and beauty brands. Covers workshops and production, modeling, marketing and consulting. 69M€ revenue reported.
- Airport Assistance Services (Aeria): Aeria provides airport ground services including passenger welcoming, check-in support, and technical/logistics services. 6.5M€ revenue reported.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Sofinord product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sofinord is a diversified B2B services holding company operating through four main divisions: ARMONIA provides hospitality and facility management (reception, occupant services, building services, events, consulting); ICTS Europe provides airport and high-risk environment security services including baggage screening and personnel filtering; LMB specializes in temporary staffing and service outsourcing for luxury, fashion, and beauty brands; and Aeria delivers airport passenger assistance services (welcoming, check-in support, technical and logistics services).
Product overview
Sofinord is a diversified B2B services holding company operating through four main divisions. ARMONIA is a major player in hospitality and facility management offering a comprehensive suite of services including reception, building management, and workplace services. ICTS Europe provides security and safety services in high-risk environments, particularly aviation and airport security. LMB specializes in temporary staffing and services for luxury, fashion, and beauty brands. Aeria delivers airport passenger assistance services. The group also encompasses numerous acquired brands including Phone Régie, Mahola, Charlestown, Facilitess, Musea, Côme, Steamo, Office Concierge, Privée Conciergerie, Groupe Metropolis, Anabas, Bouwens&, and Enfin Lundi, representing specialized sub-brands within the facility management and hospitality ecosystem.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ARMONIA: Groupe de facility management et hospitalité regroupant une quinzaine de marques spécialistes dans leurs domaines.
- ICTS Europe
- LMB
- Aeria
- Phone Régie
- Mahola
- Facilitess
- Musea
- Steamo
Products and services
- ARMONIA Hospitality & Facility Management Comprehensive B2B facility management and hospitality services for the work environment, including Facility Management & Pilotage, Hospitality, Occupant Services, Building Services, Events, Consulting, and Staffing & Placement. Operates internationally across Benelux, UK, Spain, Morocco, and the Middle East.
- ICTS Europe Security Services Leader in security and safety services for high-risk environments including aviation, maritime, corporate, data centers, and high-density public venues. Provides baggage screening (hold and cabin), airport personnel filtering, general security services, and technological security solutions. Serves 50+ airports and 200+ airlines across 25 countries.
- LMB Luxury and Fashion Staffing Temporary staffing and service provision for luxury, fashion, and beauty industry actors. Supports workshops and production, modeling, tailoring, costume design, marketing/sales support, and consulting for major international luxury brands.
- Aeria Airport Assistance B2B airport assistance services organized in three areas: Welcome (welcoming, orienting, reassuring passengers), Escale (check-in and passenger assistance), and Technique & Logistics (baggage handling, cart management, barriers).
Quantifiable outcome
- 50+ airports and 200+ airlines served globally by ICTS Europe
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Sofinord
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sofinord technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Sofinord partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- INSITU Group (Toulouse)minorARMONIA acquired 20% stake in INSITU, a company based in Toulouse.
- Anabas (UK)minorAcquisition by ARMONIA to strengthen UK operations and hospitality services presence.
- Bouwens& (Netherlands)minorAcquisition by ARMONIA to strengthen Benelux operations.
- Eric BellionminorEric Bellion is a solo sailor who completed the Vendée Globe 2017, finishing 9th. His project 'Comme Un Seul Homme' promotes diversity values that align with Sofinord's commitment to inclusion. Supported for his personal values and engagement.
- GateSafe (USA)minorAcquisition by ICTS Europe to establish presence in the United States market for airport security services.
- ICTS EuropecoreAcquired by Sofinord in 2013 to add airport security expertise. Now a key division providing security services to airports and airlines worldwide.
- Enfance & NaturecoreAssociation supporting childhood education and development. Projects include construction and renovation of schools in Senegal, Mali, and Madagascar. Sofinord supports this initiative as part of its corporate social responsibility commitment.
- Sakina M'saminorFashion designer who created an upcycling program for Sofinord's textile waste from uniforms. Her Paris workshop employs people in professional reintegration, transforming old uniforms into ethical accessories.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sofinord competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Securitas: Swedish global security services giant with strong aviation security division. Directly comparable to ICTS Europe's airport security franchise but at significantly larger scale.
- Adecco Group: World's largest staffing company with luxury and retail specialty brands (e.g., Adecco Luxury). Direct reference for LMB's luxury/fashion/beauty staffing franchise.
- G4S (now part of Allied Universal): Global security and facility services provider. Comparable to ICTS Europe in aviation security and ARMONIA in facility management, especially across European and US markets where Sofinord has presence.
- ManpowerGroup: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider. Comparable to LMB's temporary staffing business for luxury/fashion/beauty, though at vastly greater scale and broader vertical exposure.
- Sodexo: Global leader in integrated facility management, food services, and workplace experience. Comparable to ARMONIA in FM/hospitality, but at much larger scale (~€22B revenue) and broader service portfolio.
- Serco Group: UK-based outsourcing group with strong aviation services and security offerings. Comparable to ICTS Europe and Aeria across airport operations and security contracts in Europe.
- ISS A/S: Danish-based global facility services company with workplace, cleaning, and technical maintenance offerings. Most direct large-scale competitor to ARMONIA's facility management business in Europe.
Direct peers
- Atalian Servest: French-headquartered international facility services and security group. Closest European mid-market peer to Sofinord's combined ARMONIA/ICTS Europe offering, competing directly in IFM and security.
- ICTS International (parent): Israel-based parent that retained non-European operations when Sofinord acquired ICTS Europe in 2013. Direct competitor in aviation security outside EMEA and the natural reference point for Sofinord's security division.
Regional players
- Elior Group: French-based contract catering and facility services group with strong European presence. Comparable in geography and corporate-services focus to ARMONIA's hospitality and reception offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sofinord social profiles
Digital presenceSofinord compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Sofinord financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sofinord leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Sofinord funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sofinord M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Sofinord
What does Sofinord do?
Sofinord is a diversified B2B services holding company operating through four main divisions: ARMONIA provides hospitality and facility management (reception, occupant services, building services, events, consulting); ICTS Europe provides airport and high-risk environment security services including baggage screening and personnel filtering; LMB specializes in temporary staffing and service outsourcing for luxury, fashion, and beauty brands; and Aeria delivers airport passenger assistance services (welcoming, check-in support, technical and logistics services).
Is Sofinord a public or private company?
Sofinord is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Sofinord founded?
Sofinord was founded in 1974. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Sofinord based?
Sofinord is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Sofinord make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Facility Management Services (ARMONIA) is the primary driver. The others are security and Safety Services (ICTS Europe), staffing and Recruitment Services (LMB) and airport Assistance Services (Aeria).
Who are Sofinord's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Securitas, Adecco Group, G4S (now part of Allied Universal), ManpowerGroup, Sodexo, Serco Group and ISS A/S. Direct peers are Atalian Servest and ICTS International (parent). Elior Group is listed as a regional player.
Does Sofinord have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sofinord.
What industry is Sofinord in?
Sofinord's product category is Facility Management and Business Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAAAB, Soft Services (Cleaning, Support, Mailroom). Its NAICS code is 561499 and its SIC code is 8744.