Five generations of entrepreneurs looking to the future

A family business since 1865, ARaymond has developed and evolved over the generations. Patents, innovations, internationalisation, development of design offices, diversification of the market… Each generation brings its stone to the building and is proof of innovation, while capitalising on its inheritance.
The company has always made sense. Today the cooperative spirit is at the heart of future challenges.

• 1865: Creation of the ARaymond company.
  Albert-Pierre Raymond founded the company ARaymond in Grenoble.
  It produced fastening elements for the glove and footwear industry.
• 1886: Invention of the press-stud, real worldwide success. Patents are registered in Europe and the USA. It was the beginning of an industrial adventure which lasted for more than 100 years.
  Until 1999, ARaymond created and manufactured accessories (press-studs, rivets, hooks, etc.) for the largest brands in the fashion industry.
• 1898: Creation of ARaymond Germany.
  First international subsidiary, based in Lörrach.
• 1925: Invention of the VITEX® clothing zipper. It was manufactured for 40 years.
• 1936: Start of the automotive business
  ARaymond designs the first range of clips made from hardened steel for car trim panels.
• 1955: Start of plastic injection.
  Launch of the first injected plastic fastenings for the automotive industry and creation of fastening clips for domestic appliances and furnishings.
• 1970: Development of a range of clips and clamps for shipyards and building sites.
• 1991: Launch of plastic connectors for automotive fuel systems (Quick Connectors)
• 1997: Launch of Techbond®, a simplified bonding process, by the company Raybond. Beginning of the "Ready-to-bond" fastening.
• 2008: Establishment of a strategic plan globally which features ARaymond as a collaborative organisation.
  Confirmed opening towards new markets:
  - INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
  - BUILDING
  - ENERGIES
  - AGRICULTURE
  - LIFE

Growing globalisation