The Alpes-Maritimes department is home to a concentration of manufacturers, predominantly mid-sized to large firms with a strong presence in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and personal care product sectors. Companies like Virbac, a global leader in animal health, and MANE, a worldwide leader in fragrance and flavor design, exemplify the international reach of these businesses. Robertet Group also stands out as a world leader in natural products for flavors and fragrances.
A notable pattern among these manufacturers is their historical roots, with many companies founded in the late 19th or early 20th century. Examples include Robertet Group (1850), MANE (1871), and Argeville (1921). Geographically, there is a clear cluster of headquarters in Grasse, known for its perfume industry, and Carros, suggesting established industrial zones within the department.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virbacvirbac.com
A global leader in animal health, providing innovative solutions for veterinarians, farmers, and animal owners in over 100 countries worldwide |
5,579 | |||
| 2 | 4,651 | ||||
| 3 |
Robertet Grouprobertet.com
A world leader in natural products, offering over 1,350 natural materials for flavors, fragrances, and health/beauty products, with global presence and family ownership |
1,780 | |||
| 4 |
Arkopharmafr.arkopharma.com
Pharmaceutical company specializing in phytotherapy, natural medicine, and nutritional supplements, leading in plant-based medicine with international presence in 60+ countries |
841 | |||
| 5 |
Olyos Groupolyos.com
International natural health and nutrition group with a pharmaceutical background, operating through multiple entities and global brands across France, Spain, Italy, and USA. |
594 | |||
| 6 | 325 | ||||
| 7 |
Argevilleargeville.com
Specializing in ingredients, fragrances, and flavors since 1921, this French company with international reach employs 300 people worldwide |
305 | |||
| 8 |
EA Pharmaea-pharma.com
Development and distribution of natural health products focusing on micro-nutrition, nutritherapy, and oligotherapy for health, sport, and wellness. |
296 | |||
| 9 |
Expressions Parfuméesepparfums.com
A French company designing and manufacturing perfumes, bringing fragrance to life with innovation and creativity as a sister company of the Givaudan Group |
292 | |||
| 10 |
Horus Pharmahorus-pharma.com
Develops, patents, markets products for eye and eyelid health, focusing on preservative-free formulations, medical devices, and surgical solutions for ophthalmology. |
275 | |||
| 11 |
Malongo Francemalongo.com
A leader in organic and fair trade coffee, from bean to cup Committed to quality, ethics, innovation, and sustainable practices |
274 | |||
| 12 |
GROUPE RAGNIgroupe-ragni.com
The French company specializes in public lighting and connected technologies, offering a comprehensive range of French-made lighting solutions globally |
256 | |||
| 13 |
IBSA Franceibsafrance.fr
French pharmaceutical subsidiary offering over 100 high-quality European-manufactured products focused on innovation, patient care, and therapeutic alternatives. |
253 | |||
| 14 |
Groupe AUDEMARDaudemard.com
A family-owned Group with 6 industrial activities: aggregates production, ready-mix concrete, inert materials recycling, precast concrete elements, road construction, and cement production |
230 | |||
| 15 |
Fragonard Parfumeurfragonard.com
Historic family business manufacturing fragrances in Grasse and Eze, operating perfume museums and boutiques while offering lifestyle, fashion, and home decor items. |
229 | |||
Want more companies than this list?This page shows the largest ones only. Connect to Tamtam to see every company that matches, filter by size, industry or growth, and reach their decision-makers. | |||||
| 16 |
Sepalumicsepalumic.com
Design, produce, and distribute aluminum joinery systems for residential, commercial, and industrial construction, including windows, doors, and facades. |
215 | |||
| 17 |
AVANTISavantis-group.com
AVANTIS group provides mechanical engineering expertise for industrial clients in aerospace, energy, automotive, defense, wood, and more, through design, manufacturing, and maintenance services |
203 | |||
| 18 |
GROUPE ARTHESgroupe-arthes.com
A leading French company creating quality perfumes and cosmetics in Grasse, offering innovation, private label options, and competitive pricing internationally |
200 | |||
| 19 |
Synergie Cad Groupsynergie-cad.com
Specializing in high-tech PCB manufacturing, founded in 1986, this company offers advanced electronic solutions to meet various industry needs |
198 | |||
| 20 |
Façonnablefaconnable.com
A men's fashion brand founded in 1950 on the Côte d’Azur, offering a unique collection of smart-casual, colorful garments made in Nice |
193 | |||
| 21 |
TORBEL INDUSTRIEtorbel.fr
A leading European supplier of closure hardware, focusing on innovation and sustainability with multiple manufacturing units and subsidiaries across Europe |
185 | |||
| 22 | 178 | ||||
| 23 |
Jean Niel - Fragrances & Flavorsjeanniel.com
Specializes in creating high-quality, tailor-made aromatic creations and flavors, combining traditional expertise with innovative, personalized services. |
176 | |||
| 24 |
Laboratoires INELDÉAineldea.com
Formulation, manufacturing, and distribution of premium natural health products with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainable health solutions. |
148 | |||
| 25 |
Griesser Francegriesser.com
Swiss family-owned company specializing in high-quality solutions for natural light control, offering a range of products while prioritizing innovation and sustainability |
108 | |||
| 26 |
CLUB Parfumclubparfum.fr
Club Parfum is a company based in Grasse, the World Perfume Capital, creating handcrafted beauty and home products with a focus on olfactory pleasures |
106 | |||
| 27 |
Technicomtechnicom-sa.fr
A company providing quality engineering services, on-site operations, and digital innovations for aerospace, railway, naval, medical, and energy industries since 1996 |
99 | |||
| 28 |
SO.F.I.A Cosmetiquessofiacosmetiques.fr
French dermo-cosmetic company specialized in contract manufacturing, filling of gels, creams, milks, lotions, and health products for face, body, hair, sun. |
97 | |||
| 29 |
IPRA Franceiprafrance.com
Development and production of food flavourings for beverages, bakery, dairy, and more, exporting to over 70 countries worldwide. |
96 | |||
| 30 |
FREDERIC M Internationalfredericm.com
Production of natural, organic, and environmentally friendly cosmetics made in France, promoting sustainable beauty and financial independence opportunities. |
88 | |||
Turn this list into pipeline
Tamtam finds the decision-makers at every company on a list like this one, with verified emails, phone numbers and the buying signals that tell you when to reach out.
How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
More company lists in the Alpes-Maritimes department
- The largest companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 1,538
- Retail chains in the Alpes-Maritimes department 164
- Multinational companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 145
- Companies with in-house R&D in the Alpes-Maritimes department 138
- Real Estate companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 87
- Hospitality companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 82
- Professional services firms in the Alpes-Maritimes department 81
- Family-owned companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 80
- SaaS companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 74
- Hotel and hospitality groups in the Alpes-Maritimes department 67
- Public sector organisations in the Alpes-Maritimes department 66
- Luxury brands in the Alpes-Maritimes department 66
- IT Services and IT Consulting companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 62
- IT services companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 60
- Software Development companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 59
- Retail companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 57
- Consulting firms in the Alpes-Maritimes department 55
- Distributors and wholesalers in the Alpes-Maritimes department 53
- Education providers in the Alpes-Maritimes department 49
- Healthcare providers in the Alpes-Maritimes department 48
- Financial services firms in the Alpes-Maritimes department 45
- Hardware manufacturers in the Alpes-Maritimes department 45
- Companies with a mobile app in the Alpes-Maritimes department 45
- Construction companies in the Alpes-Maritimes department 45
The same list elsewhere in France
- Manufacturers in France 6,697
- Manufacturers in Île-de-France 1,515
- Manufacturers in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1,216
- Manufacturers in Grand Est 573
- Manufacturers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine 498
- Manufacturers in Pays de la Loire 484
- Manufacturers in Occitanie 433
- Manufacturers in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 394
- Manufacturers in Hauts-de-France 369
- Manufacturers in the Rhône department 322
- Manufacturers in Brittany 307
- Manufacturers in the Hauts-de-Seine department 285
- Manufacturers in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 272
- Manufacturers in Normandy 245
- Manufacturers in Centre-Val de Loire 207
- Manufacturers in the Nord department 204
- Manufacturers in the Bouches-du-Rhône department 187
- Manufacturers in the Isère department 178
- Manufacturers in the Haute-Garonne department 159
- Manufacturers in the Gironde department 137
- Manufacturers in the Essonne department 127
- Manufacturers in the Loire-Atlantique department 125
- Manufacturers in the Loire department 122
- Manufacturers in Paris 546
The same list elsewhere
- Manufacturers in the world 39,579
- Manufacturers in Europe 18,156