# 30 leading multinational companies in the Rhône department

Tamtam tracks 577 multinational companies headquartered in the Rhône department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Team for the Planet, bioMérieux and Groupe SEB. Their median headcount is 2,289. Half of them were founded in 1973 or later. The most common headquarters are Lyon (20), Villeurbanne (4) and Écully (2).

This list contains multinational companies in the Rhône department. These are primarily large organizations, including established industrial groups and younger firms in technology and services. Key players include bioMérieux, a global provider of in vitro diagnostic solutions, and Groupe SEB, known for small domestic equipment. Also present are XPO Logistics Europe, offering comprehensive logistics services, and Cegid, a European leader in cloud management solutions.

The companies here show a notable concentration in Lyon, which serves as the headquarters for many of these large employers. This indicates a strong regional economic base supporting diverse sectors from climate technology with Team for the Planet to global event management by GL events, and retail with Grand Frais.

🇫🇷 Rhône · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Team for the Planet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/team-for-the-planet) (team-planet.com)<br>Create and fund open-source companies targeting greenhouse gas reduction, recruit experienced entrepreneurs, and enable global climate action through investments. | Climate Technology Product Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 19,051 | 2019 |
| 2 | [bioMérieux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/biomerieux) (biomerieux.com)<br>A leading provider of in vitro diagnostic solutions worldwide, focusing on improving patient health and ensuring consumer safety through disease detection and contamination analysis | Biotechnology Research | 🇫🇷 Marcy-l'Étoile | 13,106 | 1963 |
| 3 | [Groupe SEB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-seb) (groupeseb.com)<br>Leading company small domestic equipment and professional coffee machines, offering innovative products improving daily lives consumers globally, operating nearly 150 countries. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Écully | 9,900 | 1857 |
| 4 | [XPO Logistics Europe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/xpo-logistics-europe) (xpo.com)<br>Offers end-to-end logistics solutions, including full-truckload, less-than-truckload, pallet distribution, last-mile delivery, global freight forwarding, and warehousing services across Europe. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 7,478 | 2011 |
| 5 | [GL events](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gl-events) (gl-events.com)<br>Designs, produces, and hosts corporate, cultural, sporting, political, and inter-governmental events globally, operating through three complementary divisions worldwide. | Events Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 6,716 | 1978 |
| 6 | [Grand Frais](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grand-frais) (grandfrais.com)<br>Specialized fresh food retailer with 338 stores, bringing together five food professionals under one roof: greengrocer, cheesemonger, butcher, fishmonger, and global grocer. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 5,191 |  |
| 7 | [Cegid](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cegid) (cegid.com)<br>European leader cloud management solutions finance, HR, accounting, retail, and entrepreneurs. Offers tailored solutions for digital business transformation worldwide. | Software Development | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 4,896 |  |
| 8 | [Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-claude-bernard-lyon-1) (univ-lyon1.fr)<br>Public university specializing in sciences, medicine, and pharmacy with significant research facilities and a strong regional academic presence. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 4,476 | 1971 |
| 9 | [Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/handicap-international-humanity-and-inclusion) (hi.org)<br>An international organization specialized in disability assistance, supporting individuals to become self-reliant in various contexts and emergencies worldwide | Non-profit Organizations | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 4,345 | 1982 |
| 10 | [In Extenso](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/in-extenso) (inextenso.fr)<br>French accounting leader with broad services for businesses. Offers accounting, administrative, legal, tax, social, M&A, tourism, wealth, innovation, and legal advice. | Accounting | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 3,533 | 1991 |
| 11 | [Université Lumière Lyon 2](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universite-lumiere-lyon-2) (univ-lyon2.fr)<br>Large French public university offering diverse programs from bachelor to doctorate, focusing on research, international partnerships, and societal engagement. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 3,390 | 1973 |
| 12 | [EFOR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/efor) (efor-group.com)<br>supports pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech companies in ensuring production compliance and expediting the market launch of safe and effective medical products | Business Consulting and Services | 🇫🇷 Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or | 2,913 | 2013 |
| 13 | [APRIL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/april-lyon) (april.com)<br>Designs, manages, and distributes insurance solutions across 22 countries, focusing on loan, health, personal protection, and property and casualty insurance. | Insurance | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,571 |  |
| 14 | [Boccard](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/boccard) (boccard.com)<br>Designs and builds industrial plants, offering integrated digital expertise in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and maintenance across various global industries. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 2,390 | 1918 |
| 15 | [INTERPOL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/interpol) (interpol.int)<br>Provides technical and operational support to law enforcement worldwide, facilitating cross-border investigations and communication among member countries. | Law Enforcement | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,289 | 1923 |
| 16 | [Feu Vert France](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/feu-vert-france) (feuvert-group.com)<br>Passionate about automobiles, Feu Vert is a French leader in automotive equipment and maintenance, valuing its dedicated team and fostering personal growth | Retail | 🇫🇷 Écully | 2,249 | 1972 |
| 17 | [YESSS ELECTRIQUE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yesss-electrique) (yesss-fr.com)<br>Significant distributor of electrical supplies for professionals, with a focus on service, teamwork, and adaptability to an ever-evolving market | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Francheville | 2,132 | 1974 |
| 18 | [emlyon business school](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emlyon-business-school) (em-lyon.com)<br>World-renowned business school offering higher education and continued education programs with a focus on skill hybridization, social responsibility, and impactful alumni worldwide | Education Administration Programs | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,101 |  |
| 19 | [Gerflor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gerflor) (gerflor.com)<br>Production and distribution of design-driven, innovative, environmentally-friendly flooring, wallcovering, and finishes across international healthcare, housing, education, sport, transport, retail, and industrial markets. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 2,037 | 1937 |
| 20 | [Sicame Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sicame-group) (sicame-group.com)<br>World leader in production, sales of accessories and services for electrical energy transmission and distribution, safety equipment, and industrial applications. | Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,999 | 1955 |
| 21 | [Santé Cie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sante-cie) (santecie.com)<br>Provides home healthcare, dialysis treatment, and urgent care centers across France and Europe, supporting 500,000 patients annually. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 1,979 | 2015 |
| 22 | [STS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sts-lyon) (sts-certified.com)<br>Technical advisory and conformity assessment services for solar and storage components, including manufacturing audits and inspections for global renewable energy project developers. | Renewables & Environment | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,900 | 2010 |
| 23 | [Reel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reel) (reelinternational.com)<br>Designs, produces, and maintains complex lifting and handling systems and solutions for highly technical installations in diverse markets like aerospace, nuclear, and energy. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Cyr-au-Mont-d'Or | 1,882 | 1946 |
| 24 | [EKIUM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ekium) (ekium.eu)<br>Specializing in industrial and building engineering, automation, and partner to various industries, we offer opportunities in national and international offices | Engineering Services | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,877 | 1990 |
| 25 | [DESCOURS & CABAUD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/descours-and-cabaud) (descours-cabaud.com)<br>Leading distributor supporting building, public works, industry, and public or private tertiary sectors with professional supplies across France and Europe. | Wholesale | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,861 | 1782 |
| 26 | [INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/insa-lyon-institut-national-des-sciences-appliquees-de-lyon) (insa-lyon.fr)<br>International multidisciplinary engineering school focusing on high-quality education, research, and fostering global openness and social aspects in curriculum. | Higher Education | 🇫🇷 Villeurbanne | 1,831 | 1957 |
| 27 | [CLASQUIN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clasquin) (clasquin.com)<br>Multinational freight forwarding and overseas logistics provider managing tailor-made transport solutions through an integrated network of offices for end-to-end supply chain coordination. | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,700 | 1864 |
| 28 | [Profil](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/profil) (profil.fr)<br>Specializes in premium hospitality staffing for company receptions, events, and venues, leveraging 25 years of expertise and global support. | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,652 | 1990 |
| 29 | [CTC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ctc-lyon) (ctcgroupe.com)<br>CTC offers cross-disciplinary solutions for the leather, footwear, and textile industries, focusing on ethical practices, cost savings, waste reduction, and performance improvement worldwide | International Trade and Development | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,622 | 1899 |
| 30 | [NEMERA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nemera) (nemera.net)<br>Designs, develops, and manufactures drug delivery devices for ophthalmic, nasal, inhalation, dermal, and parenteral routes, prioritizing patient needs and treatment efficacy. | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Lyon | 1,616 | 2015 |

## 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 11, 2026.

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