Verified Oct 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes
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Since 1865
ARaymond manufactures fastening and assembly solutions for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 1865 in Grenoble, France, the company operates in 25 countries with 37 independent enterprises and 7,000-8,000 employees. It specializes in precision-engineered clips, bonding systems, and fluid connectors.
ARaymond at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Across North American plants · group ~8,300
Founded
1865
Tinnerman 1870 · A. Raymond 1865 · merged 2009
Headquarters
Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes
Automotive unit engineering in Rochester Hills, MI
Ownership
Subsidiary
ARaymond · family-owned · France
Certifications
IATF 16949
With product design · issued Aug 2024
Import activity
1304
US import shipments on record
Known customers
General Motors · Ford · DENSO
Group-level supplier recognitions
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1304
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Turkey · Belgium · China · India
Most recent shipment
Sep 21, 2026
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from ARaymond.
What this tells a buyer
Global supplier with 1,304 import shipments documented, sourced primarily from Turkey, Belgium, China, India, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
Produces metalplastic fastening systems, lean bonding technology, fluid connections, thermal management systems, and photovoltaic assembly solutions.
Family-owned company investing 6% of annual revenue in research and development focused on sustainable solutions.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Oct 29, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
161 years in operation (founded 1865).
1,304 US import shipments on record.
IATF 16949:2016 certified with product design, valid through August 2027, though the company is consolidating a plant during a 2025 to 2026 North American restructuring.
Overview
ARaymond manufactures fastening and assembly solutions for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 1865 in Grenoble, France, the company operates in 25 countries with 37 independent enterprises and 7,000-8,000 employees. It specializes in precision-engineered clips, bonding systems, and fluid connectors.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1865 |
Headquarters | Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What ARaymond makes
Produces metalplastic fastening systems, lean bonding technology, fluid connections, thermal management systems, and photovoltaic assembly solutions.
Trade and customs footprint
Global supplier with 1,304 import shipments documented, sourced primarily from Turkey, Belgium, China, India, Brazil, and the Netherlands. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1304 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Turkey · Belgium · China · India.
Company details
Family-owned company investing 6% of annual revenue in research and development focused on sustainable solutions. ARaymond was founded in 1865, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 161 years in operation (founded 1865). 1,304 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does ARaymond make?
ARaymond manufactures fastening and assembly solutions for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Founded in 1865 in Grenoble, France, the company operates in 25 countries with 37 independent enterprises and 7,000-8,000 employees. It specializes in precision-engineered clips, bonding systems, and fluid connectors.
Where is ARaymond headquartered?
ARaymond is headquartered in Grenoble, Rhone-Alpes.
When was ARaymond founded?
ARaymond was founded in 1865.
How big is ARaymond?
ARaymond has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
Does ARaymond import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1304 inbound shipments for ARaymond, with top origins including Turkey · Belgium · China · India.
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Latest news
Jul 2026
Parent ARaymond launched Neluma, a modular floating-solar system, at the Smarter E trade show in Munich, part of the group's diversification beyond automotive fastening (pv-magazine).
Oct 2025
The company filed a Kentucky WARN notice for the staged closure of its Flemingsburg plant, affecting about 112 employees, with operations winding down from April through December 2026 (Lexington Herald-Leader).
Sep 2025
ARaymond announced a North American and Canadian restructuring, closing the Flemingsburg plant and opening a centralized distribution center in Lake Orion, Michigan (company announcement).
Refreshed weekly · updated Sep 29, 2026
Leadership
Location & contact
Phone
+1 248-853-2500
Certification
IATF 16949
Design and manufacture of stamped metal fasteners
Certified August 2024, valid to August 2027
Inside the facility
Photos and video: araymond.com
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