VINCI is a French construction and concessions company formed in 2000 from the merger of SGE and GTM. The timeline traces its corporate journey from 19th-century foundations through major acquisitions, international expansion, and modern standing as a global infrastructure leader.
Société Générale d'Entreprises (SGE) is founded, later becoming a core part of VINCI. #corporate #history
Grands Travaux de Marseille (GTM) is founded, another predecessor company. #corporate #history
SGE acquires Campenon Bernard, a major civil engineering firm. #acquisition
SGE is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. #finance #IPO
GTM acquires Entrepose, a pipeline and industrial construction company. #acquisition )
SGE expands into the UK by acquiring Norwest Holst. #expansion
SGE acquires GTM, setting the stage for the merger. #merger
SGE is renamed VINCI after the merger with GTM. #corporate #rebranding
VINCI acquires Autoroutes du Sud de la France (ASF), a major highway concession. #acquisition #infrastructure
VINCI acquires a stake in Cofiroute, another highway concession. #acquisition
VINCI consolidates its electrical and energy services under VINCI Energies. #corporate #reorganization
VINCI acquires Eurovia, a leading road construction company. #acquisition #construction
VINCI expands in the UK by acquiring Taylor Woodrow's construction business. #acquisition #expansion
VINCI Energies acquires Siemens Building Technologies' French operations. #acquisition #energy
VINCI completes the Stade de France, a major project. #construction #sports
VINCI's revenue drops due to the global financial crisis, but remains profitable. #finance #crisis
VINCI secures major contracts for the Grand Paris Express metro project. #infrastructure #project
Xavier Huillard becomes Chairman and CEO of VINCI. #leadership #corporate
VINCI Energies acquires Cegelec, strengthening its electrical division. #acquisition #energy
VINCI Construction acquires Losinger Marazzi in Switzerland. #acquisition #expansion
VINCI completes its role in building the London Olympic Park. #construction #sports
VINCI Airports acquires 95% of ANA Aeroportos de Portugal. #acquisition #aviation
VINCI acquires Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône (APRR) group. #acquisition #infrastructure
VINCI Airports acquires a 50.01% stake in London Gatwick Airport. #acquisition #aviation
VINCI Energies acquires SICE, a Spanish transport infrastructure company. #acquisition #expansion
VINCI Airports further expands in Portugal. #acquisition #aviation
VINCI Construction secures a major contract for the Lyon-Turin high-speed rail link. #infrastructure #project
VINCI's revenue declines due to the pandemic, but it maintains liquidity. #finance #pandemic
VINCI Energies acquires Cobra IS, a Spanish industrial services company. #acquisition #energy
VINCI Airports acquires a consortium to operate seven Brazilian airports. #acquisition #aviation #expansion
VINCI Construction is awarded a major contract for the Seine-Nord Europe Canal. #infrastructure #project
VINCI Energies acquires Axxis, a German energy services company. #acquisition #energy