Skello chooses Lille Metropole to develop its business and strengthen its presence on the ground... and in Europe!
The French scale-up specialising in HR solutions for operational teams has opened its new office in Hiptown Lille!
After Paris and Barcelona, this new location marks a strategic and ambitious step in the company's international growth.- Why Lille Métropole? It's obvious: an already strong base with 2,000 customers in the Hauts-de-France region (La Chicorée, Les Merveilleux de Fred, the Couvent des Minimes, etc.), a fantastic talent pool, an ideal location for international expansion, particularly in Belgium and Luxembourg, and a fluid connection with Paris to strengthen internal synergies.
- "Lille is a strategic base: here you can find talent, desire and a responsive ecosystem. It's here that we're preparing for the future. 🗣️ Eliott Guérin, VP Marketing at Skello
- 🎯 Objective: 100 talents by the end of 2026 with sales profiles, trainers, customer success... and soon developers to support the expansion to Belgium.
A successful set-up thanks to Hello Lille. 🤝
Skello benefited from key support from the Hello Lille Attractiveness Agency, in conjunction with the Lille European Metropolis (MEL): networking with the local ecosystem, facilitating installation... A partnership that makes all the difference.
Skello Location- Welcome to Tandem! 🧵
The company, which specialises in the artisanal production of textiles and leather, has chosen to set up in the Lille European Metropolis (MEL) business hive in Armentières.
Tandem produces for various brands, showcasing exceptional expertise. 👜✨- Why did you choose the MEL? For the richness of its industrial base, for the ease of recruiting skilled talent in these areas, and for the personal attachment of one of the two directors to the region.
- The Lille Attractiveness Agency's relocation team was on hand to help project developers find the right land. 🏢
Tandem Prod- Belgian family group Packyard, which specialises in converting cardboard for innovative packaging, is investing in a 20,000 m² site in Villeneuve-d'Ascq. 🏭
- This is a key step in its development, with the ambition of tripling its sales in a market driven by growing demand for ecological, local and agile solutions. ♻️
Lille Métropole was an obvious choice for the company, thanks to :
👷♂️ Its proximity to its first site in Bondues, so that it can retain its experienced teams,
🛣️ Easy access by road and public transport,
💼 Its extensive employment area and excellent local training,
📈 Its strong industrial ecosystem and an environment conducive to development.- This expansion is therefore part of an ambitious regional dynamic, serving an industry that is sustainable and firmly rooted locally.🌱
🤝 Hello Lille has played a key role in connecting Packyard with strategic local partners, such as the EuraMaterials, Eurasanté and Euralimentaire sites of excellence, and in promoting the project at major events such as Viva Fabrica and MIPIM.
As a result of this support, the company has been able to strengthen its local roots and its attractiveness in terms of recruitment.💡- 🗣️ "We felt we had real support and very practical help. The teams at Hello Lille understand our industrial challenges. Their enthusiasm and commitment make all the difference", Niko Dhondt, Group Director.
- The agency continues to support Packyard, particularly in its ambitious HR projects, with a long-term target of 120 new employees.
Packyard- Hello Lille is proud to announce the establishment of two new companies in the Lille European Metropolis (MEL), strengthening the local ecosystem around innovation and ecological transition. 🌱
🔧 La Solive
A school specialising in training profiles undergoing conversion to energy renovation professions, its choice fell on Lille Métropole thanks to its strategic location at the heart of Europe and its accessibility.🔋 NOCEnergy
A US cleantech company, NOCEnergy is developing a unique technology to produce and store clean, high-temperature heat from renewable electricity.- 🌍 This move marks a key stage in the company's European expansion, as its proximity to strategic markets (Benelux, Germany, France and the UK) will enable it to expand rapidly and efficiently.
- Two business start-ups supported by the Invest department of the Lille Attractiveness Agency (Hello Lille): 🏢Connection with local employment and real estate players, 📊 Information on the economic ecosystem, ⚖️ Communication and legal support.
Noc Et La Solive- From Brussels to Lille, VS Consulting shakes things up 🚀
- Founded in Brussels in 2022, VS Consulting, a consultancy specialising in strategy, finance and digital transformation for SMEs, ETIs and major groups, has chosen the European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) to open its first office in France!
- Why Lille? Because it ticks all the boxes:
- ✅ A strategic location at the heart of Europe,
- ✅ A dynamic and collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem,
- ✅ A recognised talent pool,
- ✅ And a quality of life that makes all the difference!
- In just a few months, thanks to the support of the Lille Attractiveness Agency and Nord France Invest, VS Consulting was able to bring its project to fruition:
- 🏢 Find and move into suitable offices,
- 💼 Be put in touch with those involved in recruitment,
- 🤝 Integrate the local economic network.
VsAlready established since 2023, the British company is now accelerating its growth in Lille by deploying a new strategic hub.
🌍 Operating in more than 30 countries, Octopus Energy is a major player in the energy transition, combining electricity supply, renewable energy production and eco-responsible solutions. 🌱
Why Lille? 🤔
"Lille was a natural choice: very accessible from the Paris and London offices, a solid employment pool, a real quality of life... And above all, a unique human atmosphere - the Lille way. I'm based in Paris, but it's always a great pleasure for me to visit our employees in Lille. 🗣️ Pierre Pelletier, Customer Operations Director.A project supported by the Hello Lille Attractiveness Agency, a real facilitator in creating connections with the local ecosystem and support in recruiting talent. 🌟
Two years after its arrival, 180 people dedicated to customer relations and sales for the French market work at the Lille site, and new offices in Emblem meet the ambition to reach 400 employees by 2027.
Octopus Energy is a fine example of success for companies seeking sustainable growth and support from a dynamic, committed region!
Octopus EnergyLogi-technic, Belgium's leading technical outsourcing company, is stepping up its expansion with the opening of two new branches in Northern France, including one in the heart of the Lille European Metropolis (MEL). 📍
A strategic expansion that marks the start of an international adventure!
With 600 technical experts and over 25 years' experience, Logi-technic provides qualified technicians to strengthen company teams according to their needs: Maintenance and fault management, Installation and assembly, Capacity building, Specialist projects.
Their team includes electromechanics, mechanics, industrial electricians, welders and fitters, while offering full support to employees in administration, legal management and technical support.But why locate here?
"The Hauts-de-France region is investing heavily in electric batteries and low-carbon industries, offering strong growth opportunities." Sarah Craeymeersch, Hauts-de-France Development Director at Logi-technic.
Logi Technic- The Hello Lille Attractiveness Agency is delighted to announce that SQWAD will be setting up in the Lille European Metropolis (MEL).
An innovative company specialising in customer relationship outsourcing and the creation of bespoke cloud contact centres, it offers support in all aspects of customer relations, and with no geographical boundaries: in Europe, the UK and the US. 🌍
Founded in 2022 in the Paris region, SQWAD is continuing to expand and has chosen EuraTechnologies as the location for its second branch. A strategic decision that testifies to the dynamism and attractiveness of our region!
💡MEL's strengths according to SQWAD:
Its geographical location, at the crossroads of Paris, Brussels and London,
Its ease of access, with optimised infrastructure and transport,
Its rich and diverse ecosystem, made up of large companies and start-ups,
Its culture and pool of skilled talent, key to its development.- Hello Lille helped the company to set up in Lille by facilitating its integration and supporting it with HR matters, in particular by putting it in touch with local employment partners. 💼
Sqwad- IMATECH, a specialist in customer relations solutions with 700 employees based in Nantes, has joined the Lille European Metropolis (MEL) by creating a new branch at WOJO Lille.
- 20 jobs will be created by the beginning of March.
💡 Its expertise?
Offering customer relations solutions in the legal, automotive technical, IT and insurance process fields.Why did IMATECH choose Lille?
An attractive employment area, close proximity to universities and training centres to recruit and train young talent, and a dynamic quality of life.
Imatech###Lille is delighted to announce the arrival of MR Solar in Seclin, an expert in the photovoltaic sector for over 15 years!
The company guarantees solid, reliable solutions tailored to every solar project, whether for professionals or private individuals.MEL, a strategic choice.
Based in Kortrijk, Flanders, and well known in the Belgian, Luxembourg and Dutch markets, MR Solar has chosen the European Metropolis of Lille (MEL) to accelerate its development in France, thanks to its advantages:Proximity to Belgium to facilitate exchanges with the head office,
Quick access to customers thanks to excellent connections, enabling MR Solar to reach its French partners efficiently while reducing response times, Ease of use for installers thanks to its ideal location, simplifying logistics and strengthening field operations, A talent pool and a dynamic economic hub enabling MR Solar to attract competent profiles to support growth and strengthen its teams.- In a nutshell, this new facility combines MR Solar's Flemish roots with the dynamism of the French market, for a successful expansion!
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