The Professional Risk Prevention Training Group GO! Formations acquires Forqa Formation

Nov 13, 2024

GO! Formations, the regional leader in occupational risk prevention training in the Grand Est region, announces the acquisition of FORQA Formation, marking its third external growth operation following the acquisitions of Gerard Formation and Promoroute Formation.

Founded in 2017 by Romain Jouve and Jauri Plan and based in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, FORQA Formation is a regional reference in CACES and safety training. With three sites located in Auxerre, Sens, and Dijon, the company is renowned for the quality of its services and expertise in professional training.

This strategic acquisition enables GO! Formations to establish a presence in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, extending its geographical coverage beyond the Grand Est while strengthening its expertise in CACES and safety training.

The founders will maintain their operational roles, reinvest in the GO! group, and ensure continuity of activities with their team, while accelerating the development of GO! Formations in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté through both external and organic growth.

AN AMBITIOUS COLLABORATION IN SERVICE OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Thierry Mangin, Sébastien Picard, Julien Matter, and Mathieu Piquard, partners at GO! Formations, state:
“The integration of FORQA Formation represents a major step in our external growth strategy. With its three locations and expertise in CACES and safety, FORQA Formation strengthens our offering while allowing us to enter a key new region for our development. We look forward to collaborating with the founders and their team to accelerate GO! Formations’ growth and deliver an even more comprehensive service to our clients.”

Romain Jouve and Jauri Plan, the leaders of FORQA Formation, add:
“Joining the GO! Formations group marks a new milestone in FORQA Formation’s evolution. We share a common ambition: providing high-quality training while innovating to meet our clients’ ever-evolving needs. This partnership enables us to expand our offering, access new resources, and strengthen our regional position.”

Alexandre Masson and Christophe Parier, Managing Partners at Activa, conclude:
“The acquisition of FORQA Formation is a key milestone in accelerating GO! Formations’ development strategy. By integrating a renowned company, the group consolidates its leadership and expands its regional footprint. This acquisition will create immediate synergies and offer new opportunities to teams and clients, enhancing the group’s ability to innovate and address industry challenges.”

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