Company Story
1899 - Creation of the company by Joseph Vinci, an Italian engineer, as a small construction company called Société Générale d'Entreprises (SGE) in Paris, France
1940 - The company starts to diversify its activities, moving from construction to concessions and infrastructure
1950 - SGE becomes one of the major players in French construction, with a significant number of projects undertaken
1970 - The company changes its name to Vinci, taking the name of the nearby town of Vinci, and continues its expansion
1988 - Vinci is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange, marking a significant step in its growth
1990 - The company starts its international expansion, particularly in Europe and North America
2000 - Vinci acquires several major companies, including GTM (a French construction company) and ASF (a French motorway operator)
2002 - The company wins several major infrastructure projects, including the Channel Tunnel rail link between England and France
2010 - Vinci continues its international expansion with acquisitions in North America and Asia
2015 - The company celebrates its 116th anniversary, marking over a century of history and growth
2020 - Vinci announces its plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, in line with its sustainability goals