Brand name change and expansion for Maier Vidorno, now known as ALTIOS Germany
**ALTIOS Germany Rebrands as Internationalization Partner for SMEs**
ALTIOS Germany, formerly known as Maier Vidorno ALTIOS GmbH, has undergone a rebranding as part of its three-year affiliation with the global ALTIOS network. The rebranding, effective from July 1, 2025, aims to reflect the company's evolution from a regional service provider to a globally active internationalization partner.
Based in Cologne, ALTIOS Germany specializes in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those from the German Mittelstand, expand into new international markets. With over 800 specialists in 40 offices worldwide, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to support SMEs through every stage of their internationalization journey.
**Key Services for SME Internationalization**
ALTIOS Germany's approach blends strategic guidance with hands-on operational support, tailored to the challenges of globalizing SMEs. Core service offerings include:
1. **Strategic Market Entry Planning**: ALTIOS Germany provides tailored advice on the most effective mode of entry, such as establishing a direct subsidiary, forming strategic partnerships, engaging in mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or leveraging export via distributors.
2. **Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support**: The company guides SMEs through the full M&A process, from target identification and due diligence to deal structuring and integration.
3. **Operational Execution**: ALTIOS Germany handles the practical aspects of internationalization, including setting up local legal entities, managing compliance, establishing local bank accounts, and appointing directors.
4. **Compliance & ESG Advisory**: With an increasing regulatory focus on corporate sustainability, ALTIOS Germany helps SMEs align international expansion with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.
5. **Ongoing Market Intelligence**: They provide real-time, market-specific insights and strategic intelligence to help clients navigate geopolitical, regulatory, and economic risks during their internationalization journey.
6. **Global Network Leverage**: As a member of the Altios International network, ALTIOS Germany enables SMEs to access on-the-ground expertise and resources in target markets, reducing the complexity and risk of expansion.
**Unique Value Proposition**
ALTIOS Germany combines 25 years of German operational experience with global reach, positioning itself as the “foreign office of the Mittelstand”. Their dual focus on strategy and execution, underpinned by ESG compliance and real-world market intelligence, equips SMEs to globalize with confidence.
In the current economic climate, internationalization has become an economic necessity for many SMEs due to geopolitical tensions, disrupted supply chains, and high location costs. ALTIOS Germany accompanies its customers strategically and can take over the entire implementation of internationalization efforts, offering proven structures, familiar teams, and consistently high service quality.
ALTIOS Germany's rebranding underscores its commitment to supporting German SMEs as they navigate the complexities of international expansion in an era of global uncertainty and increasing regulatory scrutiny.
The rebranding of ALTIOS Germany signifies its transformation from a regional service provider to a globally active internationalization partner in the industry. As a committed partner, ALTIOS Germany offers various finance-related services, such as strategic market entry planning, mergers & acquisitions support, operational execution, and compliance & ESG advisory, to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the business sector expand into new international markets.
