French HR services firm GEL Groupe has completed the acquisition of the PLANETT Group, a France-based employment agency.

PLANETT, founded in 1979, specialises in temporary work.

With the acquisition of PLANETT, GEL Groupe confirms its presence in the temporary labour market.

Alain Quentin, President of PLANETT, commented, "We are pleased to join the GEL Groupe adventure. We integrate a dynamic and bold network with which we share common values: performance culture, listening and transparency.”

In 2017, GEL Groupe plans a combined turnover of € 200 million in 2017, including PLANETT’s turnover.

No further details of the transaction were disclosed.