French staffing firm Proman reported a turnover of €1.4 billion for 2016, an increase of 17.5% compared to last year.

The company stated that its growth is credited to its network development and was in line with the company’s forecasts.

Looking to the future, the company expects to reach its turnover target of €2 billion in 2019.

“The group managed to open 20 new agencies in Belgium last year and has planned more openings worldwide in the current 2017,” Roland Gomez, said.

The recruitment firm will also open its first agency in North America in March located in Quebec, Canada.