German Office Rebrands as Altios Germany; India Retains Maier+Vidorno Legacy to Deepen Market Focus
Anniversary celebrations kick off with Rhine River event in Cologne, culminate in India with high-powered summit
Cologne, Germany — 1 July 2025 — Global internationalization experts Altios today launch the 25th-anniversary celebrations for their German and Indian subsidiaries by announcing a strategic dual-brand evolution. Effective immediately, the German office transitions to Altios Germany, while India operations retain the Maier+Vidorno name — a move designed to strengthen support for the German Mittelstand across 25 countries while maintaining unparalleled focus on India’s dynamic market. The rebranding was marked today with a milestone celebration on the River Rhine in Cologne.
A New Chapter for Global Ambitions
The transition to Altios Germany solidifies the group’s position within the 40-office Altios global network, empowering German Mittelstand companies to navigate economic headwinds through strategic international expansion. “Amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, internationalization is no longer visionary — it’s survival,” stated Klaus Maier, CEO of Altios Germany and M+V co-founder. “As Altios Germany, we merge 25 years of German operational excellence with global infrastructure to become the Auslandsbüro (foreign office) of the Mittelstand.”
Why Two Brands, One Mission?
- Altios Germany: Leverages a 40-office global footprint to help German companies enter 25 key markets — combining strategy (M&A, market entry) with boots-on-ground execution (HR, compliance, logistics).
- Maier+Vidorno India: Continues its legacy as India’s largest foreign business incubator, offering specialized operational support (accounting, HR, factory setup) for global companies entering the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
“We stay pragmatic,” emphasized Maier. “In India, we ARE Maier+Vidorno — that trust and deep expertise are irreplaceable. Altios Germany gives our Mittelstand clients instant global recognition and reach. Together, we deliver Internationalization 360: strategy fused with execution.”
25 Years: From Bombay Beginnings to Global Powerhouse
Founded in 2000 when Klaus Maier traded New York for Mumbai, M+V pioneered hands-on internationalization support — rejecting traditional consultancy models. “We never wanted to be the consultant who took the shepherd’s dog,” Maier quipped, referencing his founding ethos. Today, the group:
Manages payroll for 4,000+ employees and back-office operations for 250+ foreign companies in India.
Supports 2,500+ market analyses, 1,500+ entity setups, and 10,500+ clients worldwide via Altios.
Runs 7 Indian offices and 40+ global locations in 25 countries with 500 specialists.
Anniversary Celebrations: Global Unity, Local Focus
- July 1 (Cologne): Rhine River event marked Altios Germany’s launch, attended by clients and partners.
- End July (India): M+V India hosts its annual High-Power Sales Summit for Indian managers of foreign subsidiaries, followed by an all-hands gathering of 300+ team members across 7 offices to strategize for “the next 25 years in the world’s fastest-growing economy.”
The Road Ahead: “Internationalization 360”
The group’s “Internationalization 360” strategy ensures clients avoid fragmented support:
- German Mittelstand: Gain end-to-end expansion (strategy → operations) into 25 markets via Altios Germany.
- Global Companies: Access India’s growth via M+V’s unmatched on-the-ground execution, now enhanced as the group’s Global Capability Center (e.g., global IT hub).
“We don’t just design journeys — we walk them with you,” Maier affirmed. “That’s why 1 in 7 companies survive 25 years… and why we thrive.”
About Maier+Vidorno (India)
For 25 years, M+V has been India’s premier operational partner for international companies, offering market entry, finance, HR, logistics, compliance, and factory setup services. With 7 offices and 300+ professionals, it remains India’s largest foreign business incubator. www.maier-vidorno.com
About Altios Germany
Altios Germany empowers the German Mittelstand to globalize with confidence. As part of the Altios International network (40+ offices, 25 countries), it delivers strategy, M&A, and operational execution for seamless market entry worldwide. www.altios.com/germany
Media Contact:
Verity Corbett – Marketing and Communications Director
v.corbett@altios.com
Note to Editors:
Klaus Maier and regional leads are available for interviews.
High-res visuals: Cologne event, India team, infographics.
