Assirm was founded in 1991 and represents 50 research businesses. OIROM was founded in 2003 and represents 20 research businesses. The additions mean that Efamro now connects over 1000 research businesses in 16 countries, and is part of the Global Research Business Network which links 37 associations and 3500 businesses on five continents.

Andrew Cannon, Efamro president (pictured), said: “For the last twenty years, the Efamro network has connected associations and their member companies across Europe, working to promote and advance the business of research. The expansion of our network in the last 12 months shows that our mission is more important than ever and we are delighted to be joined by Assirm and OIROM.”