Building Distribution
With a network of around 4,200 sales outlets, Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment is Europe’s leading distribution network of building materials, the n°1 European distributor of plumbing, heating and sanitaryware products and the n°1 tile distributor in the world.
The Building Distribution Sector from Saint-Gobain is made up of networks of strong and complementary trading brands whether they are generalists or specialists, aimed at tradesmen, small and medium-sized enterprises, individuals with a project or large companies. It serves the new building, renovation and major building improvements markets.
Rooted in its local market, each brand has a unique position to meet the specific needs of each type of customer and market. Together, they contribute to the strength of the entire business. Through sharing experiences between brands, creating synergies and putting the customer at the heart of its strategy, the Sector intends to get the most from its size, its diversity, its teams’ experience and their ability to react on a local level.
Building Distribution trading brands include:
| In France | In the United Kingdom |
| Point.P Matériaux de construction La Plateforme du Bâtiment CEDEO SFIC Asturienne PUM Plastiques Point.P Travaux Publics Dispano Lapeyre K par K |
Jewson Graham Ashworth Gibbs and Dandy Minster Ceramic Tile Distributors International Decorative International Timber Ideal Bathrooms Greenworks |
| In Germany | In the Nordics |
| Raab Karcher Plattform Handwerker-Fachmarkt Balzer Group Gallhöfer Oskar Huber Isobau Dämmisol Muffenrohr Tiefbauhandel Fliesendiscount |
Dahl Optimera Monter |
Key figures
- Around 4,200 sales outlets in 26 countries.
- 67,000 employees.
Figures at end 2011
