BigMat France

What BigMat France does

BigMat France is a négociant (distributor-trader) of construction materials serving both professional builders and individual consumers across France. The company operates a network of 329 points of sale nationwide, complemented by 52 dedicated showrooms for tiling and joinery, offering more than 30,000 product references across 16 categories that span structural work, sanitation, wood, electricity, insulation, plumbing/heating, tools, hardware, paint, roofing, flooring, and outdoor living products. Value-added services — including a quote-and-delivery service, expert advice and tutorials, and renovation consultations — are wrapped around the physical retail base, and the company runs an online storefront with delivery coordination.

Name

BigMat France

Legal name

BigMat France

Website

https://bigmat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BigMat France is a négociant of construction materials distributing 30,000+ SKUs across 329 retail stores and 52 showrooms in France, serving both professional builders and individual consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of construction materials including paint, tiling, wood, flooring, insulation, plumbing, electrical, tools, hardware and outdoor equipment through a network of retail stores and delivery services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BigMat France distributes construction and renovation materials (paint, tiling, wood, structural work, insulation, plumbing, electrical, tools, hardware, outdoor equipment) through 329 retail stores and 52 specialty showrooms in France. The company complements merchandise with quote preparation, delivery service, and expert advice for professional builders and individual homeowners.

Product overview

BigMat France is a building materials distributor (négociant en matériaux de construction) operating a network of 329 stores with 52 showrooms for tiling and joinery, employing over 3,400 professionals. The company offers more than 30,000 product references across 16 product categories including Paint & Decoration, Sanitation & Public Works, Wood, Tiling, Outdoor Development, Roofing & Cladding, Electricity, Structural Work & Construction, Insulation & Drywall, Joinery, Floor Covering, Tools, Panels & Cladding, Hardware, and Sanitary & Plumbing & Heating. The portfolio also includes value-added services such as professional quote preparation (Devis clairs et précis), reliable delivery, expert advice, and renovation consultation. The company serves both professional contractors and individual homeowners seeking to build, renovate, and decorate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peinture - Décoration (Paint and Decoration) Interior and exterior paints, wood treatment and renovation products, surface protection, DIY and hardware supplies sold for professional painters, decorators, and renovation projects.
• Assainissement - Travaux publics (Sanitation and Public Works) Drainage, sewage systems, water networks, dry networks, water treatment, and urban furniture for civil engineering and public works projects.
• Bois (Wood) Structural timber, framing wood, OSB panels, and wood finishing products for construction and renovation projects.
• Carrelage (Tiling) Wall and floor tiles in ceramic, stone, and cement effects, together with installation products and tiling accessories.
• Aménagement extérieur (Outdoor Development) Outdoor tiling, paving, fencing, gates, garden equipment, pools, and outdoor furniture sold to homeowners and landscapers.
• Couverture - Bardage (Roofing and Cladding) Roofing tiles, slates, metal roofing, waterproofing systems, and exterior cladding materials.
• Electricité (Electricity) Electrical wiring, modular devices, switches, lighting, solar energy solutions, and home automation supplies.
• Gros Œuvre - Construction (Structural Work) Concrete blocks, bricks, steel reinforcement, formwork, foundations, mortars, aggregates, and structural precast elements.
• Isolation - Cloison - Plâtre (Insulation and Plaster) Thermal and acoustic insulation, drywall systems, plaster products, and ceiling solutions.
• Menuiserie (Joinery) Interior and exterior doors, windows, frames, staircases, fencing, gates, and garage doors.
• Revêtement de sol (Floor Covering) Hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, PVC/LVT flooring, and underlayments.
• Outillage (Tools) Hand tools, power tools, safety equipment, site equipment, fuel, and garden tools.
• Quincaillerie (Hardware) Fasteners, fixings, chains, ropes, hardware for furniture, and security hardware.
• Sanitaire - Plomberie - Chauffage (Plumbing and Heating) Bathroom fixtures, plumbing supplies, water heaters, heating systems, and air treatment products.
• Panneaux - Lambris - Bardage (Panels and Cladding) Plywood, OSB, HDF/MDF panels, worktops, and interior/exterior cladding products.
• Beaux Jours (Seasonal Outdoor Living Products) Seasonal outdoor living product range sold across the BigMat France network for summer projects.
• Devis service (Quote Service) Professional quote preparation service providing clear and precise pricing for construction materials ordered through BigMat France.
• Livraison (Delivery Service) Reliable delivery service for construction materials from BigMat France stores across France.
• Showrooms Carrelage et Menuiserie (Tiling and Joinery Showrooms) 52 dedicated showroom spaces across France displaying tiling and joinery products for professional and retail customers.
• Conseils d'Experts (Expert Advice and Tutorials) Professional advice from experts and instructional tutorials provided to customers for construction and renovation projects, both online and in-store.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GROUPE FABEMI - DIVISION STRUCTURESminorOthersBuilding materials supplier providing concrete blocks, lintels, and structural products. Products sold through BigMat retail network across France.
• COURANTminorOthersManufacturer of electrical and plumbing installation products including cables, pipes, and signaling equipment. Products distributed through BigMat network.
• PILminorOthersManufacturer of cast iron drainage and sewage products including manhole covers, gutters, and water management equipment.
• BigMat EuropecoreOthersEuropean parent organization providing shared branding, purchasing power, and operational support across multiple countries including France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Czech Republic, Portugal, and Slovakia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Point.P: Point.P is the leading French distributor of building materials for construction professionals, part of Saint-Gobain Distribution. It directly competes with BigMat across structural materials, roofing, plumbing, and insulation via an extensive French retail network.
• Gedimat: Gedimat is a French cooperative network of independent building materials merchants offering a comparable product range to BigMat — lumber, masonry, tiling, and renovation supplies. Its member-based model and brand positioning closely mirror BigMat's adherent structure.
• Chausson Matériaux: Chausson Matériaux is a Saint-Gobain-affiliated building materials distributor serving construction professionals across France. It overlaps directly with BigMat's core B2B trade customer base and broad construction materials assortment.
• Tout Faire Matériaux: Tout Faire Matériaux is a French cooperative network of building materials merchants, similar in cooperative structure to BigMat. It serves both professionals and DIY customers with comparable product categories across construction materials.
• Samse: Samse is a French building materials distributor with regional depth across the Alpine and Rhône-Alpes areas. It competes with BigMat in distributing structural materials, plumbing, and DIY supplies through a similar store-based model.
• Doras: Doras is a French independent building materials distributor serving construction professionals in eastern France. Its customer profile and product mix (lumber, concrete, plumbing, renovation) overlap substantially with BigMat's professional offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Leroy Merlin: Leroy Merlin (Adeo Group) is France's largest home improvement retailer, spanning DIY, renovation, and professional supplies. While broader than BigMat in DIY focus, it directly competes for renovation and homeowner segments with significant scale advantages.
• Castorama: Castorama (Kingfisher Group) is a major French DIY retailer offering building materials, tools, and home improvement. It competes with BigMat in the homeowner channel and certain professional trade segments.
• Brico Dépôt: Brico Dépôt (Kingfisher Group) is a discount-format DIY chain in France focusing on trade and price-sensitive customers. It competes with BigMat on pricing for renovation materials and bulk purchases.

Emerging players

• ManoMano: ManoMano is a French-founded online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and construction materials. It represents an emerging e-commerce competitor that pressures traditional retailer pricing and threatens BigMat's incremental omnichannel shift.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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