Derrey Group

What Derrey Group does

Derrey Group is a family-owned French building materials manufacturer and distributor founded in 1920 by Fernand Derrey in the Vosges basin and headquartered in Étival-Clairefontaine. The group operates a multi-format retail and production network across the Grand Est region of France, comprising 26 points of sale organized under specialized banners — Gedimat Derrey (generalist materials), Gedibois Derrey (wood, panels, joinery with custom machining workshops), Gedimat Bleger (bathroom and tile showrooms), Bleger PPI (plaster, ceiling, insulation), Distrial (custom cutting of roofing and cladding), and Weldom (DIY) — supported by 3 production sites covering ready-mix concrete (Béton Prêt à l'Emploi), concrete products manufacturing, and aggregates quarrying (Cantrelle).

The company serves a fragmented customer base of professional artisans across all building trades, BTP and construction companies, national majors, and individual homeowners, supplying aggregates, structural and finishing materials, wood products, sanitary ware, tiles, tools, and exterior products. Beyond materials distribution, Derrey offers value-added services including a 3D bathroom configurator, Matterport-powered virtual showroom tours, custom wood machining, photovoltaic panel installation, pool construction, and a comprehensive renovation accompaniment program (Ma Réno Globale). The group is affiliated with the national GEDIMAT purchasing and marketing network and works with over 300 brand partners including Wienerberger, Knauf, Sika, Villeroy & Boch, and Bosch.

Derrey employs approximately 800 people and generates revenue exclusively through transactional sales of materials, manufactured products (concrete, aggregates), and ancillary professional services such as site delivery, custom cutting, and installation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; trade customers open accounts for professional pricing while individual consumers request quotes through branches or e-commerce platforms (gedimat.fr and espacepro.justin-bleger.com). The company has remained under continuous family ownership across generations, with no external private equity or institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Derrey Group

Legal name

Derrey

Website

https://groupe.derrey.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Derrey Group is a family-owned French manufacturer and distributor of building materials, operating 26 retail branches and 3 production sites (concrete, aggregates) across the Grand Est region. It serves professional artisans, BTP companies, and individual homeowners through multi-specialty banners covering general materials, wood, bathrooms, and renovation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Joinery, Millwork & Casework Installation (Cabinetry, Built-Ins) (IMAFANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Mouldings, Millwork & Trim (IMADADAG), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE), Recycled Aggregates & C&D Materials Processing (RCA, RAP, Glass Aggregate) (IMAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Ready-mix concrete production
• Construction materials supply
• Wood panels specialty
• Bathroom sanitary retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Étival-clairefontaine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Sale of construction materials including aggregates, concrete products, structural materials, finishing materials, wood products, bathroom fixtures, tools, and exterior products through a network of retail branches and e-commerce platforms.
2. Ready-Mix Concrete (Béton prêt à l'emploi): Production and delivery of ready-mix concrete from company-owned production sites
3. Services (Logistics, Installation, Project Support): Additional services including site delivery, installation services, renovation project support (Ma Réno Globale), and custom manufacturing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Derrey Group manufactures ready-mix concrete and aggregates from company-owned production sites and quarries, and distributes a comprehensive range of construction and renovation materials (structural, finishing, wood, bathroom, tiles, tools, exterior products) through a multi-brand network of 26 retail branches across the Grand Est region. The group also delivers value-added services including custom wood machining, custom roofing/cladding cutting (Distrial), timber frame engineering (Sylvastructure), global renovation support (Ma Réno Globale), pool construction, and photovoltaic installation.

Product overview

Derrey Group is a family-owned construction materials distribution group operating since 1920, serving the Grand Est region of France (Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle, Meuse, Vosges). The company operates a multi-brand retail network including Gedimat Derrey (generalist materials), Gedibois Derrey (wood specialists), Gedimat Bleger (bathroom/sanitary specialists), Bleger PPI (plastering/ceiling/insulation), Distrial (coverage/siding cutting), and Weldom (DIY retail). Beyond distribution, the group maintains its own concrete production facilities (Béton prêt à l'emploi), quarry operations (Granulats, Cantrelle), and offers specialized services including Ma Réno Globale (comprehensive renovation support), Sylvastructure (timber frame engineering), pool services, and photovoltaic panel installation. The product portfolio spans aggregates, concrete, structural work, finishing work, wood/panels/carpentry, bathroom/sanitary products, tiling, exterior layout, and tools/consumables. The group also provides digital services including 3D bathroom configuration tools and virtual showroom tours via Matterport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ma Réno Globale (MRG): Comprehensive renovation accompaniment service for energy-efficient renovations
• Sylvastructure
• Derrey Piscine

Products and services

• Building materials distribution (Gedimat Derrey generalist branches) Retail distribution of a full range of construction and renovation materials for building professionals and consumers through a network of generalist branches with showrooms and stock.
• Wood, panels, and joinery (Gedibois Derrey / Batibois Alsace / Xilipan / Bati-Colman) Specialist wood retail offering construction wood, panels, interior/exterior wood products, and machining workshop services for woodworking and joinery projects.
• Bathroom and tile specialist retail (Gedimat Bleger) Specialized retail of bathroom, tile, and sanitary products through dedicated showrooms for interior/exterior design inspiration and sales.
• Plaster, ceiling, and insulation specialist retail (Bleger PPI) Specialized retail of plaster, ceiling, and insulation solutions for interior construction and renovation projects, targeting building professionals.
• DIY retail (Weldom) DIY retail store specializing in hardware, decoration, and gardening products for both professionals and individual consumers.
• Ready-mix concrete (Béton prêt à l'emploi, BPE) Manufacture and delivery of ready-mix concrete produced at company-owned production sites for construction projects.
• Aggregates (Granulats / Cantrelle) Production of aggregates including crushed stone, sand, and construction materials from company-operated quarries.
• Custom cutting for roofing and cladding (Distrial) Custom cutting service for roofing and cladding materials serving agricultural, industrial, tertiary, residential, and architectural projects.
• Global renovation accompaniment (Ma Réno Globale, MRG) Comprehensive renovation accompaniment service providing project support for complete energy-efficient renovation projects.
• Timber frame engineering (Sylvastructure) Engineering office and wood workshop providing structural design and construction services for timber frame structures and wooden buildings.
• Pool construction and renovation (Service Piscine / Derrey Piscine) Pool construction and renovation service for residential pool projects.
• Photovoltaic panel installation (Service Photovoltaïque) Photovoltaic panel installation service for renewable energy projects at residential and commercial properties.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEDIMATcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGedimat is a national purchasing and marketing group for building materials distributors. Derrey Group operates stores under the Gedimat and Gedibois brands, benefiting from the group's purchasing power, marketing support, and brand recognition across France.
• CNAM Grand EstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (CNAM) to provide License Commerce Marketing training program with Gedimat/Gedibois. Alternating periods between practical work experience and academic training.
• Justin Bleger (Bleger PPI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJustin Bleger operates specialized bathroom, tile, and sanitary showrooms under the Gedimat Bleger brand, and Bleger PPI for plaster/ceiling/insulation products, as part of Derrey Group.
• SogalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for wardrobes and storage solutions. Exclusive promotional offers for Sogal products at Gedimat Bleger stores.
• Supplier brands (300+)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 300 brand partners including Wienerberger, Isover, Knauf, Rockwool, Weber, Sika, Milwaukee, Bosch, Villeroy & Boch, and many others for construction materials, tools, and finishing products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEDEO (Saint-Gobain Distribution): CEDEO is a French sanitary, plumbing, and heating distribution network operated by Saint-Gobain Distribution. Directly comparable to Derrey's Bleger brand (bathroom, tiles, sanitary products) with similar specialist distribution model serving professionals and renovation customers.
• Point.P (Saint-Gobain Distribution): Point.P is France's largest building materials distribution network operated by Saint-Gobain Distribution, serving construction professionals and individuals across France. Directly comparable as a multi-brand construction materials distributor with broad product range, though operating nationally versus Derrey's regional Grand Est focus.
• Lapeyre: Lapeyre is a French home improvement retailer specializing in bathrooms, windows, doors, and interior fittings, now part of the Saint-Gobain group. Comparable to Derrey's Bleger brand in bathroom/tile specialty retail with showrooms and renovation services, though operating nationally with broader home renovation positioning.
• Leroy Merlin France (ADEO Group): Leroy Merlin is France's leading home improvement and DIY retail chain, part of ADEO Group (Mulliez family). Overlaps with Derrey on DIY, bathroom, and renovation categories, with strong national presence and digital capabilities. Both companies serve individual consumers and professionals in home improvement.

Direct peers

• SAMSE Group: SAMSE is a publicly-traded French regional building materials distributor operating across multiple regions with multi-brand retail, DIY, and specialty offerings. Highly comparable business model combining generalist and specialist distribution with vertical integration in some categories, serving both professionals and individuals.
• BigMat France: BigMat is a European cooperative network of independent building materials distributors operating across France with a similar independent dealer model to Gedimat (which Derrey belongs to). Highly comparable structure: independent regional distributors operating under a shared brand for purchasing power and marketing, serving both construction professionals and individuals.
• Weldom (ADEO Group): Weldom is a French DIY retail chain owned by ADEO Group (Mulliez family). Notably, Derrey Group itself operates a Weldom franchise as a subsidiary, making it both a customer/affiliate and competitor on DIY categories. Comparable as a multi-format home improvement retailer with similar trade and consumer mix.

Regional players

• VM Matériaux (Vendée Matériaux): VM Matériaux is a French regional building materials distributor based in western France, operating multi-format retail outlets with similar product mix to Derrey. Comparable as another regional independent distributor with multi-brand strategy and trade professional focus, though serving a different geographic region.
• M+ Matériaux (Martin Belaysoud): M+ Matériaux is a French regional building materials distributor operating across multiple regions with multi-brand retail outlets serving professionals and individuals. Comparable as a regional multi-format building materials distributor with similar scale and product breadth, though operating in different French regions.

Emerging players

• Mr.Bricolage: Mr.Bricolage is a French DIY and home improvement retail chain with a network of independent affiliated stores. Overlaps with Derrey's Weldom franchise and broader DIY/category offerings, though primarily focused on consumer DIY versus Derrey's professional trade emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCh46znj4cxzSTncJT7jopZQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/GedimatDerrey
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/groupe-derrey
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/groupederrey/_created

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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