Distriplac

What Distriplac does

Distriplac is a Spanish building materials distributor and a wholly-owned brand of the Saint-Gobain Group, specializing in plasterboard, ceiling systems, thermal-acoustic insulation, pipe and duct insulation, and finishing materials and hardware. The company describes itself as operating the largest network of distribution warehouse points of sale (almacenes) in Spain for its product categories, with the additional capability of serving Portugal. Its catalog aggregates 50+ branded product lines from major manufacturers including Placo, Isover, ROCKWOOL, Promat, Ecophon, Danosa, Weber, and Fermacell, offering both commodity gypsum board products and specification-driven systems for fire protection, acoustic conditioning, HVAC ductwork, and air-quality applications such as Activ'Air.

The business is built on a dual-channel distribution platform: physical multi-warehouse points of sale across Spain serving as pickup and immediate-supply locations for professional contractors, paired with an e-commerce storefront (distriplac.com) that provides registered customers with catalog browsing, personalized pricing, order history, and invoicing. The technology layer is conventional e-commerce infrastructure rather than a differentiated platform; the company's primary technical differentiator is its qualified technical advisory staff supporting product selection for professional buyers. The underlying supply chain benefits from Saint-Gobain's group-level procurement and from proprietary brands that smaller competitors cannot source on equivalent terms.

Distriplac generates revenue through one-time transactional sales of construction materials to professional construction contractors (plaquistas) and building companies, primarily in Spain. Pricing is gated behind account registration and varies by territory, with Peninsula and Balearic Islands priced separately from the Canary Islands. There is no disclosed subscription, recurring, or SaaS-like revenue component; the model is pure wholesale/retail distribution. The company does not publish revenue figures, is not publicly listed, and is not independently funded — capital, scale, and strategic direction are determined by its Saint-Gobain parent.

Name

Distriplac

Legal name

Distriplac

Website

https://distriplac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Distriplac is a Spanish construction materials distributor and Saint-Gobain brand operating the largest network of specialized warehouse points of sale in Spain, serving professional contractors with plasterboard, ceiling, insulation, and finishing products across Spain and Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Distribution

NAICS

Other Building Material Dealers (444180), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workplace/Jobsite Supplies Retail (Site Consumables, Tarps, Ropes, Chains) (CRAIADAN)

Keywords

• Construction materials distribution
• Plasterboard supply
• Ceiling systems distribution
• Thermal acoustic insulation
• Building materials wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornellá De Llobregat

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Materials Distribution: Distriplac generates revenue through the distribution and sale of construction materials including gypsum boards, ceiling systems, thermal and acoustic insulation, and hardware. The company operates as a distributor/wholesaler with physical points of sale across Spain and an online e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Distriplac distributes and sells construction materials — including plasterboard/gypsum boards, ceiling systems, thermal and acoustic insulation, pipe/duct insulation, and finishing/hardware — through a network of physical warehouses across Spain combined with an e-commerce platform. The company serves professional contractors, drywall installers and construction firms with multi-brand stock and technical advisory.

Product overview

Distriplac is a construction materials distribution company and a brand of the Saint Gobain Group operating in Spain and Portugal. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of building materials organized into five main categories: Placas (construction boards including gypsum, calcium silicate, fiber cement, and cement wood boards), Techos (ceiling systems including acoustic, plaster, metal, and wood chip ceilings), Aislamiento (thermal-acoustic insulation including mineral wool, polyurethane, polystyrene, and reflective insulation), Calorifugados (industrial pipe and duct insulation for HVAC and high-temperature applications), and Decoración y Complementos (finishing materials including doors, windows, flooring, tools, hardware, paint, and construction mortars). The products are distributed from multiple warehouse locations across Spain, serving professional contractors and builders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Placas — Construction Boards A comprehensive range of construction boards including gypsum laminated boards, calcium silicate boards, fiber cement boards, cement-wood boards and fiber-gypsum boards in various specifications for acoustic, fire protection, moisture resistance and impact resistance applications. Sold to professional drywall installers and construction firms.
• Techos — Ceiling Systems Complete ceiling solutions including acoustic fiber ceilings, plaster ceilings, laminated gypsum board ceilings, metal ceilings and wood-chip ceilings with various finishes and acoustic properties. Distributed to construction contractors and building professionals.
• Aislamiento — Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Thermal-acoustic insulation materials including mineral wool, recycled cotton, polyurethane, polystyrene, reflective insulation, acoustic membranes, airtightness solutions and waterproofing products. Sold to professional contractors executing building envelope and interior insulation works.
• Calorifugados — Pipe and Duct Insulation Industrial insulation solutions for pipes and ducts including self-supporting ducts (Climaver), metal duct insulation, pipe insulation for cold and HVAC applications, and high-temperature industrial insulation. Targets HVAC installers and industrial contractors.
• Decoración y Complementos — Finishing Materials and Hardware Finishing materials and hardware including doors and windows, flooring, hand tools, power tools, fasteners, PPE equipment, paint and construction mortars. Sold to construction professionals and contractors.
• Panel PIR THERMA TA41 High-performance PIR insulation panel (1000x1200x100mm) for thermal insulation applications in building construction. Sold via Distriplac's e-commerce platform and warehouse network.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saint-Gobain GroupcoreOthersDistriplac is a brand belonging to the Saint-Gobain Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies. This affiliation provides Distriplac with access to Saint-Gobain's extensive portfolio of construction material brands and products including Placo, Isover, and other leading manufacturers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bricodepot: Bricodepot (Adeo Group) is a trade-focused big-box building materials retailer in Spain, serving small contractors and serious DIY with comparable plasterboard, insulation, ceiling, and finishing product ranges. It competes directly with Distriplac for the professional/SMB customer segment.
• Knauf Iberia: Knauf is one of the world's leading gypsum board and insulation manufacturers with direct distribution operations in Spain, carrying overlapping product categories (plasterboard, metal profiles, acoustic ceilings). As a manufacturer-distributor, Knauf is both a brand Distriplac sells and a competing channel for end customers.
• BigMat: BigMat is one of Spain's largest building materials distribution networks for construction professionals, operating a comparable multi-branch model with a similar SKU breadth across structural, finishing, and insulation categories. Distriplac and BigMat directly compete for the same professional contractor customer base in Spain.
• Cadena88: Cadena88 is a Spanish hardware (ferretería) distribution network serving construction professionals and tradespeople, with comparable finishing, tools, fasteners, and PPE categories. It competes for the same professional customer wallet, particularly on the Decoration & Accessories side of Distriplac's catalog.
• Siniat (Etex): Siniat is the Etex Group's plasterboard and drylining systems brand in Spain, manufacturing and distributing gypsum boards, metal studs, and ceiling solutions. It competes head-to-head with Distriplac-supplied Saint-Gobain Placo products for the same drywall installer base.

Regional players

• POINT P: POINT P is the Saint-Gobain-owned building materials distribution network for construction professionals in France, operating an analogous model (multi-branch trade distribution of Saint-Gobain brands). It is the closest sister-network benchmark for Distriplac, although geographically separate.

Others

• Placo (Saint-Gobain): Placo is the Saint-Gobain plasterboard manufacturing brand sold through Distriplac. As a sister brand within the same parent, it is the principal upstream supplier to Distriplac rather than a direct competitor, but its direct-to-customer commercial operations in Spain create partial channel overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Leroy Merlin España: Leroy Merlin is Spain's largest home improvement retailer (Adeo Group) with broad coverage across building materials, including a growing professional trade offer. While broader than Distriplac's specialized professional focus, it overlaps materially in plasterboard, insulation, and ceiling categories.
• Mapei Spain: Mapei is a global manufacturer of construction chemicals, adhesives, mortars, and waterproofing products with a Spanish distribution operation. It overlaps with Distriplac's finishing and accessories categories (mortars, sealants) and competes for shelf space in the same professional channel.

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

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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