What Dubat does

Dubat SA is a Swiss construction materials retailer headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, operating since 1899 across five sites in French-speaking Switzerland (Vaud, Neuchâtel, and Fribourg cantons). The company operates eight integrated product departments covering construction materials (masonry, plastering, roofing), wood (carpentry, parquet, cladding, doors), tiling, bathrooms, hardware and sanitary shop, paints (with in-house color-matching), outdoor arrangements (pavers, terraces, landscaping), and a dedicated transport service via a seven-truck fleet for direct site delivery. Its headcount stands at approximately 95 collaborators, and the Yverdon-les-Bains flagship alone stocks 80,000+ articles across 7,000 m² of depot and 1,200 m² of showroom space, complemented by an additional 1,200 m² of outdoor exhibitions across the network.

The business model is direct-to-physical-retail: Dubat sells construction materials and finishing products to two customer segments — construction professionals (contractors, masons, painters, tilers, carpenters, renovation companies) as the primary channel, and private individuals undertaking home renovation. Pricing is unit-based (per m² for tiles, per set for bathroom packages, per unit for tools), with professional accounts available but no e-commerce sales channel evident. The company distributes third-party brands including LUCITE® paints, MASCOT® workwear, FLEX tools, LAUFEN, and Hansgrohe, and runs a B2C showroom-led marketing motion supported by promotional catalogs and a newsletter.

Dubat is privately held with no disclosed external investors, and as of January 1, 2026 has expanded through the acquisition of Fivaz SA in Boudevilliers, adding a sixth location in the Neuchâtel area. The technology stack is conventional (website, newsletter, no mobile app, no API/SDK), and the company explicitly identifies as a physical construction materials distributor rather than a technology business.

Name

Dubat

Legal name

Dubat SA

Website

https://dubat.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dubat SA is a 125-year-old Swiss construction materials retailer operating five showrooms across French-speaking Switzerland, serving building professionals and homeowners with 80,000+ articles across eight departments and direct site delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Retail

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Construction materials retail
• Building materials supply
• Home renovation products
• Tile and bathroom showroom
• Construction site delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Yverdon-les-bains

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Materials Sales: Dubat generates revenue through the sale of construction materials including building materials, wood, tiling, paint, hardware, sanitary equipment, and outdoor landscaping products. Revenue is derived from direct product sales to construction professionals and private individuals through physical retail locations and showrooms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dubat SA is a Swiss construction materials retailer operating five physical locations across French-speaking Switzerland. The company sells building materials, wood, tiling, bathroom fixtures, hardware, paint, and outdoor landscaping products across eight dedicated departments, supported by showrooms, expert advisors, an in-house color-matching service, a wood cutting center, and a proprietary fleet of seven trucks that delivers materials directly to construction sites.

Product overview

Dubat SA is a construction materials retailer operating as a unified multi-department platform with 8 core product categories and specialized departments serving both professionals and individuals in French-speaking Switzerland. The offering spans construction materials (masonry, plastering, roofing, civil engineering), wood products (carpentry, parquet, cladding, doors), tiling (grès cérame, wall tiles, exterior tiles), bathrooms (showers, bathtubs, ceramics, furniture), hardware and sanitary supplies, paints and coatings (with color-matching services), outdoor arrangements (pavers, slabs, terraces), and transport/logistics services. Dubat distributes branded products including LUCITE® paints, MASCOT® workwear, FLEX tools, LAUFEN VARA faucets, and Hansgrohe bathroom fixtures. The company operates 5 sites across Vaud and Neuchâtel cantons with dedicated showrooms, extensive stock (80,000+ articles), and a fleet of 7 trucks for delivery across French-speaking Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ articles available in stock for immediate availability

Named customers1 record

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

One partnership is on record.

• Fivaz SAmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Fivaz SA, a construction materials company based in Boudevilliers, joined the Dubat Group effective January 1, 2026. The integration aims to preserve regional proximity, maintain quality service, and ensure continuity for customers. The companies share common values including independence, regional roots, and proximity work.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Debrunner Koenig: Swiss wholesaler of steel, plumbing, tools, and construction materials serving professional contractors, comparable in B2B focus and breadth of construction-related assortments.
• Jumbo: Swiss DIY and home improvement chain offering building materials, tools, paint, and garden products through large-format stores, directly comparable to Dubat's multi-category offer and Swiss customer base.
• Landolt + Co AG: Swiss construction materials and building products distributor with showrooms and depot operations, closely matching Dubat's multi-department model and target audience of construction professionals.

Others

• Robert Aebi AG: Swiss distributor of construction equipment and machinery, overlapping on construction supply logistics but not a direct competitor in retail building materials.
• Mobimo: Swiss real estate developer active in Romandie; comparable as a demand-side counterparty for construction materials rather than a direct retail competitor.

Regional players

• BigMat: European buying group of independent construction materials distributors; comparable as a competitive benchmark for independent regional players like Dubat, though primarily operates outside Switzerland.
• Maus Frères (Do it + Garden / Micasa): Swiss retail conglomerate operating DIY and home-focused banners across Switzerland, comparable in regional Swiss footprint and home improvement offering.

Broad incumbents

• Leroy Merlin: Global home improvement retailer with Swiss operations offering home renovation, bathroom, tiling, and building materials, competing with Dubat for DIY and professional customers.
• Bauhaus: European DIY chain with Swiss stores offering building materials, tools, sanitary, and garden products, comparable in store-format and assortment breadth though not regionally Swiss Romandy-focused.
• Hornbach: European DIY/home improvement chain with a Swiss online and store presence, offering a broader assortment than Dubat including garden, flooring, and large project materials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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