Edilgroup

What Edilgroup does

Edilgroup SA is a privately held Swiss building materials distributor headquartered in Manno, Ticino, founded in 2020 through the strategic union of three historic Ticinese suppliers — Edilcentro Wullschleger SA (est. 1900), Taiana SA (est. 1958), and Ghielmimport SA (est. 1972) — bringing together over 230 years of combined sector experience under the three founding families. The company operates 8 points of sale (Biasca, Giubiasco, Losone, Manno, Muzzano, and Balerna, plus administrative offices) covering the entire Ticino canton, supported by an owned logistics fleet for delivery, including heavy freight and on-floor delivery, across 50,000 m² of total surface area.

The product offering spans six verticals: residential building, dry construction, wood and doors, carpentry and flat roof, civil engineering, and interior finishes — covering the full material needs of a construction project from foundations to finishes. Underlying technology is conventional B2B distribution tooling: a secure online client portal (Area Riservata) with multi-factor authentication providing registered customers access to the product catalog, reserved pricing, invoice and delivery note document management, and an Edilgroup card for in-store pickup. The Muzzano location houses dedicated competence centers for interior finishes and dry construction, and the GeomatiX service provides geomatic measurement for construction projects. Edilgroup Academy, launched October 2025, is an online training platform running quarterly professional development courses co-developed with named upstream partners.

Commercially, Edilgroup operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market via external field consultants and internal counter sales staff, complemented by the digital portal and a logistics-led delivery operation. Revenue derives primarily from one-time wholesale and retail sale of construction materials, with ancillary revenue from in-house manufacturing/installation of selected materials and specialist consulting services (energy stratification, acoustic comfort, technical specifications, feasibility studies). Pricing is reserved for registered B2B clients with net 30 day payment terms, and the customer base spans construction companies, craftsmen, architects, and design studios across Ticino. Ownership remains with the three founding families (Ghielmi, Taiana, Wullschleger), with no disclosed external institutional investors, and operating leadership is held by two co-CEOs — Sandro Allegri (Administrative Director) and Cristian Spinellino (Commercial Director).

Name

Edilgroup

Legal name

Edilgroup SA

Website

https://edilgroup.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Edilgroup SA is a privately held Swiss building materials distributor serving construction professionals across Ticino through 8 retail locations, an owned logistics fleet, a B2B client portal, and the recently launched Edilgroup Academy training platform, formed in 2020 by the merger of three historic Ticinese suppliers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Materials & Building Supplies Marketplaces (CRAFAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction, Home Improvement & Building Materials Marketplaces (CRAFABAO)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Construction materials distribution
• Dry construction systems
• Civil engineering supplies
• Interior finishing products

Headquarters

HQ city

Manno

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale and retail sale of construction materials: Core revenue stream from selling a comprehensive range of construction and building materials including residential construction supplies, civil engineering products, dry construction solutions, carpentry and flat roof materials, timber, thermal and acoustic insulation, and interior finishing products. Products are sold to construction companies, craftsmen, architects, and other B2B clients through 8 points of sale across Ticino.
2. Manufacturing and installation of construction materials: Edilgroup manufactures and installs construction materials including timber, fuels, machinery and accessories, installation products, and furnishings.
3. Consulting services in construction sectors: Specialist consulting services provided alongside product sales, including support for energy performance stratigraphies, acoustic comfort design, technical specification development, feasibility studies for technical variants, express offers, and customized renderings for finishes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edilgroup SA is a building materials distributor and retailer serving the Ticino construction market through 8 points of sale spanning the canton. The company sells a comprehensive range of construction materials across six sectors (residential construction, dry construction, wood and doors, carpentry and flat roof, civil engineering, interior finishes) supported by specialist consulting services, custom manufacturing (timber, edge-banding), a B2B client portal with online catalog and document management, and the Edilgroup Academy training platform for construction professionals.

Product overview

Edilgroup SA operates as a building materials and construction supplies distributor in Ticino, Switzerland, founded in 2020 through the merger of three historic suppliers (Ghielmimport SA, Taiana SA, Edilcentro Wullschleger SA). The company's core offering spans six product sectors: Residential Building (Edilizia Residenziale), Dry Construction (Costruzioni a Secco), Wood and Doors (Legname e Porte), Carpentry and Flat Roof (Carpenteria e Tetto Piano), Civil Engineering (Genio Civile), and Interior Finishes (Finiture d'Interni). Supporting the product portfolio are digital services including an Online Product Catalog and B2B Client Portal with document management, technical consulting services, a logistics network covering 8 sales points, and Edilgroup Academy as a training platform for construction professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edilgroup Academy: Training platform for construction professionals in Ticino, offering technical courses and professional development programs.
• Edilpromo
• Edilnews
• Edilnews Magazine

Products and services

• Residential Building Materials (Edilizia Residenziale) Complete range of solutions for residential construction projects from foundations to roof, covering all building material needs with products available across all sales points in Ticino. Target customers are residential construction companies and contractors.
• Dry Construction Systems (Costruzioni a Secco) Full range of dry construction solutions including drywall systems, thermal-acoustic insulation, and fire protection materials, supported by a specialized competence center at the Muzzano location. For specialized contractors and companies focused on drywall and partition systems.
• Wood and Doors (Legname e Porte) All wood species for carpentry needs with innovative solutions for woodworking, including acoustic panels, acoustic correctors, and thermal insulation for high living comfort. Targeted at joineries and carpentry businesses.
• Carpentry and Flat Roof (Carpenteria e Tetto Piano) Carpentry products readily available at sales points with customized cutting and edge-banding solutions and specific technical consulting for project realization. For carpentry businesses needing timber for structural and roofing applications.
• Civil Engineering (Genio Civile) Innovative civil engineering products and turnkey solutions developed from construction site and design experience, sourced through partnerships with leading sector companies. For civil engineering firms and planning studios.
• Interior Finishes (Finiture d'Interni) Complete interior finishing solutions including bathroom furniture, floors, wall tiles, doors (technical, interior, armored), parquet, laminates, wallpapers, and facade claddings, supported by the Muzzano showroom. For real estate agencies, architects, design studios, construction companies, and end clients.
• B2B Client Portal (Area Clienti / Area Riservata) Reserved B2B customer area providing access to the online product catalog, exclusive pricing for registered clients, material request submission, document management for invoices and signed delivery notes, an Edilgroup card for simplified merchandise pickup, and two-factor authentication. For registered B2B trade customers.
• Technical Consulting Services (Consulenza Tecnica) Advisory services including support for high-performance energy stratification developments, design support for noise correction and acoustic comfort, custom measurement geomatics services, technical specifications development, and feasibility studies. For construction professionals, designers, and architects.
• Custom Deliveries and Manufacturing Services (Consegne su Misura) Delivery and manufacturing services including customized deliveries to floor via a significant heavy vehicle fleet, wood edge-banding and sizing, and modern showroom facilities for interior finishes. For construction and carpentry professionals requiring project-specific customization.
• Edilgroup Academy (Training Platform) Training platform for construction professionals offering updated technical content on techniques, materials, and sustainable solutions through courses organized in collaboration with industry partners. For construction industry professionals in Ticino.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230+ years of sector experience consolidated into a single organization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, notable and core.

• Kerakoll SpaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Kerakoll Spa collaborated with Edilgroup Academy to deliver a technical training course on Sia271/1 thermal solutions updates, held on January 21, 2026.
• Knauf AG and Knauf InsulationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Knauf AG and Knauf Insulation collaborated with Edilgroup Academy for a training course on building envelope, light steel construction, and ventilated facades, held February 25, 2026.
• Fassa SAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Fassa SA partnered with Edilgroup Academy for a training course on the Fassatherm DNA thermal insulation system, held March 11, 2026.
• C&G ConsulenzeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025C&G Consulenze collaborated with Edilgroup Academy on a course about harmful substances in construction and remediation, held February 11, 2026.
• TicinocolornotableGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 October 2024Edilgroup and Ticinocolor co-organized the inaugural Fuori Edilespo event, held on November 21-22, 2024 at Circolo Velico Lago di Lugano, alongside the 19th Edilespo canton trade fair. The event offered training, public relations, and networking opportunities for construction sector professionals.
• EmilgroupnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Edilgroup participated in and was awarded at the Emilgroup Project Awards 2024 in the Inspiration category for a construction project, demonstrating collaboration between Edilgroup, Emilgroup, Architetti Guffanti Lissi Associati, and Zanin Architetti.
• Emil CeramicheminorOthersSupplier of ceramic tiles for flooring and wall coverings, featured in Edilgroup's interior finishes portfolio.
• MarazziminorOthersItalian supplier of ceramic tiles for flooring and wall coverings.
• GEBERITminorOthersSwiss supplier of bathroom sanitary systems and plumbing solutions.
• LaufenminorOthersSwiss bathroom ceramics and furnishings supplier.
• KALDEWEIminorOthersGerman manufacturer of premium steel enamel bathtubs and shower trays.
• FantiniminorOthersItalian designer bathroom taps and fittings supplier.
• GESSIminorOthersItalian designer bathroom fixtures and fittings supplier.
• Milano ParquetminorOthersItalian supplier of parquet flooring products.
• DierreminorOthersItalian door manufacturer supplying interior, technical, and security doors.
• LualdiminorOthersItalian designer door manufacturer for interior applications.
• RagnominorOthersItalian ceramic tile supplier for residential and commercial flooring.
• Swiss and international suppliers networkcoreTechnology or IntegrationEdilgroup operates with a broad network of Swiss and foreign suppliers capable of meeting the demands of an evolving market. Innovation and quality are prerequisites for inclusion in the supplier partner pool, ensuring products meet the needs of construction industry clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Debrunner Koenig: Swiss wholesale distributor of construction materials, tools, and technical products serving contractors across Switzerland. Closely comparable to Edilgroup in B2B distribution model, contractor customer base, and broad product range, though operating at national rather than regional scale.
• KIBAG: Swiss construction services and building materials group active in aggregates, concrete, and civil engineering supplies. Comparable to Edilgroup in serving Swiss contractors with construction materials, though KIBAG is more vertically integrated into materials production.
• JUMBO: Swiss home-improvement and DIY retail chain selling building materials, tools, and interior finishes to both consumers and trades. Directly comparable to Edilgroup in product categories (lumber, tiles, bathrooms) and Ticino retail presence, though with a stronger DIY consumer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim: Global building materials manufacturer (cement, aggregates, ready-mix). Upstream supplier in Edilgroup's product chain; relevant for understanding supply-side dynamics, though operating at a completely different scale and as a producer rather than distributor.
• Bauhaus: European DIY/home-center chain with stores in Switzerland. Overlaps with Edilgroup on building materials, tools, and finishing products, but focuses on walk-in retail rather than the B2B consulting-led distribution model.
• Hornbach: Pan-European DIY and building-materials big-box retailer with Swiss operations. Comparable to Edilgroup in core product categories (lumber, tiles, construction materials) but operates at vastly larger scale with a hybrid pro/DIY model.

Regional players

• Lafer Küchen & Bäder: Swiss kitchen and bathroom furnishings specialist with showroom-driven sales. Comparable to Edilgroup's Muzzano Interior Finishes Competence Center in bathroom and interior product offerings, but with a focused showroom model rather than full construction-materials range.
• Lerch Baumaterialien: Independent Swiss regional building materials dealer serving contractors and DIY customers. Closely comparable to Edilgroup in assortment, customer base, and service-led distribution, but smaller scale and operating in a different Swiss region.

Others

• Weber Saint-Gobain: Swiss arm of Saint-Gobain's Weber-branded mortars, renders, and insulation systems. Comparable as a building-materials supplier into the Ticino market and frequent partner via Edilgroup's Academy training program; relevant supplier peer rather than direct competitor.
• Hilti: Swiss-headquartered construction tool and consumables supplier with direct sales to trades. Comparable B2B distribution channel and trades customer base, though Hilti focuses on tools/anchors/chemicals rather than lumber, tiles, and finishes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/edilgroup.ch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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