What Gedibois does

Gedibois is a French cooperative network ("groupement") of independent distributors of wood and construction materials, operated through its parent entity GEDEX, an SA Coopérative à capital variable headquartered in Levallois-Perret. The network comprises over 50 independent points of sale across France, each operating locally while collectively benefiting from the Gedibois brand, supplier relationships, and shared services. Gedibois serves two principal customer segments in parallel: individual homeowners ("particuliers") undertaking construction, renovation, or DIY projects, and trade professionals ("professionnels") such as masons, carpenters, roofers, plasterers, plumbers, electricians, painters, tilers, landscapers, and pool builders. Its catalog is organized around five product verticals — Construction and Insulation, Panels, Exterior Improvements, Interior Improvements, and Joinery — supplemented by Hardware, Tools, and Finishing products from a national supplier ecosystem anchored by Saint-Gobain (ISOVER, Placoplatre), MAPEI, PAREXLANKO, ACTIS, VICAT, Weber, and others.

Name

Gedibois

Legal name

GEDEX, SA Coopérative à capital variable

Website

https://gedibois.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gedibois is a French cooperative network of over 50 independent distributors serving particuliers and trade professionals across France with a full catalog of wood, panels, construction, insulation, joinery, and hardware products, plus technical and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Levallois-perret

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Sale of wood, panels, construction materials, hardware, and finishing products through independent distributor network. Products include structural timber, cladding, flooring, panels, windows, doors, and outdoor amenities. Revenue generated through one-time product transactions at retail locations.
2. Professional Services: Additional services including custom cutting, machining, technical studies, thermal analysis, blade sharpening, equipment rental, vehicle rental, installation services, and after-sales support. These services complement product sales and provide value-added revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gedibois is a French cooperative network of over 50 independent distributors selling wood, panels, construction materials, hardware, and finishing products for new-build, renovation, and DIY projects. The groupement serves both individual homeowners and trade professionals (masons, carpenters, roofers, landscapers, etc.) through member stores supplemented by custom cutting, machining, technical studies, thermal analysis, drive pickup, and delivery services. The parent legal entity is GEDEX, a SA Coopérative à capital variable headquartered in Levallois-Perret.

Product overview

Gedibois is a network of independent distributors of wood and derived products operating under the GEDEX cooperative. The company offers a comprehensive building materials portfolio organized into five main product categories: (1) Construction and Insulation covering structural wood, framing, facades, roofing, and insulation; (2) Panels including process panels (MDF, OSB, particle board), decorative/laminate panels, plywood, solid panels, fine veneer panels, and compact panels; (3) Exterior Improvements featuring terraces, cladding, fencing, garden furniture, carports, and outdoor construction; (4) Interior Improvements including kitchen solutions, flooring, wall paneling, worktops, and interior doors; (5) Joinery covering windows, entry doors, interior/exterior doors, stairs, wardrobes, shutters, and garage doors; plus hardware, tools, and finishing products. The company also provides complementary services such as custom cutting, technical studies, delivery, installation, and equipment rental. Gedibois publishes annual catalogs (2024, 2025, 2026) showcasing their product ranges and serves both professionals and individual customers through their network of over 50 stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction et Isolation (Construction and Insulation)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023Gedibois signed an official partnership with Ligue Nationale de Basket running until June 2028. The partnership leverages shared values of engagement, professionalism, solidarity, and cooperation. Coverage spans 36 BETCLIC Elite and Pro B basketball clubs, aligning with Gedibois' 50+ store network for national brand exposure through sports marketing. Partnership began January 2023.
• ACTIScoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner specializing in insulation products for construction applications.
• ISOVER Saint-GobaincoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner providing insulation solutions from Saint-Gobain, a major construction materials manufacturer.
• Saint-Gobain PlacoplatrecoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner specializing in plasterboard and interior construction solutions.
• MAPEIcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner providing adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for construction.
• PAREXLANKOcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational partner specializing in facade coatings and exterior finishing solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SAMSE: SAMSE is a French building-materials distributor with branches serving construction professionals and individuals. It is comparable through its trade-focused branch network, construction-materials catalog, and professional services.
• Dispano: Dispano is a French specialist distributor of wood, panels, and joinery products. It is highly comparable because Gedibois also focuses on wood products, panels, joinery, and services for construction and renovation customers.
• BigMat France: BigMat is a network of independent building-materials merchants with a strong presence in France. It is comparable to Gedibois because both use a network model and serve professionals and individuals with construction, renovation, and materials products.
• Tout Faire: Tout Faire is a French network of independent building-materials distributors. It is comparable because it combines local merchant relationships with national purchasing and branding, similar to Gedibois' groupement of independent distributors.
• France Matériaux: France Matériaux is a cooperative-style network of independent building-materials distributors in France. It is comparable because both organizations aggregate independent merchants under a shared brand and serve building professionals and homeowners.
• Chausson Matériaux: Chausson Matériaux is a large French distributor of construction and renovation materials through a branch network. It competes with Gedibois for professional trades and project-based material supply, although it is broader than wood and panels alone.
• Panofrance: Panofrance distributes wood, panels, and interior/exterior fitting products for professional building and carpentry customers in France. Its specialist timber and panel distribution model closely overlaps with Gedibois' core offer.
• Point.P: Point.P is a major French building-materials distributor serving construction professionals and homeowners. It is comparable because it sells construction materials, wood-related products, delivery services, and branch-based support to similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bricoman: Bricoman is a professional-oriented building materials, tools, and DIY retailer in France. It overlaps with Gedibois in serving trades and serious DIY customers with construction materials, hardware, and pickup-oriented retail formats.
• Leroy Merlin France: Leroy Merlin is a large home improvement retailer serving consumers and trades with DIY, building, interior, exterior, and hardware products. It is a broader incumbent rather than a wood-specialist peer, but it overlaps with Gedibois in homeowner renovation and materials demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gediboisfrance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gedibois

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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