Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France

What Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France does

Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France SAS is the French construction materials distribution arm of Saint-Gobain S.A., operating the largest retail network of building materials in France with over 2,000 points of sale organized under approximately 10 specialty brands. These brands cover distinct trade segments: POINT.P (multichannel construction materials and energy renovation), CEDEO (heating, plumbing, and bathroom with 450 agencies and 200 Envie de salle de bain showrooms), La Plateforme du Bâtiment (professional-only, 68 depots), PUM (network infrastructure components), Dispano (wood products), Asturienne (roofing, 64 agencies and 15 workshops), SFIC (construction materials since 1968), Clim+ (HVAC), and CDL Elec (electrical, climate engineering, and smart home). The company employs 22,000 people across France, including itinerant field sales, inside sales, showroom advisors, delivery drivers, and warehouse staff.

The company serves two primary customer segments: professional artisans and building contractors who purchase construction materials daily for new builds and renovations, and individual homeowners undertaking home improvement and renovation projects. Distribution is conducted through direct field sales teams visiting construction sites, sedentary commercial teams handling inbound inquiries, physical retail showrooms, and digital channels including the Outiz e-commerce platform and the Tolteck construction software subsidiary. The legal entity is headquartered at Tour Saint-Gobain in Courbevoie (92400), incorporated as a Société par Actions Simplifiée with €1,400,000 in share capital, registered in Nanterre (RCS 339 105 553).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time transactional sales of building materials, renovation products, and specialist solutions across roofing, plumbing, electrical, wood, and concrete categories. The business model relies on geographic density, product availability (up to 10,000 references stocked per location in some brands), 24-hour delivery capability, and technical advisory services to differentiate from competitors. The subsidiary is wholly owned by Saint-Gobain S.A., a publicly traded French multinational on Euronext Paris (ticker: SGO) with approximately 160,000 employees globally.

Name

Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France

Legal name

SAINT-GOBAIN DISTRIBUTION BATIMENT France SAS

Website

https://carrieres.sgdb-france.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France operates France's largest construction materials distribution network, with 2,000+ retail points across approximately 10 specialty brands and 22,000 employees serving professional artisans, contractors, and individual homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers (42372), Other Building Material Dealers (444180)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Home Improvement & DIY (Tools, Hardware, Paint) Distribution (CRAOAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD)

Keywords

• Building materials distribution
• Construction materials retail
• Plumbing heating supplies
• Roofing materials distribution
• Professional contractor supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Distribution: Revenue generated from selling construction materials, building products, and specialist solutions (roofing, plumbing, electrical, wood, concrete) to professional tradespeople and individual homeowners through a network of over 2,000 retail locations and showrooms across France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France distributes construction and renovation materials through a network of 2,000+ points of sale organized under approximately 10 specialty retail brands across France. Its offering covers structural and finishing materials — roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, wood, concrete, and general building supplies — sold to professional tradespeople and individual homeowners, with technical advisory, 24h delivery, and omnichannel ordering.

Product overview

Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment France operates as a multi-brand distribution network for construction materials in France, comprising approximately 10 major retail brands and over 2,000 points of sale. The company offers a unified distribution platform serving professional builders, contractors, and individual consumers. The brand portfolio includes POINT.P (multichannel construction materials), CEDEO (plumbing/heating), La Plateforme du Bâtiment (professional-only distribution), PUM (network components), Dispano (wood products), Asturienne (roofing solutions), SFIC (construction materials), Clim+ (climate engineering), and CDL Elec (electrical equipment). These brands collectively provide coverage across all major construction material categories including roofing, plumbing, heating, electrical, wood, concrete, and general building materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• POINT.P: 1st French multichannel distribution network, actor in energy renovation
• CEDEO
• Asturienne
• PUM
• SFIC
• La Plateforme du Bâtiment
• Dispano
• Clim+
• CDL Elec
• Envie de Salle de Bain
• Outiz
• DSC
• La Maison Saint-Gobain
• Distriblog
• DistriStories
• Campus Pro
• Génération Saint-Gobain
• Great Onboarding
• Ma Vie Ma Distri
• MyPUM Campus
• Young Talent Days
• Campus POINT.P

Products and services

• POINT.P POINT.P is the company's flagship multichannel retail brand and the 1st French multichannel distribution network for construction materials. It serves professionals and individual homeowners with materials and advisory services for construction, renovation, and improvement projects, with a focus on energy renovation and decarbonation.
• CEDEO CEDEO is the specialty retail brand focused on heating, plumbing, sanitary, and bathroom installation products. It is the 1st French multichannel specialist distributor in this category, operating 450 agencies and 200 'Envie de Salle de Bain' showrooms for both professionals and individual homeowners.
• La Plateforme du Bâtiment La Plateforme du Bâtiment is a distribution network exclusively reserved for building professionals (68 depots in France). It operates a pioneer concept focused on renovation and sustainable construction, serving the daily procurement needs of trade contractors.
• PUM PUM supplies components for networks that transport fluids, energy, and data. It is a specialist distributor of network infrastructure solutions for construction and utilities applications.
• Dispano Dispano is the specialist trade brand for wood and derived products. It partners with construction professionals working in timber construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Asturienne Asturienne is the specialty brand for roofing solutions. It is the French market leader in zinc and skylight distribution with over 170 years of history, operating 64 agencies and 15 workshops across France.
• SFIC SFIC has commercialized construction materials and provided technical solutions for building professionals since 1968, serving as a trade-focused distribution brand within the network.
• Clim+ Clim+ is a national network of commercial agencies specialized in HVAC distribution, climate engineering, and air conditioning products for construction professionals.
• CDL Elec CDL Elec is a network of specialized agencies in electrical equipment, climate engineering, and smart home distribution. It stocks 10,000 product references and offers 24-hour delivery to professional customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22,000 employees serving customers across 2,000+ stores in France
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wienerberger: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of bricks, roofing, and pipe systems with growing European distribution reach. Less directly comparable, but shares the upstream building materials supply relationship with SGDBF's specialty brands.
• CRH plc: Global building materials group with significant European distribution and integrated materials operations. Comparable at the portfolio level (vertical integration of manufacturing and distribution) although more diversified geographically and product-wise.
• Saint-Gobain S.A. (parent group): Publicly listed French multinational (Euronext: SGO) and parent of SGDBF, with global manufacturing of building materials and additional distribution networks across Europe. Provides upstream product supply and brand umbrella to SGDBF.

Direct peers

• Bricoman: French proximity retailer of building materials and DIY products operating a depot-style format for trade professionals and serious DIYers. Comparable to La Plateforme du Bâtiment's professional-only model with similar bulk-purchase and delivery economics.
• Rexel: French-headquartered global distributor of electrical, lighting, HVAC, and smart home products serving professional installers through a branch network. Directly comparable to CDL Elec and Clim+ specialty banners within SGDBF.
• BigMat France: Cooperative network of independent French building materials distributors grouped under the BigMat banner. Serves the same professional tradespeople with comparable product ranges in lumber, roofing, insulation, and finishing materials.
• Gedimat: French cooperative network of independent building materials distributors serving artisans and homeowners. Directly competes with POINT.P and SFIC across lumber, roofing, and finishing product categories.
• Samse: French regional building materials distributor with a network of agencies serving professional and DIY customers across southeastern France. Direct competitor to POINT.P and La Plateforme du Bâtiment with overlapping product categories and similar artisan customer base.
• Travis Perkins: UK-listed builders' merchant with 1,500+ branches distributing heavyside and lightside construction materials to tradespeople and homeowners. Highly comparable multi-brand distribution model serving professionals, with Toolstation and City Plumbing as omnichannel extensions.

Emerging players

• ManoMano: French-headquartered online marketplace specializing in DIY, home improvement, and construction materials. Emerges as a digital competitor to SGDBF's physical+online motion, particularly for smaller-ticket professional and DIY orders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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