Burés S.A.U.

What Burés S.A.U. does

Burés S.A.U. is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of growing substrates and organic fertilizers headquartered in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, founded in 1965 by Oleguer Burés Fàbregas and led by family ownership for more than 60 years. The company positions itself as a pioneer of packaged substrate manufacturing and bagging in Spain and operates production facilities across Catalonia (Vilablareix, Castelló d'Empàries, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Castelldefels) and Segovia, consolidated through a multi-decade acquisition sequence (PRODEASA in 1983, SICOSA in 1998, Abotrans in 2006, and the 2018 Castelldefels pruning waste plant from Metrocompost). Its product portfolio spans universal and specialty substrates, organic and organomineral fertilizers, coconut-based substrates, mulching, aggregates, biomass for combustion, biofilters for odor control, and waste valorization services operated under the Verd Recycling brand.

The company serves two distinct customer segments. Professional growers in agriculture, horticulture and landscaping are reached through direct B2B sales of bulk substrates, fertilizers and raw materials. Hobby gardeners are reached through packaged retail distributed via garden centers, the company's own Centre Verd garden center in Salt, and DIY chains, with trade-show presence at Iberflora. The corporate website is published in Catalan, Spanish, French and English, indicating at least aspirational cross-border commercial reach across the Iberian market and adjacent regions. No mobile applications, digital platforms, AI/ML systems, patents, or external funding rounds are disclosed; the business operates as a privately held, debt-free family enterprise with no PE/VC ownership.

Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales of substrates and fertilizers in both packaged consumer formats and bulk professional formats, supplemented by professional services for organic waste valorization. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is presumably negotiated per segment — contract terms for B2B bulk professional customers and shelf/listing terms for retail garden-center and DIY accounts. The company reports 14 employees at the Burés S.A.U. entity level, which appears to reflect the single legal entity rather than the full operational footprint of the broader Burés group.

Name

Burés S.A.U.

Legal name

Burés S.A.U.

Website

https://bures.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burés S.A.U. is a Spanish family-owned manufacturer of growing substrates, organic fertilizers, biofilters and waste valorization services founded in 1965. It serves professional horticulture, agriculture and landscaping customers via direct B2B sales and hobby gardeners through garden centers and DIY chains across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticultural Substrates and Fertilizers

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Substrates & Growing Media (Coco, Rockwool, Peat Alternatives) (AFAAAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Growing substrates manufacturing
• Organic fertilizers production
• Agricultural growing media
• Professional landscaping substrates
• Organic waste valorization

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilablareix

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Substrate and Soil Products: Manufacturing and sale of substrates for gardening, cultivation, universal substrates, specialty formulations, enhancers, and lawn products. Both packaged (consumer bags) and bulk (professional) formats available.
2. Fertilizers and Amendments: Production and distribution of mineral fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and organo-mineral fertilizers for agricultural and gardening applications.
3. Coconut-based Substrates: Coconut-based growing media products for hobby and professional use.
4. Aggregates and Decorative Products: Sale of aggregates, decorative stones, mulching materials, and landscaping products.
5. Waste Valorization Services: Verd Recycling division provides organic waste management, shredding, and composting services for green waste from gardens and agriculture.
6. Biofuels and Biomass: Production and distribution of biomass for combustion and biofuels from organic materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burés manufactures and distributes soils, growing substrates, organic and mineral fertilizers, coconut-based substrates, decorative aggregates, mulching, biomass/biofuels, biofilters, and gardening accessories. The company operates two divisions — Hobby (retail-packaged products for amateur gardeners) and Professional (bulk substrates, fertilizers, raw materials, water management, biofuels, biofilters, and Verd Recycling waste valorization services) — across production facilities in Catalonia and Segovia, Spain.

Product overview

Burés S.A.U. is a manufacturer of soils, growing substrates, and organic fertilizers with over 60 years of experience. The company operates two main divisions: Hobby and Professional. The Hobby division offers universal and specialty substrates (Universales, Especialidad), enhancers (Mejoradores), lawn substrates (Césped), coconut substrates (Kokofina), mulching (Decorpí), aggregates (Áridos), and gardening accessories (Complementos). The Professional division provides substrates for agriculture (Envasados, Granel, Cubiertas ecológicas, Sustratos estructurales, Sacos de cultivo), fertilizers (Abonos minerales, orgánicos, and órgano-minerales), raw materials, water management products, aggregates, gardening soils, biofuels (Ecobosc, Marro), biofilters, and waste valorization services (Verd Recycling). The products work together to serve the complete agricultural and horticultural supply chain from amateur gardeners to professional farmers, supporting plant cultivation, soil improvement, and environmental sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universal Substrates (Sustratos Universales) Mixture substrates suitable for all types of indoor and outdoor plants, including TerraTest, Sustrato Universal, Sustrato Universal J-2, Plantaflor Blumenerde, and Plantaflor Pflanz-Erde. Targeted at home gardeners and hobby consumers via garden center retail.
• Specialty Substrates (Sustratos Especialidad) Substrates formulated for specific plant types with optimized structure, aeration, and humidity, including Plantaflor Hortícola, Sustrato Acidófilas, Cactus, Hortícolas, Orquídeas, Bonsáis, and Tierra para Huerto y Jardín. For hobby gardeners via retail.
• Enhancers (Mejoradores) Specific substrates for correction and improvement of worn-out growing media, including Estiércol de Caballo, Mantillo, and Turba Rubia. For hobby gardeners and small-scale soil improvement.
• Lawn Substrates (Sustratos Césped) Specialized substrates with formulas incorporating sands to improve aeration and rooting for turf applications, including Recebo Green 2000 and Recebo Profesional. For hobby and professional lawn installation.
• Coconut Substrates (Sustratos de Coco) Coco-based growing media products for hobby gardening, including Kokofina Coco Natural 100% and Kokofina Mix. Targeted at home gardeners via garden center retail.
• Mulching Decorpí Decorative mulching products for garden ground cover applications. Targeted at hobby gardeners and landscapers seeking aesthetic and functional ground cover solutions.
• Aggregates (Áridos) Decorative aggregates for hobby gardening and landscaping, including Arcilla Expandida (expanded clay) and Puzolana Volcánica Roja (red volcanic pumice). Sold through garden centers.
• Gardening Accessories (Complementos Jardinería) Complementary gardening products including Mallas antihierba (weed control fabric), Perlita, Traviesas ecológicas, Ecogel, Tela Geotéxtil, and Vermiculita. For hobby gardeners via retail.
• Point-of-Sale Display Services (Servicios Punto de Venta) Retail display and signage services including price display signage (Cartel Porta Precios), A4 pallet box signage, and display units to support sales at garden centers. Service for retail partners.
• Professional Substrates (Sustratos Profesionales) High-quality substrates manufactured from premium raw materials for professional agriculture, available in packaged, bulk, ecological roofing, structural substrates, and growing bags (Sacos de cultivo) formats. For professional growers and agricultural operations.
• Fertilizers (Abonos) Chemical and natural fertilizers for professional agriculture, including mineral fertilizers (Ferticote, Fertigreen, Kelamix Complex, NitroAzur, Soluplant, Verplant), organic fertilizers (Vigorhumus), and organo-mineral fertilizers. For professional farmers and growers.
• Raw Materials (Materias Primas) Natural high-quality products for improving soil structure and fertility, including Ecobosc, Ecorgan, Mantillo (Enervit vegetal), Roldó, and PLANTOBALT peat products. For professional agriculture soil improvement.
• Water Management Products (Productos Gestión del Agua) Agricultural water management products, including Ecogel for water retention. For professional agriculture irrigation and water efficiency applications.
• Green Roofs (Cubiertas Verdes) Ecological roofing and green cover solutions for buildings combining aesthetics, functionality, and ecological awareness. For construction and landscaping professionals.
• Verd Recycling Waste Valorization Service Organic waste assessment and valorization service managing and transforming organic residues through composting and recycling for agricultural and landscaping use, including machinery services and waste assessment. For municipalities, agricultural operators, and forestry entities.
• Biofuels (Biocombustibles) Biomass products for clean energy production, including Ecobosc and Marro, derived from organic materials. For industrial energy buyers and combustion operators.
• Biofilters (Biofiltros) Biofilter solutions for odor control using organic materials such as wood chips, coconut fiber, and logs. For industrial and agricultural operators needing air quality management.
• Professional Landscaping Aggregates (Áridos Jardinería) Professional landscaping aggregates including Cerámica Triturada, Garbancillo, Granito Ortosa, Gravilla de Río, and Sauló. For professional landscapers and green space constructors.
• Professional Gardening Soils (Tierras Jardinería) Professional gardening soils available across multiple production locations, including Mantillo, Recebo para césped, Sauló Cribado, Tierra Abonada Base, Tierra Jardín, Tierra Primavera, and Tierra Vegetal Abonada. For professional landscapers and gardening companies.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tref Group: Dutch substrate manufacturer focused on professional horticulture markets across Europe. Comparable to Burés Profesional in bulk substrates, coco-based products, and structural growing media.
• Pindstrup Mosebrug: Danish peat and substrate producer supplying professional horticulture worldwide. Comparable to Burés as a peat-based substrate specialist with professional and consumer product lines.
• Jiffy Group: Norwegian-headquartered global producer of growing media, propagation systems, and substrates including peat, coco, and growing bags. Directly comparable to Burés' professional substrate portfolio (Sacos de cultivo, Sustratos estructurales) for horticulture and agriculture.
• Klasmann-Deilmann: German-based global leader in growing media and substrates for professional horticulture and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Burés as a peat-and-coco substrate manufacturer serving both B2B growers and retail channels across Europe.
• Lambert Peat Moss: Canadian peat moss and substrate manufacturer with a European distribution footprint. Comparable to Burés' substrate business, particularly peat-based universal and professional growing media products.
• Premier Tech: Canadian-based manufacturer of substrates, peat, and horticultural products with global operations including Europe. Comparable to Burés across professional and hobby growing media, organic fertilizers, and water management products.
• Floragard Vertriebs-GmbH: German substrate and soil manufacturer serving hobby and professional markets in Europe. Comparable to Burés across universal, specialty, and lawn substrate categories sold through garden center retail channels.
• Compo (COMPO GmbH): Major European manufacturer of substrates, fertilizers, and plant care products for the hobby garden segment. Comparable to Burés' Hobby division with similar universal and specialty substrate offerings distributed through retail garden centers.

Broad incumbents

• Yara International: Norwegian-headquartered global fertilizer major producing mineral and specialty plant nutrition products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in agricultural fertilizers, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic scope than Burés' focused fertilizer business.
• ICL Group: Israeli-headquartered global specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition company with broad agricultural inputs portfolio. Comparable as a broader incumbent in fertilizer manufacturing, overlapping with Burés' mineral and specialty fertilizer lines (Ferticote, Fertigreen, Soluplant).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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