What baustoff + metall does

Baustoff + Metall (B+M) is a Vienna-headquartered, family-owned drylining wholesaler and systems provider to the European construction industry. Founded in 1965 (with predecessor Hellatürk dating to 1953) and under the Kristinus family's ownership since 1983, the company distributes insulation, drywall, timber construction, screed, steel door frames, and complementary building components to construction professionals. As of recent disclosures, B+M generated approximately €1 billion in turnover and operates through 120+ commercial branches across 15 European countries, supported by a logistics fleet of 320+ trucks and seven industrial manufacturing subsidiaries operating under the B+M Industries umbrella.

B+M's core differentiator is its proprietary "B+M System," an EN-standard certified trading system launched in 2010 that integrates products from multiple manufacturers into a single tested drylining assembly — described in the source material as unique in Europe. The business operates a hybrid model: trade/wholesale distribution (B+M Trade) combined with in-house manufacturing of system-critical components (B+M Industries), which produces profiled sheeting, technical insulation, and steel door frames. B+M serves primarily B2B customers — drylining specialists, insulation contractors, and timber construction trades — through a long-tail of small and mid-sized contractors distributed across its 15-country footprint.

The group has expanded its vertical scope through targeted acquisitions, adding technical insulation (B+M isol), steel door frames (Angermann Stahlzargen), timber wholesale (B+M Holzwelt), and most recently an ISO-CENTER AG presence in Switzerland (2026). It is managed by Robert Heckl and Christian Sperr as Managing Directors, both in role since 2011, following the 2021 passing of founder Alfred Kristinus and 2022 passing of CEO Wolfgang Kristinus.

Name

baustoff + metall

Legal name

Baustoff + Metall Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://www.baustoff-metall.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

B+M is a Vienna-based, family-owned drylining wholesaler and systems provider distributing insulation, drywall, timber construction, and building components to construction professionals across 15 European countries through 120+ branches and seven manufacturing subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Drywall and Insulation Contractors (238310)

SIC

Wholesale-Metals Service Centers & Offices (5051), Sheet Metal Work (3444), Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Products (3490)

akta.pro primary industry

Sheet Goods & Panels Retail (Drywall, Cement Board, Sheathing) (CRAIAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold-Formed Steel Framing & Studs (IMADACAF), Drywall Joint Compounds & Taping Products (IMADAEAB), Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Sheet Metal & Ductwork Contracting (IMAFALAH)

Keywords

• Drylining wholesale
• Building materials distribution
• Insulation materials supply
• Construction components manufacturing
• Technical insulation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Drylining & Insulation Wholesale: Revenue generated from wholesale distribution of drylining products (plasterboard, profiles, suspended ceilings), insulation materials (for roofs, facades, floors), and building components to professional tradespeople and contractors. Products sourced from multiple manufacturers and sold through the B+M branch network across Europe.
2. Industrial Manufacturing (B+M Industries): Seven industrial subsidiaries produce metal ceilings, steel and aluminium door frames, light louvres, C/U profiles, and custom-cut insulation materials. These manufactured products are sold through B+M's own distribution channels as well as to external customers.
3. Technical Insulation (B+M isol): Specialised trade for technical insulation, fire safety, and high-temperature applications, operated under the B+M isol brand with 24 locations across 7 countries. Revenue from insulation materials and technical consulting services for building services and industrial insulation applications.
4. Logistics & Delivery Services: A fleet of over 320 trucks provides delivery services directly to construction sites across Europe. No minimum order quantities; short-term orders, small-part deliveries, and special palletisations are accommodated as part of the comprehensive service offering.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Baustoff + Metall is a specialist B2B drylining wholesaler and systems provider operating more than 120 commercial branches across 15 European countries. The company sells plasterboard, profiles, suspended ceilings, insulation materials for roofs/facades/floors, timber construction products, screed systems, and building components to professional contractors, supplemented by in-house manufacturing of metal ceilings, door frames, louvers, C/U profiles, and custom-cut insulation through seven industrial subsidiaries. The proprietary B+M System provides EN-standard-certified product combinations with system warranty, and a 320+ truck logistics fleet delivers materials directly to construction sites.

Product overview

Baustoff + Metall is a B2B construction materials wholesale company and specialist drylining trade provider operating as a hybrid company that combines trade and industry under one roof. The company operates more than 120 commercial locations and 7 industrial production companies across 15 European countries. The product portfolio centers on drylining systems and includes: (1) the core trading business offering insulation materials, drylining products, building components for roofs/façades, timber construction, and floor screed; (2) the B+M Industries division with six production companies (ALC-Louver for louvers, AZ Metallbau for aluminum door frames, DKT for custom insulation, IntraProfil for C/U-profiles, M.C.I. for metal ceilings, METEX for steel door frames); (3) B+M isol division for technical insulation and fire protection; (4) B+M System - a tested EN-standard-compliant combination system unique in Europe; and (5) specialized divisions for timber construction (B+M Holzwelt) and technology (B+M NewTec).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• B+M System: A tested drylining system allowing combination of products from different manufacturers in compliance with EN standards binding since 2010. B+M is the only trading company in Europe to offer this option.

Products and services

• ALC-Louver GmbH Louvers and Light Ceilings Manufactured light and ceiling louvers in plastic and aluminium, complete light ceilings, light strips, and covers for recessed and surface-mounted lighting; 100% subsidiary producing in Aschaffenburg, Germany.
• Drylining & Insulation Wholesale (Core Product Range) The core wholesale offering: plasterboard, metal studs, profiles, suspended ceilings, insulation materials for roofs/facades/floors, building components, timber construction materials, and screed systems, sold through 120+ branches to professional drylining contractors and insulation installers across 15 European countries.
• B+M System (geprüftes System) Proprietary, EN-standard-certified drylining system allowing customers to combine products from multiple manufacturers in a legally compliant way with full system warranty. The only such trading-company-certified system in Europe.
• B+M isol (Technical Insulation Division) Specialised trade division for technical insulation, fire protection, and high-temperature applications. Operates 24 locations across 7 countries (Austria, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, Switzerland) following the ISO-CENTER AG acquisition in 2026.
• B+M Industries (Manufacturing Subsidiaries) Industrial production division combining seven manufacturing sites producing metal ceilings, steel and aluminium door frames, louvers, C/U profiles, and custom-cut insulation materials. Includes ALC-Louver GmbH, AZ Metallbau GmbH, DKT Dämmstoff-Konfektionstechnik GmbH, IntraProfil Bausysteme GmbH (Germany and Serbia), M.C.I. Metalldecken Produktions GmbH, and METEX Metallwaren GmbH.
• B+M NewTec Specialised branch division with 4 branches in Austria, founded in 2017, dedicated to technology-focused drylining products and services.
• B+M Holzwelt GmbH Timber construction division founded in 2021 in Germany, providing timber construction materials and wood-based building systems through the B+M network.
• GP-Cool Speed Cooling and heating system product offered through the B+M group via a dedicated external website.
• M.C.I. Metalldecken Produktions GmbH Metal Ceilings Manufactured metal, functional, and air-handling ceilings including fire retardant, cleanroom, and expanded metal ceilings; 100% subsidiary producing at Neutal, Austria.
• AZ Metallbau GmbH Aluminium Door Frames Manufactured high-quality aluminium door frames, glazing elements, flush glass walls, and space-saving glass doors; 100% subsidiary producing in Heldrungen, Germany.
• METEX Metallwaren GmbH Steel Door Frames Manufactured precise, safe, and durable steel door frames in standard and special designs; 100% subsidiary producing in Heldrungen, Germany.
• IntraProfil Bausysteme GmbH Drylining Profiles Manufactured professional-grade drylining profiles in C/U-wall, ceiling, and reinforcement sections for various construction applications; 100% subsidiary with production in R\u00f6delsee, Germany, and Smederevo, Serbia.
• DKT Dämmstoff-Konfektionstechnik GmbH Custom Insulation Manufactured tailor-made insulation materials for thermal insulation, cooling insulation, soundproofing, and fire safety applications; 100% subsidiary producing in Wolfen, Germany.
• B+M Direct Site Delivery and Logistics Service Logistics service via a fleet of 320+ trucks delivering construction materials directly to building sites throughout Europe, with no minimum order quantities, accommodating short-term orders, small-part deliveries, special palletisations, and subsequent deliveries. Cranes and specialised vehicles available at individual branches.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 1 billion EUR turnover milestone in 2021
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISO-CENTER AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Effective July 7, 2026, Baustoff + Metall GmbH acquired 100% of shares in Basel-based ISO-CENTER AG. ISO-CENTER is a full-service provider of technical insulation and insulation materials for building services and industrial insulation applications, with more than 20 years of operating history. The acquisition marks B+M's entry into Switzerland as its 15th European country. Five ISO-CENTER locations (Basel, Dübendorf, Puidoux, St. Gallen, Wiedlisbach) and a 45-person team join the B+M isol division.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SIG plc (Saint-Gobain Distribution): UK-listed specialist distributor of building products (insulation, interiors, roofing) across the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe. Directly comparable to B+M as a B2B specialist merchant selling drylining and insulation materials to professional contractors. Acquired by Saint-Gobain in 2023.
• Stark Group: Danish building materials distributor with a pan-European footprint (Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and others). Directly comparable to B+M in business model — multi-brand specialist merchants serving professional contractors — and was valued at approximately €2.5B when acquired by CVC in 2021.
• Hagebau: German building materials buying cooperative and specialist merchant network serving tradespeople and contractors. Directly comparable to B+M's German operation as a similarly positioned specialist merchant network focused on drylining, timber, and building components.
• Travis Perkins: UK builders' merchant group with general and specialist trade brands supplying drylining, insulation, and construction materials to professional contractors. Comparable to B+M as a multi-format trade distribution platform serving the same end-customer base of drylining professionals.
• Grafton Group: Irish-headquartered builders' merchant group with operations across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, and Finland. Directly comparable as a multi-country specialist distributor of building materials and drylining products to trade customers.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: French global building materials group producing and distributing plasterboard (Rigips, Gyproc), insulation, and ceilings. Comparable to B+M as both a manufacturer and distributor of overlapping product categories, though operating at vastly greater scale and as a broad incumbent across construction value chain.
• Knauf: Global manufacturer of plasterboard, insulation, and drylining systems. Comparable to B+M as one of the principal upstream suppliers whose products flow through B+M's branch network; partially overlapping end-customer relationship in drylining systems.
• Wienerberger: Austrian-listed global manufacturer of building materials (bricks, roof tiles, pipe systems). Comparable to B+M as a leading Austrian-headquartered building materials player, though operating on the heavy-side materials rather than drylining focus.

Regional players

• Bauking: German regional building materials merchant operating a multi-branch network in Germany. Comparable to B+M's German operation in product mix (drylining, insulation, building components) and customer base, though geographically limited to Germany.

Others

• Maxit Group (Saint-Gobain): European manufacturer of dry-mix mortars, screeds, and façade systems. Adjacent to B+M's screed and drylining product lines, supplying similar contractor customers; an upstream supplier and partial channel overlap rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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