Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain is a French multinational company that designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of building materials primarily for the construction industry. The company offers innovative solutions, including insulation systems, water supply systems, solar solutions, and various construction materials. With a history dating back to the 17th century, Saint-Gobain has established a significant presence in Europe, generating approximately two-thirds of its sales in the region, with France accounting for 25%. The company focuses on addressing the growing demand for energy efficiency and environmental protection while providing comfort, performance, and safety in its products. Saint-Gobain aims to meet the challenges of sustainable construction and resource efficiency, contributing to climate change mitigation through its diverse offerings.

Sven Harmsen

Director External Ventures

Patrick Maier

CEO, Switzerland

Past deals in Construction

Kilwaughter Minerals

Acquisition in 2024
Kilwaughter Minerals is a company that supplies a range of products to the construction, agriculture, and landscaping sectors. Its offerings include silicone renders, construction mortars, calcium carbonate powders, limestone sands, aggregates, minerals, natural stone landscaping products, external wall insulation, and external and through colored renderings. The company also provides quarry construction services tailored to the mining industry.

Cemix

Acquisition in 2024
Cemix is a Mexican construction company headquartered in Monterrey, specializing in decorative coating, waterproofing, and decorative concrete services. It provides innovative solutions, including ceramic and marble installation, concrete maintenance, repair, and decoration, as well as waterproofing systems.

Ecodrop

Funding Round in 2024
Ecodrop is a waste management technology service that focuses on providing practical and environmentally friendly solutions for collecting construction site waste. The company connects construction tradesmen with waste handling operators through its platform, facilitating the identification of professional partner waste reception centers in proximity to their work sites. Ecodrop offers logistical and cost-effective services, enabling the efficient evacuation of waste while ensuring environmentally responsible practices are upheld.

Bailey Metal Products

Acquisition in 2024
Bailey Metal Products is a manufacturer of metal products that serves both the commercial and residential construction markets. The company specializes in a wide range of offerings, including steel framing, drywall trims and accessories, flooring systems, suspended ceilings, and roofing trims. Additionally, Bailey Metal Products provides steel decks, clips, custom sections, interior and exterior framing, and various steel accessories and profiles. The company also produces hot rolled steel, galvalume, and aluminized steel products, catering to the diverse needs of the construction industry.

Okibo

Seed Round in 2024
OKIBO specializes in the development of intelligent, mobile, and autonomous robots specifically designed for construction sites. Their innovative products include smart plastering robots equipped with advanced computer vision, laser detectors, geopositioning, and inertial motion sensors. These technologies allow the robots to seamlessly integrate into various construction environments. By utilizing versatile robotic manipulators, OKIBO's solutions can perform a wide range of tasks traditionally carried out by manual labor or limited machinery. This automation not only reduces costs but also streamlines processes such as wall insulation, enhancing efficiency in construction operations.

KOPE

Seed Round in 2024
KOPE is a developer of a cloud-based software platform that facilitates offsite construction by connecting design, manufacturing, and construction processes. The platform incorporates standardized processes and algorithms to streamline operations, promoting automation from design to manufacturing. By enhancing visibility and implementation of construction products, KOPE supports a low-carbon and resource-efficient agenda, thereby accelerating the adoption of offsite construction methods within the industry.

Adfil NV

Acquisition in 2023
Adfil NV engages in the production and distribution of fibers for construction applications.

Hume Cemboard Industries

Acquisition in 2023
Hume Cemboard Industries is a manufacturer of fiber cement board producer.

Kaycan Siding

Acquisition in 2022
Kaycan Siding operates as a manufacturer of exterior home building products. It specializes in the production of vinyl and aluminum siding in North America.

GCP Applied Technologies

Acquisition in 2021
GCP Applied Technologies Inc. is a global provider of specialty construction chemicals and building materials, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company operates through two main segments: Specialty Construction Chemicals and Specialty Building Materials. The Specialty Construction Chemicals segment produces a range of concrete admixtures, cement additives, and concrete production management systems, designed to enhance the performance and cost-efficiency of cement and concrete. The Specialty Building Materials segment offers a variety of products aimed at protecting structures from water, air, vapor, and fire damage, including building envelope systems and specialty roofing membranes. GCP has been serving the construction industry for over 50 years, employing approximately 2,400 people across 57 locations worldwide and catering to customers in more than 100 countries. The company was incorporated in 2015 following its spin-off from W.R. Grace.

Chryso Group

Acquisition in 2021
Chryso Group is a global producer of additives and admixtures that enhance concrete and cement performance. With operations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the US, the company serves over 100 countries worldwide. Chryso operates 29 manufacturing facilities and four R&D centers, employing approximately 1,130 people. It specializes in providing tailored solutions to its global customer base of cement and concrete manufacturers, focusing on innovation and customer support.

Duraziv

Acquisition in 2021
Duraziv manufactures metal profiles and plasterboard accessories. Duraziv produces construction adhesives and mortars, paints, and decorative plasters, thus offering a complete finishing system.

ToolBelt

Venture Round in 2021
ToolBelt Inc. is a mobile application developer based in Vancouver, Washington, focused on the residential construction industry. Established in 2018, ToolBelt connects builders and remodelers with subcontractors and skilled tradespeople. Its platform allows users to scout talent, browse work materials, and communicate effectively with project crews. The application includes features that facilitate the automatic translation of project messages to Spanish, enabling broader communication. Additionally, it enables users to filter and hire project-ready talent, view completed projects by contractors, and share essential digital documents such as bids and proposals. By streamlining the hiring process and enhancing connectivity within the construction sector, ToolBelt aims to improve efficiency and productivity for its users.

Ecodrop

Funding Round in 2021
Ecodrop is a waste management technology service that focuses on providing practical and environmentally friendly solutions for collecting construction site waste. The company connects construction tradesmen with waste handling operators through its platform, facilitating the identification of professional partner waste reception centers in proximity to their work sites. Ecodrop offers logistical and cost-effective services, enabling the efficient evacuation of waste while ensuring environmentally responsible practices are upheld.

Strikolith

Acquisition in 2020
Strikolith is a manufacturer and supplier that focuses on producing external insulation systems and interior finishing products. The company offers a range of solutions for clients, architects, processors, and distributors, emphasizing both decorative and durable finishes. Strikolith's expertise extends to renovation products, allowing it to cater to various construction and design needs.

Continental Building Products

Acquisition in 2019
Continental Building Products, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of gypsum wallboard and complementary finishing products, primarily serving the eastern United States and eastern Canada. The company offers a range of products under the LiftLite, Mold Defense, and Weather Defense brand names, catering to markets including new residential construction, repair and remodeling, and commercial projects. Continental Building Products sells its products through various channels, such as gypsum wallboard distributors, buying groups, wholesalers, and mass merchants. The company exclusively utilizes synthetic gypsum sourced from nearby power plants, supported by long-term agreements with major suppliers, ensuring a reliable supply chain. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company operates close to major metropolitan areas to better serve its customers.

NejRemeslnici.cz

Acquisition in 2018
NejRemeslnici.cz operates an online platform that connects homeowners with local tradesmen for various services. The platform allows users to post work requests and receive offers from a network of approximately 24,000 craftsmen. With a user base of 100,000 and around 50,000 demands annually, NejRemeslnici.cz facilitates the search for qualified tradesmen by providing access to customer reviews and quotes. This service streamlines the process for homeowners seeking reliable craftsmen to meet their needs.

Wattex

Acquisition in 2017
Wattex is a privately held manufacturer specializing in non-woven carriers made from glass-fiber reinforced polyester. The company focuses on providing high-performance solutions for the bitumen roof market, specifically aimed at enhancing waterproofing membranes for roofing applications. By producing these specialty products, Wattex enables the roofing industry to achieve the necessary durability and efficiency in their waterproofing systems.

Scotframe

Acquisition in 2017
Scotframe manufactures and supplies timber frame homes for customers in the United Kingdom. It offers windows, external doors, insulation products, plasterboards, stairs, internal door sets, architraves, and skirting and finishing solutions. The company also provides services for coordinating the manufacture and delivery of timber frame structures. It offers its products and services for developers, builders, housing associations, architects, and people.

Glava

Acquisition in 2017
Glava is a privately held manufacturer and supplier of insulation products primarily serving the construction industry. The company specializes in producing a diverse range of insulation materials, including glass wool, stone wool, rubber foam, expanded polystyrene (EPS), and extruded polystyrene (XPS). These products are designed for various applications, focusing on heat, sound, and fire insulation. Glava emphasizes sustainability by utilizing recycled materials in its manufacturing processes, contributing to environmentally friendly construction practices.

Tekbond

Acquisition in 2017
Tekbond is a Brazilian company based in Embu das Artes with over a decade of experience in the manufacturing and importing of adhesive products. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including instant adhesives, polyurethane adhesives, semi-dry adhesives, structural adhesives, PVA, acrylic sealants, and silicone. Its products cater to various sectors such as civil construction, industrial applications, footwear, furniture, automotive, and crafts. By providing reliable solutions for adhesion, fastening, and sealing, Tekbond aims to meet the needs of its customers across multiple industries.

Kirson

Acquisition in 2017
Kirson, a major actor on the European laid scrim market. Kirson makes reinforcement scrim and combination products of scrim and nonwoven fabrics. These solutions primarily serve the waterproofing roofing markets as well as floor coverings and construction panels.

SimTek Fence

Acquisition in 2017
SimTek Fence is a manufacturer of innovative polyethylene fence products designed to enhance outdoor living spaces. The company specializes in creating fences that mimic the appearance of granite stone and natural cedar wood, providing a visually appealing option for customers. SimTek's products are designed to be low-maintenance, offering practical solutions for consumers seeking durable and attractive fencing options. By combining aesthetics with functionality, SimTek Fence aims to meet the diverse needs of its clientele in the outdoor living market.

Tumelero Materiais de Construção

Acquisition in 2017
Tumelero Materiais de Construção S.A. is a prominent distributor and retailer of building materials, hardware products, and home furnishings in Brazil, primarily serving the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Porto Alegre, the company operates 29 sales outlets and employs nearly 1,000 personnel. Tumelero caters to both construction industry professionals and individual consumers, providing a comprehensive range of products for construction, renovation, and maintenance needs. In 2016, the firm reported sales exceeding €80 million, reflecting its strong market presence and extensive portfolio designed to meet diverse customer requirements. As of March 2017, Tumelero operates as a subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

Celotex Group

Acquisition in 2012
Celotex Group Ltd. is a manufacturer specializing in polyisocyanurate foam (PIR) insulation boards for the building and construction industry. The company provides a variety of insulation solutions tailored for specific applications, including pitched and flat roofs, walls, and floors. In addition to its core product offerings, Celotex also supplies materials for flat roofing and underfloor heating. By focusing on sustainability and performance, Celotex aims to drive transformation within the construction market, delivering effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.

SAGE Electrochromics

Acquisition in 2012
SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of insulating glass units and control systems to window and skylight manufacturers in the residential marketplace. The company also provides windows, skylights, and curtain walls for commercial and institutional buildings. It offers its products to owner-occupied office spaces, museums, libraries, art galleries, health care facilities, religious facilities, aviation facilities, high-tech or image buildings, and atriums and overhead daylight openings. SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Faribault, Minnesota. As of November 10, 2010, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.

Build Center

Acquisition in 2011
Build Center is the UK’s fourth largest general builders' merchant.

Gibbs & Dandy

Acquisition in 2008
Gibbs & Dandy is a builders and timber merchant based in Luton, United Kingdom, serving professionals in the local building trade. With a proud history and a network of 29 locations, the company is deeply embedded in the communities it serves, tailoring its services to meet local market needs. Gibbs & Dandy provides a wide range of building materials, including timber, sheet materials, doors, windows, joinery, electrical supplies, plumbing, heating tools, and landscaping products. The company's knowledgeable teams are committed to offering personal and trusted service, working closely with customers to provide advice and solutions that help turn their plans into reality.

Norandex

Acquisition in 2007
Norandex is a company engaged in the distribution of building materials and the manufacturing of vinyl siding. It specializes in producing a variety of exterior building products tailored for the construction industry, including vinyl windows, siding, doors, rainware, trim coil, and other exterior items in diverse styles and colors. By focusing on quality and a broad product range, Norandex serves the needs of contractors and builders in the market.

Discesur

Acquisition in 2007
Distribuciones Ceramicas Sur Madrid is a privately held company that offers tiles and ceramic distribution services.

Vemac

Acquisition in 2007
Vemac is a privately held distributor specializing in building materials and house fittings. The company offers a diverse range of products, including floor tiles, bathroom fittings, and furniture, catering to various construction and renovation needs. By focusing on high-quality materials and a broad selection of sanitary, heating, tiling, and bathroom products, Vemac serves both residential and commercial markets, positioning itself as a key player in the building supplies industry.

Willi Schäfer

Acquisition in 2007
Willi Schäfer is a privately held company that distributes roofing products in Germany.

EPD

Acquisition in 2007
EPD is a privately held company that manufacturer of gypsum products.

FiberGlass Colombia

Acquisition in 2007
FiberGlass Colombia is a privately held company that manufactures glass and construction materials such as glass wool.

BPB

Acquisition in 2005
BPB plc manufactures and supplies plasterboard and gypsum plasters, as well as insulation, ceiling tiles, and related products for interiors.

Dahl International

Acquisition in 2004
Dahl International is a privately held company that specializes in the distribution of heating and sanitation products, as well as water and sewer supply systems. The company provides a range of residential and industrial pipe products, which are utilized by construction firms, plumbing contractors, and various other sectors. Through its focus on quality and service, Dahl International aims to meet the needs of its customers in the construction and plumbing industries.

Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK

Acquisition in 2000
Saint-Gobain Building Distribution Limited specializes in the distribution of building materials and plumbing and heating supplies. The company operates within the construction sector, focusing on a variety of applications, including buildings, transportation, infrastructure, and industrial projects. Its product range includes gypsum, insulation, mortar, ductile pipes, and fittings, alongside a selection of energy-saving and high-performance materials. By providing these products and services, Saint-Gobain aims to enhance living environments and improve the quality of daily life for its customers.

Hankuk Glass Industries

Funding Round in 1998
Hankuk Glass Industries Inc. is a company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of glass products. The firm produces a variety of glass items, catering to diverse market needs. Through its operations, Hankuk Glass Industries aims to deliver quality products to its customers, contributing to various sectors that utilize glass materials.
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