Together We Build

We strive to implement best practices that enhance revenue and competitive positioning, focusing on areas such as pricing, sales force effectiveness, private label, store format, and e-commerce.

We leverage our scale to optimize sourcing of product-related and other spend – mainly relating to supplier concentration and assortment harmonization. Our procurement teams lead the creation of our sustainable value chain by engaging suppliers to provide transparency on the environmental impact and footprint of our portfolio.

We improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our logistics, through continuous improvements in transportation and warehousing, optimizing inventory levels, and developing service-centric solutions. Beyond cost efficiencies and better customer service, these initiatives also reduce carbon emissions from our operations, enabling us to grow responsibly.

We streamline and optimize our organization for greater agility, supported by increasing usage of digital tools.

We intend to grow mainly through our Responsible Building Solutions, in order to enable a sustainable value chain. We aim to expand our market presence through opening new branches and making selective acquisitions, which complement and strengthen our existing market position and businesses. We primarily consider expansion within our current geographies, though also selectively in attractive new geographies.

Finance plays a pivotal role in supporting our operating companies and key functional areas to achieve strategic objectives. This includes providing industry-standard financial reporting, insightful management information, and forecasts. We also offer comprehensive support to our businesses in tax, treasury, legal, risk management, insurance, and internal audit, while ensuring strict compliance with regulations.

People initiatives focus on cultivating a high-performance culture that prioritizes exceptional experiences for our customers, suppliers, and employees. We are committed to nurturing and recruiting top talent to foster enhanced performance and growth across the organization.

Digital initiatives focus on harnessing advanced technology to enhance experiences for customers, suppliers, and employees, while boosting operational efficiency. These include modernizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; providing an integrated online shopping and digital showroom experience, e-commerce, AI-driven pricing, and quotation management; and implementing a transport management system to Track & Trace deliveries and optimize routes.

ESG priorities guide us towards becoming a sustainability leader in our sector. We believe that working on climate mitigation, optimizing energy and resource use, and empowering our people by providing a safe, healthy, and inclusive working environment, will afford us the resilience needed to thrive over the long term.