TRUSTED PARTNERS
BME is one of Europe’s leading B2B distributors of building materials, connecting over 18,000 suppliers with a broad and diverse base of more than 275,000 customers. Operating at a critical junction in the value chain, we provide an essential link in a fragmented market – giving suppliers efficient access to customers, and giving customers access to a portfolio of over one million products across various categories. Our passionate and professional employees act as trusted partners, helping to deliver our customers’ projects in a reliable, timely, and sustainable way.
CLOSE PROXIMITY
BME operates in more than 920 locations across seven countries: the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Portugal. Our network of over 675 branches and pick-up points means customers can collect materials directly or have them delivered from over 40 distribution centers at as little as three hours’ notice. More than 100 showrooms complement our offer with hands-on product advice, technical support, and other services. Our people – over 12,000 employees across all our operating companies – bring deep local knowledge and a genuine “can do” attitude.
LEADING SCALE
Our scale provides customers and suppliers with a distinctive service proposition in comparison with local or regional small- and medium-sized competitors. That scale enables the aggregation of procurement spend, attracting talent, and professional expertise – as well as investments in digital tools, enhancing visibility, and data access across our operations. Our strategy, “Together We Build,” focuses on growing organically through operational excellence and targeted acquisitions.
BUILDING SUSTAINABLY
We believe that building better and building sustainably goes hand in hand – which is why sustainability is embedded in our strategy and business model. Our position between suppliers and customers places us at a critical junction in the construction industry’s footprint. Our ESG roadmap is therefore structured around three priorities: enabling a sustainable value chain, responsible growth, and securing a great and safe place to work. Through our Responsible Building Solutions, we are driving positive change in the construction industry by addressing our upstream and downstream impacts.
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Our story
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Sustainability
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Our business
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