Our journey
BME has been active for more than 50 years, growing from its origins in the Netherlands into one of Europe’s leading B2B distributors of building materials. Over five decades, we have expanded into Belgium, Germany, France, Switzerland, Portugal, and Spain – building a large and diversified presence across western Europe. Our history is one of steady, responsible growth: adding new brands and expertise, while staying true to what has always made us unique.
Our people
Our more than 12,000 employees are our greatest asset when it comes to offering excellent customer service. They bring deep product knowledge, professionalism, and a can-do attitude to every customer interaction – whether that’s helping a builder find the right materials, offering project advice to contractors looking for responsible building solutions, or simply making sure a delivery arrives on time. We invest in our people because we know that personal, long-lasting relationships are what keep customers coming back.
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Our partnerships
We work closely with over 18,000 suppliers and more than 275,000 customers. For our suppliers, we offer reliable access to a large and diverse customer base, backed by dependable logistics and local market knowledge. For our customers, we provide a consistent product range, proximity, project advice, and a genuine understanding of their needs. We add value and expertise to every new construction or renovation project we undertake.
our local brands
BME operates through a family of trusted local brands across Europe that each have a strong reputation. Rather than replacing that local identity with a single corporate face, we strengthen it: combining the expertise and reputation of our operating companies with the resources and network of a leading European group. It is this combination of local roots and international scale that makes us a genuinely distinctive partner in the market.
our scale
Our scale provides significant advantages for our suppliers and customers. It enables us to aggregate procurement spend, attract talent and professional expertise, and invest in the digital tools that enhance visibility and data access across our operations. A strategic approach to acquisitions ensures we maintain the right proximity to customers, while our procurement, pricing, inventory, and transportation management capabilities allow us to deliver fair pricing, reliable availability, and swift, accurate deliveries.
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News
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Sustainability
Discover how we drive sustainability throughout the construction value chain
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Working at BME
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