SGDB_BROCHURE_EN_31122010.pdf [3.33 MB] - Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain
Distribution Bâtiment,
the N°1 European
distributor of building
materials
With a network of around 4,100 sales outlets,
Saint-Gobain Distribution Bâtiment is Europe’s leading
distribution network of building materials,
the n°1 European distributor of plumbing, heating and
sanitaryware products and the n°1 tile distributor in the
world.
The wealth of our generalist and specialist trading brands,
the quality and extent of our network, the drive and expertise
of our teams are real advantages for our customers.
The 26 countries in which the Sector is located also represent
sales opportunities for our suppliers, with whom we develop
partnership relations.
Around 4,100 sales outlets in 26 countries
N°1 in Europe
• building materials distribution network
• on the plumbing, heating and sanitaryware market
N°1 in the world
• in tile distribution
Turnover 2010:
17.3 billion e
accounting for 43% of total Group turnover
66,000 employees
in the world
After a period of growth marked by a number of acquisitions,
mainly in Europe, the Building Distribution Sector of Saint-Gobain
reacted strongly to the economic crisis by consolidating
the integration of new companies and furthering its sales
and operational drives. Through sharing experiences between
our brands, creating synergies and putting the customer at the heart
of our strategy, we intend to get the most from our size, our diversity,
our teams’ experience and their ability to react on a local level.
Our priorities are those of a leader: to be at the forefront of innovation
to offer our customers the best service and added value, to promote
the most efficient solutions to increase the energy efficiency of new
buildings or buildings to be renovated, strengthen our networks and
logistics, invest in our teams’ development, continue to progress in the
field of safety.
In a difficult economic context, I am convinced that the quality
and speed of execution of our teams will continue to “make the
difference” and I am confident in the potential of our development
prospects.
Benoît BAZIN
President of
Saint-Gobain
Distribution Bâtiment