Organisation

We continuously improve our business, using our strengths and flexibility in all our local companies while also taking advantage of global growth synergies.

For this reason, we maintain a decentralised organisation with local responsibility and strong local management that can make decisions close to the customers. The sister companies work closely together to provide synergies for growth.

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Operating model

Decentralized operating model

We have a decentralized operating model with evident empowerment and accountability. Solutionists with clear KPIs in a goal-oriented environment with empowered leaders create strong strategy execution.

 

 

Region Americas

The region comprises Bufab's operations in the US and Mexico and includes the Component Solutions Group, which was acquired in 2021.

Region UK & Ireland

The region comprises Bufab's operations in the UK & Ireland and includes the acquisition of TIMCO in 2022.

Region Europe North & East

The region consists of Bufab’s operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Romania, the Baltic States and Slovakia. Recently acquired companies strengthening Bufab's Nordic trading are Tilka in 2021 and Pajo-Bolte in 2022, and the niche company CDA widening our business scope with bathroom and interior fittings in 2022.

Region Europe West

The region consists of Bufab’s operations in France, the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Spain, Türkiye and Italy. In 2021, the group acquired the niche company Jenny|Waltle in Austria, strengthening our aluminium product knowledge. In 2024, the group acquired VITAL S.p.A., a leading Italian distributor of C-parts.

Region Asia-Pacific

The region consists of Bufab’s operations in China, India, Singapore and other countries in Southeast Asia. Kian Soon and Puresys are significant brands.