Holcim has completed the acquisition of PRB Group, France’s biggest independent manufacturer of specialty building solutions, with 2022 estimated net sales of €340 million.
PRB Group offers a broad range of high-performance building solutions, from coatings and insulation to adhesives and flooring systems with advanced energy efficiency and renovation solutions.
Advancing Holcim’s strategic goal to reach 30% of group net sales in Solutions & Products by 2025, PRB expands Holcim’s portfolio of specialty building solutions in Europe, adding to PTB-Compaktuna in Belgium.
Miljan Gutovic, region head EMEA [Europe, Middle East, Africa], said: “I warmly welcome all members of the PRB Group into the Holcim family. I’m excited about the outstanding expertise and passion they bring to our team in France. This is another exciting step in the expansion of Solutions & Products in the highly attractive repair and refurbishment market. We look forward to unleashing our next era of growth together to make cities greener with more energy-efficient and long-lasting buildings.”
Founded in 1975, PRB Group has grown to become France’s largest independent manufacturer of specialty building solutions. An established leader in sustainability, PRB Group is constantly innovating for eco-design and easy-to-use, high-performance products. PRB Group’s products and solutions complement Holcim’s and expand its reach in the high growth repair and refurbishment market. PRB Group’s broad footprint covers the entire French market with more than 700 people and state-of-the-art facilities, including its Research & Development Center, five manufacturing sites and 26 warehouses, and 1,300 distributors.
