DSG acquires Alblas Hout

Information about The Stiho Group (DSG)

Since its founding in 1926, DSG has been a solid and enterprising family business. The group serves the construction industry with the Stiho and Giebels brands, offering a wide range of building materials, wood and board products. The business also specializes in hardware, tools, machinery and personal protective equipment. With the Baars & Bloemhoff brand, DSG provides interior builders and furniture makers with advice and decorative board materials. In addition, DSG operates several franchise stores under the Bouwmaat formula. DSG has more than 1,000 employees and achieved revenues of approximately €385 million in 2023.

Information about Alblas

Alblas specializes in processing and supplying high-quality wood, board and building materials, complemented by expert advice. The business has a long family history dating back to 1742, when it began on the Zuidkade in Waddinxveen. Today, the business operates from two locations: Moordrecht and Rotterdam, both equipped with collection centers and conveniently located along the A20. The product range includes softwood, hardwood, garden wood, cladding, sheet material, doors, insulation materials, plastics and wood models. Alblas also offers a wide range of chemical products, hardware and fasteners.

Rationale for the transaction

DSG sees Alblas as a business with a strong position within its market area, operating from two conveniently located branches with a well-distributed customer base that fits well with DSG's core customers. DSG also recognizes that the business has a strong presence in the wood and sheet material segments. This is further supported by the additional services the business offers in this segment, such as custom sawing and milling of materials.