STARK Group, the retailer and distributor of building materials in the Nordic countries, completed the acquisition of Saint Gobain Building Distribution Deutschland from Saint Gobain for €335m. SGBDD operates a nationwide network of 220 branches from which approximately 5k employees serve a wide range of customers in the renovation and new construction sectors through a flexible delivery model. “I am very pleased to announce the acquisition of SGBDD. With this landmark transformation of STARK GROUP, we will enter into the largest building material market in Europe and double our size in a volume-driven business creating significant value for our customers and owners. At the same time, we will strengthen our ability to realize additional scale benefits. The construction industry is highly competitive with low margins, which requires an efficient operation,” Søren P. Olesen, STARK Group CEO.