• Company
  • SectorIndustry
  • ActivityCement-based products
  • Date30 October 2026
  • CountrySwitzerland - Netherlands

Swiss listed Holcim acquires family-owned business Bruil

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Since its foundation in 1906, Bruil has grown into a specialist in cement-based building products, from structural work to finishing. The Ede-based business, a family company for four generations, produces ready-mixed concrete, dry mortar and precast concrete for residential and non-residential construction. Under the Coba brand, Bruil also supplies tile adhesives and other finishing products.

The company has a workforce of more than 250 people across ten production sites in the central and southern Netherlands.

Holcim, based in Zug, Switzerland, is among the largest building materials companies worldwide. The company was established in 1912 and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Its portfolio ranges from cement, aggregates and concrete to complete building systems used in infrastructure, industrial projects and residential and non-residential buildings.

Holcim employs more than 50.000 people and operates in 45 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. In 2025, net sales amounted to CHF 15.7 billion. Under its ‘NextGen Growth 2030’ strategy, Holcim is building up its position in building solutions, partly through acquisitions, with sustainable and circular construction as a key pillar.

Bruil is being acquired by Holcim. After four generations, the family is handing over the company, ensuring the continuity of Bruil for the long term. The Bruil and Coba brand names will be retained.

Alfons van Woensel, managing director of Bruil, will join the management team of Holcim Deutschland. This preserves the trusted relationships with customers and partners, while allowing Bruil and Holcim to strengthen each other.

The acquisition supports Holcim’s ‘NextGen Growth 2030’ strategy. Bruil adds ten production sites and its product range, from concrete to finishing products, to Holcim’s Dutch operations.

Stephan Hinrichs, CEO of Holcim Deutschland Gruppe and responsible for Holcim’s activities in Germany and the Netherlands: “This acquisition is an important step in our continued growth in the region. Bruil is an excellently positioned company with modern production sites, strong roots in the Dutch market and a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise. I look forward to welcoming our new colleagues from Bruil to our team. Together, we will be able to offer our customers high-quality, integrated building solutions going forward.”

The transaction is expected to be completed before the end of 2026, subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities. 

Press release

For more information: Bruil and Holcim

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