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The Lesage Group strengthens its decarbonization strategy with the acquisition of GRANULAND, a French expert in neutralized wood aggregates.

By André Sudrie - PR Agency Published on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 11:42

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Summary for decision-makers

The Lesage Group, a French family business for 125 years, is innovating in the construction sector by developing multi-material prefabricated solutions designed to improve the thermal performance and carbon footprint of buildings. With 19 sites and 1200 employees in France, Belgium, and Poland, the group focuses its efforts on quality, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

The acquisition of GRANULAND, a Landes-based specialist in wood aggregates for 30 years, is part of Lesage's CSR strategy and its diversification efforts. This transaction strengthens the group's position in sustainable concrete supply chains, expands its range of low-carbon construction solutions, and accelerates the transition to more environmentally friendly building methods.

A major player in prefabricated concrete construction systems, the Lesage Group aims to become a benchmark in sustainable construction in Europe. With this in mind, it has announced the strategic acquisition of GRANULAND, a Landes-based company specializing in neutralized wood aggregates.

The Lesage Group accelerates its sustainable commitment with the acquisition of GRANULAND

For 125 years, the Lesage Group has been committed to working alongside professionals to better build the buildings of tomorrow. Driven by innovation, the French family group is constantly seeking to improve its products and processes and focuses on developing virtuous, multi-material prefabricated construction solutions that promote carbon sobriety and thermal performance. To achieve this, it relies on its 1200 employees and its 19 production units for prefabricated concrete and low-carbon concrete systems located in France, Belgium and Poland.

“ A real opportunity for vertical diversification in line with its CSR commitments, the acquisition of the Landes-based company GRANULAND will not only allow the Lesage Group to distinguish itself by becoming the essential supplier of wood aggregates for the concrete industry but also to accelerate its strategy to become the inspiring leader in sustainable construction methods, ” says André de CHEFDEBIEN, Director of Innovation.

Located in Morcenx (40), in the heart of the largest domestic forest in Europe, the family business GRANULAND benefits from more than 30 years of expertise in the manufacture and marketing of wood aggregates used in particular in housing for the production of lightweight screeds and insulating dry screeds, lightweight and insulating concrete in prefabrication as well as mulching for the development of green spaces.

By joining the Lesage Group, GRANULAND will benefit from the expertise of the concrete prefabrication manufacturer to develop new sustainable solutions for all construction professionals.

Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers

What is the Lesage Group's main area of expertise?

For 125 years, the Lesage Group has specialized in virtuous prefabricated construction solutions, mainly in concrete and low-carbon concrete, for the building sector.

What does the acquisition of GRANULAND bring to the Lesage Group?

The acquisition of GRANULAND allows the Lesage Group to become the main supplier of wood aggregates for the concrete industry and to accelerate its sustainable construction strategy.

Where are the Lesage Group's production units located?

The Lesage Group has 19 production units located in France, Belgium and Poland.

Thematic glossary for decision-makers

Wood pellets

Materials derived from wood, used as components in the manufacture of lightweight screeds, dry insulating screeds, lightweight concretes and as mulch for green spaces.