The construction and public works group Guillerm, a company deeply rooted in Finistère with over a century of history, recently acquired GLV, a Breton SME specializing in the construction of wooden houses. This strategic move reflects the company's desire to consolidate and expand its offerings in the single-family home sector.
The acquisition of GLV by Guillerm is part of a strategy to strengthen its position in the single-family home market, thanks in particular to GLV's expertise in the wood-frame home sector. With fifty years of experience, GLV is a pioneer in Brittany, with a construction rate of around seventy homes per year. This acquisition not only enriches Guillerm's offering but also marks its presence in a field that is growing in importance, particularly due to the increasing demand for more ecological and sustainable housing.
By opting for an external growth strategy, Guillerm is demonstrating a clear desire to explore new markets and diversify its activities. In 2018, the group had already extended its footprint by integrating Jousselin Préfabrication. This continuous expansion dynamic underlines proactive management and anticipation of market trends, with an eye to the future, where ecological construction holds an essential place.
The structure of this acquisition is based on a partnership between Guillerm and Guillaume Adam, current CEO of GLV, through a joint holding company. This type of collaboration guarantees a smooth transition and ensures continuity in GLV's recognized quality and know-how, while integrating this expertise into the Guillerm group.
In addition to the strategic aspects, this acquisition enriches the Guillerm group with around thirty additional employees, thus expanding its team and its skills. This addition of new human expertise is essential in the construction sector, where specialized labor represents significant added value.
From an economic point of view, the combination of the two companies' turnovers significantly strengthens Guillerm's financial potential. With a turnover of 12.2 million euros generated by GLV, this integration promises to make a positive contribution to the group's performance and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Finally, by anchoring this acquisition in the local context, Guillerm reaffirms its commitment to the economic development of Finistère. As a family business that has left its mark on the local economic fabric for more than a century, Guillerm continues to play a key role in the evolution and dynamism of the construction industry in the region.
This acquisition reflects a growing trend towards sustainability and ecology in the construction sector. The proliferation of wooden houses not only has environmental advantages, thanks to their reduced carbon footprint, but also responds to increased consumer demand for environmentally responsible housing solutions. Thus, through this acquisition of GLV, Guillerm is part of a development strategy that is resolutely forward-looking with a particular sensitivity to environmental issues.
