In a strategic move, Léon Grosse has unified its four cladding and façades subsidiaries to form Weclad, aiming to streamline operations across Europe.
- The newly formed entity comprises Kyotec, Rinaldi, De Groot & Visser, and Techniwood, pooling expertise for a competitive edge.
- With a turnover of €140 million, Weclad employs 580 staff across eight countries, including multiple design offices and production sites.
- The alliance focuses on delivering high-performance, tailor-made architectural façade solutions throughout Europe.
- Bruno Moyne, managing director, emphasises the consolidation of specialist expertise from leading European players in the sector.
French construction company Léon Grosse has strategically consolidated its four subsidiaries in the cladding and façades sector into a single entity named Weclad. This move is designed to streamline organisational operations and leverage the collective expertise across diverse regions. The realignment brings under one umbrella the specialised skills of Kyotec, Rinaldi, De Groot & Visser, and Techniwood, creating a robust organisation with a turnover of €140 million.
The newly formed Weclad entity operates with a workforce of 580 employees distributed across eight countries, supported by six design offices, two test centres, and five production sites. Such infrastructure augments its operational capacity and innovation potential, ensuring responsiveness to varied architectural requirements across different markets.
Kyotec, renowned for its proficiency in designing complex, multi-material façades for expansive projects, has been an active player in the UK since 2015. Rinaldi brings to the table bespoke prefabricated cladding solutions, a testament to its innovative prowess. Meanwhile, De Groot & Visser focuses on cladding renovation projects, with a strategic emphasis on low-carbon façade solutions, aligning with sustainable construction trends.
Techniwood, known for pioneering Panobloc wood technology, specialises in off-site wooden façade manufacturing. This further enhances Weclad’s capabilities in adopting sustainable building practices, an increasingly important consideration in modern architecture.
Bruno Moyne, the managing director of Weclad, articulates that this alliance consolidates leading European expertise in architectural façades, offering competitive and precise solutions tailored to client needs across Europe. It is a strategic response to the evolving architectural landscape, where high-performance and customisable solutions are in demand.
Despite sharing a similar name inspiration, it is clarified that Weclad is in no way linked to the Italian company Webuild, previously Salini Impregilo.
The formation of Weclad signifies a strategic consolidation in the façades sector, poised to enhance competitive positioning across Europe.
