BIA Group Expands into France with Acquisition of Metso Distributor BPM Construction

BIA Group Expands into France with Acquisition of Metso Distributor BPM Construction

(IN BRIEF) BIA Group has acquired BPM Construction, a long-established Metso distributor in France, reinforcing Metso’s distributor network in the French construction and aggregates markets. The transaction brings together two experienced partners, combining BPM Construction’s strong local presence across six sites in northern and western France with BIA Group’s long-standing expertise and international capabilities. Following the acquisition, BPM Construction’s operations will be integrated into BIA France, ensuring service continuity while strengthening customer proximity, aftermarket support and access to Metso’s technologies. The move supports Metso’s strategy of building a robust, customer-focused distributor network that delivers reliable local service backed by global resources.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 12-Jan-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Metso has strengthened its distributor landscape in France following the acquisition of BPM Construction by BIA Group, one of Metso’s longest-standing distribution partners. The transaction brings together two experienced Metso distributors and is expected to enhance customer proximity, service continuity and long-term support for the construction and aggregates industries across France.

BIA Group, which has represented Metso for more than nine decades, has built a strong presence serving aggregates customers in Belgium and West Africa. By acquiring BPM Construction, BIA expands its footprint into the French market while reinforcing Metso’s distributor network with a partner that combines deep local expertise with international operational capabilities.

BPM Construction, previously operating under the name SAMI TP, has been a trusted Metso distributor in France for many years. The company operates six sites across northern and western France, offering equipment sales, technical services and aftermarket support to customers in the construction and aggregates sectors. Following the transaction, BPM Construction’s operations will be integrated into BIA France, ensuring uninterrupted customer service while benefiting from BIA Group’s broader resources, technical know-how and global reach.

The integration is designed to maintain continuity for existing customers while strengthening service capacity and responsiveness. Customers will continue to access Metso’s full portfolio of solutions and technologies, supported by a reinforced local organization with enhanced aftermarket and service capabilities.

Carlos Padin, Vice President, Distribution Management EMEA at Metso, welcomed the development, noting that the consolidation of BIA Group and BPM Construction further reinforces Metso’s ability to support customers in France. He highlighted that the combined strengths of both distributors will improve service coverage and customer proximity while preserving long-standing customer relationships.

Romain Bia, CEO of BIA Group, said the acquisition marks an important step in the group’s European expansion. He emphasized that the priority is a smooth integration process and maintaining the high service standards that BPM Construction’s customers expect, while continuing BIA Group’s long-term collaboration with Metso.

Through this strengthened distributor structure, Metso aims to further enhance its presence in the French aggregates and construction markets, ensuring customers benefit from strong local support, reliable service delivery and access to advanced equipment and digital solutions.

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Further information:  

Carlos Padin, Vice President, Distribution Management EMEA at Metso, tel. +33607272002, email: carlos.padin(at)metso.com

Metso Media Desk, tel. +358 20 482 1930, email: media(at)metso.com

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.  

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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SOURCE: Metso