STARK Group Invests in Specialist Tile Distribution and Logistics in Germany

STARK Group Invests in Specialist Tile Distribution and Logistics in Germany

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has opened a new Keramundo branch in Nuremberg, expanding its German specialist network and reinforcing its strategy of staying close to customers in major urban growth areas where construction and renovation activity is strong. The approximately 13,000-square-metre facility is among Keramundo’s most modern locations and combines a broad tile product range with digital solutions, specialist expertise, high product availability and efficient logistics services for tradespeople. Group CEO Søren P. Olesen said the investment reflects STARK Group’s selective focus on capabilities that create customer value in a challenging market, particularly in strategic categories such as tiles. The site also supports more energy-efficient operations, with more than 4,000 square metres of rooftop solar panels powering the building, charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and trucks, and electric forklifts, while the official opening was conducted by Nuremberg Mayor Dr Nasser Ahmed.

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERIKSBERG, 12-Aug-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — STARK Group has expanded its German network with the opening of a new Keramundo branch in Nuremberg, strengthening its presence in one of Germany’s key urban growth areas.

The investment forms part of STARK Group’s strategy to remain close to customers in markets where construction and renovation activity is particularly strong, especially in and around larger cities.

The new branch supports the Group’s broader efforts to develop modern business concepts that improve the customer experience through high product availability, efficient logistics, specialist expertise and professional advice.

It also reflects STARK Group’s continued focus on strategically important product categories, including tiles.

Søren P. Olesen, Group CEO of STARK Group, said that in a challenging market environment it remains important for the company to invest selectively in capabilities that create value for customers.

He said the new Keramundo branch strengthens STARK Group’s position in an important specialist category while further enhancing its ability to provide high availability, expert advice and efficient logistics solutions for tradespeople.

Keramundo is Germany’s leading tile distributor, and the Nuremberg branch is among the company’s most modern facilities.

The site covers approximately 13,000 square metres and combines an extensive product range with digital solutions and specialist expertise.

The branch is designed to support customers through strong product availability and efficient logistics services, helping tradespeople access the materials, advice and support they need for construction and renovation projects.

The investment also incorporates solutions aimed at supporting more energy-efficient operations.

More than 4,000 square metres of the roof have been equipped with solar panels that generate electricity for the building.

The solar power also supports charging infrastructure for electric passenger vehicles and trucks, as well as Keramundo’s own electric forklifts.

The official opening of the new branch was conducted by Dr Nasser Ahmed, Mayor of Nuremberg.

Through the new Keramundo branch, STARK Group is strengthening its specialist distribution network in Germany while supporting tradespeople with modern facilities, improved logistics, digital solutions and a strong focus on high-demand construction and renovation categories.

About STARK Group

STARK Group is a leading business-to-business merchant and distributor of heavy building materials for the construction industry in Europe, with a strategic focus on serving professional builders from its more than 1,050 branches. STARK Group has net sales of EUR 7.76 billion, serves a portfolio of 450,000 customers and collaborates with approx. 15,000 suppliers. Headquartered in Denmark, STARK Group employs more than 18,500 employees in Germany, Austria, the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway. The Group holds leading national or regional position in all markets.

STARK Group holds SBTi-approved and validated net zero climate targets for 2050, aligned with the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement. The company is a proud signatory of the UN Global Compact and ranks among the top 1% of companies worldwide, earning EcoVadis’ Platinum rating for sustainability performance.

Media Contact:

Kaspar Bach Habersaat
Group Chief Communications Officer
+45 4092 8881
kha@starkgroup.dk

SOURCE: STARK Group A/S