Bygma Chooses Stibo Systems to Strengthen Product Data Management

Bygma, one of the largest suppliers of building materials in the Nordic region, has chosen Stibo Systems to strengthen its product data and documentation across its group, starting in Denmark. This strategic move aims to establish a common, governed product master data foundation that will support documentation, sustainability requirements, operational efficiency, and future use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Headquartered in Denmark, Bygma operates across multiple countries, including Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Poland. The company sells and distributes construction products to both professional contractors and private customers through an extensive network of branches. Managing such a vast network requires handling large volumes of product documentation, certifications, and sustainability data, which necessitates a robust and reliable system.

As Bygma has expanded across markets and product categories, the need for consistent and accurate product data has become increasingly critical. The company aims to standardize and scale its product data processes across the group to ensure that all information is complete, current, and auditable. By establishing a common, governed source of truth, Bygma hopes to eliminate fragmented product data and manual workflows by consolidating product master data onto one governed platform.

According to Adrian Carr, CEO of Stibo Systems, "Governed master data is not merely a record of what exists. It is the context that allows people and AI to act with confidence, at scale, and within the rules a business is held to." Bygma's investment in Stibo Systems' product information management (PIM) and master data management (MDM) solutions will help the company meet stringent requirements for sustainability reporting, product documentation, certifications, and traceability.

Preben Nielsen, Group Chief Procurement Officer at Bygma, stated, "Reliable product data is becoming increasingly important to our customers and to our own operations. As documentation and sustainability requirements increase, we need a strong, common foundation across the group." Bygma's choice of Stibo Systems reflects its commitment to maintaining high standards of data integrity and operational efficiency.

The decision to implement Stibo Systems' solutions is part of a broader trend in the distribution and building materials sector, where tightening documentation and sustainability requirements are turning product data quality from an efficiency question into a question of trust. Bygma's investment is expected to automate PIM processes and integrations with external systems, support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance requirements, and increase the efficiency of product data work. The platform will also provide a foundation for future use of AI, creating value for the business.

Bygma's expansion into a robust data management system underscores its commitment to digital development and sustainable growth. The company's focus on data governance and reliability is essential for maintaining trust with customers and regulators in an increasingly data-driven industry.