SBFM - Fencing & enclosures - Gironde (33)

CEO's editorial

Aware of the evolution of our market and the increased competition we face, we have been committed for over 70 years to maintaining a high quality of service, offering long-lasting premium products, and above all, bringing professionalism, advice and expertise to our customers. Our key focus: their satisfaction – our mission: Creator of horizons. As CEO of SBFM, I’m proud of how far we’ve come, proud of my teams who ensure the company runs smoothly every day by cultivating our values and knowledges, and I’m very keen to take on tomorrow’s challenges alongside them.

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SBFM key dates

1931

Berton Facilities

Camille BERTON, blacksmith’s son, sensitive to the work and sale of metals, founded the Berton company in Rochefort, in Charente-Maritime.

1948

SBFM creation

Meanwhile, he created in Bordeaux the Société Bordelaise de Fabrications Métalliques, better known as SBFM, which manufactures and markets all types of wire mesh and fences.

1967

Berton Hardware store

On Rochefort's old port, he set up the first Berton hardware store, already offering professionals more than 20,000 items.

1977

First transfer

Now it’s the turn of his son, Patrick BERTON, to head up the various companies. As a fine negotiator, Patrick BERTON will develop all the company’s facilities in France.

2012

Second transfer

Patrick BERTON entrusts the companies to his son, Benjamin Berton, already with the company for 11 years. Benjamin BERTON set about driving the company forward, diversifying its range of products and services and developing export markets.

2019

New era

SBFM, powered by its CEO, takes on new challenges, modernizes, and gives itself a slight rebranding. Firmly anchored in the Aquitaine landscape, it remains a key player in the world of outdoor landscaping.

2020

Expansion

SBFM takes over Grillages Brossard facilities, manufacturers for 120 years based in Messimy, near Lyon. This new entity strengthens SBFM’s territorial presence, providing greater service and responsiveness.

2022

Extension in Corrèze

Benjamin Berton decides to acquire a new warehouse in Brive-la-Gaillarde, Corrèze. It's a way for him to respond to the company's growth in terms of storage and to expand his commercial presence in this sector.

2023

Guillaumie & Gaut acquisition

Benjamin BERTON continues to expand in Brive-la-Gaillarde with the acquisition of Guillaumie & Gaut. Fence manufacturer since 1974, this knowledge will enable the development of a new production site.

Values

In our company, human value has always been the most important. It’s the sum of all our individualities, their skills and know-how, which enables us to achieve our ultimate goal: customer satisfaction. By joining SBFM, every member of our workforce takes part in a global, dynamic, and resolutely forward-looking project... Everyone is, in his or her own way, a “Creator of Horizon”!

Offices

Since 2005, SBFM has been based in Eysines, within the Mermoz business park.
The 10,000 m² facility includes 5,150 m² dedicated to offices, a showroom, powder coating workshops, as well as a warehouse for the production and storage of wire mesh and fencing equipment.
The metalworking department has moved in Eysines, on the same street as the headquarters.

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