Polygon Expands in Belgium and the Netherlands with Acquisition of Respo Group

Polygon Group, Europe’s leading provider of Property Damage Control services, has acquired Respo Group, Belgium’s market leader in Smart Repair with additional operations in the Netherlands. This strategic move strengthens Polygon’s presence in Belgium and Netherlands while expanding its Smart Repair capabilities across Europe.

Founded in 2013, Respo Group operates from its headquarters and training centre in Dessel, Belgium, with a depot in Veldhoven, Netherlands. The company serves a broad customer base, including insurance companies, property managers, hotels, and private customers. In 2023, Respo Group generated close to EUR 4 million in revenue, reinforcing its strong market position and operational excellence.

Carla Slaets, Country President of Polygon Belgium, commented: Respo’s proven expertise and excellent customer relationships, particularly with insurance companies, will allow us to enhance our offerings while delivering greater value to our clients in Belgium and Netherlands.”

Marlies van der Meulen-Sahni, Country President of Polygon Netherlands expresses: “We are very proud that we can now offer the high-quality expertise and excellent service of Respo Repair in an integrated and broad manner to our clients in housing associations, property management, hotels , insurers and private individuals. With this new service we are taking our sustainable damage repair solutions to an even higher level.”

Jan Berghmans, Managing Director and co-owner of Respo Group, commented: “Joining the Polygon family is a significant milestone for Respo Group. With Polygon’s scale, resources, and complementary services, we see exciting opportunities to expand our reach and enhance our capabilities. We are proud to bring our expertise in Smart Repair to a larger European network.”

Robin Petersen, CEO and President of Polygon Group, welcomed the addition of Respo Group to Polygon:

“We are pleased to welcome Respo Group to Polygon. Their expertise in Smart Repair further strengthens our leading position in this growing segment and supports our ambition to drive innovation in damage restoration. With a strong focus on sustainability, Smart Repair plays a vital role in our ESG commitments by extending the life of materials, reducing waste, and enabling more sustainable damage restoration solutions globally.”

Stockholm, February 3, 2025


For more information about this acquisition, please contact:
Åsa Källenius, CFO of Polygon Group
Email: asa.kallenius@polygongroup.com
Phone: +46 (0)70 462 45 28

About Polygon Group
Polygon Group is the leading provider of property damage control services in Europe. With a commitment to innovation and customer service, Polygon offers a comprehensive range of solutions to mitigate damage and restore properties efficiently and effectively. Polygon operates in 18 countries with over 8,000 employees.
For more information, visit www.polygongroup.com.

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From left to right: Jan Berghmans, Managing Director and co-owner of Respo Group; Marlies van der Meulen-Sahni, Country President Polygon Netherlands; Kris van Gorp, Financial Director and co-owner.

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From left to right: Jan Berghmans, Managing Director and co-owner of Respo Group; Carla Slaets, Country President Polygon Belgium; Kris van Gorp, Financial Director and co-owner.

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