1947

The MAJO stove

Mr. Bubberman was the inventor of the MAJO stove, an emergency stove invented during the war that burned on wood chips.

The name MAJO comes from Marie (his wife) and Johan.

1951

Groothandelsgebouw

Bubberman and Vaarties started their company making mounting hardware for post-war reconstruction. This created BUVA as a wholesaler for building materials.

In 1951, they became one of the first tenants in the then brand new Groothandelsgebouw in Rotterdam. Moving into this building was a risk at that time, as the Rotterdam business community predicted that this would be the "merchant's grave" of Rotterdam.

1965

The first 20 years

Initially, BUVA manufactured products such as nuts, bolts and tools. Over the years, these products disappeared and new products were added.

At the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s, BUVA experienced some big changes. Mr. J. Bubberman had, in the meantime, passed away and was succeeded by his son, Mr. T. Bubberman.

Since 1965, the BUVA brand name has been registered as a trademark and a product development department has been set up.

1971

Many relocations

In 1971, additional warehouse space was rented on the Weena side. In 1979 there was further expansion to a room on the Conradstraat, where the showroom was set up.

Most of the stock of aluminium profiles was stored and processed by the Firma Lepolder in the Spaanse Polder.

After several relocations and expansions within the Groothandelsgebouw, the company finally outgrew this location. That's why BUVA moved to Barendrecht. In 2000, the production facility/warehouse were relocated, and the office followed in 2001.

1981

BUVA rationele bouwprodukten B.V.

Due to the change in the activities of BUVA, the company name was changed to BUVA rationele bouwprodukten B.V.

After the untimely death of Mr. T. Bubberman in 1981, at the age of 45, the board of directors came into the hands of Mr J.G.H. Eijkenaar and Mr G.A. van Dalen.

2004

Rien Wisse

Rien Wisse has been CEO of BUVA since 2004.

BUVA grew considerably in these years and that is why it was necessary to take the next step in 2008. An extension of the production facility and warehouse. With an additional 4,000 m², this space now covers more than 10,000 m².

2018

Introduction of BUVA homecare systems

Under the leadership of Mr. Wisse, BUVA has embarked on a transition from wholesaler to supplier of total systems.

BUVA homecare systems has been created as a trade name with the vision to provide every inhabitant with sustainably produced heat, healthy indoor air and securely locked windows and doors. 

Together with our partners, we play a valuable role in housing, the living environment and society.