BUKO speeds up European expansion with new investor

After three years of rapid international growth, BUKO is shifting into a higher gear.

The Dutch temporary traffic management leader has welcomed investment firm Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) as a new shareholder—marking the start of its next big ambition: becoming Europe’s market leader.

In a short time, BUKO has transformed from a national champion into a fast-growing European player, now operating across the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, and Sweden. With over 1,000 employees, thousands of projects each year, and revenues of around €230 million, the company is building serious momentum.

This growth hasn’t happened by accident. Since 2023, BUKO has combined strong performance at home with a series of strategic acquisitions across Europe—rapidly establishing a foothold in key markets like the UK and Germany, and most recently expanding into Scandinavia.

Now, with GBL on board and previous investors stepping aside, BUKO is doubling down on its European ambitions. The plan is clear: scale further through targeted acquisitions, expand into new countries, and unite its operations under one strong, recognisable European brand—while still empowering local teams.

CEO Robert Emmerich describes the journey as building “not just a group of companies, but one strong European BUKO,” driven by high safety standards, skilled people, and a sharp focus on results.

(Subject to regulatory approval.)