Colas accelerates the roll out of Rockease, its marketplace for purchasing construction materials

Designed for professionals in the construction and development industries, from tradespeople to large groups, Rockease is a digital platform (marketplace) specializing in the purchase of aggregates. From requesting an estimate to invoicing, Rockease provides access to the entire market in just a few clicks, simplifies exchanges and offers its
customers a transparent and seamless purchasing experience while maintaining a human connection. In a market that is still relatively undigitized, local and fragmented, Rockease aims to become the leader in the online purchasing of aggregates, with 7 million tonnes sold per year by 2030.

Designed to facilitate contacts between material producers and construction professionals, the Rockease marketplace enables to compare offers based on objective criteria (price, quality, services) and then place orders online independently and easily.

Founded in 2021 and acquired by Colas in 2023 as part of the diversification of its activities, Rockease is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the group. The platform is based on a simple and transparent economic model: a monthly subscription tailored to the clients' needs with no transaction commission or listing fees for producers. This positioning guarantees a secure framework and complete pricing transparency.

Thanks to a network of 1,300 listed production sites, nearly one million tonnes of materials have already been ordered in one year via the Rockease marketplace.

Building on these initial results, which confirm the solidity of the model and demonstrate the dynamics of digitalization in the construction and development sector, Rockease has set itself the goal of increasing this figure sevenfold within 5 years. To achieve this, the platform intends to accelerate its development by expanding its user base to include new profiles such as large multisite companies, tradespeople as well as landscapers, while continuing to develop partnerships with materials producers throughout France.

"Rockease combines the simplicity of a marketplace for purchasing construction materials with the expertise of a century-old group, benefiting from both industrial and operational roots. This unique positioning allows it to test its digital solution on a large scale in the field and thus be able to bring on board as many partners as possible", says Virginie Meyrignac, President of Rockease.

A long-standing partner of Rockease, Nexstone, Colas' construction materials production, recovery and recycling company, provides Rockease with a unique base through its 180 quarries and 30 million tonnes of aggregates produced each year in France.