Bobex
| Industry | Retail platform |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Jean-Louis Van Marcke (CEO) and David Schnall (CTO) |
| Headquarters | Bruxelles , Belgique |
| Website | https://www.bobex.be/nl-be/ |
Bobex is a European platform that was founded in Brussels, Belgium in 1999.[1] It serves as a comparison platform for construction and renovation offers, including solar panels, windows, insulation, and water softeners.
Operation[change | change source]
Bobex was established by two Arthur D. Little Inc. consultants, Jean-Louis Van Marcke and David Schnall.[2] The platform started with an investment of €62,000 and initially only operated in the Belgian market.[3] In 2006, it expanded its operations to the Netherlands through a partnership with Dutch entrepreneurs.[4] Bobex also launched its UK operations in 2008 in cooperation with a partner.[5] In 2013, Bobex acquired its competitor, Offertex.[6][7] The company made several acquisitions in the Dutch and Belgian markets in 2021 and 2022. During the energy crises of 2022-2023, Bobex users focused on sustainability rather than aesthetics.[8]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Vanbrussel, Emmanuel (2022-08-01). "Plateforme de cotation Bobex : "La crise énergétique entraîne une ruée sur les panneaux solaires"". Business AM - Infos économiques et financières (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Masquelier, Frédérique. "Jean-Louis Van Marcke : "Le souci dans notre métier, c'est que si on n'est pas dans le top 3 ou le top 5 d'un pays, on ne perce pas"". La Libre.be (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Patrick, Van Campenhout. "Bobex marie offre et demande". La Libre.be (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ "Bobex.be -- Acheter et vendre malin". www.bobex.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ "Plus de 25.000 entreprises sur la place de marché Bobex". paperjam.lu (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Tendances, Trends (2013-11-27). "Offres de prix en ligne? Comparez!". Trends-Tendances (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Tendances, Trends (2013-06-10). "eBay: un second souffle bien calculé". Trends-Tendances (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Tendances, Trends (2022-10-10). "Comment la crise énergétique pousse les Belges à construire et rénover de façon durable". Trends-Tendances (in French). Retrieved 2023-05-04.