Holmris B8, a leading Northern European interior solutions company for the professional market, today announces the acquisition of BigBrands, a well-established Dutch project furnisher based in Rotterdam. With the acquisition, BigBrands becomes part of the Holmris B8 Group marking an important step in Holmris B8’s European growth journey and further strengthening the group’s position in the Netherlands within Office and Hospitality segments.
At the heart of the acquisition is a strong cultural and professional match. BigBrands and Holmris B8 share a similar way of working, with close collaboration between people, architects, suppliers, and customers, and a strong focus on quality, long-term relationships, and well-executed projects.
Founded by Herjan Meloen, BigBrands has built a strong reputation in the Dutch market within both the Office and Hospitality segments. The company employs 22 highly engaged professionals. Herjan Meloen will continue as Managing Partner of the Dutch business going forward.
“We are genuinely happy to welcome BigBrands and their team into Holmris B8. What stood out to us was not only a solid and well-performing business, but a group of people who work very much like we do – with high professionalism, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of their customers. We already know each other from the market and even share customers within Hospitality, so this feels like a very natural next step for both companies,” says Flemming Windfeld, CEO at Holmris B8.
Creating value for customers through stronger local presence
The acquisition strengthens Holmris B8’s platform in the Netherlands and creates new opportunities for customers who will benefit from a stronger local presence combined with access to an expanded international network, broader product portfolio, and deep expertise across complex interior projects.
“For BigBrands, joining Holmris B8 is about building on what we do best – together with more people who share our mindset. We see strong alignment in how we approach projects, partnerships, and culture. Becoming part of a larger European group gives us additional strength and new opportunities, while allowing us to continue developing our business from Rotterdam with the same team and values: Bold, Clear, Connected and Eager,” says Herjan Meloen, founder of BigBrands.
BigBrands will continue operating from their newly opened Working Lab in Rotterdam, and over the coming period, the two companies will work closely on integrating BigBrands into the Holmris B8 Group and shaping the future structure of the joint Dutch organization.
With this acquisition, Holmris B8 continues to build a strong European platform, grounded in local expertise, close customer relationships, and a shared ambition to create interior solutions with room for people to work, connect, and thrive.
Questions may be addressed to:
Flemming Windfeld
CEO, Holmris B8
+45 2040 0616
flwi@holmrisb8.com
Herjan Meloen
Director, BigBrands
+31 6 104551 86
herjan@bigbrands.nl
About Holmris B8
Holmris B8 is a leading Northern European sales and design company developing, selling, and realizing interior design solutions for the professional market across serving the Office, Hospitality, and Learning segments. With a strong presence across Denmark and subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, Germany and The Netherlands, Holmris B8 serves customers throughout Northern Europe. The company offers a wide range of products, solutions, and services and often takes on the role of orchestrator in complex, large-scale projects. Holmris B8 employs approximately 350 highly skilled and committed employees across its locations. www.holmrisb8.com
About BigBrands
BigBrands is a Rotterdam-based interior company serving Office and Hospitality clients across the Netherlands. The company is known for its strong project execution, close collaboration with architects and suppliers, and a highly engaged team with deep market knowledge. www.bigbrands.nl
