The integrated set-up Mindful of the fact that a broad spread of expertise makes a company more flexible, Sto distributed its market and product competence over different divisions right from an early juncture. With a focus on synergy, these divisions are integrated on a strategic and organisational level as subsidiaries and associated companies. In the market, these independent forms of organisation for different areas of specialisation frequently provide the key to closer relations with customers and a better understanding of their needs. Both these advantages lead to faster and more detailed feedback on market requirements. Which, in turn, gives rise to solutions more specifically tailored to the customers' needs. For our customers, this means markedly higher efficiency and innovative capacities, greater diversity and the ability to respond more quickly to needs and wishes. The inner and outer core Building construction is the common foundation spanning the four mainstays of the Sto Group's business operations. The business area of Facades provides the central pillar. The product range here includes the systems for coverings, coatings, renovation and thermal insulation. The Interiors business area is acquiring growing importance with its systems for coverings, coatings, thermal insulation and acoustics. Concrete Restoration and Flooring Materials are business areas three and four within the Sto Group. The stated business areas focus on systems and product technology, while other business areas concentrate on advisory, application-oriented and other services. These services assist Sto customers in planning colour schemes and materials in the design process or in the application of Sto products, for which a comprehensive range of silo equipment, machinery and application tools is available.