What Fosroc does

Fosroc is a Dubai-headquartered, UK-domiciled construction chemicals manufacturer founded in 1972, specialising in high-performance products for the global building and infrastructure sectors. Its portfolio spans concrete admixtures (Conplast, Auracast, Auramix, Structuro), cement additives (Cemax), waterproofing systems (Proofex, Brushbond, Nitoproof, Supercast), concrete repair mortars (Renderoc), grouts and resin anchors (Conbextra, Lokfix), industrial flooring (Nitoflor), joint sealants (Nitoseal, Thioflex), protective coatings (Dekguard, Nitocote), adhesives (Nitobond, Nitotile), and surface treatments (Concure). Underlying technology combines proprietary chemical formulations with decades of field-validated performance in demanding environments, including underwater grouting, seismic zones, and chemically aggressive industrial settings. Products are typically specified at the design stage and supplied through a direct enterprise sales model with local offices and technical support in 20+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.

The company's revenue model is straightforward product sale to contractors, project developers, and asset owners across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, water, and high-value construction segments. Pricing is handled through direct quotation on a project basis; no public price list or transactional SaaS-style recurring revenue stream is disclosed. Fosroc reported projected 2024 sales of $487 million, achieved through direct engagement with enterprise customers such as Burj Al Arab, Crossrail C340, King Abdulaziz International Airport, Emirates Stadium, and YASREF refinery, where products are embedded into long-cycle specifications and project warranties, creating meaningful stickiness.

In June 2024 Saint-Gobain announced a definitive agreement to acquire Fosroc for $1.025 billion in cash, completing the transaction in February 2025. Fosroc now operates as part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals alongside Chryso and GCP, with access to a 76-country footprint. Post-integration, the business is repositioning around sustainability-led specification (low-carbon admixtures, net-zero alignment), highways and tunnelling verticals, and digital channel enablement via a mobile application supporting datasheet access and quote requests.

Name

Fosroc

Legal name

Fosroc International Limited

Website

https://fosroc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Fosroc is a Dubai-headquartered construction chemicals manufacturer founded in 1972, selling concrete admixtures, waterproofing, grouts, sealants, coatings, and repair products to enterprise contractors and project developers across infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and water sectors in 20+ countries, now operating as part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surface Preparation, Coatings & Corrosion Control (Blasting, Painting, Anti-fouling) (IMAJAFAF), Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Concrete admixtures
• Waterproofing membranes
• Protective coatings
• Industrial flooring

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Chemicals Product Sales: Fosroc generates revenue through the sale of construction chemicals and materials including concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing systems, grouts, sealants, protective coatings, adhesives, and surface treatments. Products are sold directly to construction companies, contractors, and project developers across infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fosroc manufactures and supplies high-performance construction chemicals and materials for the global construction industry. Its portfolio spans concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing membranes and systems, grouts and anchors, industrial flooring, joint sealants, protective coatings, concrete repair systems, adhesives, and surface treatments, supported by technical specification and on-site engineering services. Solutions are tailored by local technical teams for infrastructure, commercial, industrial, water, and high-value construction projects worldwide.

Product overview

Fosroc is a world leader in tailored Constructive Solutions for the construction industry, offering high performance chemicals and materials across the entire construction lifecycle. The company operates as a solutions provider combining an extensive product portfolio with expert technical support. The core product ecosystem includes concrete admixtures (Conplast, Auracast, Auramix, Structuro series), cement additives (Cemax), concrete repair materials (Renderoc), grouts and anchors (Conbextra, Lokfix), industrial flooring (Nitoflor), joint sealants (Nitoseal, Thioflex), protective coatings (Dekguard, Nitocote), waterproofing systems (Proofex, Brushbond, Nitoproof, Supercast), adhesives (Nitobond, Nitotile), and surface treatments (Concure). The portfolio spans from cement factory operations through to final construction finishes, addressing commercial, industrial, residential, marine, and infrastructure sectors. The company was acquired by Saint-Gobain in 2025 and now operates as part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals alongside Chryso, GCP, and Weber brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nitobond: Adhesives brand for construction applications
• Nitotile
• Dekguard
• Nitocote
• Proofex
• Conbextra
• Renderoc
• Lokfix
• Auramix
• Auracast
• Conplast
• Nitoseal
• Thioflex
• Nitoflor
• Cemtop
• Cemax
• Supercast
• Nitoproof
• Brushbond
• Nitowrap

Products and services

• Concrete Admixtures Range of concrete admixtures including superplasticizers, plasticizers, accelerators, and specialty admixtures that modify and improve the workability, slump retention, pumpability, and strength of fresh and hardened concrete. Sub-brands include Conplast, Auracast, Auramix, and Structuro. Designed for concrete producers and contractors on infrastructure, commercial, industrial, and high-rise projects.
• Cement Additives Cement additives including grinding aids and quality enhancers under the Cemax brand, designed to enhance cement quality, improve grinding efficiency, and reduce production costs in cement manufacturing operations.
• Concrete Repair Systems Concrete repair materials under the Renderoc brand including cementitious mortars for structural repair, reinstatement, and protection of concrete structures, prolonging the service life of damaged or deteriorated concrete.
• Grouts and Anchors Grouts and anchoring systems including Conbextra cement and epoxy resin grouts for precision grouting, structural anchoring, wind turbine base grouting, and post-tensioned cable encapsulation, plus Lokfix adhesive anchor systems for structural fixing of reinforcement and threaded rod in dry, damp, wet, hollow masonry, and cracked concrete conditions including seismic areas.
• Industrial Flooring Complete industrial flooring solutions under the Nitoflor brand using cementitious and resin-based technologies including epoxy, polyurethane, and PMMA systems for floor coatings, toppings, and heavy-duty industrial flooring applications.
• Joint Sealants Joint sealant products under the Nitoseal and Thioflex brands for horizontal and vertical joints, including high modulus sealants with excellent movement accommodation for trafficked joints and innovative fast-curing airfield pavement sealants.
• Protective Coatings Protective coating systems under the Dekguard and Nitocote brands for top-to-bottom protection of concrete and steel against severe exposure to aggressive chemicals, extreme weather, atmospheric pollutants, and marine conditions, using acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, epoxy-novolac, and tar-free epoxy technologies.
• Waterproofing Systems Full range of waterproofing systems from basement to roof including Proofex membranes (featuring Proofex Engage mechanically bonded pre-applied waterproofing), Brushbond seamless elastic waterproof membranes, Nitoproof waterproofing coatings resistant to infrared and ultraviolet rays, and Supercast PVC and hydrophilic waterbars for construction joints.
• Adhesives Construction and tile adhesives under the Nitobond and Nitotile brands providing strong bonding for tile installations and concrete bonding applications across commercial and residential construction.
• Surface Treatments Curing compounds and shutter release agents under the Concure brand, including mould release agents, surface retarders, and curing compounds that improve concrete durability, enable faster cycle times, and enhance concrete finishes.
• Fosroc Mobile Application Mobile application providing access to datasheets, quote requests, and product information for Fosroc construction chemical solutions on iOS and Android platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of square metres of Proofex Engage successfully installed in Europe, Middle East, India, Asia and Asia-Pacific
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss-based global leader in construction chemicals including concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and concrete repair. Directly competes with Fosroc across nearly all product categories and geographies, particularly in Asia and the Middle East.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering concrete admixtures, waterproofing, grouts, sealants, and repair solutions. Direct competitor to Fosroc with similar global footprint and product portfolio across infrastructure and commercial segments.
• Mapei S.p.A. Italian family-owned specialty chemicals manufacturer with comprehensive construction chemicals portfolio including admixtures, waterproofing, adhesives, sealants, and concrete repair systems. Competes directly with Fosroc globally with strong position in Middle East.
• Chryso (Saint-Gobain): French concrete admixtures and cement additives specialist now part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals alongside Fosroc. Direct overlap in admixtures business, though positioned as a sister brand post-acquisition.
• GCP Applied Technologies: US-based construction chemicals specialist in concrete admixtures and waterproofing, now part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals. Direct competitor historically and now sister brand alongside Fosroc.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema's adhesives and sealants division offering construction adhesives, tile adhesives, and waterproofing systems. Overlaps with Fosroc's Nitobond, Nitotile, and sealant product lines in commercial and residential construction.

Broad incumbents

• RPM International: US-listed specialty coatings and sealants conglomerate with construction-focused brands (Tremco, Carboline, Stonhard). Competes with Fosroc in waterproofing, sealants, and protective coatings segments, particularly in commercial construction.
• AkzoNobel (Specialty Coatings): Global paints and coatings major with construction-relevant protective coatings and sealants portfolios. Overlaps with Fosroc's Dekguard and Nitocote protective coating brands, particularly in industrial and marine applications.

Emerging players

• Don Construction Products (DCP): Middle East-headquartered construction chemicals manufacturer offering admixtures, waterproofing, and repair products. Direct competitor to Fosroc across Gulf and North African markets with growing Asia expansion.
• KÖSTER Bauchemie AG: German specialty waterproofing systems manufacturer with strong product portfolio in below-grade waterproofing and concrete protection. Comparable to Fosroc's Proofex and Nitoproof waterproofing product families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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