What Kerakoll Group does

Kerakoll Group is a privately held Italian multinational founded in 1968 in Sassuolo (Modena) by Romano Sghedoni, operating in the construction chemicals sector. The company manufactures and distributes an integrated portfolio of tile adhesives, waterproofing systems, grouts and sealants, geo-mortars, self-levelling gels, decorative finishes, natural lime-based restoration products, and protective coatings. Underlying technology is anchored in proprietary Gel-Technology (Biogel / H40 family), geo-mortar chemistry (Geolite), and self-levelling gel formulation (Planogel Rheo), supported by the GreenLab R&D center inside the Kerakoll Science Park. The portfolio is organized into four Business Units — Posa (Installation), Edilizia (Building), Superfici (Surfaces), and Servizi (Services) — and the company serves professional contractors, masons, architects, and renovation specialists across 25+ countries.

The company makes money by manufacturing and selling construction chemicals through a combination of wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (Italy, Spain, India, Brazil, UAE) and channel partners, with quote-based pricing rather than published list prices. Kerakoll holds B Corp certification (2023) and operates as a Società Benefit, with key certifications including EN 459-1 (natural lime NHL 3.5) for the Biocalce range and IGBC Platinum Certification for its Jaipur manufacturing facility. Recent strategic activity includes the acquisition of PAC Technologies (September 2025), the launch of H40 Extreme and H40 Tech adhesives in India (June 2026), the 'Garv Se Growth' contractor loyalty campaign in India (May 2026), and an ongoing Italian competition authority investigation alongside Sika and Mapei regarding alleged price-fixing related to Covid-19 tax breaks (May 2026).

Name

Kerakoll Group

Legal name

Kerakoll S.p.A.

Website

https://kerakoll.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kerakoll Group is a privately held Italian construction chemicals manufacturer founded in 1968, producing tile adhesives, waterproofing, grouts, lime-based restoration products, and protective coatings for professional contractors and the construction industry across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Tile adhesives
• Waterproofing systems
• Natural lime mortars
• Protective coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Sassuolo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Chemical Products: Kerakoll generates revenue through the sale of construction chemical products including tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, waterproofing systems, mortars, renders, and decorative finishes. The company operates as a multinational manufacturer and distributor serving the professional construction industry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kerakoll Group manufactures and distributes an integrated range of construction chemical products for the building industry, including gel-based tile adhesives (Biogel, H40 family), waterproofing systems (Aquastop), decorative grouts and resins (Color Fill, Fugalite Color, Fugabella Color), geo-mortars for concrete repair (Geolite), self-levelling gels (Planogel Rheo), natural lime-based mortars, plasters and paints (Biocalce line), and protective coatings (Kerakover). The portfolio is sold through wholly-owned regional subsidiaries and channel partners to professional contractors, masons, architects and construction-industry customers across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

Product overview

Kerakoll Group is a multinational construction materials company operating through four Business Units: Posa (Installation), Edilizia (Building), Superfici (Surfaces), and Servizi (Services). The company offers an integrated range of products and services for construction, including tile adhesives (H40 Gel-Adhesives, H40 Extreme, H40 Tech, Biogel Gel-Technology), waterproofing systems (Aquastop), decorative grouts and sealants (Color Fill, Fugalite Color, Fugabella Color), geo-mortars for concrete repair (Geolite), self-levelling gels (Planogel Rheo), and a comprehensive line of natural lime-based products under the Biocalce brand (renders, plasters, mortars, paints, and primers conforming to EN 459-1). The portfolio also includes protective coatings under the Kerakover brand (Kerakover Eco Meteor S, Kerakover Eco Meteor, Kerakover Eco Silicato di Etile, Kerakover Acrilsilossanico, Kerakover Activ). The company positions these as eco-compatible and sustainable solutions, with its Jaipur facility receiving IGBC Platinum Certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biogel: First range of gel adhesives that bond everything, incorporating proprietary Gel-Technology for tile and surface installations.
• Color Fill
• Geolite
• Planogel Rheo
• Aquastop
• Fugalite Color
• H40 Gel-Adhesives
• H40 Extreme
• H40 Tech
• GreenLab
• Fugabella Color
• Biocalce
• Kerakover
• Warm Collection

Products and services

• Biogel / H40 Gel-Adhesives (H40 Gel, H40 Extreme, H40 Tech)
• Color Fill
• Geolite
• Planogel Rheo
• Aquastop
• Fugalite Color
• Fugabella Color
• Biocalce (natural lime products line)
• Kerakover (protective coatings line)
• Warm Collection (Kerakoll Design)

Quantifiable outcome

• IGBC Platinum Certification reflects outstanding environmental performance with energy consumption reduction of 30-40% at the Jaipur facility

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian-headquartered global construction chemicals manufacturer with overlapping tile adhesive, grout, waterproofing, and concrete repair portfolios. Named alongside Kerakoll in the Italian competition authority cartel probe, indicating direct overlap in product categories and customer accounts.
• Sika AG: Swiss-listed global leader in construction chemicals and sealants with tile adhesives, waterproofing, concrete repair, and structural strengthening products. A direct competitor across Kerakoll's European and emerging-market footprint and the third party named in the Italian cartel investigation.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Division of Saint-Gobain producing industrial mortars, tile adhesives, facade renders, and waterproofing systems. Competes head-to-head with Kerakoll's Edilizia (Construction) and Posa (Installation) business units across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
• Ardex Group: German specialty manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems, self-levelling underlayments, and waterproofing membranes. Directly comparable to Kerakoll's Biogel, Planogel Rheo, and Aquastop product families.
• Fosroc: UK-origin construction chemicals manufacturer with tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and concrete repair products sold across the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific. Overlaps with Kerakoll's India and GCC go-to-market focus.
• LATICRETE International: US-based manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems including adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and surface preparation products. Directly comparable product portfolio to Kerakoll's Posa (Installation) business unit, particularly in large-format tile adhesives.

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Adhesives business of Arkema, covering tile adhesives, sealants, and construction bonding solutions globally. Overlaps with Kerakoll's Biogel and H40 adhesive lines as part of a much broader specialty adhesives portfolio.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering concrete repair, waterproofing, sealants, and performance mortars. Competes with Kerakoll's Geolite and structural strengthening products as part of a broader industrial chemicals portfolio.
• H.B. Fuller: US-listed global adhesives manufacturer with construction, packaging, and industrial adhesive businesses. Overlaps with Kerakoll's tile and construction adhesive portfolio as part of a much broader specialty chemicals footprint.

Regional players

• Pidilite Industries: India's dominant adhesives and construction chemicals company (Fevicol, Roff brands). Comparable to Kerakoll's India portfolio in tile adhesives and waterproofing but operating at far greater scale within India and primarily a regional player versus Kerakoll's European core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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