Cermix

What Cermix does

Cermix (legal entity CERMIX SAS) is a French specialty construction materials manufacturer founded in 1963 within the Desvres group and headquartered in Desvres, France. The company designs, formulates, and sells industrial mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing systems, construction panels, and high-technology specialty mortars based on epoxy, polyurethane, and methyl methacrylate (MMA) chemistries. Its core technology is proprietary adhesive mortar formulation, anchored by SUPER CERMICOL, the first bonded-tile adhesive mortar developed by Cermix in 1963, which pioneered glued tile installation for all formats including mosaic. The portfolio is split between a "Pose de Carrelages" line for tilers and a "Mortiers spéciaux" line for structural works, civil engineering, and road infrastructure, complemented by an eco-designed range (Gamme éco-conçue) and expert solutions for applications such as zero-threshold showers, Italian showers, terraces, and rooftops.

Cermix serves professional tilers, ceramic installers, construction contractors, civil engineering firms, and renovation professionals through a B2B distribution model that relies on professional construction supply distributors, the company's own self-service channel, and trade show engagement (notably the TOUT FAIRE salon). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of bagged mortars, panels, and accessories rather than subscriptions or licensing; pricing is not publicly disclosed, though a consumption calculator is provided on the website. The company employs 101–250 people, holds €7,556,157 in share capital, and operates primarily in France under Western European geographic scope.

In terms of corporate structure, Cermix has undergone a rapprochement of its French activities with VPI, confirming integration into a diversified parent group. The company maintains active digital channels including its website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube, and offers technical training, downloadable brochures, and FDES environmental documentation to support specification by professional users.

Name

Cermix

Legal name

CERMIX SAS

Website

https://cermix.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cermix is a French specialty construction materials manufacturer (founded 1963) that formulates and sells industrial mortars, tile adhesives, waterproofing systems, and construction panels to professional tilers, contractors, and civil engineering firms, primarily in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts) (IMADAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB), Building Envelope & Waterproofing (Siding, Stucco, Sealants) (EDAOAAAL)

Keywords

• Industrial construction mortars
• Tile adhesive products
• Waterproofing systems construction
• Concrete repair mortars
• Building materials supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Desvres

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial construction mortars: B2B sales of specialized mortars, adhesives, and construction solutions to professional tilers, contractors, and construction companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cermix manufactures and sells specialized construction mortars, tile adhesive mortars, waterproofing systems, tile-ready construction panels, tile grouts, and concrete repair products. The portfolio covers substrate preparation, bonding, finishing, structural repair, sealing, road infrastructure, and waterproofing applications for professional tilers, contractors, and civil engineering firms.

Product overview

Cermix is a French construction materials company founded in 1963 within the Desvres group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of mortars and tiling systems for professional installers. The company provides two main product lines: Solutions for Tilers (Pose de Carrelages) covering substrate preparation, tile bonding, and finishing; and Special Mortars (Mortiers spéciaux) for structural works and civil engineering including waterproofing, concrete repair, anchoring, and road applications. The portfolio includes adhesive mortars (CERMIPLUS, CERMIFLEX, CERMIGRÈS), grouts (JOINT i-TECH, CERMIJOINT series), waterproofing systems (SPEC, liquid membranes), decorative epoxy products (EPOxySTYL, EPOGLASS), floor leveling compounds (RAGREMAX, RAGRESOL), and tile-ready construction panels. An eco-designed range (Gamme éco-conçue) reflects the company's sustainable innovation approach. Cermix positions itself as an expert partner offering complete solutions for specific applications including bathrooms, terraces, rooftops, and masonry, supported by training and technical advice services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamme éco-conçue: Eco-designed product range focused on environmental sustainability.

Products and services

• Adhesive mortars (Mortiers colles) Cement-based adhesive mortars used by professional tilers for bonding ceramic tiles and natural stone, including branded variants CERMIPLUS, CERMIFLEX, and CERMIGRÈS for different tile formats and substrates.
• Tile-ready construction panels (Panneaux prêts à carreler) Pre-fabricated construction panels designed for direct tiling, including shower trays (bacs à douche) and panels for bathroom and hammam fit-out, sold to professional installers.
• Waterproofing systems (Étanchéité et protection à l'eau sous carrelage) Complete waterproofing product range for wet areas, including SPEC water protection under tiles, SEL liquid waterproofing systems, and membranes/kit solutions for professional installers.
• Tile grouts and sealants (Joints de carrelage et Mastics) Tile joint grouts (JOINT i-TECH ECO, CERMIJOINT COLOR, PRO FIN, TX, RUSTIC, BM, SOUPLE, HRC) and flexible sealants (mastics) for expansion joints and tile perimeter connections.
• Floor screeds and renders (Ragréages et enduits de sol) Self-leveling floor compounds and smooth renders (RAGREMAX, RAGRESOL, RAGREFOR) used to prepare substrates before tile installation.
• Screed binders (Liants pour chapes) Binder products and traditional screed formulations, including CERMICHAPE, used as base layers before floor finishing.
• Primers and additives (Primaires et adjuvants) Surface preparation primers such as CERMIPRIM and performance-enhancing additives for substrate preparation before tiling.
• Acoustic and decoupling systems (Systèmes acoustiques et de désolidarisation) Flooring systems for acoustic isolation and substrate decoupling designed to prevent tile cracking and reduce impact sound transmission.
• Special mortars for structural works (Mortiers spéciaux) High-technology mortars (epoxy, polyurethane, MMA-based) for structural repair, sealing, civil engineering, road infrastructure, and waterproofing of structures. Includes EPOxySTYL, EPOGLASS 2.0, and EPOSOL 2.0 epoxy-based products.
• Concrete repair mortars (Réparation des bétons) Resin-modified and cement-based repair mortars plus epoxy crack treatment and bonding products for concrete restoration.
• Road products (Voirie) Mortars and products for road construction, urban infrastructure, paving, and curb installation.
• Masonry mortars (Mortiers de maçonnerie) Mortars designed for masonry work, bricklaying, and complementary applications in building construction.
• Tools, finishing and maintenance products (Outillage, finition & entretien) Professional application tools, finishing products, and maintenance care solutions sold to professional installers alongside Cermix mortar systems.
• Eco-designed range (Gamme éco-conçue) Environmentally-conscious product line developed under Cermix's sustainable innovation approach, focused on reduced environmental impact across tiling and construction product ranges.
• Expert solutions and training services (Solutions expertes & Formation) Bundle of expert solutions, technical advice, and training (formation) services offered to professional tilers and contractors to support complete construction projects such as Italian-style showers, zero-threshold showers, terraces, rooftops, and masonry.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PCI (Sopro / BASF heritage): German manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing systems, historically linked to BASF Construction Chemicals. Direct overlap with Cermix in professional tile installation and building waterproofing.
• Mapei: Italian global leader in adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the building industry. Directly comparable to Cermix across tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and specialty mortars, but with much larger scale, R&D, and international distribution.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema's adhesives segment, offering tile adhesives, sealants, and construction bonding solutions. Direct overlap with Cermix in professional tile installation products, with broader industrial adhesives reach.
• Sika: Swiss specialty chemicals company with a strong tile adhesives, sealing, bonding, and waterproofing portfolio. Overlaps directly with Cermix in tile-setting mortars, grouts, and structural repair systems, and is significantly larger globally.
• Ardex: German specialty manufacturer of high-performance tiling systems, screeds, and waterproofing. Direct competitor in premium tile-setting mortars and rapid-setting screeds, with comparable mid-sized company profile.
• Ceresit (Henkel): Henkel's consumer-and-tradesperson tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing brand. Direct competitor in the same tiler and DIY-adjacent professional channels, particularly strong across European markets.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's tile fixing and facade solutions business. Head-to-head competitor in French tile adhesives, screeds, waterproofing systems, and facade mortars, backed by a major building materials group's distribution muscle.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf: Large German building materials group with a tile adhesives and flooring portfolio. Comparable offering in tile-setting mortars, screeds, and surface preparation, but operates across a much broader drywall and plasterboard portfolio.

Others

• Desvres Group (historic): Historic parent group within which Cermix was founded in 1963. While no longer the direct parent (now VPI), the historical corporate linkage explains Cermix's ceramic and tile heritage and remains a relevant reference point in the company's origin story.
• VPI: French construction materials group confirmed as the new parent following the rapprochement with Cermix France. Sister businesses within VPI offer adjacent construction chemical and materials products, making VPI a directly relevant parent-group peer for portfolio and competitive context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DesvresVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/cermix.fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cermix
• Instagraminstagram.com/cermix_fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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