Mapei Australia Pty

What Mapei Australia Pty does

Mapei Australia Pty is a wholly-owned Australian proprietary subsidiary of MAPEI S.p.A., the privately held Italian parent of the Mapei Group founded in Milan in 1937 by Rodolfo Squinzi and now co-led by Veronica and Marco Squinzi. The group manufactures chemical products for the building industry — adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems, concrete repair and protection products, structural strengthening systems, industrial and decorative flooring, sports surface systems, cement additives, and external thermal insulation — totalling 8,100+ products across 20+ lines, with named product families including Ultratop Loft, MAPEGUARD BOARD, MAPELASTIC 2KR PLUS, MAPEFIX VE SF, and the sustainability-focused Zero Line of 230 carbon-neutral SKUs.

The underlying technology is rooted in materials chemistry, formulation R&D executed across 39 main research centres in 22 countries, and the integration of acquired specialist brands such as Polyglass (bitumen membranes), Profilpas (profiles), Adesital, Bitumat, Vinavil, and Sopro. Manufacturing is distributed across 109 plants on five continents, with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications at the parent and 56 plants holding ISO 45001.

The business model is B2B quote-based pricing delivered through technical sales consultants supporting architects, designers, and large contractors, complemented by an authorized dealer and hardware-store network for volume SMB access, plus the MyMapei self-serve portal. Mapei serves tile and stone installers, waterproofing contractors, industrial flooring contractors, concrete repair specialists, and architects/designers across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and public-sector projects in 59 countries. The group reported consolidated turnover of approximately €4.4 billion in 2024 (4.7% nominal growth, 8% real growth at constant exchange rates) and employed 13,200+ people worldwide; Mapei Australia Pty operates within the Pacific region (with New Zealand) as part of that 98-subsidiary structure, with no separately disclosed local revenue or headcount in the input data.

Name

Mapei Australia Pty

Legal name

MAPEI S.p.A.

Website

https://mapei.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Tile installation adhesives
• Waterproofing systems
• Concrete repair products
• Industrial flooring solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemical Products Sales: Sale of construction chemicals including adhesives, sealants, waterproofing products, flooring solutions, concrete repair systems, cement additives, and specialized building materials to contractors, architects, and distributors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mapei Australia Pty manufactures and distributes chemical products for the building industry as the Australian subsidiary of MAPEI S.p.A. The company sells adhesives, grouts, sealants, waterproofing membranes, concrete repair and protection systems, structural strengthening materials, industrial and decorative flooring, sports surface coatings, cement additives, and external thermal insulation systems across more than 20 product lines. Mapei supplies these products through a technical sales force and authorised dealer network to construction professionals including tile installers, waterproofing contractors, industrial flooring contractors, concrete repair specialists, architects, and designers.

Product overview

Mapei is a global manufacturer of chemical products for the building industry offering over 8,100 products across more than 20 product lines. The company operates as a diversified construction chemicals conglomerate with core product categories spanning tile installation systems (adhesives, grouts, sealants), waterproofing solutions, concrete repair and protection, industrial and decorative flooring, sports surfaces, and specialty products like cement additives. Key product families include: installation systems for ceramics and stone materials; comprehensive waterproofing (liquid membranes, sheet membranes, cementitious systems); concrete repair and structural strengthening using FRCM technology; industrial epoxy and cementitious flooring (MAPEFLOOR systems); decorative microcement finishes (Ultratop Loft); surface cleaning and protection (ULTRACARE System); and specialized solutions for sports surfaces (MAPECOAT TNS). The company has expanded its sustainability-focused Zero Line to 230 carbon-offset products. Subsidiaries include Polyglass (bitumen membranes) and Profilpas (profiles and leveling systems). Mapei serves construction professionals through products designed for new construction, renovation, and specialized applications across residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polyglass: Polymer bitumen membranes for waterproofing applications
• Profilpas
• Adesital
• Bitumat
• Vinavil
• Sopro
• Tecnopol
• Cercol
• Gorka
• Vaga

Products and services

• Ceramics and Stone Materials Installation Systems Installation systems for ceramic tiles and natural stone materials including adhesives, grouts, and associated products for laying and finishing tile installations, supplied to professional tilers and stone installation contractors.
• Waterproofing Systems Comprehensive waterproofing solutions for buildings including liquid membranes, sheet membranes, and cementitious waterproofing products for wet areas, basements, and below-ground applications, sold to specialised waterproofing contractors.
• Concrete Repair and Protection Products and systems for repair, anchoring, and protection of concrete structures including mortars, protective coatings, and corrosion inhibitors, supplied to concrete repair specialists and restoration contractors.
• Structural Strengthening FRCM (Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix) systems and composite materials for structural strengthening of existing buildings and infrastructure, sold to specialist contractors and infrastructure engineers.
• Industrial Flooring Systems Cementitious and resin flooring solutions for industrial applications including epoxy, polyurethane, and methacrylate systems for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial spaces, supplied to industrial flooring contractors.
• Sports Surfaces Construction Complete systems for construction of sports surfaces including MAPECOAT TNS systems for tennis courts, athletics tracks, and multi-sport facilities, sold to sports facility builders and venue operators.
• Cement Additives (C-ADD) Concrete admixtures and cement grinding aids for ready-mix concrete, precast concrete, and cement manufacturing applications, sold to concrete producers and cement manufacturers.
• External Thermal Insulation Systems (ETICS) MAPETHERM external wall insulation and finish systems for energy-efficient building renovation and new construction, supplied to facade contractors and renovation specialists.
• Ultratop Loft Microcement coating system for floors and walls offering modern aesthetic finishes with high durability and rapid application, sold to designers and decorative flooring applicators.
• MAPEGUARD BOARD Waterproof and lightweight multi-purpose construction board used as substrate for installation of all types of ceramic, mosaic, or natural stone coverings, supplied to tile installers and waterproofing contractors.
• ULTRACARE System Product range for cleaning, maintenance, and protection of surfaces including cleaners, sealers, and protective treatments for various floor and wall coverings, sold to surface care professionals and end-users.
• MAPEFLOOR I 300 SL / MAPECOAT I 24 Industrial epoxy coating systems available in RAL colours for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial flooring applications, supplied to industrial flooring contractors.
• Zero Line (Zero Products) Carbon-neutral product range expanded to 230 products whose residual CO2 emissions are fully offset through certified environmental credits supporting reforestation and biodiversity projects, available across the Mapei product portfolio.
• Polyglass Bitumen Membranes Polymer bitumen membranes for waterproofing flat roofs, bridges, and underground structures, manufactured by subsidiary Polyglass.
• Profilpas Profiles Floor and wall profiles, leveling systems (PP Level DUO Maxi), shower systems, and raised floor pedestals acquired through the 2022 Profilpas acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7% revenue growth in 2024 compared to 2023
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• ProfilpascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2022Mapei acquired Profilpas, a manufacturer of quality profiles for floors and wall coverings. The acquisition strengthens Mapei's product portfolio in the profiles category, adding Profilpas's range of skirting boards, shower systems, and raised floor pedestals to the Mapei offering.
• U.S. Sassuolo CalcioflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor football club sponsorship. Mapei has been a long-term sponsor of U.S. Sassuolo, with €23.5 million allocated by Mapei Group companies to support the club's activities. The partnership demonstrates Mapei's commitment to Italian sport and community engagement.
• UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerHead sponsor of UCI World Cycling Championships. Mapei has been main partner of UCI World Championships including the 100th edition held in Flanders, Belgium. Partnership supports cycling at all levels and demonstrates Mapei's values of passion, tenacity, and commitment.
• FAI (Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Golden Donor of FAI, Italy's main environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting Italian landscape and art heritage.
• Guggenheim IntrapresaeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate patron of the Guggenheim Intrapresae program supporting contemporary art and cultural initiatives.
• Teatro alla ScalaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate patron of Teatro alla Scala, Milan's renowned opera house, supporting Italian cultural excellence.
• Accademia Nazionale di Santa CeciliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate patron of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious music academies.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss-headquartered global leader in construction chemicals and specialty sealing/ bonding. Closest direct competitor with overlapping product lines in tile adhesives, waterproofing, concrete repair, and structural strengthening, serving the same contractor/specifier customer base worldwide.
• Bostik (Arkema): Adhesives and sealants division of Arkema, competing directly in tile adhesives, construction sealants, and waterproofing. Operates similar B2B technical sales and distribution model with comparable end markets.
• RPM International: US-listed specialty coatings and sealants manufacturer with comparable product breadth in waterproofing coatings, concrete repair, and flooring systems. Comparable revenue scale and acquisition-driven growth strategy.
• H.B. Fuller: US-listed industrial adhesives manufacturer with a construction adhesives segment. Comparable B2B technical sales model and project-driven revenue mix, though with broader industrial end-market exposure.

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Construction Chemicals division): Global chemical conglomerate with a substantial construction chemicals portfolio (admixtures, sealants, coatings). Larger and more diversified than Mapei, but with overlapping categories in waterproofing, concrete admixtures, and repair systems.
• Saint-Gobain: French building materials conglomerate with adjacent offerings in tile adhesives, mortars, and construction chemicals. Larger and broader portfolio, but competes with Mapei on tile installation systems and façade solutions.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): German multinational with a large adhesives division serving construction, automotive, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Mapei in construction sealants and specialty adhesives, though Mapei is more focused on the building envelope.
• Wacker Chemie: German specialty chemicals company with construction applications in polymer binders, silicones, and sealants. Overlaps with Mapei in sealants and specialty binders, though Wacker is more upstream/specialty-input oriented.

Emerging players

• CEMEX: Global cement and ready-mix concrete producer that uses and competes in adjacent construction chemical categories, particularly concrete admixtures where Mapei's C-ADD line operates. Comparable project-tender customer base in infrastructure.
• Fosroc (Saint-Gobain-owned): Construction chemicals specialist with comparable product portfolio (admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair). Smaller scale than Mapei but competes head-to-head in infrastructure and commercial construction tenders globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mapeiaustria
• Facebookfacebook.com/mapeiaustriagmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mapei_group
• Instagraminstagram.com/mapei_italia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 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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