What Flexcrete Technologies does

Flexcrete Technologies Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of technical mortars and high-performance coatings for the repair and protection of concrete substrates, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Leyland, Lancashire. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AkzoNobel following its 2016 acquisition, and produces a portfolio of more than 40 SKUs spanning R1–R4 classified repair mortars (Monomix, Fastfill, Marine Mortar S, Tiefill), fairing coats and renders (Monolevel, Monorub), anti-carbonation and hygienic coatings (Monodex, Biodex), cementitious waterproofing systems (Cementitious Coating 851, Cemprotec E942, Cemprotec Elastic), roofing and flooring membranes (Roofdex HB, Cemprotec E-Floor), and ancillary surface preparation and reinforcement products. Underlying technology centres on engineered cementitious chemistry incorporating microsilica, fibre reinforcement, and styrene acrylic copolymer technology, with water-based, ultra-low VOC formulations certified under EN 1504, BBA, WRAS, DWI Regulation 31, and UKCA/CE marking — Flexcrete was the first British-owned company to achieve CE marking under EN 1504 in 2008.

The company sells primarily through a UK specialist distributor network complemented by international distributors (notably Parallel Industrial Co. in Taiwan) and benefits from AkzoNobel's global reach and integration with sister brand International Paint. GTM combines distributor-led volume sales with enterprise field sales targeting large infrastructure, government, nuclear, aviation, marine, and commercial construction projects — evidenced by specifications on Crossrail, Heathrow Terminal 2A, London Bridge Station, Hinkley Point B Nuclear Power Station, Bloomberg European HQ, Emirates Stadium, Spinnaker Tower, and international landmarks. Marketing is technically oriented: CPD presentations, project case studies, CAD downloads, technical data sheets, and a 'My Flexcrete' specifier portal.

The revenue model is project-based, quote-driven sales of one-time physical product purchases through distributors — no subscription or licensing. Customer concentration is spread across nine vertical sectors including civil engineering and infrastructure, buildings and commercial construction, utilities, coastal structures, hygiene-sensitive environments, heritage structures, new build, oil and gas, and power generation. Recognized as UK Export Champion 2022–2023, Flexcrete operates in 16+ countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, and the Middle East, while maintaining UK manufacturing and a headcount of 11–50 employees.

Name

Flexcrete Technologies

Legal name

Flexcrete Technologies Ltd

Website

https://flexcrete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flexcrete Technologies is a UK-based, AkzoNobel-owned manufacturer of technical mortars and coatings for concrete repair and protection, serving civil engineering, infrastructure, nuclear, marine, and commercial construction customers through specialist distributors in 16+ countries since 1983.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete Repair & Protection Materials

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI), Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Concrete repair mortars
• Protective coatings
• Structural waterproofing
• Anti-carbonation coatings
• Cementitious repair materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Leyland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Technical Mortars and Coatings Sales: Sale of proprietary concrete repair mortars, protective coatings, waterproofing systems, and ancillary products for construction and infrastructure projects. Products include Monomix, Monodex, Cemprotec, and related product lines.
2. Specialist Distributor Network: Distribution through UK distributor map network and international distributors including Parallel Industrial Co., Ltd in Taiwan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flexcrete Technologies manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of technical mortars, cementitious coatings, and protective systems for the repair and protection of concrete and steel structures. The product portfolio includes structural repair mortars (Monomix, Fastfill, Marine Mortar S), anti-carbonation decorative coatings (Monodex range), waterproofing and tanking systems (Cementitious Coating 851, Cemprotec range), hygiene coatings (Biodex range), floor coatings, and ancillary products such as reinforcements, primers, and curing membranes. Products are CE marked under EN 1504, BBA certified, WRAS approved, and supplied through a UK specialist distributor network and international distribution partners for use in civil engineering, infrastructure, marine, utilities, and commercial construction applications.

Product overview

Flexcrete Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer of technical mortars and high-performance coatings for concrete repair and protection, operating since 1983 and now part of AkzoNobel. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of cementitious and polymer-modified products organized into several product families: Repair Mortars (including Monomix, Monomix HD, Monomix WS, Fastfill, Marine Mortar S, Monolite, Unimatch, Tiefill, and Steel Reinforcement Protector 841) for structural concrete repair applications; Fairing Coats and Renders (Monolevel 844SP, Monolevel FC, Monolevel RM, Monorub) for surface preparation and aesthetic finishes; Decorative Protective Coatings including anti-carbonation coatings (Monodex Smooth, Monodex Textured, Monodex Ultra, Monodex ICB), hygiene coatings (Biodex HB, Biodex Sheen), and clear sealers (Monosil); Structural Waterproofing and Tanking products (Cementitious Coating 851, Cemprotec E942, Cemprotec Elastic); Roof and Deck Waterproofing (Roofdex HB, Cemprotec E-Floor system); and Ancillaries including surface preparation products (Biodex Wash, Bond-Prime), reinforcement systems (Cemprotec 2000-S, GFM, Geo80, Flex-Tape), and curing membranes (Cure-Seal WB). The products are water-based with ultra-low VOC formulations and are CE marked in accordance with EN 1504 standards for concrete repair and protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monomix Repair Mortar Range
• Fastfill Rapid Repair Mortar
• Fastfill WP Water Plugging Mortar
• Marine Mortar S
• Monolite Lightweight Repair Mortar
• Unimatch Colour Matched Repair Mortar
• Tiefill Waterproof Tiehole Filler
• Monopour Repair Mortar
• Steel Reinforcement Protector 841
• Monodex Anti-Carbonation Coating Range
• Biodex Hygiene Coating Range
• Cementitious Coating 851
• Cemprotec E942 Waterproofing Coating
• Cemprotec Elastic Waterproofing Coating
• Roofdex HB Roof Coating
• Cemprotec E-Floor Flooring System
• Monosil Clear Surface Sealer
• Cure-Seal WB Curing Membrane
• Monolevel Fairing Coat Range
• Polymer Admixture 850

Quantifiable outcome

• Resists 10 bar hydrostatic pressure - 5.7mm Monomix equivalent to 1000mm concrete
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International PaintcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with International Paint through the AkzoNobel group. International Paint logo appears alongside AkzoNobel branding indicating integrated operations within the protective coatings and specialty chemicals group.
• Parallel Industrial Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaiwan-based distributor representing Flexcrete products in Asian markets. Recommended and supplied Flexcrete coatings for multiple projects in Taiwan including Rainbow House and Pauian Archiland headquarters.
• SIG Construction AccessoriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK distributor supplying Flexcrete products including Tiefill for construction projects. Over 5 tonnes of Tiefill supplied through SIG for Dounreay nuclear decommissioning project.
• Specialist Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-wide network of specialist distributors providing local access to Flexcrete products with technical support. Available through UK distributor map on company website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Swiss global specialty chemicals company with a major concrete repair, waterproofing, and protective coatings portfolio (Sika MonoTop, Sikagard) that competes head-to-head with Flexcrete's Monomix and Monodex lines across civil engineering, infrastructure, and commercial construction specifications.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division (formerly BASF Construction Chemicals) offers Emaco repair mortars and MasterProtect coatings that directly overlap Flexcrete's EN 1504-classified products, serving identical infrastructure and commercial customers globally.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's façade and mortars business offers weber.rep and weber.tec repair and waterproofing systems directly comparable to Flexcrete's Monomix and Cemprotec ranges across UK and European construction markets.
• Mapei: Italian multinational with a comprehensive concrete repair systems range (Mapegrout, Mapefer, Elastocolor) directly competing in anti-carbonation coatings, structural mortars, and waterproofing against Flexcrete's portfolio in the same specification channels.
• Fosroc: UK-headquartered (now part of Saint-Gobain) specialty construction chemicals company offering Renderoc repair mortars, Nitobond bonding agents, and Dekguard protective coatings — a closely comparable product set and UK specification competitor to Flexcrete.

Broad incumbents

• Sherwin-Williams: Largest global coatings company with protective and marine divisions (Carboline, Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine) competing in concrete protection and industrial asset coatings, broader portfolio but overlapping infrastructure end-markets.
• RPM International: US specialty coatings holding company whose Tremco and Stonhard divisions provide concrete repair, waterproofing, and flooring systems that compete with Flexcrete's structural waterproofing and Cemprotec E-Floor product lines.
• AkzoNobel: Parent company and broader paints/coatings multinational; relevant because Flexcrete operates within AkzoNobel's specialty portfolio alongside International Paint marine and protective coatings, sharing distribution but addressing a narrower construction-chemistry niche.
• PPG Industries: Global coatings incumbent with protective and marine coatings lines (PPG Sigma, Amercoat) that overlap Flexcrete's Cemprotec corrosion-protection products for infrastructure and industrial asset protection, though PPG is far broader in scope.

Emerging players

• Normet: Finland-based specialist in underground infrastructure chemistry and equipment offering sprayed concrete and repair solutions; relevant adjacent peer for Flexcrete's Marine Mortar and tunnel/infrastructure applications though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Flexcrete
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlexcreteUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flexcrete-technologies-ltd

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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