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Sakret
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SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG
Websiteurl
sakret.de
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2003
Descriptiontext

SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG is the European brand-holding and licensing entity for SAKRET, a German-origin construction materials brand headquartered in Berlin. SAKRET is credited as the inventor of factory dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel), a pre-mixed dry building material category that displaced on-site mortar mixing and is the technical foundation of the company's product range. The portfolio spans more than 500 SKUs across concrete repair systems, floor screeds and leveling compounds, ETICS/WDVS facade insulation systems, tile and natural stone installation adhesives and grouts, garden and landscaping mortars, interior wall and ceiling products, masonry mortars, and specialized technical mortars.

The business model is a federated licensing and brand architecture rather than a vertically integrated manufacturer. The brand and European trademark are held by SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG under license from SKI Holdings, LLC (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA). Five independent German licensees (SAKRET Bausysteme GmbH & Co. KG, SAKRET GmbH, SAKRET Trockenbeton München GmbH & Co. KG, Rygol Baustoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG, SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG) produce and distribute products regionally, with additional licensees in Latvia, Switzerland, and Israel. Distribution to end customers runs through a dual channel: a professional dealer network for building trades (Profis), and major German DIY retail chains (OBI, Hagebau, Globus Baumarkt, Eurobaustoff, Herkules, B1 Discount, Stabilo, I&M Bauzentrum, BauSpezi, RHG, Leitermann) for DIY consumers (Heimwerker). A digital Projektplaner tool supports DIY project scoping and product selection.

The brand-holding entity is small (11–50 employees), with revenue accruing primarily through licensing, brand, and system-services rather than direct production. Management transitioned in February 2024 when Sedat Çöl took over as Managing Director from Peter Aping, who had led the company for nearly two decades. In May 2024 the Latvian licensee SAKRET SIA inaugurated a photovoltaic park in Riga, signaling continued regional expansion and on-site energy investment. No funding rounds, equity investors, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Short descriptiontext

SAKRET is the European brand-holding entity for a German dry-mortar construction materials brand, licensing five German and additional European producers to sell 500+ SKUs through professional dealers and major DIY retail chains across Germany and Europe.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
HQ citystring
Berlin
HQ countrystring
Germany
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
dry mortar products, construction chemicals, building materials, tile adhesives mortars, facade insulation systems
Industry1 code
1Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems
CodeIMADAEACPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Other Building Material Dealers44418
  • Home Centers444110
SIC code2 codes
  • Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products3270
  • Adhesives & Sealants2891
Product category
Construction Materials
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Building Materials Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

SAKRET generates revenue through the sale of dry mortar and construction chemical products including concrete repair systems, plasters, tile adhesives, facade insulation systems (WDVS), garden and landscaping products, floor products, and technical mortars. Products are sold through licensed manufacturing partners and distributor networks across Germany and Europe.

sakret.de
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1Setz-Fix
Description

DIY quick-setting concrete product line for setting posts, swings, and clotheslines in garden and landscaping applications.

sakret.de
Core offering1 text field

SAKRET is the inventor brand of dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel) and manufactures/distributes pre-mixed dry construction materials and chemical building products. The portfolio spans concrete repair systems, floor screeds, facade and ETICS insulation systems, tile adhesives, garden and landscaping mortars, masonry products, interior plasters, and technical mortars. Products are sold through licensed regional manufacturers, a professional dealer network, and major German DIY retail chains to both building professionals and DIY consumers.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

SAKRET is a construction materials brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of dry mortars, finishing products, and system solutions for both professionals (Profi) and DIY users (Heimwerker). The product range includes concrete repair systems, floor products and screeds, facade and ETICS (Wärmedämm-Verbundsysteme) systems, tile and natural stone installation products, garden and landscaping mortars, interior wall and ceiling products, masonry products, and technical mortars. SAKRET positions itself as 'The Inventor Brand' - having invented the factory dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel). The company operates through a license model across Germany with regional licensees including SAKRET Bausysteme, SAKRET Sachsen, SAKRET München, and others. For DIY users, SAKRET offers the 'Projektplaner' digital planning tool that provides customized product recommendations, quantity calculations, and shopping lists.

Product and service1 record
1SAKRET Klebe- und Armierungsmörtel KAM
Scale indicator3 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership11 partners
1SAKRET Bausysteme GmbH & Co. KG
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Licensed German partner responsible for production and distribution of SAKRET products in certain regions of Germany.

sakret.de
2SAKRET GmbH
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Licensed German partner for production and distribution of SAKRET products.

3SAKRET Trockenbeton München GmbH & Co. KG
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Licensed German partner based in Munich for production and distribution of SAKRET dry concrete and mortar products.

sakret.de
4Rygol Baustoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Licensed German partner for production and distribution of SAKRET construction material products.

5SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Licensed German partner for Saxony region for production and distribution of SAKRET dry construction materials.

6SKI Holdings, LLC
Strategic tierCoreTypeOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner
Description

Parent company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, that owns the SAKRET trademark and licenses the brand to SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG for the European market.

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7OBI
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Major German DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers through their retail stores and online platform.

sakret.de
8Hagebau
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Major German DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers through their store network.

9Globus Baumarkt
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

German DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers.

10Eurobaustoff
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

German construction materials retailer partner distributing SAKRET products.

11SAKRET SIA (Latvia)
Strategic tierRegionalTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

SAKRET subsidiary in Latvia that operates a photovoltaic park opened in May 2024 by the Latvian Minister of Economics.

Recent move7 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Mapei S.p.A.
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Italian-headquartered global leader in construction chemicals including adhesives, mortars, and grouts. Overlaps with SAKRET's product range but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.

2Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global chemicals and consumer-products company with a significant construction-adhesives business including tile adhesives and sealants under the Ceresit and Pattex brands. Comparable on the adhesives/sealants subset of SAKRET's range.

3Bostik (Arkema)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer with construction-industry product lines. Comparable to SAKRET's tile-adhesive and joint-sealant offerings, though part of a much larger specialty-chemicals portfolio.

4Ardex GmbH
TypeDirect peer
Description

German specialist in tile adhesives, screeds, and floor-preparation mortars. Directly comparable product range and professional-channel focus in German-speaking markets.

5Sto SE & Co. KGaA
TypeDirect peer
Description

German specialist in facade systems, ETICS/WDVS, renders, and paints with strong professional channel presence. Directly comparable on the WDVS/facade system side of SAKRET's portfolio.

6quick-mix (Sievert SE)
TypeDirect peer
Description

German manufacturer of dry mortars, plasters, screeds, and facade systems under the quick-mix brand. Directly comparable product range and German professional/DIY channel overlap make it the closest peer to SAKRET's core offering.

7Weber (Saint-Gobain)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Saint-Gobain's building-materials brand offering mortars, renders, ETICS, and tile-installation products across Europe. Comparable product portfolio backed by the resources of a global materials giant.

8Knauf Gips KG
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major German building-materials group covering drywall, plasters, ETICS, and floor systems. Overlaps on plasters, renders, and facade insulation products as part of a much broader portfolio.

9PCI Augsburg GmbH (part of BASF)
TypeDirect peer
Description

German manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and screeds. Directly comparable on tile-installation and floor products within SAKRET's range.

10Baumit GmbH
TypeDirect peer
Description

Austrian-headquartered European manufacturer of dry mortars, plasters, ETICS facade systems, and floor screeds. Closely comparable in product mix, system-solution positioning, and Central European market focus.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers5 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries6 records

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Sakret

Construction Materialssakret.de

SAKRET is the European brand-holding entity for a German dry-mortar construction materials brand, licensing five German and additional European producers to sell 500+ SKUs through professional dealers and major DIY retail chains across Germany and Europe.

What Sakret does

SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG is the European brand-holding and licensing entity for SAKRET, a German-origin construction materials brand headquartered in Berlin. SAKRET is credited as the inventor of factory dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel), a pre-mixed dry building material category that displaced on-site mortar mixing and is the technical foundation of the company's product range. The portfolio spans more than 500 SKUs across concrete repair systems, floor screeds and leveling compounds, ETICS/WDVS facade insulation systems, tile and natural stone installation adhesives and grouts, garden and landscaping mortars, interior wall and ceiling products, masonry mortars, and specialized technical mortars.

The business model is a federated licensing and brand architecture rather than a vertically integrated manufacturer. The brand and European trademark are held by SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG under license from SKI Holdings, LLC (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA). Five independent German licensees (SAKRET Bausysteme GmbH & Co. KG, SAKRET GmbH, SAKRET Trockenbeton München GmbH & Co. KG, Rygol Baustoffwerk GmbH & Co. KG, SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Sachsen GmbH & Co. KG) produce and distribute products regionally, with additional licensees in Latvia, Switzerland, and Israel. Distribution to end customers runs through a dual channel: a professional dealer network for building trades (Profis), and major German DIY retail chains (OBI, Hagebau, Globus Baumarkt, Eurobaustoff, Herkules, B1 Discount, Stabilo, I&M Bauzentrum, BauSpezi, RHG, Leitermann) for DIY consumers (Heimwerker). A digital Projektplaner tool supports DIY project scoping and product selection.

The brand-holding entity is small (11–50 employees), with revenue accruing primarily through licensing, brand, and system-services rather than direct production. Management transitioned in February 2024 when Sedat Çöl took over as Managing Director from Peter Aping, who had led the company for nearly two decades. In May 2024 the Latvian licensee SAKRET SIA inaugurated a photovoltaic park in Riga, signaling continued regional expansion and on-site energy investment. No funding rounds, equity investors, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Sakret firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Sakret
Legal name
SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG
Website
https://sakret.de
Company type
Private
Founded year
2003
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
SAKRET is the European brand-holding entity for a German dry-mortar construction materials brand, licensing five German and additional European producers to sell 500+ SKUs through professional dealers and major DIY retail chains across Germany and Europe.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Sakret industry classification

Industry
Product category
Construction Materials
NAICS
Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Home Centers (444110)
SIC
Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
akta.pro primary industry
Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems (IMADAEAC)

Keywords

  • Dry mortar products
  • Construction chemicals
  • Building materials
  • Tile adhesives mortars
  • Facade insulation systems

Where Sakret is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Berlin
HQ country
Germany
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Sakret business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

  1. Building Materials Sales: SAKRET generates revenue through the sale of dry mortar and construction chemical products including concrete repair systems, plasters, tile adhesives, facade insulation systems (WDVS), garden and landscaping products, floor products, and technical mortars. Products are sold through licensed manufacturing partners and distributor networks across Germany and Europe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Sakret product offering

Product offering

Core offering

SAKRET is the inventor brand of dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel) and manufactures/distributes pre-mixed dry construction materials and chemical building products. The portfolio spans concrete repair systems, floor screeds, facade and ETICS insulation systems, tile adhesives, garden and landscaping mortars, masonry products, interior plasters, and technical mortars. Products are sold through licensed regional manufacturers, a professional dealer network, and major German DIY retail chains to both building professionals and DIY consumers.

Product overview

SAKRET is a construction materials brand offering a comprehensive portfolio of dry mortars, finishing products, and system solutions for both professionals (Profi) and DIY users (Heimwerker). The product range includes concrete repair systems, floor products and screeds, facade and ETICS (Wärmedämm-Verbundsysteme) systems, tile and natural stone installation products, garden and landscaping mortars, interior wall and ceiling products, masonry products, and technical mortars. SAKRET positions itself as 'The Inventor Brand' - having invented the factory dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel). The company operates through a license model across Germany with regional licensees including SAKRET Bausysteme, SAKRET Sachsen, SAKRET München, and others. For DIY users, SAKRET offers the 'Projektplaner' digital planning tool that provides customized product recommendations, quantity calculations, and shopping lists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Setz-Fix: DIY quick-setting concrete product line for setting posts, swings, and clotheslines in garden and landscaping applications.

Products and services

  • SAKRET Klebe- und Armierungsmörtel KAM

Companies that use Sakret

Customer profile

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Sakret technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Sakret partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

  • SAKRET Bausysteme GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed German partner responsible for production and distribution of SAKRET products in certain regions of Germany.
  • SAKRET GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed German partner for production and distribution of SAKRET products.
  • SAKRET Trockenbeton München GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed German partner based in Munich for production and distribution of SAKRET dry concrete and mortar products.
  • Rygol Baustoffwerk GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed German partner for production and distribution of SAKRET construction material products.
  • SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Sachsen GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed German partner for Saxony region for production and distribution of SAKRET dry construction materials.
  • SKI Holdings, LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerParent company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, that owns the SAKRET trademark and licenses the brand to SAKRET Trockenbaustoffe Europa GmbH & Co. KG for the European market.
  • OBIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers through their retail stores and online platform.
  • HagebaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers through their store network.
  • Globus BaumarktcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman DIY retail chain partner distributing SAKRET products to DIY consumers.
  • EurobaustoffcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman construction materials retailer partner distributing SAKRET products.
  • SAKRET SIA (Latvia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAKRET subsidiary in Latvia that operates a photovoltaic park opened in May 2024 by the Latvian Minister of Economics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Sakret competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Mapei S.p.A. Italian-headquartered global leader in construction chemicals including adhesives, mortars, and grouts. Overlaps with SAKRET's product range but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Global chemicals and consumer-products company with a significant construction-adhesives business including tile adhesives and sealants under the Ceresit and Pattex brands. Comparable on the adhesives/sealants subset of SAKRET's range.
  • Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants manufacturer with construction-industry product lines. Comparable to SAKRET's tile-adhesive and joint-sealant offerings, though part of a much larger specialty-chemicals portfolio.
  • Weber (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's building-materials brand offering mortars, renders, ETICS, and tile-installation products across Europe. Comparable product portfolio backed by the resources of a global materials giant.
  • Knauf Gips KG: Major German building-materials group covering drywall, plasters, ETICS, and floor systems. Overlaps on plasters, renders, and facade insulation products as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

  • Ardex GmbH: German specialist in tile adhesives, screeds, and floor-preparation mortars. Directly comparable product range and professional-channel focus in German-speaking markets.
  • Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German specialist in facade systems, ETICS/WDVS, renders, and paints with strong professional channel presence. Directly comparable on the WDVS/facade system side of SAKRET's portfolio.
  • quick-mix (Sievert SE): German manufacturer of dry mortars, plasters, screeds, and facade systems under the quick-mix brand. Directly comparable product range and German professional/DIY channel overlap make it the closest peer to SAKRET's core offering.
  • PCI Augsburg GmbH (part of BASF): German manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and screeds. Directly comparable on tile-installation and floor products within SAKRET's range.
  • Baumit GmbH: Austrian-headquartered European manufacturer of dry mortars, plasters, ETICS facade systems, and floor screeds. Closely comparable in product mix, system-solution positioning, and Central European market focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Sakret social profiles

Digital presence

Sakret financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Sakret leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Sakret subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries6 records

Sakret funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Sakret M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Sakret

What does Sakret do?

SAKRET is the inventor brand of dry mortar (Werktrockenmörtel) and manufactures/distributes pre-mixed dry construction materials and chemical building products. The portfolio spans concrete repair systems, floor screeds, facade and ETICS insulation systems, tile adhesives, garden and landscaping mortars, masonry products, interior plasters, and technical mortars. Products are sold through licensed regional manufacturers, a professional dealer network, and major German DIY retail chains to both building professionals and DIY consumers.

Is Sakret a public or private company?

Sakret is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Sakret founded?

Sakret was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Sakret based?

Sakret is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does Sakret make money?

One revenue line is on record: building Materials Sales.

Who are Sakret's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Mapei S.p.A., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Bostik (Arkema), Weber (Saint-Gobain) and Knauf Gips KG. Direct peers are Ardex GmbH, Sto SE & Co. KGaA, quick-mix (Sievert SE), PCI Augsburg GmbH (part of BASF) and Baumit GmbH.

Does Sakret have an API?

No public API is recorded for Sakret.

What industry is Sakret in?

Sakret's product category is Construction Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAEAC, Plaster (Gypsum/Lime/Cement) & Basecoat Systems. Its NAICS code is 44418 and its SIC code is 3270.

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