Adesital

What Adesital does

Adesital S.p.A. is an Italian construction chemicals manufacturer founded in 1968, headquartered in Ubersetto di Fiorano (Modena) with a registered office in Milan. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mapei Group, a multinational construction chemicals conglomerate, and specializes in adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems, and surface preparation products used in ceramic and natural stone installation, building renovation, and structural repair. Its product portfolio spans more than 50 SKUs organized into eight lines: ceramic and stone installation adhesives (EXTRA 30 POWER, FLEXO, ADEBOND), grouting and elastic sealants (FUGAMAGICA series), waterproofing systems (ADEPROOF line including decoupling membranes, liquid membranes, and accessories), facade restoration (ADESAN CALCE lime-based line), substrate preparation (ADEPLAN renders and primers), epoxy products, polyurethane sealants, and wood flooring adhesives (ADEWOOD P11). Adesital also markets a DIY-oriented SMALL PACK line and an eco-friendly Linea ECO. Products carry EC1 Plus low-VOC certification and are integrated into application systems (Cicli Applicativi) for specifier use.

The company sells exclusively through a dedicated field-sales network targeting professional contractors, construction companies, and building restoration specialists in Italy, with limited cross-border activity (Monaco). GTM is enterprise field sales supported by technical documentation (DoPs, EPDs, technical data sheets), product demonstration videos, an annual Adesital Days sales convention, and a References Grand Prix program recognizing top construction projects. Notable reference projects span hospitality (Hilton, Riva Marina Resort, Twiga Beach Club Monaco), cultural heritage (Altare della Patria in Rome, Casa Artusi, Musei di San Domenico), transportation (Bologna Marconi Airport, Frecciarossa maintenance facility, Trapani maritime station), and healthcare (Ospedale Monselice, Vito Fazzi hospital, University of Salento). Revenue derives from one-time sale of construction chemicals through the direct sales network; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Adesital employs 11-50 people and is privately held as an Italian S.p.A.

Name

Adesital

Legal name

Adesital S.p.A.

Website

https://adesital.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Adesital S.p.A. is an Italian construction chemicals manufacturer, wholly owned by Mapei Group, producing adhesives, sealants, waterproofing systems, and restoration products for professional contractors, construction companies, and building restoration specialists in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Adhesives (Structural & Non-Structural) (IMADAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Tile adhesives
• Waterproofing membranes
• Building restoration mortars
• Sealants and grouts

Headquarters

HQ city

Modena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction chemicals sales: Adesital generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of construction chemicals including adhesives, sealants, waterproofing products, and surface preparation materials to professional contractors and construction companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Adesital manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of construction chemicals for professional building applications, including cementitious and polyurethane adhesives for ceramic, stone, and wood flooring; cementitious, epoxy, and silicone grouts and sealants; cementitious, liquid, and decoupling waterproofing membranes and mortars; lime-based facade and building restoration products; and substrate preparation renders and primers. Products are organized into lines (ceramic/stone laying, grouting/sealing, facade restoration, dehumidification, thermal-acoustic insulation, substrate preparation, waterproofing, wood floor installation, plus the Linea ECO and SMALL PACK DIY ranges) and sold to professional contractors, construction companies, and restoration specialists via a direct sales network, with backing from parent Mapei Group.

Product overview

Adesital is an Italian construction chemicals company that provides a comprehensive portfolio of specialized products for building construction and renovation. The product offering is organized into distinct lines including: ceramic and natural stone installation adhesives (EXTRA 30 POWER, FLEXO, ADEBOND), grouting and elastic sealing solutions (FUGAMAGICA series including MATERIA POWER, ZEROSEI MATERIA, 2-12, 0-4 MATERIA TECH, 3-20 BIO MATERIA TECH), waterproofing systems (ADEPROOF line including BARRIERA, GIUNTO, BOND, VISTA, ELASTOCEM, ELASTOCEM RECORD, MONO, and accessories like SCARICO FRONTALE/LATERALE), facade restoration products (ADESAN CALCE line with various plasters and renders), substrate preparation solutions (ADEPLAN renders and primers), epoxy products (ADEPOXY MATERIA and MATERIA TECH), polyurethane sealants (ADESIL P MATERIA TECH, SILFLEX P), and wood flooring adhesives (ADEWOOD P11). Additional offerings include the eco-friendly Linea ECO, a DIY SMALL PACK line, and various auxiliary products like primers, cleaners, and reinforcement meshes. The products work together as integrated systems for complete construction solutions, from substrate preparation through final finishing and waterproofing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EXTRA 30 POWER S2 Highly deformable (S2) cementitious adhesive with high performance and easy spreadability, designed for laying large-format porcelain tiles and stone materials. For professional installers.
• EXTRA 30 POWER BIANCO FLASH Single-component SUPER WHITE deformable (S1) cementitious adhesive with very high performance for laying large-format porcelain tiles.
• EXTRA 30 MAXI Deformable high-performance cementitious adhesive with long open time and zero vertical slip, for thicknesses 3 to 20 mm, suitable for large-format ceramics and natural stones.
• FLEXO Improved cementitious adhesive with long open time for rectified materials. For professional installers.
• ADEWOOD P11 Single-component solvent-free elastic polyurethane adhesive for wooden floors. For professional wood floor installers.
• B 75 MONOCOLOR Single-component super white special cementitious adhesive for laying all types of ceramic materials, specific for glass mosaic even in immersion.
• ADEBOND Long open time cementitious adhesive for laying ceramic tiles.
• ADEFLEX T Two-component waterproofing adhesive for natural stones and ceramic tiles.
• VETROSYSTEM Self-grouting adhesive for laying and simultaneous grouting of glass blocks.
• FUGAMAGICA MATERIA POWER Fast-drying, water-repellent, mold-resistant decorative sealant that maximizes contrast against efflorescence, for grouting ceramic tiles from 2 to 20 mm.
• FUGAMAGICA ZEROSEI MATERIA Water-repellent decorative cement-based sealant for grouting between 0 and 6 mm of ceramic tiles, available in 40 colors across 4 collections.
• FUGAMAGICA 2-12 High-performance medium-grained cementitious grout for grouting ceramic tiles from 2 to 12 mm.
• FUGAMAGICA 0-4 MATERIA TECH Technical sealant with ultra-smooth finish, cement-based with reduced water absorption, for grouting between 0 and 4 mm of ceramic tiles.
• FUGAMAGICA 3-20 BIO MATERIA TECH Technical sealant with rough finish, cement-based and water-repellent, for grouting between 3 and 20 mm of ceramic tiles.
• ADEPOXY MATERIA Epoxy grout for grouting ceramic and glass materials, ideal for mosaic grouting, with high decorative value.
• ADEPOXY MATERIA TECH Technical epoxy sealant with medium grain finish, for grouting tiles destined for technical use, resistant to chemical agents.
• ADESIL MATERIA Acetic crosslinking silicone sealant solvent-free, certified according to EN 15651-1, 15651-2, 15651-3, with very low VOC emissions (EC1 Plus).
• ADESIL P MATERIA TECH Rapid polyurethane adhesive and sealant, solvent-free, paintable, for sealing industrial floors and concrete pavements.
• SILFLEX P Polyurethane sealant for expansion joints, with abrasion-resistant sealing for floor joints and self-leveling elastic waterproof coating.
• ADESIL P SCHIUMA Self-expanding polyurethane foam for fillings and thermo-acoustic insulation.
• ADEPROOF BARRIERA Decoupling, anti-fracture, waterproofing membrane for cracked, damp, or imperfectly cured substrates, for laying ceramic tiles and stone materials.
• ADEPROOF VISTA Fiber-reinforced liquid membrane in aqueous emulsion with high reflectance and thermal emissivity index, for liquid waterproofing systems.
• ADEPROOF ELASTOCEM Two-component elastic waterproofing and protective cementitious mortar.
• ADEPROOF ELASTOCEM RECORD Two-component rapid elastic waterproofing and protective cementitious mortar.
• ADEPROOF MONO Single-component waterproofing, elastic and protective cementitious mortar.
• GUAINALASTIC Quick-drying elastic liquid waterproofing coating for interiors, for waterproofing bathroom walls and floors before ceramic tile laying.
• OSMOSTUCK H2O Cementitious waterproofing mortar with osmotic action, certified for contact with drinking water.
• ADESAN CALCE Restoration product line based on pure lime, for dehumidification and restoration of historic buildings; includes Adesan Intonaco, Adesan Intonaco NHL, Adesan Rinzaffo Calce, Adesan Rinzaffo Macchina, Adesan Strutturale NHL, Adesan Traspirante, and Adesan Pittura.
• ADESAN MONO LIGHT Single-product wall restoration solution for repairing damp walls.
• ADEMUR RINFORZO 150 Fiber-reinforced mortar based on natural hydraulic lime for creating breathable structural plasters, also reinforced.
• ADEGROUT TIXO RAPIDO Quick-setting cementitious solution for cortical restoration and smoothing of concrete, providing rapid repair.
• ADEGROUT MONOSTRATO R4 Single-layer structural mortar for restoration and protection of concrete structures.
• ADEGROUT TISSOTROPICO Shrinkage-resistant fine fiber-reinforced thixotropic mortar with normal setting for cortical restoration of concrete.
• ADEPLAN MAXI Lime-cement render with civil finish, water-repellent, for thicknesses from 2 to 10 mm for cementitious plasters.
• ADEPLAN RC 170 Lime-cement render with excellent white point and excellent workability, for fresh and aged plasters with civil finish.
• ADEPLAN RC 70 Lime-cement base render for fresh and aged plasters with fine civil finish.
• ADEPLAN THERMO Cementitious leveling compound with high thermal conductivity (1.70 W/mK) for thicknesses 3 to 40 mm, suitable for low-thickness underfloor heating systems.
• ADERIP Two-component epoxy mortar for concrete pouring joints and monolithic sealing of screed cracks.
• ADEGRIP ECO Bonding primer based on polymers in dispersion, solvent-free, for preparing substrates of glazed ceramics, marble and natural stones, concrete.
• PRIMER GS Water-based primer in aqueous dispersion with synthetic resins, for treating gypsum or anhydrite surfaces before ceramic tile application.
• IDROSIL Water-repellent impregnant for construction materials based on silicone resins in aqueous solution.
• ADECOR INTERNI Colorable super-washable wall paint, resistant to mold and covering, suitable for drywall surfaces.
• ADESIT CLEAN Acidic descaling detergent for cleaning cement traces, lime deposits, and cementitious grout residues from ceramic tile surfaces.
• IMPER 21 Waterproofing and flexibilizing additive for cementitious grouts, used mixed with Fugamagica and Vetrosystem sealants.
• SMALL PACK DIY product line for do-it-yourself consumers, providing smaller-pack construction chemicals for home renovation projects.
• Linea ECO Eco-friendly product line with low environmental impact covering construction chemicals for sustainable building.

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSI ModenaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026Adesital sponsors CSI Modena's initiative 'Sport: parità e protagonismo femminile' (Sport: equality and female leadership) from March 13-15, 2026. The initiative involved hundreds of participants in sporting activities and cultural reflections on social justice and equity.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives manufacturer with construction segment covering tile adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing. Overlaps with Adesital in professional and DIY channels across Europe.
• Sika: Swiss-listed multinational with a wide construction-chemicals portfolio including tile adhesives, waterproofing, sealants, and concrete repair. Competes with Adesital in Italy and across Europe on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Henkel (Loctite/Pattex construction range): Global adhesives powerhouse whose construction range competes in sealants, tile adhesives, and DIY products. A broader incumbent that pressures Adesital in retail/DIY and in commercial construction.
• PCI (BASF Master Builders Solutions): German construction chemicals brand under BASF specializing in tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing systems. Competes with Adesital on commercial construction specifications across Europe.
• Mapei Group: Adesital's parent company and the dominant global construction chemicals conglomerate. Sells overlapping categories (Keraflex, Mapelastic, Keracolor) and competes head-to-head in many Italian and international contractor accounts.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: European leader in industrial mortars, tile adhesives, facade systems, and waterproofing. A broad incumbent whose product range and specification depth compete directly with Adesital's waterproofing and rendering lines.

Direct peers

• Litokol: Italian specialist in tile adhesives, epoxy grouts, and decorative sealants (StarLIKE, LitoFlex). Closely comparable to Adesital's EXTRA 30 POWER and FUGAMAGICA ranges and serves a similar professional installer base in Italy and export markets.
• Fassa Bortolo: Italian construction chemicals group with a full portfolio of adhesives, plasters, renders, and restoration mortars under brands like FASSATHERM and Keraflex. Overlaps substantially with Adesital's product lines and Italian distribution model.
• Kerakoll: Italian manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and building chemicals with a comparable focus on eco-friendly and low-emission formulations. Directly competes with Adesital in tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing across the Italian and European contractor channel.

Regional players

• Ruredil: Italian specialist in concrete repair, structural strengthening, and restoration mortars. Comparable to Adesital's ADEGROUT and ADESAN CALCE restoration lines and shares the same Italian contractor customer base.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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