Impac

What Impac does

Impac is a Mexican manufacturer of construction chemicals headquartered in Monterrey, founded in 1980, and operating as part of the Saint-Gobain group of construction material companies. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of construction chemical products organized across multiple categories: waterproofing systems (acrylic elastomeric coatings, asphaltic prefabricated membranes in APP/SBS variants, cementitious systems, and polyurethane sealants); concrete products (curing membranes, release agents, integral waterproofing additives, bonding adhesives, and accelerating admixtures); epoxy coatings; mortars and grouts compliant with ASTM C1107 and NMX-C-364; polyurethane and acrylic sealants; and PVA-based wood and construction adhesives sold under the PGALO sub-brand. Architectural coatings are offered through the Renova sub-brand (renova.mx). Products are formulated with proprietary features such as fiber-reinforced acrylics that eliminate the need for separate reinforcing fabric, self-leveling polyurethane systems, and thermally reflective white coatings for energy savings.

The company serves two primary horizontal segments: residential construction (homeowners, residential builders needing waterproofing, sealing, and repair solutions) and commercial/industrial construction (warehouses, factories, and large facilities requiring large-area waterproofing, chemical-resistant flooring, and structural repair systems). Impac distributes through a proprietary network of 12 Cedis (regional distribution centers) covering all major Mexican metropolitan markets — Chihuahua, Culiacán, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, León, Mérida, Mexico City, Monterrey, Obregón, Puebla, Tijuana, and Villahermosa — and through mass-market retail partnerships with Home Depot Mexico, Ferreterías Calzada, and Coppel. Pricing is transactional, set per product per presentation (e.g., the PRO-line 19-liter bucket covering approximately 19 m² with two coats). The company employs 501-1,000 people, holds industry certifications including ISO, UL, CRRC, Miami-Dade, MNRCA, FIDE 2024, and ESR/W, and maintains an English-language U.S. presence via impacusa.com, suggesting early-stage cross-border ambitions under Saint-Gobain's global umbrella. Marketing is conducted through organic social channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram) and a content website at impac.com.mx.

Name

Impac

Legal name

Impac

Website

https://impac.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Impac is a Mexican manufacturer of construction chemicals — waterproofing systems, concrete additives, mortars, sealants, and adhesives — serving residential and commercial/industrial builders through 12 owned distribution centers and mass-retail partners (Home Depot Mexico, Coppel, Ferreterías Calzada), operating as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Waterproofing solutions
• Concrete products
• Epoxy coatings
• Construction sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterrey

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Impac is a Mexican manufacturer of construction chemicals producing waterproofing systems (acrylic, asphaltic, cementitious, polyurethane, and fiber-reinforced), concrete products (adhesives, curing membranes, release agents, additives, integral waterproofing), epoxy coatings, mortars, sealants, and PVA-based adhesives under the IMPAC and PGALO brands. The company supplies residential, commercial, and industrial construction applications through an extensive network of distribution centers and major retail chains in Mexico.

Product overview

Impac is a Mexican building materials company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction chemical products. The product line includes waterproofing solutions (impermeabilizantes), concrete products (adhesives, curing membranes, release agents, additives, integral waterproofing), epoxy coatings, mortars (grouting and chemical mortars), sealants (polyurethane-based), and adhesives (PVA-based and polymer adhesives). The company operates under the IMPAC and PGALO brands, serving both residential and commercial construction markets through various product categories that address different construction needs from foundation to finish.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMPAC: Primary brand for waterproofing products, concrete products, epoxy coatings, mortars, sealants, and adhesives
• PGALO
• Renova

Products and services

• IMPAC® Acelerante Setting modifier for concrete.
• IMPAC® Bond AD Adhesive product for concrete applications.
• IMPAC® Bond HL Adhesive product for concrete applications.
• IMPAC® Bond PRO Professional-grade adhesive for concrete applications.
• IMPAC® Crystal Mix Concrete additive product.
• IMPAC® Desmoldante PRO Professional-grade concrete release agent.
• IMPAC® Desmoldante S Concrete release agent product.
• IMPAC® Fix Poliuretano Autonivelante Polyurethane sealant that absorbs dynamic joint movement. Physical properties remain stable over time and under variable weather conditions.
• IMPAC® Gral Integral powder waterproofing product for concrete.
• IMPAC® Grout X-TRA High-resistance ready-to-use mortar formulated with cement, controlled granulometry sands and special additives. Provides high fluidity without segregation or contraction. Complies with ASTM C1107 and NMX-C-364 standards.
• IMPAC® Grout PRO Mortar formulated with Portland cement, controlled granulometry silica sand and special additives. Provides high fluidity, controlled expansion and high compressive strengths. Complies with ASTM C1107 and NMX-C-364 standards.
• IMPAC® Membrana de Curado Acrílica Acrylic curing membrane for concrete.
• IMPAC® Membrana de Curado PRO Professional-grade concrete curing membrane.
• PGALO® 300 R White liquid adhesive that dries to form a flexible and transparent film with strong adhesion. Made from synthetic polymer emulsions and additives for excellent bonding quality.
• PGALO® 300 S Vinyl sealer that dries to form a flexible and transparent film. Can be mixed with stone aggregates to form cement, lime, plaster or textured mortars with high resistance and abrasion adhesion.
• PGALO® 900 R White PVA-based adhesive in water for bonding wood to wood, cardboard, paper, and other materials.
• Pgalo® Autonivelante Set Super fluid setting/rapid-drying mortar made from special cements, polymeric resins, controlled granulometry silica sand, and high-tech additives.
• PGALO® Primer Acrilset Concentrated primer formulated with copolymers in emulsion that forms a film on surfaces suitable for receiving self-leveling mortar. Blue color facilitates identification. Based on acrylic resins.

Segments2 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Saint-GobaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint-Gobain is the parent company of Impac. Impac's logo and branding incorporates the Saint-Gobain logo, indicating ownership and integration into the larger Saint-Gobain group of construction material companies. Saint-Gobain is a global leader in construction materials.
• Home Depot MexicomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Depot Mexico is a major retail distributor of Impac products, making Impac waterproofing and construction chemical products available through Home Depot's nationwide store network in Mexico.
• Ferreterías CalzadamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFerreterías Calzada is a major hardware retailer chain in Mexico that distributes Impac products through its network of stores, serving both professional contractors and individual consumers.
• CoppelmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoppel is a Mexican retail chain that sells Impac products, providing accessibility to consumers through their retail locations and online platform.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Master Builders Solutions):
• Sika: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with a strong construction chemicals portfolio including waterproofing, sealants, adhesives, and concrete admixtures. It directly competes with Impac in the Mexican market through its local subsidiary and serves overlapping residential and commercial construction customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/GRUPOIMPAC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/grupoimpac
• Facebookfacebook.com/grupoimpac
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupoimpac

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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