What Botament does

Botament is a German manufacturer of construction chemicals and system solutions headquartered in Bottrop, founded in 1988 (with the current legal entity established in 1993) and operating today as a wholly owned subsidiary of MC-Bauchemie. The company develops, produces, and sells construction-chemical products and integrated systems for tile laying, waterproofing, floor technology, building waterproofing and restoration, masonry renovation, and concrete repair. Its product portfolio is organized around two sub-brands, BotaGreen (sustainability-focused construction chemicals using recycled PET foam cores and alternative binders delivering up to 30% CO2 reduction) and BotaRed Line (high-performance tile-installation products), plus extensive SKU families for grouts, silicones, screeds, leveling compounds, drainage, and accessories.

The underlying technology centers on proprietary chemistry and materials processing: a closed-loop PET recycling and extrusion process producing foam-core building boards, alternative binder systems reducing cement content, bitumen-free reactive waterproofing (RD1/RD2 product family, the latter codified under DIN 18533), and multifunctional system products (MULTISTAR, MULTISTONE, ATE Max triple-function membrane) designed for cross-product compatibility. Manufacturing is distributed across six European production facilities in Germany (Bottrop and Esslingen), Poland (Sroda Wlkp.), Hungary (Tótvázsony-Kövesgyűr), Ukraine (Berezan), and Romania (Darmanesti), with dedicated sales organizations in Austria and Switzerland.

Botament operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market model, distributing exclusively through specialist trade partners (tile, flooring, and building materials dealers) rather than direct to end consumers. Customers include professional craftsmen (tilers, floor layers), specialist trade dealers, architects and planners specifying materials, and private and public builders. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of construction chemicals and building boards. The company supports the channel with regional field-sales teams, technical hotlines, planning tools, on-site consultation, and craftsmen training events. It is privately held, with no external funding rounds, and functions as a strategic operating unit within the family-controlled MC-Bauchemie Group.

Name

Botament

Legal name

Botament GmbH

Website

https://botament.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Botament is a German manufacturer of construction chemicals and integrated building systems — tile adhesives, waterproofing, PET-foam boards, and floor technology — sold through specialist trade dealers to professional craftsmen, architects, and planners across Europe via six production facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Tile Setting Materials (Mortars, Mastics & Grouts) (IMADAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flooring Installation Materials & Accessories (Adhesives, Grouts, Trims, Transitions) (IMADAJAL)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Tile laying systems
• Building waterproofing
• Floor technology products
• Construction chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bottrop

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Construction Chemical Products: Sale of construction chemicals and system solutions for new builds and renovations including tile adhesives, waterproofing products, grouts, sealants, floor leveling compounds, and surface protection. Distributed through specialist trade partners across Europe.
2. Building Boards and Construction Panels: Manufacture and sale of building boards including PET-core boards, XPS-core boards, shower boards, and wall elements for wet rooms and construction applications.
3. System Solutions: Integrated system solutions combining construction chemicals with building boards, providing complete systems for tile laying, waterproofing, and floor construction. Products include MULTISTAR and MULTISTONE multifunctional adhesives, HP family premium tile adhesives, and complete wet room solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Botament manufactures and sells construction chemical products and system solutions for tile laying, waterproofing, floor technology, and building material technology. The portfolio includes tile adhesives, grouts, sealants, leveling compounds, reactive waterproofing systems, building boards (PET- and XPS-core), shower boards with integrated drainage, concrete repair mortars, and surface protection products. Products are sold through specialist trade partners (Fachhandel) across Europe.

Product overview

Botament is a building materials company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction chemical products and systems organized under two main sub-brands: BotaGreen® (ecological sustainable products using recycled PET, CO2-reduced binders, and renewable materials) and BotaRed Line (high-performance products for demanding tile installation). The core product categories include Fliesen- und Natursteinbeläge (tile and natural stone installation covering substrate preparation, decoupling, waterproofing, adhesives, grout, and silicones), Nass- und Feuchtraumlösungen (wet room solutions with shower boards, building boards, drainage systems, and installation elements), Baustofftechnik (building materials technology including building waterproofing and restoration, masonry renovation, concrete repair, rapid screed systems, and surface protection), Bodentechnik (floor technology for substrate preparation and floor covering adhesives), and Ergänzung und Zubehör (accessories including leveling systems and mixing tools). The company operates as part of MC-Bauchemie Group with 6 production facilities across Europe and serves professional tradesmen, specialty retailers, architects, and planners throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BotaGreen®: Ecological sub-brand focused on sustainable construction with climate-friendly binder technologies, CO2-reducing products, use of renewable and recycled raw materials, and PET foam boards made from recycled bottles.
• BotaRed Line

Products and services

• BotaGreen® Ecological Sub-brand Ecological sub-brand of Botament offering sustainable construction chemical products including flexible tile adhesives, leveling compounds, primers, waterproofing membranes, shower boards, and building boards made from recycled PET foam and CO2-reduced binders. Aimed at professional craftsmen and builders seeking EMICODE-certified, low-emission, climate-friendly construction chemistry systems.
• BotaRed Line High-Performance Sub-brand Compact, perfectly coordinated product line for tile installation including tile adhesives (M20, M20 S1, M20 Speed), leveling compound (M49), waterproofing membrane (AB20), sealing tape (SB20), waterproofing foil (DIFO20), deep primer (TG20), and WC mounting element. Targeted at professional tilers seeking maximum performance.
• Fliesen- und Natursteinbeläge (Tile and Natural Stone Installation System) Complete product system for tile and natural stone covering installation including substrate preparation, decoupling systems, bonded waterproofing, tile adhesives, grout (MULTIFUGE family), and silicones. For tilers and natural stone installers handling residential and commercial projects.
• Nass- und Feuchtraumlösungen (Wet and Damp Room Solutions) Complete product system for wet and damp rooms including shower boards (PD-I, LD-I Pro, LD, DUB), building boards (BP), linear drainage systems (Water LD, Water LD V), floor drains (BA-L, BA-LD V, BA-P), wall elements (Wandelement, Wandnische), modular seating benches, and pre-wall installation elements. For bathroom and wet room construction professionals.
• Baustofftechnik (Building Materials Technology) Building materials technology product category covering building waterproofing and restoration (bitumen coatings including Black Future, BM2, BM92 Winter), masonry renovation (Renovation MS10/MS20/MS30/MS80W), concrete repair and cosmetics (M37, M38, R39, Renovation HB1/BS3), rapid screed systems (M54, M56 Speed FM, EB100 Botascreed), concrete and mortar additives (D10, TF02), and surface protection (BV2, PF1). For construction professionals handling structural waterproofing and restoration.
• Bodentechnik (Floor Technology) Floor technology product system including substrate preparation (primers G110/G140, leveling compounds A220/A230, reinforcement fibers S910, accelerator S920, crack sealant R70) and floor covering adhesives (polyurethane adhesive M440, elastic parquet adhesive P450, textile adhesive T350, PVC adhesives K530/K572). For floor layers and flooring installers.
• MULTISTAR® and MULTISTONE® Multifunctional Lightweight Adhesives Multifunctional lightweight adhesives for tile and natural stone laying. MULTISTAR® is for ceramic coverings; MULTISTONE® is for stone applications. For professional tilers and natural stone installers.
• RD1 Universal and RD2 The Green 1 Reactive Waterproofing Bitumen-free reactive waterproofing systems for building waterproofing applications. RD2 The Green 1 is a fast, multifunctional 2K reactive waterproofing for demanding applications; RD1 Universal is a fast, multifunctional 1K reactive waterproofing. For professional waterproofing applications in construction and renovation.
• Water LD Stainless Steel Linear Drainage System Proprietary stainless steel linear drainage system for shower installations, including Water LD and Water LD V profiles, BA-L floor drains, and BA-LD V shower drainage systems. For bathroom installers and wet room construction professionals.
• BotaGreen® Duschboard Vario (PET Shower Board) Shower board with linear drainage. Carrier material consists of 100% recycled PET, with the top waterproofing layer made from foil containing at least 60% recycled material. For sustainable wet room construction.
• HP Family Premium Tile Adhesives Premium tile adhesive family introduced in 2011 as the high-end tier of Botament's tile adhesive portfolio. For professional tilers requiring premium performance adhesives.
• Ergänzung und Zubehör (Accessories and Supplementary Tools) Supplementary accessories for professional application including Botament Nivelliersystem (leveling system), Epoxy-Starter Set, Messeimer (measuring bucket), Anrühreimer (mixing bucket), Quarzsand (quartz sand additive), Botament TX thickening agent, Botament KL copper conductor band for conductive floors, and Botament RS edge insulation strip. For professional craftsmen applying Botament systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% CO2 reduction in BotaGreen products compared to conventional Botament products
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MC-BauchemiecoreOthersBotament is a subsidiary of MC-Bauchemie, one of the leading manufacturers of construction chemicals in Europe with over 50 years of experience. MC-Bauchemie provides production capabilities, research and development support, and access to additional production facilities. Outside of Botament's 6 production sites, products are marketed through the parent company MC-Bauchemie.
• GEV (Gemeinschaft Emissionskontrollierte Verlegewerkstoffe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for EMICODE certification ensuring products meet the highest standards for low emissions and indoor air quality. The GEV initiative develops products with low emissions together with consumers, craftsmen, and manufacturers.
• DGNB (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBotament is a member of the German Sustainable Building Council, a non-profit organization working to transform the construction and real estate market toward sustainable practices since 2007.
• ARA AG (Altstoff Recycling Austria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for packaging recycling in Austria. ARA AG's separate collection and recycling of packaging saves the environment over 540,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, equivalent to about 7% of annual car mileage in Austria.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei: Italian global leader in construction chemicals offering tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and building products across European and global markets at significantly larger scale.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants major (part of Arkema) with construction adhesives and waterproofing offerings overlapping with Botament's product categories at substantially larger scale.
• Knauf: German building materials major offering tile adhesives, screeds, and surface systems as part of broader construction materials portfolio including drywall and insulation products.
• Sika: Swiss global construction chemicals and sealants major with overlapping tile adhesive and waterproofing offerings as part of a much broader portfolio serving construction industry worldwide.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Construction chemicals division of Saint-Gobain offering tile adhesives, screeds, and waterproofing systems with broader product portfolio and global reach than Botament.

Direct peers

• Uzin Utz: German flooring specialist with comparable focus on substrate preparation, leveling compounds, and floor covering adhesives for professional craftsmen across European markets.
• Kiesel Bauchemie: German specialty construction chemicals company focused on tile laying and floor technology, with similar target audience of professional tilers and specialist trade distribution across Europe.
• Schomburg: German construction chemicals specialist offering tile adhesives, waterproofing systems, and floor technology with comparable B2B specialist trade distribution model and European footprint.
• PCI (Master Builders Solutions): German construction chemicals brand (now part of BASF's Master Builders Solutions) with directly overlapping tile adhesive, grout, and waterproofing product lines for professional trade.
• Ardex: German construction chemicals manufacturer with directly comparable product portfolio including tile adhesives, grouts, screeds, and waterproofing for professional craftsmen across Europe via specialist trade.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BotamentNL
• Facebookfacebook.com/Botament.Deutschland

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 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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