Grupo Puma
Grupo Puma is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals (adhesives, mortars, waterproofing, paints, gypsum, insulation) selling through distributor networks to construction professionals and specifiers across 120+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersCórdoba, Spain
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Grupo Puma does
Grupo Puma, S.L. is a privately held Spanish manufacturer and distributor of specialty construction chemicals, headquartered in Córdoba, Spain and incorporated in 1982 as a private limited company. The company produces a broad portfolio of building products organized into 19 product families and seven proprietary sub-brands (Pegoland, Paviland, Imperpuma, Morcem, Pumaflex, Pumacril, Pavigarden), covering tile and stone installation adhesives and grouts, one-coat and pre-mix mortars, lime-based restoration materials, decorative plasters, EIFS/ETICS external insulation systems, specialty mortars, flooring, concrete repair, lightweight restoration, additives and primers, acrylic rubber waterproofing, paints and coatings, landscaping systems, asphalt and bitumen waterproofing membranes, and gypsum-based plasters. Manufacturing is supported by ISO 9001 quality and ISO 14001 environmental management certifications issued by Bureau Veritas, and products carry Documents of Technical Suitability (DIT) from Instituto Eduardo Torroja.
The business operates a B2B go-to-market model targeting construction professionals (contractors, tile installers, general builders) as well as architects and specifiers, with sales executed through national and regional distributor and dealer networks rather than direct-to-consumer channels. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is geographically wide but locally adapted: Grupo Puma runs country-specific websites in multiple languages for approximately 120+ markets across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania, supported by technical documentation, training resources, country-specific localized content, and active participation in industry events such as CEVISAMA.
Revenue is generated from sale of physical construction chemical goods under the hardware_sales model. The company reports no external funding rounds or disclosed parent company, and operates its own education arm (Fundación Grupo Puma) focused on professional training. Group-wide governance includes a Code of Ethics adopted in October 2016, a whistleblowing channel, a data protection officer, and structured contact infrastructure — signals of a formalized corporate group consistent with a multi-entity privately held enterprise operating across 20+ country markets.
Grupo Puma firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Grupo Puma
- Legal name
- Grupo Puma, S.L.
- Website
- https://grupopuma.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Grupo Puma is a privately held Spanish manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals (adhesives, mortars, waterproofing, paints, gypsum, insulation) selling through distributor networks to construction professionals and specifiers across 120+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Grupo Puma industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Materials Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)
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Where Grupo Puma is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Córdoba
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Grupo Puma business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Construction Materials Sales: Grupo Puma generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of construction chemical products including mortars, adhesives, grouts, waterproofing systems, paints, and decorative finishes. The company operates as a B2B supplier to construction professionals, contractors, and distributors across global markets.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Grupo Puma product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grupo Puma manufactures and distributes construction chemical products for the building industry, including tile and stone adhesives, grouts, mortars, plasters, waterproofing membranes, paints, decorative finishes, gypsum products, and external insulation systems. The company sells these products under multiple sub-brands such as Pegoland, Morcem, Pumaflex, Imperpuma, Pumacril, and Paviland to construction professionals through distributor and dealer networks across more than 120 countries.
Product overview
Grupo Puma is a construction materials manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty chemical products for the building industry. The product line includes 19 product families covering tile adhesives and grouts (Pegoland), mortars and plasters, lime-based products, decorative finishes, waterproofing solutions (Imperpuma bitumen membranes and Pumaflex acrylic rubber), insulation systems (EIFS/ETICS), paints (Pumacril), flooring, concrete repair, landscaping (Pavigarden, Paviland), and gypsum products (Morcem). The company operates as a multi-brand platform with product sub-lines under brand names like Morcem, Pumaflex, Pumacril, Pumaplast, Imperpuma, and Paviland. Products are organized by construction application categories including installation, finishing, waterproofing, repair, and decoration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Pegoland: Professional tile and stone adhesive product line including Pegoland Elastic and related mortar products.
- Paviland
- Imperpuma
- Morcem
- Pumaflex
- Pumacril
- Pavigarden
Products and services
- Pegoland Professional Range Professional range of tile and stone adhesives for various installation applications, sold to construction professionals and contractors.
- Tile Grouts Mortars and grouts for filling tile joints and gaps, used by tile installers and construction professionals.
- One-coat Mortars Single-layer mortars for wall rendering and finishing, used in residential and commercial construction.
- Pre-Mix Plasters and Mortars Pre-mixed plasters and mortars for various construction applications, supplied to contractors and builders.
- Lime Line Lime-based products for construction and restoration applications.
- Decorative Plasters Decorative plaster finishes for interior and exterior surfaces, used by architects and builders.
- EIFS/ETICS Insulation Systems External Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS/ETICS) for thermal insulation of building envelopes, used in energy-efficient construction.
- Special Mortars Specialized mortars designed for specific construction requirements and applications.
- Flooring Products Floor installation and finishing products, including Paviland microcement and decorative coating systems for architectural applications.
- Concrete Repair Products Products for repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures, used by contractors and restoration specialists.
- Lightweight Restoration Products Lightweight materials for building restoration and rehabilitation projects.
- Additives and Primers Chemical additives and primer products for surface preparation and performance enhancement of construction materials.
- Acrylic Rubber Waterproofing Products Acrylic rubber waterproofing products under the Pumaflex brand, including Pumaflex coatings, Morcem Antigoteras, and Mallaflex reinforcement meshes for terraces, roofs, and exterior surfaces.
- Pumacril Paints Decorative and protective paint products under the Pumacril brand, including facade coatings, interior/exterior paints, pool paints, and sports paints, with Easy-Colours tintometer color matching system.
- Landscaping Products Outdoor space solutions including Pavigarden geotextile and anti-weed system, Paviland Caucho recycled rubber pavements, and Paviland Nature ecological stabilised soil.
- Imperpuma Bitumen Membranes Polymer-modified bitumen waterproofing membranes (Imperpuma BP APP -5°C and Imperpuma Plus APP -15°C) and anionic bituminous emulsions for roofing and waterproofing applications.
- Morcem Gypsum Range Gypsum-based products under the Morcem brand, including Morcem Yeso Rapido (quick-setting), Morcem Yeso Proyectado (projected), Morcem Yeso Controlado (slow-setting), and joint treatment compounds for interior construction.
Quantifiable outcome
- All factories certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Grupo Puma
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Grupo Puma technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Grupo Puma partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Grupo Puma competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mapei: Italian privately held global leader in construction chemicals including tile adhesives, grouts, mortars, and waterproofing systems. Closest direct comparable to Grupo Puma by product mix, channel model, and international distribution.
- Knauf: German family-owned building materials group with strong gypsum/plaster and insulation systems offerings. Directly comparable on Morcem Yeso gypsum plasters and EIFS product lines.
- Ardex Group: German specialty construction chemicals manufacturer focused on tile adhesives, levelling compounds, waterproofing, and flooring. Comparable on core specialty-product positioning and B2B contractor channel.
- Caparol (DAW Group): German paints, plasters, and façade systems manufacturer. Directly comparable to Grupo Puma's Pumacril paint range and decorative plaster offerings, particularly in Central Europe.
- Baumit: Austrian/Central European manufacturer of render, plaster, adhesive, and EIFS systems. Comparable on mortars, façade insulation, and decorative finishes for the professional channel.
- Bostik: Arkema-owned specialty adhesives and sealants business with strong construction channel presence in tile adhesives, waterproofing, and bonding solutions. Directly comparable on adhesive chemistry and contractor channel.
- Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's mortars, tile adhesives, renders, and EIFS/ETICS systems division. Highly comparable on product portfolio (adhesives, mortars, façade insulation) and European footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Henkel (Ceresit): Henkel's Ceresit brand is a leading tile adhesive and façade systems line sold globally. Comparable on tile adhesive and waterproofing product overlap, though Henkel is a much broader industrial and consumer goods conglomerate.
- Sika: Swiss-listed global construction chemicals and sealing/bonding leader. Overlaps on tile adhesives, mortars, waterproofing, and EIFS, but operates as a much larger, broadly diversified incumbent.
- BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division covering concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and repair mortars. Broader scope than Grupo Puma but directly overlaps on waterproofing membranes and concrete repair chemistry.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Grupo Puma social profiles
Digital presenceGrupo Puma compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Grupo Puma financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Grupo Puma leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Grupo Puma subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Grupo Puma funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Grupo Puma M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Grupo Puma
What does Grupo Puma do?
Grupo Puma manufactures and distributes construction chemical products for the building industry, including tile and stone adhesives, grouts, mortars, plasters, waterproofing membranes, paints, decorative finishes, gypsum products, and external insulation systems. The company sells these products under multiple sub-brands such as Pegoland, Morcem, Pumaflex, Imperpuma, Pumacril, and Paviland to construction professionals through distributor and dealer networks across more than 120 countries.
Is Grupo Puma a public or private company?
Grupo Puma is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Grupo Puma founded?
Grupo Puma was founded in 1982. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Grupo Puma based?
Grupo Puma is headquartered in Córdoba, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Grupo Puma make money?
One revenue line is on record: construction Materials Sales.
Who are Grupo Puma's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mapei, Knauf, Ardex Group, Caparol (DAW Group), Baumit, Bostik and Saint-Gobain Weber. Broad incumbents are Henkel (Ceresit), Sika and BASF Master Builders Solutions.
Does Grupo Puma have an API?
No public API is recorded for Grupo Puma.
What industry is Grupo Puma in?
Grupo Puma's product category is Construction Materials Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAEAK, Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks). Its NAICS code is 325520 and its SIC code is 2891.