What Davco does

Davco is an Australian tile and stone installation chemical solutions brand operating as a sub-brand of Sika Australia Pty Ltd, itself a subsidiary of Swiss-listed specialty chemicals group Sika AG. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Sydney, the company develops and manufactures a comprehensive range of construction chemical products including tile adhesives, tile grouts, primers and additives, renders and screeds, waterproofing membranes, and tile care products. Its signature innovation is the patented Dust Less® Technology, launched in 2006, which reduces airborne dust by 80% compared to traditional tile adhesives and is positioned as both a worker safety and product efficiency improvement.

The brand operates as part of a multi-brand tile installation platform that also includes SikaTile® (featuring Crystalline Technology primers, fibre reinforced membranes, and Lightweight Glass Technology) and Schonox® (under-tile waterproofing systems). Products serve both new build and renovation projects across residential and commercial construction, targeting professional tile installers and contractors as the primary customer segment. The portfolio addresses pain points around dust emissions, working conditions, cleanup time, and product waste during tile installation.

Commercially, Davco generates revenue through the sale of construction chemical products distributed via Sika Australia's network, which includes direct sales, third-party distributors, and retail outlets across Australia. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is managed through a Customer Pricing Portal accessible to account customers. The brand is supported through Sika Australia's digital channels, including its corporate website and an active Instagram presence (@sika_australia), with the broader Sika Group ecosystem providing operational scale, R&D resources, and brand credibility. Geographic scope is single-country domestic (Australia), with no international direct operations disclosed.

Name

Davco

Legal name

Sika Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://davcoaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Davco is an Australian tile and stone installation chemical solutions brand under Sika Australia Pty Ltd, developing adhesives, grouts, primers, waterproofing membranes, and mortars for professional tile installers and contractors in residential and commercial construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals / Tile Installation Products

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

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

• Tile installation adhesives
• Tile grouts
• Waterproofing membranes
• Construction chemicals
• Primers and additives

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Davco develops and manufactures tile and stone installation chemical products for the Australian construction industry. Its portfolio includes tile adhesives, grouts, primers, waterproofing membranes, renders, screeds, and tile care products, sold under the Davco®, SikaTile®, and Schonox® sub-brands. The brand is differentiated by its patented Dust Less® Technology, which reduces airborne dust by 80% during tile adhesive application.

Product overview

Davco is a sub-brand under Sika Australia's Tile & Stone Installation Systems segment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction chemical products for tile installation. The offering operates as a multi-brand platform featuring Davco® (with patented Dust Less® Technology for reduced dust), SikaTile® (complete tiling system with Crystalline Technology and fibre reinforced membranes), and Schonox® (under-tile waterproofing systems). The product range encompasses tile adhesives (including 0% Crystalline Silica dry mix formulations), tile grouts, primers and additives, renders and screeds, waterproofing membranes, and tile care products. These products serve both new build and renovation projects across residential and commercial applications, from individual housing to industrial infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SikaTile®: Innovative tile and stone installation product range featuring Crystalline Technology, fibre reinforced membranes, Dustless® Technology, and Lightweight Glass Technology for installers.
• Schonox®
• Dust Less® Technology

Products and services

• Tile Adhesives Tile bonding materials including dry mix adhesives with Dustless® Technology and Lightweight Glass Technology for easy handling and workability, for professional tile installers and contractors.
• Tile Grouts Colour perfect grout products for finishing tile installations with consistent color and durability, used by professional tile installers and contractors.
• Primers & Additives Efflorescence inhibiting primers with Crystalline Technology and additives to enhance tile installation performance, for professional tile installers and contractors.
• Renders & Screeds Cement and lime plasters, textured and aggregated finishes for facade protection and decoration in architectural projects, for construction professionals.
• Waterproofing Membranes Waterproofing membranes including fibre reinforced membranes for superior strength, suitable for under-tile applications and wet areas, used by professional tile installers and contractors.
• Tile Care and Cleaners Maintenance and cleaning products for installed tile and stone surfaces, for tile installers, contractors, and end users.
• SikaTile® Tiling System Innovative tile and stone installation product range featuring Crystalline Technology primers, fibre reinforced membranes, Dustless® Technology dry mix adhesives, Lightweight Glass Technology, and colour perfect grout for a complete Sika® Secure tiling system.
• Schonox® Under-Tile Waterproofing System Globally proven under-tile waterproofing system offering the Schonox® iFix adhesive and AB waterproofing system with guaranteed film thickness, enabling tiling to commence just 30 minutes after application. Suitable for pools, spas, and sauna applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% less airborne dust than traditional tile adhesives

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Bostik: Arkema-owned global adhesives manufacturer with a dedicated Construction & Consumer division offering tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing products that compete head-to-head with Davco's offerings.
• Cemix: Trans-Tasman manufacturer of construction chemicals including tile adhesives, grouts, and renders, directly competing with Davco in the Australian and New Zealand professional installer channel.
• Fosroc: International construction chemicals company offering tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and concrete repair products, operating across Asia-Pacific and competing with Davco in commercial construction applications.
• LATICRETE: US-headquartered global manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems including adhesives, grouts, waterproofing membranes, and surface care products — directly comparable to Davco's full-workflow product platform.
• Ardex: German-origin global manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals with a deep tile and stone installation product range and a strong direct presence in Australia, making it one of Davco's closest direct competitors in the local market.
• Custom Building Products: North American leader in tile and stone installation systems with a comprehensive portfolio of mortars, grouts, waterproofing, and surface preparation products serving professional contractors — a direct functional equivalent of Davco's product mix.
• Mapei: Italian-headquartered global leader in adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry, with a particularly strong tile adhesive and grout portfolio that directly competes with Davco's product set in Australia and worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Sika Group: Davco's parent conglomerate, a global specialty chemicals company whose Tile & Stone Installation Systems segment is the platform Davco sits within; included as a peer reference rather than a direct competitor since Davco is one of its brands.
• BASF (Master Builders Solutions): Global chemical major with a Master Builders Solutions construction chemicals division covering concrete, waterproofing, and tile-adjacent products — overlapping with Davco's category but serving it as one segment within a far broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Dunlop Construction Chemicals: Australia- and New Zealand-focused construction chemicals brand offering tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing products to professional and DIY channels — overlapping with Davco's Australian installer customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sika_australia
• Xx.com/davcoaustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/davcoaustralia

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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