What Cercol does

Cercol (legal entity CER.COL S.p.A.) is an Italian specialty manufacturer of construction chemicals, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Milan (registered office) with administrative operations in Sassuolo, Modena. The company designs, produces, and sells cementitious, epoxy, polyurethane, and silylated-polymer formulations spanning substrate preparation, waterproofing, ceramic-tile and natural-stone adhesives, grouts, sealants, concrete-repair mortars, protective coatings, and compatible application accessories. Its portfolio is organized into nine product families (e.g., F.55 CERFIX, F.50 POLICOL, F.72 ELASTOMALTA, F.76 TIXO, F.40 CERPOXY, F.15 grout series) and is sold primarily under the integrated Sistemi Cercol system approach, where complementary products are specified together for waterproofing, tiling, and building-restoration projects. Products carry required European certifications under EN 12004, EN 13888, EN 14891, and EN 1504, and are marked USO PROFESSIONALE (professional use only).

The company operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting professional contractors, tilers, and building companies, with distribution through professional construction-materials wholesalers and direct relationships on project-based engagements. Documentation, technical data sheets, video tutorials, and a product calculator are delivered through cercol.com, with additional presence at the Cersaie Bologna trade fair and across YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Documented reference projects span hospitality (Milano Palace Hotel, Des Bains Chambre & Suite, Il Golfo Residence), automotive dealerships (BMW Elauto, Audi Florit & C., Citroen Armando), transportation (Naples Airport), residential and luxury real estate (Complesso Residenziale di lusso a Cesena, Boutique di lusso Vienna), sports infrastructure (Stadio del Salto G. Dal Ben, Piscina Hotel Vela), and cultural-heritage restoration (Chiesa e Campanile di Piea, Fontana storica Pavullo nel Frignano). The company does not publicly disclose pricing or revenue.

Cercol operates as a brand within the Mapei Group, one of the world's largest construction-chemicals producers, with shared R&D, distribution, and the MyMapei customer portal. Within that structure, Cercol retains a distinct Italian-market identity and a channel positioning focused on the Italian professional tile-installation and building-restoration trades. Headcount is reported in the 51-100 range, consistent with a focused specialty brand rather than a standalone multi-region manufacturer.

Name

Cercol

Legal name

CER.COL S.p.A.

Website

https://cercol.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cercol is an Italian specialty manufacturer of construction chemicals — adhesives, waterproofing, grouts, sealants, and repair mortars — serving professional contractors, tilers, and restoration specialists primarily in Italy, operating as a brand within the Mapei Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK), Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Tile adhesives
• Waterproofing systems
• Tile grouts
• Concrete repair mortars

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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 Chemicals Sales: Cercol generates revenue through the sale of professional construction chemical products including cementitious and epoxy adhesives, waterproofing systems, grouts, sealants, and repair mortars. Products are sold through B2B channels targeting professional contractors, tilers, and building companies. The company also offers technical systems (Sistemi Cercol) for specific applications like waterproofing, tiling, and building restoration.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cercol manufactures and sells professional-grade construction chemicals including cementitious and polyurethane tile adhesives, epoxy and cementitious grouts, waterproofing systems (membranes, elastic mortars, osmotic mortars), self-leveling compounds, concrete repair mortars, sealants, and related accessories. Products are sold as complete system solutions (Sistemi Cercol) for ceramic tile installation, waterproofing, and building restoration, targeting professional contractors, tilers, and building companies. The company is part of the Mapei Group and serves markets primarily in Italy and select European countries.

Product overview

Cercol (CER.COL S.p.A.) is an Italian construction chemicals company, part of the Mapei Group, specializing in adhesives and special products for the building industry. The product portfolio is broad and modular, organized across product lines that serve distinct construction phases and applications. Core product lines include: (1) Substrate preparation — hydraulic binders (F.69 CERMALT, F.69 CERMALT PRONTO), self-leveling compounds (F.77 CERLIV, F.77 CERLIV RAPIDO, F.77 CERLIV MAXI, F.77 ECOLEVEL), primers/consolidants (F.32 PROCEM, F.28/G APPRETTO, F.29 ECOPRIMER t), and the hyperfluidifier F.87 IPERFLU and degreaser F.80 SGRASSANTE; (2) Waterproofing — the F.72 ELASTOMALTA two-component elastic mortar system (including F.72 BASE DRY 3 membrane and F.72 BASE DRY ADHESIVE), F.75 MALTA OSMOTICA for underground structures, F.71 ACQUASTOP for rising moisture, F.85 ACQUABLOCK for stopping infiltrations, and complementary F.25 BAND/BAND ADESIVA/RETE accessories; (3) Ceramic and stone adhesives — cementitious adhesives (F.16 QUARTZ, F.17 GRIGIO, F.44 CERASS, the F.55 CERFIX/CERMONO/CERMONO PLUS/CERMONO T/CERMONO RAPIDO/CERMARMO family), polyurethane reactive adhesives (F.50 POLICOL, F.50 POLICOL ECO, F.50 POLICOL EASY), and the additive F.70 CERLATEX; (4) Grouts and sealants — cementitious grouts (F.15 CERSTUC 0-4 mm, F.15 SETASTUC 0-6 mm, F.15 UNISTUC 1-20 mm, F.15 EDILSTUC 3-15 mm, F.15 MALTASTUC, F.15 VETROBLOCK), epoxy grouts (F.40 CERPOXY, F.40 CERPOXY AP, F.40 CERPOXY EASY ART), silicone sealants (F.15 SETASIL AC, F.15 SETASTONE N), and the grout additive F.15/L FUGOLAT; (5) Concrete repair — structural mortars (F.76 TIXO, F.76 TIXO 10 R4, F.76 MALTA ESPANSIVA COLABILE) and rapid-setting F.73 CIMENT RAPID; (6) Decorative/protective coatings — F.12 ELASTOFLEX TONACHINO PLUS and F.12 ELASTOFLEX PITTURA PLUS; (7) Plasters/renders — F.78 MUROSAN CALCE FINE; (8) Sopro product line — FLIESENDAMMPLATTE insulation panels, TITECFUGE TFb554 high-resistance grout, and cleaning products (EPOXI WASCH, EPOXY ENTFERNER); and (9) accessories and tools — F.39 profile system, F.47 NEOPOLCER cord, F.95/F.96 spacers, F.91 series trowels and floats, F.97/2 mixer. The company also publishes a general catalog (Catalogo Generale) and offers a grout/sealant calculator on its website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F.55 CERFIX: High-performance deformable cementitious adhesive for large-format ceramic tiles, natural stone, and glass mosaic.
• F.72 ELASTOMALTA
• F.15 UNISTUC
• Sopro Line

Products and services

• F.69 CERMALT Hydraulic binder with semi-rapid drying and hardening for creating installation substrates. Used for substrate preparation in construction.
• F.69 CERMALT PRONTO Ready-to-use premixed mortar with high thermal conductivity, semi-rapid drying and hardening for substrate preparation.
• F.77 CERLIV Cementitious self-leveling compound with rapid setting and drying for leveling substrates in thicknesses up to 10 mm per coat.
• F.77 CERLIV RAPIDO Cementitious self-leveling compound with rapid drying and hardening, based on nanotechnological fluidifiers and high-strength cements.
• F.77 CERLIV MAXI Nanotechnological cementitious self-leveling compound with rapid setting and drying. Thicknesses from 3 to 40 mm per coat. Pumpable. For indoor environments.
• F.77 ECOLEVEL Fiber-reinforced cementitious self-leveling compound with high fluidity and rapid hardening for floor leveling.
• F.40 CERPOXY Two-component acid-resistant adhesive/grout based on epoxy resins. Complies with EN 12004 R2T and EN 13888-1 RG standards.
• F.40 CERPOXY AP Two-component acid-resistant bacteriostatic epoxy grout, easy to apply and clean, for grouting ceramic tiles and glass mosaic.
• F.40 CERPOXY EASY ART Two-component bacteriostatic epoxy grout, easy application and cleaning, versatile, decorative, acid-resistant for grouting ceramic tiles, glass mosaic, and stone materials.
• F.72 ELASTOMALTA Two-component elastic fiber-reinforced cementitious mortar for waterproofing balconies, terraces, bathrooms, and swimming pools. Complies with EN 14891 CMO2-P class.
• F.72 ELASTOMALTA MONO Single-component waterproofing cementitious mortar with high workability.
• F.72 BASE DRY 3 Decoupling, crack-bridging, waterproofing membrane for installing ceramic tiles and stone materials.
• F.75 MALTA OSMOTICA Osmotic waterproofing cementitious mortar for underground masonry, water-retaining structures (with specific certification), and basements.
• F.85 ACQUABLOCK Hydraulic binder with instantaneous setting and hardening for blocking water infiltrations. For floors and walls. Indoor and outdoor. Professional use.
• F.71 ACQUASTOP Three-component epoxy-cementitious waterproofing product for surfaces subject to rising moisture.
• F.55 CERFIX (Bianco - Grigio) Deformable high-performance cementitious adhesive for large-format ceramic tiles, natural stone, and glass mosaic. Classified C2TE S1 according to EN 12004.
• F.55 CERMONO (Bianco - Grigio) Single-component cementitious adhesive with mixed binder, extended open time, high adhesion, and highly workable in white and grey.
• F.55 CERMONO PLUS (Bianco - Grigio) Deformable single-component cementitious adhesive in white and grey, with mixed binder, extended open time, high adhesion, and high workability.
• F.55 CERMONO RAPIDO Deformable single-component cementitious adhesive with mixed binder and rapid drying.
• F.55 CERMONO-T (Bianco - Grigio) Single-component cementitious adhesive in white and grey with mixed binder, high performance, extended open time, and zero vertical slip.
• F.55 CERMONO PLUS T Improved deformable single-component cementitious adhesive, with extended open time and double mixing ratio, for bonding ceramic tiles, glass mosaic, and stone materials.
• F.55 CERMARMO Whitest single-component cementitious adhesive with mixed binder, deformable, rapid drying, and zero vertical slip.
• F.50 POLICOL Two-component adhesive, zero vertical slip, waterproof, with permanent elasticity.
• F.50 POLICOL ECO Two-component solvent-free and water-free polyurethane adhesive, deformable and waterproof, with extended open time, high performance and improved workability for ceramic tiles, mosaic, and stone.
• F.50 POLICOL EASY Two-component solvent-free and water-free reactive adhesive, deformable and waterproof, with extended open time and improved workability for ceramic tiles, mosaic, and stone.
• F.15 UNISTUC 1-20 mm Single-component water-repellent anti-mold grout based on high-performance special cements for grouting any material type, porcelain, glass mosaic, marble, and natural stone from 1 to 20 mm joint width. Class CG2 WA per EN 13888.
• F.15 SETASTUC 0-6 mm Single-component water-repellent anti-mold grout for grouting any material type from 0 to 6 mm joint width. Smooth finish. Class CG2 WA per EN 13888.
• F.15 CERSTUC (Bianco) 0-4 mm Single-component grout for grouting any material from 0 to 4 mm joint width including tightly jointed tiles. Class CG2 WA per EN 13888.
• F.15 EDILSTUC 3-15 mm Single-component grout for grouting any material from 3 to 15 mm joint width. Civil finish. Easy application and rapid cleaning. Class CG2 WA per EN 13888.
• F.15 SETASIL AC Single-component silicone sealant in cartridge with acetic crosslinking, weather-resistant, aging-resistant, and UV-resistant. Excellent workability and adhesion to ceramic substrates.
• F.15 SETASTONE N Silicone sealant with neutral crosslinking, free of MEKO, low elastic modulus, mold-resistant, odorless, and solvent-free. Particularly indicated for sealing joints with absorbent edges (natural stones, cement materials). Matte finish. High resistance to abrasion, weathering, aging, and UV rays.
• F.76 TIXO Cementitious mortars with low elastic modulus and controlled shrinkage for cortical restoration of concrete structures with subsequent civil-degree finishing. Fiber-reinforced. Thicknesses up to 40 mm per coat. Directly trowelable. Resistant to penetration of polluting salts (chlorides, etc.).
• F.76 TIXO 10 R4 Thixotropic, structural R4-class, fiber-reinforced cementitious mortar with rapid setting and shrinkage compensation for restoration and rendering of concrete. Application thickness between 3 and 10 mm per coat.
• F.76 MALTA ESPANSIVA COLABILE Premixed mortar based on high-strength cements (PTL 52.5R) and special additives to compensate for structural shrinkage during cement maturation. High flowability and pumpability.
• F.73 CIMENT RAPID Moldable premix with ultra-rapid setting based on special binders, quartz aggregates, and synthetic additives. Free from cracking and shrinkage. Develops very high strength in very short time.
• F.78 MUROSAN CALCE FINE Fine-texture breathable lime-based rendering mortar, salt-resistant, based on lime and eco-pozzolan, cement-free, for civil finishing of plasters. Very low emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
• TITECFUGE TFb554 Cementitious grout based on special hydraulic binders and high-resistance synthetic additives for joints from 3 to 30 mm. High thermal resistance (up to +250 degC), abrasion resistance, and chemical/industrial detergent resistance. Excellent UV resistance.
• FLIESENDAMMPLATTE Panels based on polyester fibers for thermo-acoustic insulation of substrates. Non-toxic. Formaldehyde-free. Available thicknesses: 4, 9, and 15 mm. Indoor floors and walls.

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mapei GroupcoreOthersCercol is a brand under the Mapei Group, one of the world's largest producers of construction chemicals and adhesives. The company operates within the Mapei corporate structure, utilizing shared resources and distribution while maintaining its Cercol brand identity focused on Italian construction professionals. The relationship enables access to Mapei's global research and development capabilities while serving the specialized Italian market through Cercol's established professional networks.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

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

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M&A

Investments

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