What CORRECTION does

KORODUR WESTPHAL HARTBETON GmbH & Co. KG is a German family-owned manufacturer of mineral-based construction materials, founded in 1936 by Werner Westphal in Berlin and relocated to Amberg, Bavaria in 1978. Since 1969 the company has been controlled by the Heckmann family, with Nikola Heckmann serving as Managing Director. KORODUR operates five production facilities across Germany (Amberg headquarters, Bochum-Wattenscheid, Freihung/Schwarzenfeld, Hannover-Misburg) and the Czech Republic, and distributes through a network spanning more than 40 countries via the subsidiary KORODUR International GmbH (est. 1976) and KORODUR Engineering (Singapore) Pte Ltd (est. 1995).

The company's core technology centers on proprietary mineral hard aggregate formulations for cementitious industrial floors (KORODUR hard aggregates and the NEODUR dry mortar line with strength classes HE 2 through HE 65), complemented by specialized product lines: MICROTOP shotcrete mortars certified for drinking water reservoirs under DVGW guidelines; Rapid Set fast-setting cement technology (exclusive European license from CTS Cement USA) achieving load-bearing capacity within one hour; KOROCRETE rapid concrete systems; decorative screeds (KORODUR COPETTI FLOOR, GRANIDUR, TRU series); and 3D concrete printing materials developed in partnership with CyBe Construction. KORODUR also operates a separate bentonite cat litter business (goodcat and BENTICAT brands) producing approximately 100,000 tonnes annually. Since 1936 the company reports over 750 million m² of KORODUR industrial floors installed worldwide, with notable enterprise deployments including BMW's 235,000 m² logistics center in Wallersdorf and Zalando's 130,000 m² facility in Bydgoszcz.

KORODUR's business model is project-based with quote-driven pricing for industrial applications and standard trade-channel distribution for repair mortars and decorative products. In Germany, sales are executed by a team of regional technical sales consultants organized by postal code, supplemented by an HR department, press contact, and dedicated export management (Director of Export and Key Account Manager International). In Europe, products are sold exclusively through Baustofffachhandel (specialist building material trade); internationally, distribution flows through local representatives, certified processing partners, and regional sales managers. Sustainability positioning has become a strategic lever, with the 2023 launch of NEODUR HE 3 green (up to 60% CO2 reduction, world's first hard aggregate with product-specific EPD) supporting a self-declared Climate Neutrality 2030 goal and alignment with LEED/DGNB certification frameworks. Revenue and headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CORRECTION

Legal name

KORODUR WESTPHAL HARTBETON GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://korodur.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KORODUR is a German family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1936, of mineral hard aggregates and dry mortars for cementitious industrial floors, complemented by MICROTOP drinking-water coatings, Rapid Set repair mortars, decorative screeds, 3D concrete printing materials, and a bentonite cat litter business, sold through specialist trade in Germany and representatives in 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flooring Materials

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390), Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing (327320)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-Mix Concrete Production & Delivery (IMADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cement Manufacturing (Portland, Blended & Specialty) (IMADAAAG), Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Industrial flooring materials
• Mineral hard aggregates
• Construction chemicals
• Decorative screed
• Cat litter products

Headquarters

HQ city

Amberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Industrial Floor Materials: Production and sale of mineral hard aggregate materials and dry mortars for industrial flooring applications. Products include KORODUR hard aggregates and NEODUR dry mortars sold through building material trade.
2. Cat Litter Products: Bentonite cat litter under brands goodcat and BENTICAT, including private label options. Sales to food retailers, discounters, and pet supply wholesalers.
3. MICROTOP Specialty Products: Shotcrete mortars for drinking water reservoir applications, sold to water supply companies and specialized contractors.
4. Rapid Set Repair Products: Fast-setting cement repair mortars for construction, infrastructure, and industrial applications, sold through building material specialist trade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KORODUR manufactures mineral-based hard aggregate materials (KORODUR Hartstoffe) and polymer-modified dry mortars (NEODUR) for highly load-bearing cementitious industrial floors, with over 750 million m² installed worldwide since 1936. The company also produces specialty construction materials including MICROTOP shotcrete mortars for drinking water reservoirs, Rapid Set fast-setting repair mortars, decorative screeds (GRANIDUR, TRU), rapid concrete systems (KOROCRETE), 3D concrete printing materials, and bentonite cat litter products (goodcat, BENTICAT). Products are manufactured in Germany and distributed through specialist building material trade and international representatives.

Product overview

KORODUR is a multi-product construction materials company offering a diversified portfolio organized into distinct business areas. The core offering centers on industrial flooring solutions (KORODUR hard aggregates and NEODUR dry mortars) for highly load-bearing cementitious floors, with over 750 million m² installed worldwide. Adjacent to this core, the company provides decorative screed products (KORODUR COPETTI FLOOR, GRANIDUR, TRU series) for architectural applications using Rapid Set technology. Specialized offerings include MICROTOP shotcrete mortars for drinking water reservoir renovation, Rapid Set fast-setting repair mortars and concrete systems, rapid concrete systems (KOROCRETE, Rapid Set Concrete), 3D concrete printing materials in partnership with CyBe, various special mortars for construction applications (pouring, anchoring, paving joints), and Bentonit-based cat litter products (goodcat brand). The portfolio spans industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction segments, with products distributed through international sales networks and manufactured primarily in German facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BENTICAT: Cat litter brand from the KORODUR group
• goodcat
• MICROTOP
• Rapid Set
• NEODUR
• GRANIDUR
• KOROCRETE
• TRUazzo

Products and services

• KORODUR Industrial Flooring (KORODUR Hartstoffe & NEODUR Dry Mortars) Mineral hard aggregates (KORODUR 0/4, KORODUR VS 0/5, KORODUR WH-Spezial, KORODUR WH-metallisch, KORODUR Diamantbeton) and polymer-modified dry mortars (NEODUR HE 2, HE 3, HE 40, HE 60, HE 65 series with variants including HE 65 SVS, HE 65 metallisch, HE 65 plus, HE 65 Plus SVS 5) for highly load-bearing cementitious industrial floors. Used for factory halls, warehouses, high-bay warehouses, distribution centers, parking garages, ramps, and hangars.
• Decorative Screed Systems (KORODUR COPETTI FLOOR, GRANIDUR, TRU Series) Decorative screed products including KORODUR COPETTI FLOOR KCF (smooth, marbled-look), GRANIDUR (granite appearance), GRANIDUR BIANCO/NERO (white and black granite variants), TRU Self-Leveling (grindable screed using Rapid Set technology), TRU PC, and TRU SP. Designed for upscale retail stores, showrooms, restaurants, hotels, and architectural projects.
• MICROTOP Shotcrete Mortars for Drinking Water Reservoirs Mineral, microsilica-reinforced shotcrete mortars (MICROTOP TW 3, TW 5, TW 8, TW Mineral, TW NSM, TW VSM, TW BM, TW 02) for drinking water reservoir renovation and new construction. Complies with DVGW guidelines and achieves natural, hygienic, wear-resistant coating meeting the highest drinking water hygiene standards.
• Rapid Set Fast-Setting Repair Mortars Fast-setting cement-based repair products including CEMENT ALL (load-bearing after one hour), MORTAR MIX, CONCRETE MIX, ASPHALT REPAIR MIX, LevelFlor (self-leveling compound), CONCRETE PHARMACY (processing aid), and DOT Europe CONCRETE MIX. Exclusively available in Europe through KORODUR under license from CTS Cement USA. Suitable for floor, wall, and ceiling applications.
• KOROCRETE Rapid Concrete Systems Rapid concrete system based on KORODUR FSCem cementitious rapid screed binder for high-load-bearing, quickly usable concrete floors. Rapid Set Concrete tested according to TL BEB-StB achieves required early strengths within 2 hours. Used for traffic surfaces, airport runways, port access areas, and time-critical infrastructure repairs.
• 3D Concrete Printing Materials Cement-based materials for 3D concrete printing technology developed in partnership with Dutch company CyBe Construction. Supports sustainable and affordable construction through additive manufacturing methods.
• NEODUR Special Construction Mortars Special mortars for construction applications including NEODUR Vergussmörtel/-beton (pouring mortar and concrete for assembly/anchoring), NEODUR MSM 3 / MSM 5 / MSB 8 (anchor and injection mortars), NEODUR PFM 1-K Easyfix and NEODUR PFM-ZE (paving joint mortars), NEODUR SVM 03 (special mortar), and NEODUR Vergussmörtel VM basic.
• Bentonite Cat Litter (goodcat and BENTICAT) 100% natural mineral bentonite cat litter products including goodcat "silver classic", goodcat "golden nature", and goodcat "organic love" variants, plus BENTICAT brand products and private label options. Produced in Czech Republic facilities at approximately 100,000 tonnes per year. Sold to food retailers, discounters, and pet supply wholesalers in Europe. All products confirmed natural without chemical additives and asbestos-free.

Quantifiable outcome

• 750+ million m² of KORODUR industrial floors installed worldwide since 1936
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CyBe ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch company CyBe Construction for 3D concrete printing technology. KORODUR develops and supplies cement-based printing materials while CyBe provides printing equipment and expertise. Joint mission to advance 3D printing in construction worldwide.
• KORODUR ENGINEERING (SINGAPORE) PTE LTDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary established in 1995 specifically for execution of special projects in Southeast Asia. Notable projects include Woodbridge Hospital (65,000 m² Erlus clay tiles), Temasek Polytechnic (44,000 m² patinated copper roof), and Tuas Checkpoint (66,000 m² titanium-zinc roof).
• Materia (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian representative of KORODUR, providing project support and local presence for Italian market. Contact: Alberto Pozzato.
• ITS (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified installation partner for KORODUR products in Italy. Responsible for professional installation of industrial flooring at projects like Fiorini International.
• Regional Sales RepresentativesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal representatives and distribution partners across more than 40 countries who provide technical expertise and market presence in their respective regions.
• CTS Cement (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKORODUR holds exclusive European license for Rapid Set cement technology developed by CTS Cement over 50+ years in the USA. CTS Cement is member of U.S. Green Building Council. Rapid Set cement is produced with 30% less CO2 than Portland cement and is LEED compliant.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BASF (Master Builders Solutions / MBCC): BASF's construction-chemicals division (now MBCC) is a global incumbent with a much larger specialty mortar, flooring, and concrete-admixture portfolio that competes with KORODUR at the high end of industrial flooring and infrastructure projects.
• Sto SE: German building-products group with facade, flooring, and decorative screed systems; broader portfolio than KORODUR but overlaps in architectural decorative flooring and screeds.

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian family-owned manufacturer of specialty mortars, screeds, and concrete repair systems closely comparable to KORODUR's NEODUR, GRANIDUR and MICROTOP product families and serving similar flooring and infrastructure markets worldwide.
• Ardex Group: German-based specialist in screeds, floor-leveling compounds, and rapid-set repair mortars — directly overlapping with KORODUR's industrial flooring and rapid-set technology categories and competing for the same specialist installer base.
• MC-Bauchemie: German manufacturer of construction chemicals, concrete protection, and repair systems that competes with KORODUR in heavy-duty industrial floor hardening, concrete repair, and infrastructure protection applications.
• Sika AG: Swiss-listed specialty chemicals group with a major construction flooring, sealing, and concrete repair portfolio that directly overlaps with KORODUR's industrial flooring, mortars, and repair systems across the same enterprise and infrastructure customer segments.
• Remmers: German producer of specialty construction chemicals including floor systems and protective coatings — comparable to KORODUR in serving German and European specialist-trade channels for industrial and architectural flooring.

Others

• Heidelberg Materials: Global cement and aggregates producer and a KORODUR customer (new HQ with GRANIDUR BIANCO) — adjacent to KORODUR's specialty concrete-products business but operating as a basic-materials supplier rather than a specialty competitor.
• CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. US inventor and licensor of the Rapid Set technology that KORODUR exclusively distributes in Europe — making CTS a key partner and a benchmark for rapid-set cement performance and 3DCP material innovation.
• CyBe Construction: Dutch 3D concrete printing technology partner co-developing KORODUR's printing-materials portfolio — comparable as an emerging-play ecosystem participant in the 3DCP category rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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