Samoborka

What Samoborka does

Samoborka d.d. is a Croatian joint-stock company founded in 1906 and headquartered at Zagrebačka 32/a, Samobor, that manufactures and sells construction materials including plasters, mortars, renders, thermal insulation systems, decorative finishes, concrete products, stone aggregates, and specialized seismic-strengthening systems. The company is ISO 9001 certified, a member of HUPFAS, and designated "Izvorno hrvatsko" (Original Croatian). Its technical core centers on composite material systems for seismic retrofit — most notably the SAMOBORKA FRCM (Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix) and CRM (Composite Reinforced Mortar) systems using carbon fiber mesh, alkali-resistant glass fiber mesh, NHL-based hydraulic lime mortars, chemical anchors, and epoxy adhesives. The FRCM system is positioned as the first Croatian-developed system of its kind for earthquake-resistant rehabilitation of masonry, including heritage-protected structures.

The business operates a B2B wholesale distribution model through a dedicated veleprodaja department, serving construction professionals, contractors, masons, and renovation specialists. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is accessible via document and price-list download channels under customer account. Samoborka d.d. is publicly listed, with corporate bonds historically traded on the Zagreb Stock Exchange, audited annual and semi-annual reports filed with HANFA, and statutory disclosure obligations. In March 2025 the company absorbed its regional subsidiary Samoborka Split d.o.o. via a legal merger by absorption and simultaneously launched its FRCM, CRM, Torkret, and Statiko seismic-product lines, consolidating operations and repositioning the product portfolio toward Croatia's post-earthquake reconstruction demand. Revenue, headcount, and detailed financials are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Samoborka

Legal name

Samoborka d.d.

Website

https://samoborka.hr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Samoborka d.d. is a Croatian public construction materials manufacturer founded in 1906, producing plasters, mortars, insulation, decorative finishes, concrete, aggregates, and seismic strengthening systems (FRCM, CRM) for contractors and construction professionals in the Croatian market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Manufacturing

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing (327331), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Cement, Hydraulic (3241)

akta.pro primary industry

Mortar, Grout & Masonry Cements (IMADABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)

Keywords

• Construction materials manufacturing
• Seismic strengthening systems
• Thermal insulation facades
• Plasters and mortars
• Stone aggregates supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Samobor

HQ country

Croatia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 Materials Sales: Sale of construction materials including plasters, mortars, renders, insulation systems, decorative finishes, concrete products, stone aggregates, and specialized seismic strengthening systems.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Samoborka manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of construction materials — plasters, mortars, renders, thermal facade insulation systems, decorative paints, concrete products, stone aggregates, sewage systems and concrete pipes — with a specialized focus on proprietary seismic strengthening systems (FRCM and CRM) for the earthquake-resistant renovation of masonry structures, including heritage-protected buildings. Products are distributed primarily through the company's own wholesale (veleprodaja) department to professional contractors and construction companies in Croatia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SAMOBORKA FRCM sustav: First Croatian FRCM (Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix) system developed for earthquake-resistant rehabilitation of masonry structures
• SAMOBORKA CRM sustav

Products and services

• SAMOBORKA FRCM System First Croatian FRCM (Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix) system developed as a technological solution for repair and reinforcement of masonry structures, including those under heritage/conservation protection. Bridges tensile and shear stresses and increases ductility of masonry constructions for earthquake-resistant rehabilitation.
• SAMOBORKA CRM System Composite Reinforced Mortar system for renovation and static/seismic strengthening of structures, comprising special high-mechanical-property plasters/mortars, alkali-resistant glass fiber mesh, connectors, corner elements and accessories.
• SANACIJSKI MORT 1K and 2K Single-component (1K) and two-component (2K) hydraulic-binder mortars reinforced with alkali-resistant fibers and polymer additives for renovation and constructive strengthening of traditional and combined masonry.
• SANACIJSKI NHL MORT 1K and 2K Mortars based on natural hydraulic lime (NHL) binder, reinforced with alkali-resistant fibers and polymer additives, for renovation and constructive strengthening of traditional and combined masonry — particularly suited for heritage-compatible applications.
• Torkret Concrete Systems Sprayed concrete (torkret) product line including TORKRET BETON R 25/30, TORKRET BETON R 30/37, TORKRET BETON C 25/30, TORKRET BETON C 30/37, STATICO 30 and STATICO 40 for structural repair and constructive strengthening using the traditional shotcrete application method with previously placed reinforcement.
• Carbon Fiber Mesh (KARBONSKA MREŽICA C-200-10x10) Carbon fiber mesh used together with SANACIJSKI MORT 1K or 2K for constructive strengthening of masonry and combined structures.
• Glass Fiber Mesh (STAKLENA MREŽICA AR-280-25x25) Alkali-resistant mesh of impregnated glass fibers for constructive strengthening of masonry and combined structures; component of the SAMOBORKA CRM system.
• KEMIJSKO SIDRO (Chemical Anchor) Vinyl chemical anchor without styrene for installation of anchors and carbon cables. ETA approved per Construction Products Regulation 305/2011, ETA-09/140 per EAD-330499-01-0601.
• EPOXY VEZA Two-component universal epoxy adhesive for anchoring single or double anchors or carbon cables within the SAMOBORKA FRCM system.
• Thermal Facade Insulation Systems (Toplinski fasadni sustavi) Thermal facade systems comprising ETICS-compatible plasters, adhesives, base coats, insulation fixing and finishing renders for energy-efficient building envelopes.
• Plasters, Coatings and Adhesives (Žbuke, premazi i ljepila) Range of plasters (including Mineralkvarc grund colored primer/impregnation and Teranil lime smoothing compound for interior walls and ceilings), coatings and tile adhesives for construction and renovation works.
• Interior and Facade Decorative Paints (Završno dekorativne boje) Decorative finishing paints including the Beton dekor microcement decorative finish for interior and exterior wall surfaces.
• Landscaping and Outdoor Products (Uređenje i opremanje okoliša) Landscaping and outdoor environment products including the Kartaga pavers and related paving/landscape finishing products.
• Sewage Systems, Concrete Pipes and DTK Infrastructure (Kanalizacijski sustavi, betonske cijevi i DTK) Concrete systems including sewage pipes, road and telecommunications infrastructure concrete products for civil and municipal works.
• Stone Aggregates (Kameni agregati) Crushed stone aggregates supplied for construction, infrastructure and concrete production applications.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mapei: Italian global leader in adhesives, sealants, mortars, and construction chemicals with deep coverage of mortars, renders, and structural strengthening systems. Directly comparable product portfolio to Samoborka's plasters, mortars, and seismic reinforcement lines, though serving a much broader geographic footprint.
• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German specialist in facade systems, renders, plasters, and thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). Closely comparable to Samoborka's render, plaster, and thermal insulation facade offerings, with strong technical documentation practices used in specification-driven sales.
• Sika AG: Swiss construction chemicals and sealants specialist with a strong FRCM/structural strengthening offering and broad mortar/sealant portfolio. Directly comparable to Samoborka's FRCM, CRM, epoxy adhesives, and chemical anchor products, with overlap in seismic and concrete repair categories.
• Röfix (member of Fixit Group): Austrian/European producer of plasters, renders, mortars, and restoration systems, including seismic and heritage renovation solutions. Comparable to Samoborka's plaster, mortar, and renovation product lines, especially for heritage and seismic retrofit applications.
• Baumit (Wopfinger Baustoffindustrie): Austrian manufacturer of plasters, renders, ETICS facade systems, and tiling products with strong presence in Central and Southeast Europe. Directly comparable to Samoborka's facade, plaster, and thermal insulation categories, and is a realistic regional competitor in Croatia.

Broad incumbents

• Holcim (LafargeHolcim): Global cement and concrete major with significant operations in Central Europe and a growing range of specialty construction solutions. Comparable as a broad concrete/cement incumbent that increasingly competes in mortars, renders, and renovation systems.
• Heidelberg Materials: One of the world's largest cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete producers with exposure across Central and Southeast Europe. Comparable to Samoborka's cement-based mortars and concrete product lines, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Global construction chemicals division of BASF offering concrete admixtures, repair mortars, and structural strengthening products. Overlaps with Samoborka's concrete, mortar, and seismic strengthening categories, but operates as part of a much broader specialty chemicals portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kerakoll Group: Italian specialist in adhesives, sealants, and sustainable building products with growing international presence. Comparable to Samoborka's adhesives, mortars, and construction chemicals focus, with similar mid-sized, specialist positioning relative to global incumbents.

Regional players

• Wienerberger AG: Austrian-led manufacturer of bricks, masonry products, and roofing solutions with strong Central European presence. Comparable as a regional building materials producer in masonry and construction systems, though with a different primary product focus than Samoborka's mortars and renders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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