SwissChem

What SwissChem does

SwissChem (legal name: Egyptian Swiss For Industry And Trading Co. (الشركة المصرية السويسرية للصناعة والتجارة)) is a Cairo-based, family-owned manufacturer of construction chemicals founded in 1979 by the Shorosh family. The company produces concrete admixtures, waterproofing systems, protective coatings, decorative finishes, mortars, and sealants, serving the Egyptian construction sector across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Operations are anchored at a 10,000 sq.m. manufacturing facility with approximately 200 employees and an annual production capacity of 9,000+ tons, supported by ISO 9001 certification and a stated reference list of 1,000+ completed projects.

The company runs a B2B distribution-led go-to-market model, selling through 16+ authorized distributors across Egypt to contractors, applicators, and developers. Product mix spans performance admixtures for ready-mix and site-batched concrete, surface protection coatings, tile adhesives and grouts, repair mortars, and facade finishing systems — categories where product specification is written into project designs, generating moderate specification-based stickiness. Pricing is unit-based (per ton / per kg / per liter) across a multi-tier specialty-to-commodity product line.

In February 2025, SwissChem entered a strategic partnership with Germany's MC-Bauchemie, a global construction chemicals specialist, with the public launch executed in July 2025 under the co-branded identity "SwissChem now MC – Construction Chemicals." The partnership provides access to MC-Bauchemie's proprietary formulations, R&D, technical training, and international distribution know-how, while SwissChem contributes local manufacturing capacity and the established Egyptian channel. No public revenue, funding events, or recent headcount-trend data are disclosed.

Name

SwissChem

Legal name

Egyptian Swiss For Industry And Trading Co.

Website

https://swisschem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SwissChem (Egyptian Swiss For Industry And Trading Co.) is a Cairo-based, family-owned manufacturer of construction chemicals — admixtures, waterproofing, coatings, mortars, and sealants — serving Egyptian contractors and developers through a 16+ distributor network from a 10,000 sq.m. facility producing 9,000+ tons annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Decorative Paints (IMAEAHAA), Architectural & Decorative Coatings (IMAEAGAA), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB), Concrete & Masonry Coatings (IMADAKAE)

Keywords

• Construction chemicals
• Concrete admixtures
• Waterproofing solutions
• Protective coatings
• Building chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Chemicals Products: Manufacturing and selling construction chemical products including concrete admixtures, waterproofing solutions, protective coatings, mortars, grouts, sealants, and decorative finishes to construction companies and contractors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SwissChem manufactures and sells a full range of construction chemicals under its own brands (EUCOBET, EUCOPLAST, EUCOLITE, EUCOCOLLE, EUCOGROUT, EUCOCURE, TOPSEAL, RUBBERSEAL, ISOCOAT, EUXIT, EUCO, ISOCOAT decorative, Eucocoat, Swiss Coat, and traffic/stadium paints) for use by construction companies and contractors. The portfolio spans concrete admixtures, mortar admixtures, ready-to-use mortars and grouts, curing compounds and release agents, waterproofing membranes and plasters, protective and decorative coatings, resin mortars and flooring systems, caulks and sealants, and stadium/sports floor paints.

Product overview

SwissChem (now MC-Bauchemie Egypt) is a construction chemicals manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of building chemical products organized into distinct product categories. The portfolio includes concrete admixtures (EUCOBET, EUCOPLAST families), mortar admixtures (EUCOLITE, EUCOCOLLE), ready-to-use mortars and grouts (EUCOGROUT, EUCOQUICK MORTAR, EUCO SELF LEVELING MORTAR), curing compounds and release agents (EUCOCURE series), waterproofing solutions (TOPSEAL, RUBBERSEAL, ISOCOAT families), protective coatings (EUXIT, EUXITAN, EUCO PROTECT series), decorative coatings and finishes (Eucocoat, EUCO QUARTZ, Swiss Coat), resin mortars and flooring products, caulks and sealants, and stadium floor paints. The company operates a 10,000 sq.m. factory in Egypt with a team of 200 employees and produces over 9,000 tons of products annually, serving over 1,000 successful projects. SwissChem's products are ISO 9001-certified and the company maintains continuous research and development for construction chemical innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EUCOBET SUPER High-performance concrete admixture for enhanced strength and durability in construction applications.
• EUCOBET BV Concrete admixture designed for specific performance requirements in construction projects.
• EUCOBET VZ Concrete admixture formulated for specialized construction applications.
• EUCOPLAST 100 Plasticizing concrete admixture for improved workability and strength.
• EUCOPLAST 100 VZ Plasticizing concrete admixture with void-zero technology for enhanced durability.
• EUCOPLAST 200 High-range water-reducing concrete admixture for superior performance.
• EUCOPLAST 200 VZ High-range water-reducing admixture with void-zero technology.
• EUCOBET 300 Advanced concrete admixture for high-strength applications.
• EUCOBET 300 VZ Advanced concrete admixture with void-zero technology for superior durability.
• EUCOTAN DM Dark mortar admixture for aesthetic concrete applications.
• EUCOFoaming Agent Foaming agent for producing lightweight cellular concrete.
• EUCOLENT Latex-based concrete admixture for enhanced bonding and flexibility.
• EUCOPOR S 15 Air-entraining admixture for improved freeze-thaw resistance.
• EUCOGEL Gelling agent for concrete applications requiring waterproofing properties.
• EUCODUR Durability-enhancing concrete admixture for long-lasting structures.
• EUCOLITE Lightweight mortar admixture for reduced density and improved insulation.
• EUCOCOLLE 75 High-bond mortar adhesive for enhanced tile and surface adhesion.
• EUCOCOLLE Bonding agent for mortar applications requiring strong adhesion.
• EUCOSTICK Stickiness-enhancing admixture for improved mortar workability and adhesion.
• EUCOGROUT Ready-to-use grout for filling gaps and joints in construction applications.
• EUCOQUICK MORTAR Fast-setting ready-to-use mortar for quick repairs and installations.
• EUCO SELF LEVELING MORTAR Self-leveling mortar for creating smooth, level surfaces.
• EUCO GROUT G110 Cementitious grout for tile and stone installations.
• EUCOPATCH Patch repair mortar for concrete surface restoration.
• EUCOCURE PA Water-based curing compound for proper concrete curing.
• EUCOCURE HB High-build curing compound for extended moisture retention in concrete.
• EUCOCURE VOX VOC-compliant curing compound for environmentally conscious applications.
• TOPSEAL 550 Flexible waterproofing membrane for below-grade applications.
• RUBBERSEAL Rubberized waterproofing coating for durable moisture protection.
• CESO Plaster Cementitious waterproofing plaster for wall protection.
• Topseal 750 High-performance waterproofing membrane for demanding applications.
• RUBBERSEAL 550 Enhanced rubber waterproofing coating with improved flexibility.
• ISOCOAT 700 Industrial-grade waterproofing coating for severe exposure conditions.
• ISO Rubber Rubber-modified waterproofing solution for versatile applications.
• Fiberseal Fiber-reinforced waterproofing membrane for crack-bridging applications.
• EUCO ELASTIC PLASTER Elastic waterproofing plaster for flexible crack-resistant protection.
• CESO-PLASTER 700 High-performance cementitious waterproofing plaster.
• CESO-PLASTER PLUS Enhanced cementitious waterproofing plaster with improved adhesion.
• Caulks & Sealants Joint sealing solutions for construction applications requiring flexibility and weather resistance.
• EUXIT 101 Industrial protective coating for metal surface corrosion resistance.
• EUCO-RUSTCUT Rust-converting protective coating for metal restoration.
• EUCO-FLOOR HARDENER Floor hardening treatment for industrial concrete surfaces.
• EUXITAN 102 Industrial protective coating for surface preservation.
• EUCO HARD FLOORS Floor hardening system for heavy-duty industrial environments.
• ISOCOAT 500 F Industrial floor protective coating for chemical resistance.
• EUCO PROTECT COATING Multi-purpose protective coating for various substrates.
• ACRI-COLER SEAL Acrylic color seal coating for decorative and protective applications.
• ISOCOAT 500 High-performance industrial protective coating.
• EUXITAN 101 Surface protection coating for industrial applications.
• Resin Mortars and Flooring Products Resin-based mortar and flooring systems for industrial and decorative applications requiring chemical resistance and durability.
• Eucocoat Super Premium decorative coating for superior surface finish.
• Plasto Matt Matt finish decorative coating for interior surfaces.
• EUCO QUARTZ Quartz-textured decorative coating for textured finishes.
• EUCO TOP POWDER Powder-based decorative coating for durable finishes.
• Euco Prime Priming coat for decorative coating applications.
• SEALER Sealing coating for surface protection and durability.
• EUCO COAT General-purpose decorative coating for various surfaces.
• EUCO TILE GROUT Tile grout for ceramic and stone installations.
• SUPER TEX Textured decorative coating for enhanced surface appearance.
• Eucocoat Silk Silk-finish decorative coating for elegant interior surfaces.
• TRAFFIC PAINT Traffic marking paint for road and parking lot applications.
• EUCO TOP PUTTY Surface putty for smooth finishing applications.
• Euco Top Mosaic Mosaic-effect decorative coating for decorative finishes.
• Euco Flex 165 M Flexible decorative coating for surfaces requiring crack-bridging properties.
• Swiss Coat Premium decorative coating branded with SwissChem identity.
• ISOCOAT 500 (Decorative) High-performance decorative and protective coating positioned in the decorative finishes line.
• Acrylic RE Surfacer Acrylic resurfacer for stadium and sports floor renovation.
• Line Marketing Paint Line marking paint for sports courts and stadiums.
• Multi-Purpose Colour Versatile color coating for multi-purpose sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 successful projects completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MC-BauchemiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025In February 2025, Swisschem Construction Chemicals and MC-Bauchemie forged a strategic partnership that officially launched in July 2025. This alliance unites decades of local expertise with global innovation, bringing together shared values of quality, technical excellence, and unwavering commitment to long-term client partnerships. MC-Bauchemie is established over 55 years with more than 2,500 employees in over 40 countries, operated as a privately held company for three generations seeking long-term perspective and consistency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bostik: Bostik is a global adhesives and sealants manufacturer (part of Arkema), with overlapping products in construction adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing. It serves construction-industry customers across MENA with comparable chemistries to SwissChem's caulks, sealants, and bonding agents.
• Fosroc: Fosroc is a UK-headquartered international construction chemicals manufacturer with a long-established MENA presence. Its product range in concrete admixtures, waterproofing, and protective coatings directly overlaps SwissChem's portfolio, and it actively serves Egyptian contractors and distributors.
• Sika AG: Sika is a global Swiss construction chemicals leader with a comprehensive portfolio across concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and coatings. It competes with SwissChem in the Egyptian and broader MENA markets with deeper R&D, global scale, and direct local subsidiaries.
• Mapei: Mapei is an Italian global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry, with a product portfolio closely overlapping SwissChem's (admixtures, mortars, waterproofing, finishes). Mapei has active MENA operations that compete for the same contractor customers.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's Master Builders Solutions division offers concrete admixtures, cement additives, and construction systems chemicals with global reach. It competes with SwissChem across Egypt and the Middle East, serving similar construction-company and contractor customers.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain Weber is a global leader in construction mortars, tile adhesives, waterproofing, and facade solutions. Its product range and customer base (contractors and distributors) overlap materially with SwissChem's mortar, grout, and waterproofing categories.

Direct peers

• Don Construction Products (DCP): DCP is a Middle East-anchored construction chemicals manufacturer offering concrete admixtures, waterproofing, grouts, and flooring systems. Its regional focus, product overlap, and Egypt/MENA distribution make it one of the closest direct regional peers to SwissChem.
• Euclid Chemical Company: Euclid Chemical is the US-based firm that acquired SwissChem's original 1984 know-how licensor (Holderchem Euco-Export). Euclid produces concrete and masonry construction chemicals with a portfolio directly comparable to SwissChem's admixture, waterproofing, and coatings lines.
• MC-Bauchemie: MC-Bauchemie is now SwissChem's strategic partner (post-Feb 2025), producing a near-identical portfolio of construction chemicals (concrete admixtures, waterproofing, protective coatings, mortars, sealants). As the parent partner with 2,500+ employees in 40+ countries, MC-Bauchemie is the most directly comparable company by product mix and category.

Regional players

• Sipes Group: Sipes is an Italian construction chemicals company with established Egypt and North Africa operations, producing coatings, sealants, and specialty construction chemicals. It is a relevant regional peer competing in the same Egyptian market with comparable product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swisschemeg
• Xx.com/swisschem

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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