Dratec
Grupo DRATEC is a Mexican industrial company founded in 1997 that designs, manufactures, and installs polymeric floor protection systems (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester), concrete polishing machinery, and architectural and electromechanical construction services through its Polytec, Construtec, and Mactec divisions, serving industrial, institutional, and residential clients across Mexico.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersApodaca, Monterrey, Mexico
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dratec does
Grupo DRATEC is a privately held Mexican industrial company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Apodaca, Nuevo León. The company operates through three integrated divisions — Polytec (polymeric floor coatings), Construtec (architectural and electromechanical construction services), and Mactec (floor polishing machinery, diamond tooling, and chemical consumables) — serving the industrial, institutional, and residential sectors across Mexico. Its core technical offering is a portfolio of polymeric concrete floor protection systems spanning epoxy (MR-EPOXY series), polyurethane (MR-PUR series), polyester (MR-HTR/100), fast-cure mortars (MR-MORTAR/ACR, MR-MORTAR/EPX), grout repair systems (MR-GROUT), and specialty formulations including static-dissipative (MR-EPOXY/SED) and antimicrobial (MICROBAN-integrated) coatings, backed by the patented PERMASHINE concrete densifier with a 10-year dust resistance warranty.
The business model is a sales-led, B2B direct model with project-based pricing. Dratec monetizes through one-time product sales bundled with installation services (Polytec), professional services for architectural and electromechanical projects (Construtec), and recurring hardware and consumable sales for floor maintenance operations (Mactec). Distribution is purely domestic, supported by strategic offices in Monterrey (HQ), Toluca, and Saltillo. Enterprise customers — including Whirlpool México, TRANE, ABB, and RIMSA — are served via direct field sales and customer referrals, with relationship tenures ranging from 10 to over 20 years indicating meaningful switching costs in the installed floor protection category.
Revenue, ownership structure beyond the apparent founder/operator model, and financial details are not publicly disclosed. No funding rounds, M&A activity, institutional investors, or international expansion have been documented in the available sources.
Dratec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dratec
- Legal name
- Grupo DRATEC
- Website
- https://dratec.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Grupo DRATEC is a Mexican industrial company founded in 1997 that designs, manufactures, and installs polymeric floor protection systems (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester), concrete polishing machinery, and architectural and electromechanical construction services through its Polytec, Construtec, and Mactec divisions, serving industrial, institutional, and residential clients across Mexico.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dratec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Floor Coatings
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Flooring Contractors (23833)
- SIC
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete) (IMAIAKAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB), Floor Coating, Sealing & Protective Finishes (Polyurethane/Epoxy/Urethane) (HSAGAFAN), Concrete Floor Cleaning, Grinding, Polishing & Sealing (HSAEAOAE), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)
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Where Dratec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Apodaca, Monterrey
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Dratec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Industrial Coatings (Polytec): Sale of polymeric floor coatings including epoxy, polyurethane, and polyester systems for industrial, institutional and residential concrete surfaces. Revenue generated from product sales with installation services.
- Construction Services (Construtec): Development and execution of architectural and electromechanical construction projects for industrial, institutional and residential sectors, optimizing cost and time for clients.
- Machinery and Consumables (Mactec): Commercialization of floor polishing machinery (DMP, DMB, DCP, DML series), diamond tools, resin pads, and chemical consumables (densifiers, cleaners) for concrete and marble floor maintenance.
- Floor Care Consumables: Sale of diamond grinding/polishing tools (PCDS, metallic diamonds, resin hockey diamonds), twister pads, and PERMASHINE densifier for concrete floor treatment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial coatings quoted per project |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels2 records
Dratec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Grupo DRATEC manufactures and supplies polymeric industrial floor coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, and mortar systems), commercializes concrete floor polishing machinery and consumables, and executes architectural and electromechanical construction projects. It operates three integrated divisions (Polytec, Mactec, Construtec) serving industrial, institutional, and residential sectors across Mexico.
Product overview
Grupo DRATEC is an industrial company founded in 1997 offering integrated solutions for coating and protecting concrete floors. The company operates three divisions: (1) Polytec - manufactures and designs polymeric industrial coatings including epoxy (MR-EPOXY/012, MR-EPOXY/SED, MR-EPOXY/CH.R.), polyurethane (MR-PUR/008, MR-PUR/028), mortar systems (MR-MORTAR/ACR, MR-MORTAR/EPX), grout systems (MR-GROUT/ACR, MR-GROUT/EPX), and specialty coatings (MR-HTR/100, EPOXYFLEX/JF); (2) Mactec - commercializes specialized machinery (DCP-55G, DCP-33 dust extractors, DMP-800, DMP-680 grinders/polishers, DMB-700 polisher, DML-860 scrubber) and consumables (PCDS diamonds, metal diamonds, resin diamonds, Twister pads, Permashine densifier) for polishing concrete and marble floors; (3) Construtec - develops and executes architectural and electromechanical projects in industrial, institutional, and residential sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Construtec: Division dedicated to developing and executing high-quality architectural and electromechanical construction projects in the industrial, institutional, and residential sectors, optimizing cost and time.
- Mactec
- Polytec
Products and services
- MR-EPOXY/012 Solvent-free two-component high-gloss epoxy coating (100% solids) with 12 mil thickness, designed for uniform, physically and chemically resistant surfaces on industrial concrete floors.
- MR-EPOXY/SED Two-component high-gloss polyurethane coating that dissipates static electrical charges to a grounding system, designed for electronic laboratories and production areas handling electronic components.
- MR-EPOXY/CH.R. Solvent-free two-component high-gloss epoxy coating (100% solids) with 12-25 mil thickness, designed for chemically aggressive conditions in pharmaceutical and food processing zones.
- MR-GROUT/ACR Fast-drying system (50 minutes) for repairing potholes, cracks, and construction joints in damaged concrete, with optional MICROBAN antimicrobial protection.
- MR-GROUT/EPX Epoxy resin system for repairing potholes, cracks, and construction joints, with 4-hour drying time and high resistance to heavy equipment traffic.
- MR-PUR/008 Two-component high-gloss polyurethane industrial coating with 2.5-4 mil dry film thickness, designed for pedestrian and forklift traffic areas.
- MR-PUR/028 Two-component high-gloss polyurethane industrial coating with 8 mil dry film thickness, featuring adhesion additives for metals with high scratch and corrosion resistance.
- MR-HTR/100 Unique polymeric industrial coating that can be repeatedly polished like car paint, with 20-40 mil thickness and high scratch resistance for industrial floor protection.
- MR-MORTAR/ACR Industrial mortar system combining high chemical and mechanical resistance with fast installation (up to 500 m² per day) and 40-60 minute drying time.
- MR-MORTAR/EPX Industrial mortar system combining high chemical and mechanical resistance with 6-8 hour drying time, suitable for new and renovated concrete surfaces.
- MR-EPOXYFLEX/JF Two-component elastomeric industrial sealant (100% solids) for filling concrete expansion and construction joints, with 8-10 hour drying time.
- DCP-55G Industrial cyclonic dust extractor and vacuum for concrete surfaces with 99.9% filtration rate, 5.5 KW/7.5 HP power, and 600 m³/h airflow capacity.
- DCP-33 Industrial vacuum and cyclonic dust extractor with HEPA 13 filtration, specially designed for DMP-680 and DMP-800 grinders/polishers with 3.3 KW motor.
- DMP-800 Self-propelled floor grinding and polishing machine with 800mm working width, 15 KW motor, and variable rotation speed of 450-1950 RPM.
- DMP-680 Floor grinding and polishing machine with 680mm working width, 15 KW motor unit, and 4-counter-rotating disc planetary system with 4 heads.
- DMB-700 Floor polishing machine providing optimal shine for concrete and other surfaces, with 33,000 ft²/3,065 m² per hour production capacity and 27-inch pad size.
- DML-860 Ride-on floor scrubber with 860mm work area, 115L solution capacity, 5,500 m²/hr efficiency, and 7-hour runtime for industrial and commercial sectors.
- PCDS Diamond Tools Trapezoidal PCD concrete grinding tool with 2 round quarters and 1 rectangular diamond grain segment for removing floor coatings and coarse polishing.
- Metal Diamond Grit (#50, #100, #200) Metal diamonds for grinding machines for dry or wet concrete, designed to remove adhesives, thin coatings, and level uneven areas.
- Metal Diamond Grit (#6 and #25) Heavy-duty metal diamond tools recommended for extreme floor conditions with deeply penetrated grease and glue.
- Resin Diamond Hockey Type (#50, #100, #200, #400, #800, #1500) Resin bond diamond tools for polishing and shining concrete floors, with #800 and #1500 as final steps in the polishing system.
- Twister Pads 27" (#1500 and #3000) 100% recycled polyester pads impregnated with billions of microscopic diamonds for removing light scratches and producing high surface gloss.
- PERMASHINE Densifier Patented chemical hardening solution formulated to increase wear resistance and surface strength of ground and mechanically polished concrete floors, with minimum 10-year dust resistance warranty.
- Construtec Architectural and Electromechanical Construction Services Development and execution of high-quality architectural and electromechanical construction projects for industrial, institutional, and residential sectors, optimizing cost and time for clients.
Quantifiable outcome
- DML-860 walk-behind scrubber achieves 5,500 m2/hr cleaning efficiency with 7-hour runtime
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Companies that use Dratec
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Dratec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Dratec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Dratec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Blastrac: Specialty manufacturer of surface preparation and polishing equipment (grinders, shot blasters, dust extractors) for concrete floors. Comparable to Mactec's DMP/DMB machinery and DCP dust extractor lines in industrial surface prep.
- Tennant Company: Manufacturer of industrial floor cleaning and maintenance equipment including ride-on scrubbers analogous to Dratec's DML-860. Comparable to Mactec's commercial floor-care machinery side, although Tennant does not produce coatings.
- ARDEX: Specialty manufacturer of high-performance floor coatings, screeds, grouts, and concrete repair systems, with strong presence in commercial and industrial flooring. Comparable as a focused specialty competitor with overlapping chemistry and end-use applications.
- Husqvarna Construction: Global manufacturer of floor grinding, polishing, and surface preparation equipment plus matching diamond tools. Comparable to Dratec's Mactec division on machinery, tooling, and consumables for polished concrete.
- Stonhard: US-headquartered direct-to-customer manufacturer and installer of high-performance epoxy, polyurethane, and methyl-methacrylate resinous floor systems for industrial facilities. Closest direct peer to Dratec's Polytec division in product, customer, and installation model.
Broad incumbents
- PPG Industries: Global coatings giant with industrial protective and floor coatings portfolios serving manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceutical end markets that overlap with Dratec's primary industrial segment. Comparable as a large incumbent with broad specification pull.
- Sherwin-Williams: Largest North American coatings company with industrial maintenance, protective, and marine coatings that intersect with Dratec's chemical-resistant floor coating lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the industrial coatings category.
- Mapei: Italian multinational specializing in construction chemicals including resinous floor coatings, grouts, and concrete repair systems — directly overlapping with Dratec's MR-EPOXY, MR-GROUT, and MR-MORTAR lines for industrial and commercial floors.
- Sika: Global Swiss chemical company with a large flooring, sealing, and bonding portfolio that overlaps directly with Dratec's Polytec division (epoxy and polyurethane resinous flooring). Comparable as the multinational incumbent Dratec most likely competes against for Mexican industrial specifications.
- BASF: Global chemical major producing industrial coatings, construction chemicals, and performance materials relevant to Dratec's resinous flooring and concrete-treatment chemistries. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent with deeper R&D and global specification reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Dratec leadership team
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Dratec subsidiaries and ownership
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Dratec funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Dratec M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dratec
What does Dratec do?
Grupo DRATEC manufactures and supplies polymeric industrial floor coatings (epoxy, polyurethane, polyester, and mortar systems), commercializes concrete floor polishing machinery and consumables, and executes architectural and electromechanical construction projects. It operates three integrated divisions (Polytec, Mactec, Construtec) serving industrial, institutional, and residential sectors across Mexico.
Is Dratec a public or private company?
Dratec is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Dratec founded?
Dratec was founded in 1997. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Dratec based?
Dratec is headquartered in Apodaca, Monterrey, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
How does Dratec make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Coatings (Polytec) is the primary driver. The others are construction Services (Construtec), machinery and Consumables (Mactec) and floor Care Consumables.
Who are Dratec's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Blastrac, Tennant Company, ARDEX, Husqvarna Construction and Stonhard. Broad incumbents are PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, Mapei, Sika and BASF.
Does Dratec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dratec.
What industry is Dratec in?
Dratec's product category is Industrial Floor Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIAKAG, Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete), with a secondary code of IMADAKAB, Industrial Protective Coatings. Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 2851.