Mapei AB (Sweden)

What Mapei AB (Sweden) does

Mapei AB is the Swedish subsidiary of Mapei S.p.A., an Italian multinational chemical building products manufacturer founded in 1937 and headquartered globally in Milan. Operating from its headquarters at Ulvsundavägen 108 B in Bromma, Stockholm, Mapei AB serves construction professionals across the Nordic region, including Sweden and Norway, with a horizontal product portfolio spanning adhesives, elastic sealants, waterproofing systems (including the Mapeguard WP membrane line), concrete repair solutions, industrial flooring (including the Mapecrete System for jointless concrete floors), tile and stone installation systems, tunnel solutions, and concrete additives for ready-mix and prefabricated producers. The portfolio is supported by sustainability-oriented offerings such as the RE-CON line for recycled aggregate concrete and full CO2 climate-compensated products, with documentation aligned to LEED, BREEAM, and EPD certifications.

The business operates on a B2B specialty chemicals model, selling chemical building products to construction industry professionals through a hybrid distribution approach that combines a network of resellers and dealers across Sweden with direct sales via the Bromma-based order reception department (phone and email). Pricing and revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. Beyond physical products, the company monetizes adjacency through technical support services: the Mapei-experterna advisory service, the Mapei Academy training and education programs, and digital tools including the MAPEI APP, FOGAPP, Fogkalkylator (grout calculator), and Beräkningsprogram (calculation software), as well as the MyMapei customer portal for registered users. Marketing reaches customers through social channels (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram), the company website, newsletters, and the Realtà Mapei professional publication.

The Swedish entity is wholly owned by Mapei S.p.A. and operates within a global group structure that includes 109 manufacturing plants across five continents in 44 countries, 39 research and development centers in 22 countries, and a combined portfolio of 8,400 products. As of 2026 Mapei AB Sweden is explicitly described as being in a strong growth phase and is actively recruiting project sales staff, with named project references spanning breweries (Amundsen Bryggeri, Royal Unibrew), cultural (Kunstsilo), water treatment infrastructure (Skansverken, Långeviksverket), transportation infrastructure (Trysfjord-bridge, Mosaiktunneln), hospitality (Ästad Vingård), manufacturing (The Plus), and commercial real estate (Karlatornet).

Name

Mapei AB (Sweden)

Legal name

Mapei AB

Website

https://mapei.se

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mapei AB is the Swedish subsidiary of Italy's Mapei S.p.A., supplying chemical construction products (adhesives, sealants, waterproofing, concrete repair, industrial flooring, and tile/stone systems) to construction professionals across Sweden and Norway through resellers and direct sales, supported by technical advisory, training, and digital tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (32739)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Construction chemical products
• Construction adhesives sealants
• Waterproofing systems
• Industrial flooring solutions
• Concrete repair products

Headquarters

HQ city

Bromma

HQ country

Sweden

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Chemical Construction Products Sales: Sale of chemical building products including adhesives, sealants, waterproofing, concrete repair, industrial flooring, and tile & stone installation systems to construction industry professionals

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mapei AB Sweden manufactures and distributes chemical building products including adhesives, elastic sealants, waterproofing systems, concrete repair solutions, industrial flooring, and tile and stone installation systems. The products are supplied to construction professionals for new construction, renovation, infrastructure, and industrial projects across the Nordic market. Supporting the product portfolio are technical advisory services (Mapei-experterna), training programs (Mapei Academy), and digital tools including the MAPEI App, FOGAPP, and online calculators.

Product overview

Mapei AB (Sweden) is the Swedish subsidiary of the global Mapei Group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of chemical building products. The core offering consists of adhesives, elastic sealants, and specialized chemical products for construction applications. The product ecosystem includes waterproofing systems (Mapeguard WP Foliesystem), industrial flooring solutions (Mapecrete System), concrete repair products, tile and stone installation systems, tunnel solutions, and sustainable RE-CON Line aggregates. Supporting the product portfolio are digital tools including the Fogkalkylator (grout calculator), Beräkningsprogram (calculation software), MAPEI APP, and FOGAPP for mobile access. Technical support is provided through Mapei-experterna advisory service and Mapei Academy training programs. The company operates across 109 facilities in 44 countries with 8,400 products and 39 research centers, offering climate-compensated products and supporting LEED/BREEAM building certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mapecrete System: Seamless and volume-stable concrete floors
• Mapeguard WP
• Mapei Academy
• MyMapei

Products and services

• Chemisk Byggprodukter (Chemical Building Products) Core product category covering adhesives, elastic sealants, and chemical building products for construction applications, sold to construction professionals.
• Vattentätning (Waterproofing) Waterproofing product range for foundations, tunnels, balconies, terraces, and below-grade structures, used by construction professionals on residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Industribeläggning (Industrial Flooring) Industrial cement-based and plastic-based flooring solutions for commercial and industrial facilities, including heavy-duty and chemical-resistant floor systems.
• Betongreparation (Concrete Repair) Products for repair, anchoring, and protection of concrete structures, used in renovation and infrastructure maintenance.
• Keramiska Plattor och Natursten (Ceramic Tiles and Natural Stone Installation) Installation systems for ceramic tiles and natural stone, including adhesives, grouts, and sealants, used by tile installers and flooring contractors.
• Tillsatsmedel till Betongindustri (Concrete Additives) Additives for ready-mix concrete and prefabricated concrete production, sold to concrete producers and the concrete industry.
• Tunnellösningar (Tunnel Solutions) Specialized products for tunnel construction and waterproofing, supplied to infrastructure contractors and public infrastructure owners.
• Fogning, Limning och Förankring (Sealing, Bonding and Anchoring) Elastic sealants, adhesives, and anchoring products for various construction applications, including colored elastic sealants available in 58 colors.
• Mapei-experterna (Mapei Experts) Technical advisory service providing expertise and consultation for construction professionals on product selection and application for construction projects.
• Mapei Academy Training courses and education programs for construction professionals covering product application, best practices, and technical specifications.

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema-owned adhesives and sealants manufacturer with strong construction-industry focus on tile adhesives, flooring adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing membranes. Directly comparable to Mapei's adhesives, sealants, and tile & stone installation systems.
• Sika AG: Swiss global leader in chemical construction products including adhesives, sealants, waterproofing, concrete admixtures, and flooring systems. Directly competes with Mapei AB across nearly all core product categories and target customer segments in commercial, infrastructure, and residential construction.
• Ardex Group: German-based specialty manufacturer of tile adhesives, waterproofing, leveling compounds, and industrial flooring. Comparable mid-sized specialist competing in the same niche construction-chemicals categories as Mapei, particularly in tile and stone installation systems.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Saint-Gobain's tile adhesives, renders, flooring, and waterproofing business with an explicit Swedish market presence (weber.se). Most direct Nordic-region peer to Mapei AB across tile installation, waterproofing, and façade systems.
• Tremco (RPM International): Specialty construction sealants, waterproofing, and concrete repair manufacturer under RPM International. Directly comparable to Mapei's waterproofing membranes, elastic sealants, and concrete repair systems for infrastructure and commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel Adhesive Technologies: Henkel's industrial adhesives division including construction and consumer-facing construction adhesives. Broader portfolio than Mapei but overlapping in tile adhesives, sealants, and construction bonding solutions for professional users.
• H.B. Fuller: U.S.-based adhesives manufacturer serving construction, packaging, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Mapei's construction adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing product lines as part of a wider industrial adhesives portfolio.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing, sealants, and flooring. Overlaps heavily with Mapei's concrete repair, industrial flooring, and waterproofing lines and serves similar construction-industry customers globally.

Emerging players

• MC-Bauchemie: German specialty producer of concrete repair, waterproofing, sealants, and industrial flooring systems. Closely comparable to Mapei's concrete repair (Betongreparation), waterproofing, and Industribeläggning portfolios in European markets.
• PCI Augsburg (BASF): European tile adhesives, grouts, and waterproofing systems manufacturer owned by BASF. Specializes in the same tile-installation and waterproofing niche as Mapei's ceramic tiles & natural stone and Mapeguard WP product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mapei-ab-sweden-
• Instagraminstagram.com/mapeisweden

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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