What PCI France does

PCI France is a French construction chemicals manufacturer specializing in tiling, waterproofing, concrete repair, and floor installation products, operating under the legal entity MBCC France SAS, which is itself a subsidiary of Swiss-listed Sika AG. The portfolio comprises approximately 300 SKUs organized into both individual branded products (PCI Durapox, PCI Nanofug, PCI Pericol, PCI Gisogrund, PCI Barraseal, PCI Nanocret, PCI Periplan, PCI Pavifix, PCI Silcofug) and engineered product systems (Universal, Fast-track, Pool, Terrace, Natural Stone, Concrete Repair, Tank Waterproofing, Pedestrian Paving). Underlying technology is rooted in epoxy resins, hydraulic binders, polymer-modified mortars, and nanotechnology-enhanced formulations (notably the Nanocret line for low-shrinkage repair mortars). A distinguishing capability is the PCI Multicolor custom-color grout system offering approximately 400 colors, combined with the PCI Colorcatch Nano digital color reader and accompanying mobile app, which together enable aesthetic customization for professional tilers.

PCI France sells exclusively through a national network of specialized construction distributors and resellers in France, serving building professionals including tilers, waterproofing specialists, concrete repair contractors, and general building contractors, with secondary exposure to residential, commercial, and public/institutional construction projects. Pricing is unit-based and handled at the distributor level, with made-to-order minimum quantities on custom Multicolor products (e.g., 1 kit/2 kg for grout, 6 cartridges for matching silicone). The company supports its channel with training programs, local PCI advisors, a consumption calculator, an online project planning tool, and extensive technical documentation. PCI France holds multiple European certifications (EN 1504, EN 12004, EN 13813, EN 15651), GEV EMICODE EC1 PLUS low-emission certification, and Marine Equipment Directive approvals, providing specification-grade credentials for institutional and commercial projects. The general manager (Directeur Général) of MBCC France SAS is Laurent Galloux, and operational headquarters are located in Evry-Courcouronnes, Île-de-France.

Name

PCI France

Legal name

MBCC France SAS

Website

https://pci-france.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PCI France is a French construction chemicals manufacturer (legal entity: MBCC France SAS, subsidiary of Sika AG) producing tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing systems, and concrete repair mortars for professional installers across France, distributed through a national network of specialized construction product resellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Bourget

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Construction Chemical Products: PCI France generates revenue through the sale of construction chemical products including tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing systems, concrete repair products, and complementary building products. Products are sold through a network of specialized distributors in France. The company serves professional building contractors and tilers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PCI France manufactures and sells construction chemical products for tile installation, waterproofing, concrete repair, and floor preparation, organized into integrated systems (universal, pool, terrace, natural stone, concrete repair, cuvelage). The company sells exclusively through a network of specialized distributors serving professional building installers and contractors in France. It also offers the proprietary PCI Multicolor custom color joint concept with approximately 400 colors supported by the Colorcatch Nano digital color reader.

Product overview

PCI France is a building materials manufacturer specializing in construction products and tiling solutions. With over 75 years of experience and approximately 300 products, the company operates as part of MBCC France SAS, a subsidiary of Sika AG. The product portfolio includes adhesive mortars (PCI Pericol, PCI Nanolight), grouting mortars (PCI Nanofug, PCI Nanofug Premium, PCI Durapox Premium), waterproofing systems (PCI Barraseal, PCI Perilastic, PCI Seccoral), repair mortars (PCI Nanocret, PCI Polycret), primers (PCI Gisogrund 404), levelling compounds (PCI Periplan), sealants (PCI Silcofug), and paving solutions (PCI Pavifix, PCI Reparoad). The offerings are organized into intelligent product systems including the Universal System (Système universel), Fast System (Système rapide), Pool System (Système piscine), Terrace System (Système terrasse), Natural Stone System (Système pierres naturelles), and various concrete repair systems. Additionally, the PCI Multicolor concept provides custom color grout solutions with approximately 400 colors through the PCI Colorcatch Nano digital color reader and mobile application.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PCI: Construction and tile laying solutions including repair products, waterproofing, tile adhesives, grouts, and systems for various applications
• THOMSIT
• PCI Multicolor
• PCI Colorcatch Nano

Products and services

• PCI Durapox Premium Harmony Translucent epoxy grout for glass mosaics, featuring a light-filtering effect that creates a harmonious color gradient reflecting surrounding glass mosaic colors. Designed for professional installers handling glass mosaic tiling projects.
• PCI Nanofug Improved cementitious grouting mortar suitable for all ceramic coatings and all joint widths, with smooth and closed surface finish that is waterproof and dirt-repellent. For professional tile installers.
• PCI Nanofug Premium Fast-drying universal improved cementitious grouting mortar ideal for low-absorbent tiles and renovation projects, featuring easy-to-clean surface and water drop effect.
• PCI Silcofug Multicolor Acetic silicone sealant for sanitary areas, pools and water tanks, available in 390 colors matching the PCI Durapox Premium Multicolor grout range.
• PCI Gisogrund 404 Universal adhesion primer for all types of substrates, with violet tracer for easy control of treated surfaces, solvent-free with very low VOC emissions (EC1 Plus certified).
• PCI Periplan R 30 Universal levelling compound for interior floors from 3 to 30 mm thickness, suitable for all types of work including underfloor heating and renovation projects.
• PCI Perilastic SPEC Water protection system under tiling for showers and bathrooms, ready-to-use coating that is waterproof, crack-bridging, and decoupling with solvent-free formulation.
• PCI Pecitape Objekt 120 Waterproofing tape for treating singular points such as wall-floor junctions, wall-wall corners, pipe passages, and sanitary equipment connections.
• PCI Nanocret R2 Fibered, lightened repair and resurfacing mortar for multi-purpose building and civil engineering use, incorporating nanotechnology to minimize shrinkage and cracking risks.
• PCI Colorcatch Nano Digital color reader tool that measures tile colors with pixel-level precision using a high-resolution camera to provide personalized grout color recommendations for professional installers.
• Système universel (Universal Tiling System) Universal tiling system for all tile types regardless of weight and format, optimized for residential construction with very low emissions and safe comfortable work.
• Système piscine (Pool Tiling System) Pool tiling system providing all components for optimal waterproofing of pool decks and basins, validated by CSTB Technical Experimentation Assessment.
• Système terrasse (Terrace Tiling System) Terrace tiling system for outdoor ceramic tile installations, designed to withstand rain, frost, temperature variations, de-icing salts and high-pressure cleaning.
• Système de réparation des bétons (Concrete Repair System) Concrete repair system compliant with EN 1504-3 standard, featuring rapid setting, easy application and secure execution for non-structural concrete repairs.
• Système cuvelage (Tank Waterproofing System) Tank waterproofing system for underground parts of reinforced concrete buildings, using PCI Barraseal 530 for walls and PCI Zemtec 515 for concrete slabs.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sika AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCI France is operated by MBCC France SAS, a subsidiary of Sika AG (headquartered at Zugerstrasse 50, CH-6341 Baar, Switzerland). Sika AG is a globally active company specializing in construction chemicals. This relationship provides PCI France with the strength and performance of an international group while maintaining local market focus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weber (Saint-Gobain): Weber is Saint-Gobain's tile adhesives, grouts, and façade solutions brand and is the most entrenched French competitor to PCI in tiling systems, façade mortars, and waterproofing for both new build and renovation.
• Bostik France: Bostik (Arkema group) manufactures tile adhesives, sealants, and construction adhesives that overlap directly with PCI France's core product lines, serving the same professional installer and distributor channels in France.
• Ardex France: Ardex is a specialist manufacturer of tile adhesives, levelling compounds, and rapid-set repair products with a direct French presence that competes head-to-head with PCI in professional tiling and renovation applications.
• Mapei France: Mapei is the leading global manufacturer of tile adhesives, grouts, and construction chemicals, and its French subsidiary directly competes with PCI France across the same installer channel on tile installation, waterproofing, and concrete repair systems.

Broad incumbents

• Knauf France: Knauf is a major gypsum and construction materials player whose French operations overlap with PCI in tiling substrates, screeds, and related building chemicals across the same pro channel.
• Sika AG / Sika France: Sika is PCI France's ultimate parent and a global construction chemicals leader; Sika's wider portfolio (concrete admixtures, roofing, sealing, flooring) overlaps with and surrounds PCI's offering, making it both parent and broader category incumbent.
• Ceresit (Henkel): Ceresit is Henkel's construction chemicals brand competing in tile adhesives, waterproofing, and façade systems across Europe; broader Henkel portfolio gives it cross-sell scale that PCI lacks as a regional specialty player.
• Master Builders Solutions (BASF): Master Builders Solutions is BASF's construction chemicals arm covering concrete admixtures, repair mortars, and waterproofing, overlapping with PCI's repair and concrete protection ranges via specialty distribution in France.

Emerging players

• Vandex (RPM International): Vandex is a specialist in concrete waterproofing and repair mortars, competing directly with PCI's Barraseal, Nanocret, and cuvelage systems in the underground and wet-area waterproofing segment.
• Schlüter-Systems: Schlüter-Systems specializes in tile installation systems (profiles, drainage, membranes, uncoupling mats) and increasingly offers compatible chemical products, addressing the same premium specifier and renovation segments as PCI France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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