Butech
Butech is the building-technology division of Spain's Porcelanosa Grupo, designing and manufacturing ceramic-tile installation systems, waterproofing and drainage products, raised flooring, shower systems, and industrialised modular construction (MONOBATH bathrooms, Modfacades) for construction professionals, architects, and real-estate developers across global markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersVila-real, Spain
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Butech does
Butech Building Technology, S.A.U. is the technical construction-solutions division of Spanish conglomerate Porcelanosa Grupo, registered as a single-member company (sociedad anónima unipersonal) headquartered in Vila-real, Castellón, Spain. The company designs and manufactures building-technology products that complement Porcelanosa's ceramic and porcelain tiles, organized into seven functional categories: tile installation consumables (adhesives, grouting materials, levelling systems, primers, self-levelling mortars); raised access flooring systems for interior and exterior use incorporating 20mm ceramic tiles; shower systems including concealed drains and shower trays; aluminium profiles (decorative, LED, technical, skirtings); construction systems such as floating stairs, XPS insulation panels and niches, and electric radiant underfloor heating; waterproofing, decoupling, and drainage products including SYLASTIC Premium cementitious waterproofing, LAMITECH N decoupling membrane, IMPERBAND ECO rolls, and the Pool-deck drainage channel; and industrialised modular construction systems including MONOBATH prefabricated bathrooms and Modfacades modular façades under the Porcelanosa Offsite brand. Underlying technical differentiators are anchored in proprietary installation architectures and certified durability, with specific performance claims such as the Pool-deck channel achieving 2000 kPa compressive strength at 9 kg/m², and facade systems engineered to deliver up to 25% building energy-consumption savings.
The company operates a B2B go-to-market targeting construction professionals, architects, interior designers, real estate developers, and tile installers. Distribution leverages Porcelanosa Grupo's global network of branded showrooms, supplemented by direct enterprise sales via customized quote requests, an online product finder tool, and an extensive multilingual technical resource library. The company maintains active presence at major industry trade shows (Cersaie, REBUILD, Tektonica, Muestra Internacional Porcelanosa). Its monetization model is hardware sales of construction materials and modular systems, complemented by technical-support and specification services for professional builders and architects; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is project-quoted. Revenue is generated across at least three streams: building-technology products, industrialised construction systems, and professional/technical services.
Butech's strategic positioning rests on a regulatory moat built from an unusually broad portfolio of international certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ETA, BBA, ICC ES, CWCT, DIT, Avis Technique, UES) and on the distribution and brand assets of its parent. Named enterprise references span architecture studios (Estudio Lamela, Fran Silvestre), residential developments in Washington D.C. and Taipei, large hospitality and sports venues (Bernabéu Stadium, SHA Mexico, Excellence Coral Resort), institutional buyers (Brussels University Hospital), automotive retail (BMW Iberia), and infrastructure (Oullins Centre Metro Station). The company is wholly owned by Porcelanosa Grupo with no independent venture or private equity investment disclosed; the only funding event recorded is a 2025 EU NextGenerationEU/PRTR grant covering 80% of international certification costs aimed at non-EU markets.
Butech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Butech
- Legal name
- BUTECH BUILDING TECHNOLOGY, S.A.U.
- Website
- https://butech.es
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Butech is the building-technology division of Spain's Porcelanosa Grupo, designing and manufacturing ceramic-tile installation systems, waterproofing and drainage products, raised flooring, shower systems, and industrialised modular construction (MONOBATH bathrooms, Modfacades) for construction professionals, architects, and real-estate developers across global markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Butech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Materials / Building Technology Systems
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flooring Installation Materials & Accessories (Adhesives, Grouts, Trims, Transitions) (IMADAJAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI), Plumbing & Building Drain/Waste/Vent (DWV) Pipe & Fittings (IMANADAG), Concrete Pavers, Hardscape & Retaining Wall Systems (IMADAAAE), Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete) (IMAIAKAG)
Keywords
Where Butech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vila-real
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Butech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Building Technology Products: Sale of construction materials and building technology solutions including installation systems, adhesives, grouting materials, leveling systems, waterproofing products, raised flooring, shower systems, profiles, and construction systems. Products are sold through PORCELANOSA Grupo showrooms and direct sales channels.
- Industrialized Construction Systems: Prefabricated and modular construction solutions including industrialized bathrooms (MONOBATH), modular facades (Modfacades), and complete offsite construction systems.
- Professional Services: Technical support, installation guidance, and project-specific consultation for professional builders and architects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Butech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Butech Building Technology, S.A.U. manufactures and supplies technical building systems and complementary installation materials for ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces. Its product portfolio spans tile adhesives and fixing products, waterproofing systems, raised access flooring, prefabricated shower systems, edge and finishing profiles, and industrialized modular construction systems. The company serves architects, construction professionals, developers, and tile installers, primarily through B2B channels linked to Porcelanosa Grupo's distribution network.
Product overview
Butech is the technical construction solutions division of Porcelanosa Grupo. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of building systems and construction materials organized into several categories: (1) Installation products including adhesives, grouting materials, levelling systems, primers, and self-levelling mortars; (2) Raised access flooring systems for interior and exterior use with 20mm ceramic tiles; (3) Shower systems including concealed drains (Shower Line), shower trays (Shower Deck), and kits; (4) Profile systems including decorative, LED, and technical profiles plus skirtings; (5) Construction systems including floating stairs, modular XPS niches, concept XPS panels, and electric underfloor heating; (6) Waterproofing and drainage including Sylastic Premium cement waterproofing, Lamitech N decoupling membranes, Imperband ECO rolls, and the Pool-deck drainage system for pools and terraces; (7) Industrialised modular solutions including MONOBATH industrialised bathrooms and Modfacades modular facades under the Porcelanosa Offsite brand. Butech serves the professional construction market with products designed for architectural projects, renovations, and industrialised building processes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tile adhesives and fixing products Cementitious adhesives and fixing products formulated for installing ceramic and porcelain tiles on walls and floors. Sold to construction professionals, tile installers and developers as part of a certified technical installation system.
- Waterproofing systems (including MONOBATH-style membranes) Waterproofing membranes and systems (including MONOBATH-style and SYLASTIC-type solutions) designed to deliver watertight performance beneath ceramic tile installations in bathrooms, showers, terraces and pool areas. Sold to construction professionals and developers seeking certified waterproofing as part of a full installation system.
- Raised access flooring systems (LAMITECH N) Technical raised access flooring systems (LAMITECH N type) that create a service cavity beneath the floor finish for routing services in commercial, office and technical environments. Installed beneath ceramic or porcelain surface finishes and sold to developers, architects and contractors.
- Prefabricated shower systems Prefabricated shower systems that integrate slope forming, waterproofing and drainage to enable fast, watertight shower installation. Used by developers, contractors and bathroom installers in residential, hotel and commercial projects.
- Profiles and trim for tile installations Edge profiles, movement joints and finishing trims for ceramic and porcelain tile installations, providing protection of tile edges, expansion movement accommodation and clean visual transitions between surfaces. Sold to tile installers and construction professionals.
- Pool-deck prefabricated decking system Prefabricated Pool-deck system for swimming pool surrounds, providing a technical substrate for ceramic or porcelain finishes in pool deck areas. Sold to pool builders, developers and construction professionals for residential and commercial pool projects.
- Industrialized modular construction systems Industrialized and modular construction systems that enable off-site fabrication and faster on-site assembly of building components using Butech's technical installation systems. Sold to developers, modular construction firms and large contractors seeking repeatable, quality-controlled construction methods.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 25% energy consumption savings in buildings with installed facade systems
Companies that use Butech
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Butech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Butech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Porcelanosa GrupocoreButech is an integral part of Porcelanosa Grupo, a leading Spanish multinational in ceramic and porcelain tile manufacturing. As a subsidiary, Butech serves as the building technology division, providing installation systems, waterproofing, raised flooring, and industrialized construction solutions that complement the group's tile products. The partnership includes shared distribution channels through the PORCELANOSA showroom network, joint R&D initiatives, and coordinated go-to-market strategies across seven group brands.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Butech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- LATICRETE International: LATICRETE is a US-based manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems, including adhesives, waterproofing, and shower systems — directly competing with Butech in the professional specification channel, particularly in North America.
- Mapei: Mapei is the global leader in tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and construction chemicals — Butech's most direct competitor across its core installation product portfolio, and a benchmark for scale in the category.
- Schlüter-Systems: Schlüter is a German manufacturer of shower systems (linear drains), profiles, and waterproofing/decoupling membranes. Highly comparable to Butech's Shower Line, profiles, and LAMITECH products, with a similar specification-led go-to-market in Europe and North America.
- ARDEX Group: ARDEX manufactures tile adhesives, grouts, leveling compounds, and waterproofing systems — overlapping almost category-for-category with Butech's installation product line and serving the same professional installer and architect segments.
- Rathor Kerakoll Group / Kerakoll: Kerakoll is an Italian manufacturer of tile installation systems, waterproofing, and building products under The Rathor Kerakoll Group — closely matching Butech's profile of adhesives, grouts, sealants, and technical systems for the professional channel.
- PCI (Master Builders Solutions / BASF): PCI specializes in tile adhesives, grouts, primers, and waterproofing for professional tilers — direct product overlap with Butech, now operating under BASF's Master Builders Solutions construction chemicals umbrella.
Broad incumbents
- Weber (Saint-Gobain): Weber is Saint-Gobain's tile adhesives, facade, and flooring solutions brand — a direct partial overlap with Butech but operating inside a much larger building materials group with broader product depth.
- Ceresit (Henkel): Ceresit is Henkel's building adhesives brand, covering tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, and ETICS systems. Comparable product overlap but part of a much broader industrial adhesives conglomerate.
- Knauf AUÉ / Building Systems: Knauf manufactures a broad range of building materials including tile systems and ventilated facades. Comparable to Butech in facade systems but with much greater scale and depth across other construction categories.
- Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is Arkema's adhesives business, serving construction, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable in sealants and tile adhesives, but with a significantly broader application footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Butech social profiles
Digital presenceButech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance18 records
Butech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Butech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Butech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Butech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Butech
What does Butech do?
Butech Building Technology, S.A.U. manufactures and supplies technical building systems and complementary installation materials for ceramic and porcelain tile surfaces. Its product portfolio spans tile adhesives and fixing products, waterproofing systems, raised access flooring, prefabricated shower systems, edge and finishing profiles, and industrialized modular construction systems. The company serves architects, construction professionals, developers, and tile installers, primarily through B2B channels linked to Porcelanosa Grupo's distribution network.
Is Butech a public or private company?
Butech is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Butech founded?
Butech was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Butech based?
Butech is headquartered in Vila-real, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Butech make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Building Technology Products are the primary driver. The others are industrialized Construction Systems and professional Services.
Who are Butech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are LATICRETE International, Mapei, Schlüter-Systems, ARDEX Group, Rathor Kerakoll Group / Kerakoll and PCI (Master Builders Solutions / BASF). Broad incumbents are Weber (Saint-Gobain), Ceresit (Henkel), Knauf AUÉ / Building Systems and Bostik (Arkema).
Does Butech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Butech.
What industry is Butech in?
Butech's product category is Construction Materials / Building Technology Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAJAL, Flooring Installation Materials & Accessories (Adhesives, Grouts, Trims, Transitions), with a secondary code of IMAFANAI, Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings. Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 2891.