MAPEI SPA
History
| Year | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1937 | Rodolfo Squinzi founded Mapei - Materiali Ausiliari Per l'Edilizia e l'Industria (Auxiliary Materials for Building and Industry) in the outskirts of Milan. The company initially focused on manufacturing paints. |
| 1957-1966 | The company introduced ADESILEX L1, an alcohol-based adhesive for linoleum that bonds to the substrate, freeing installers from the burden of carrying bags full of sand to the installation area. Later, ADESILEX P9, a super-adhesive for ceramic tiles, was introduced. It is still manufactured and popular for its technical performance. |
| 1978 | The company expanded its operations in North America by establishing Mapei Inc. in Canada. This marked the company's first step into the North American market, enabling it to grow its global presence. |
| 1984 | The company further expanded its operations in North America by establishing Mapei Corp. in the U.S. This solidified its presence in the region, allowing it to serve the U.S. construction and building materials market more effectively. |
| 1997 | Mapei SPA founded Mapei Sports Service, a division focused on supporting sports science and promoting athletic performance in Italy. |
| 2003 | The company expanded its involvement in sports by acquiring U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, an Italian football club based in Sassuolo. This strategic move reflected the company's strong ties to the local community and passion for sports. |
| 2008 | The company established Polyglass GB Ltd, a subsidiary specializing in producing and distributing waterproofing membranes to strengthen its presence in the U.K. market. |
| 2009 | The company expanded its global presence in Africa by establishing Mapei South Africa Pty Ltd. This marked the company's entry into the African market, providing advanced construction solutions tailored to the region's needs. |
| 2011 | The company established Mapei Construction Products India Pvt Ltd to address the growing demand for high-quality construction materials in the Indian market. |
| 2014 | Mapei acquired Minnesota-based admixture producer General Resource Technology to strengthen its position in the North American market, particularly in producing admixtures for infrastructure, industrial, and commercial construction projects. |
| 2017 | The company partnered with Fincantieri, a company specializing in cruise ship construction, to develop innovative products in various areas, including adhesives, underfloor structures, surface materials (technical and finishing), and many others. |
| 2018 | The company expanded its production facility in Dubai by investing over $6.5 million to strengthen its presence in the Middle East region. |
| 2018 | Mapei Group acquired Fili & Forme Srl, a company operating in the building industry under the Istrice brand, to expand its portfolio in the building markets, particularly in structural polymeric fibers for mortar and concrete reinforcement. |
| 2018 | The company acquired Tecnopol Sistemas, S.L.U., a Spanish chemical company that produces and distributes waterproofing and insulation systems for the construction industry. |
| 2021 | Mapei partnered with Elettrondata, a provider of automation systems for the management, production, and control of ready-mix concrete plants, to offer equipment and services for quality control, production, and transport of ready-mix concrete. |
| 2022 | The company acquired Resipoly Chrysor, a French manufacturer of synthetic resins, and its subsidiary Eurosyntec to strengthen its presence in France and offer a full range of products and services on the market for resins. |
| 2022 | The company acquired Profilpas Group, a multinational company specializing in manufacturing and selling profiles for floors and walls and installation accessories, to expand its range of building products and solutions. |
| 2023 | The company established a new powder production and warehouse expansion at its flagship facility in Laval, Quebec, to meet Northeastern Canada’s growing need for construction materials, admixtures for concrete, and cement grinding aids. |
| 2024 | Mapei acquired Bitumat, a leading company in manufacturing and marketing waterproofing systems based in Dammam on the east coast of Saudi Arabia, to strengthen its foothold in the Middle East. It also operates in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. |
| 2024 | The company strengthened its presence in the U.K. by opening a new plant in Speke, near Liverpool, dedicated to producing concrete admixtures for the local market. |
| 2024 | The company acquired the local manufacturer Wykamol to expand its waterproofing product offer and strengthen its presence in the U.K. |
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