Mapei is the world's largest manufacturer of adhesives for the construction industry. Mapei has initiated an internationalization strategy over the past 70 years in order to collaborate manufacturing facilities world wide to provide local needs for all customers and to reduce transportation costs.
The group consists of 51 associated companies including 47 production facilities worldwide across 5 continents and 23 countries.
In order to produce the most technically advanced materials and to meet with safety regulations for individual countries Mapei has invested significantly in research and development. In addition they offer professional technical assistance and consultation for construction professionals world wide.
Initially the company was founded in Milan in 1937, but Mapei cemented its commitment to the UK market with the development of a brand new state of the art facility in 2004 in Halesowen, West Midlands. Their previous facilities were located in Middlesborough from 1989.
The 7.5 acre UK headquarters is Mapei's 47th manufacturing plant worldwide. The building accommodates manufacturing, stock, marketing, sales and technical services. In addition, on site training facilities and regular training and educational sessions are available.
Manufacturing facilities at Halesowen are capable of producing up to 103,000 tonnes of products annually. The competent and large number of staff employed at Mapei UK provides excellent support and assistance to an ever increasing customer base of over 500.
Mapei offer a wide range of products in these product categories;
- N - Underground
- Products for Ceramics and Stone Materials
- Products for Resilient and Textile Materials
- Products for Building
- Admixtures for Concrete Wall
- Protective and Decorative Coatings
- Cementitious and Resin Floor Coverings
- Products for Wooden Floors
- Products for Underground Constructions