The firm is controlled by Emme Esse Vi s.r.l., the holding company owned by the Squinzi family which has 93.95% of the shares. With revenue of approximately €760 million, the Group operates all over Italy through 10 companies equating to a total of 11 factories, 6 Research & Development centres and 2,557 staff. The MAPEI Group has more than 13,200 employees worldwide, with over 90 subsidiaries and production sites in 57 countries worldwide.
Cyborg Score Rationale
All over the world, the laboratories coordinated by the Corporate Research Centre in Milan study cutting-edge, long-lasting and high-quality products fully focused on their impact on the environment and the health of users. The company has successfully leveraged R&D-driven innovation and global scale to maintain category leadership. However, as a private family-owned entity, growth may face capital constraints compared to publicly listed competitors.
Top Insights
The company manufactures more than 8,100 products including adhesives, sealants and chemicals, and ships 29,400 tons of products daily
With locations in over 50 countries, Mapei is one of the leading companies in the industry
In the 1950s, Mapei developed the first innovative adhesives for the construction industry and gradually expanded into new markets
Sustained investment in sustainability and eco-friendly product development aligns with green building demand
Named Competitors
Ceresit/Adhesives Division — Global adhesives and construction chemicals manufacturer
Construction Chemicals Division — Diversified chemical company with construction products portfolio
Sika Systems — Specialty chemicals for construction and industrial applications
Construction Adhesives — Adhesives and sealants for construction and industrial use
Recent Developments
No recent major M&A, IPO, or strategic announcements found in available sources as of July 2026
Veronica and Marco, the third generation of the Squinzi family, are continuing the family tradition by heading the company as CEOs of the Group and its Italian organisation
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