MAPEI now operates 63 plants in 31 countries on five continents, thanks to the acquisition of 100% of the Turkish company Wallmerk Construction Chemicals Building Industry and Trade, Inc.
Founded in 2007, Wallmerk Construction is located in in Polatli OSB, one of the most important industrial zones in Ankara, which is a strategic area for Turkey. The company is located on a total surface of 247,569 sq. ft. (23 000 m2), with 53,819 sq. ft. (5 000 m2) of covered space. It is active in the production and trade of chemical products for the building industry, with a wide range of more than 200 products. Their offerings include waterproofing systems, special mortars and mortars for anchoring, tile adhesives and grouts, materials for thermal insulation, indoor and outdoor coatings, industrial floorings and other construction materials. In 2012, the company reached a turnover of more than 10 million Euros.