MAPEI Canada carries the proud legacy of the MAPEI Group globally, in supporting local sport, culture, and community through the organizations below. This commitment reflects our belief in building stronger communities, fostering talent, and inspiring passion both on and off the field.
MAPEI has a long and storied history in the world of cycling, both as a sponsor of the legendary MAPEI professional cycling team in the 1990s and as a global supporter of the sport at every level. That legacy continues in Canada through our partnership with Cycling Canada, where we help foster the growth of cycling across the country — from grassroots development to elite international competition. Together, we share a passion for inspiring new generations of riders and strengthening the Canadian cycling community. As Montreal prepares to host the UCI Road World Championships in 2026, MAPEI is proud to stand alongside Cycling Canada in supporting this historic event and celebrating the spirit of competition on Canadian soil.
MAPEI Canada proudly supports the next generation of hockey talent through its sponsorship of top teams in the CHL — the Gatineau Olympiques in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), the Kitchener Rangers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League (WHL). These three leagues make up the CHL, the world’s leading junior hockey circuit, showcasing the best young players from across Canada.
Through these partnerships, MAPEI fosters community spirit, inspires young athletes, and celebrates Canada’s rich hockey tradition. As part of our commitment, we host special MAPEI Game Days as match sponsors — with free fan giveaways and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences for partners and clients. These memorable nights bring everyone closer to the action and reflect our passion for sport, teamwork, and community.
MAPEI North America is proud to partner with Andretti Global, one of the most iconic names in motorsport, through its sponsorship in the thrilling world of IndyCar racing. This partnership reflects MAPEI’s commitment to innovation, precision, and performance — values that are shared both on the track and in our products. MAPEI North America is honored to sponsor the cars of talented Andretti drivers Kyle Kirkwood in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and Marco Andretti in the Indy 500, supporting them as they showcase their skill, determination, and competitive spirit at the highest level of racing.
Through this collaboration, MAPEI North America celebrates speed, teamwork, and the relentless drive for excellence that inspires fans and fuels progress — both in motorsport and in the construction industry. Together with Andretti, we continue to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and deliver outstanding results, lap after lap and project after project.
MAPEI’s main sporting investment is U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, supporting both men’s and women’s teams. What began as support for the local ceramics district has grown into a long-standing partnership built on shared values of hard work, teamwork, and ambition. Since MAPEI acquired the club in 2003, the men’s team has climbed from Serie C2 to Serie A, even reaching the Europa League in 2016, and returned to Serie A in 2025 after winning the Serie B championship.
From 1993 to 2002, MAPEI was sponsoring a professional cycling team which reached the top of all international rankings and maintained this position for many years, tallying over 650 wins, including four Road World Race Championships and four individual World Championships. Since 2008, MAPEI has been a Main Sponsor of the UCI Road World Championships, a flagship event on the international cycling calendar broadcast by major TV stations all around the world. The 2026 UCI Road World Championships will be held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Since 2022, MAPEI has been sailing the oceans with Ambrogio Beccaria, a talented Italian sailor. After supporting his victorious Class40 campaign, the partnership has grown with the launch of the ambitious Allagrande MAPEI Racing project in 2025. This cutting-edge International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) 60 class vessel marks Ambrogio’s entry into elite ocean sailing, with the ultimate goal of competing in the legendary 2028 Vendée Globe — the solo, non-stop, unassisted round-the-world race.
Research has always been at the heart of MAPEI’s commitment to sport. Founded in 1996, MAPEI Sport began as a service center to support our professional cycling team with scientific analysis and a strong focus on ethics. Today, it stands as a premier technical and scientific facility, helping both professional and amateur athletes enhance their performance through tailored training programs and multidisciplinary support. MAPEI Sport also closely monitors the teams and athletes we sponsor, ensuring they can achieve their best.
MAPEI Canada is deeply committed to supporting the Italian-Canadian community through meaningful cultural, educational, and artistic initiatives. We collaborate with the Italian Chambers of Commerce, advertise in Italian-Canadian publications, and actively participate in festivals celebrating Italian heritage. We contribute to scholarships to the next-generation of Canadians of Italian-descent through the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association (CIBPA), financially support Santa Cabrini Hospital, a vital cornerstone of the Italian-Canadian community, and promote the art of mosaics by donating products to local projects. Through these efforts, MAPEI Canada proudly helps preserve and share the rich traditions of Italian culture and heritage across Canada.
MAPEI Canada is a proud sponsor of Tree Canada, supporting their mission to create greener, healthier communities. As part of this sponsorship, we organize and lead tree-planting events with our employees in the communities near our manufacturing plants. These efforts contribute to environmental sustainability and deepen our connection to the people and places where we operate — reflecting our commitment to building a better future, one tree at a time.
MAPEI is a proud partner of the HopOn Program, an initiative that introduces children to the joy of cycling, promoting active, healthy lifestyles and teaching bike safety skills in a fun and inclusive way. In 2024, MAPEI inaugurated the Build-To-Give initiative, inviting MAPEI employees to come together and build bicycles for local families in need.
MAPEI Canada is proud to sponsor KidSport, helping to remove financial barriers so that more children can experience the joy of playing organized sports. Through this sponsorship, we support KidSport’s mission to ensure that every child has the opportunity to develop teamwork, confidence, and a love for physical activity — regardless of their family’s financial situation.
MAPEI Canada is proud to sponsor the Young Nature Leaders Grant, an initiative by Nature Canada that empowers youth to lead local conservation projects and connect communities with nature. By supporting young leaders with resources, mentorship, and funding, we help amplify their impact and foster a greener, more inclusive future. Investing in youth environmental leadership today means building a more resilient planet for tomorrow.
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