Deerfield Beach, Florida -- MAPEI, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and chemical products for the construction industry, proudly announces the unveiling of the No. 98 MAPEI / CURB Honda as part of the Andretti INDYCAR program. The car will be driven by racing icon Marco Andretti at the upcoming 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

As the primary sponsor of the No. 98 car at the 2024 Indianapolis 500, MAPEI is thrilled to showcase its partnership on the track. The sleek MAPEI blue design features the company’s logo prominently, symbolizing MAPEI's commitment to excellence, innovation and performance.

“We are excited to unveil with the Andretti team the No. 98 MAPEI / CURB Honda, which will proudly represent MAPEI on the track at the Indianapolis 500,” said Luigi Di Geso, MAPEI’s President and CEO. “Our sponsorship of the Andretti team and participation in the Indy 500 reflect our dedication to pushing boundaries and achieving success, both on and off the track.”

Marco Andretti, a seasoned driver from a family with a legacy of racing excellence, will command the MAPEI-branded car as he navigates the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“The MAPEI / CURB Honda looks great, and it was exciting to get the chance to unveil it at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the month of May officially gets started. There’s so much tradition and history at IMS and I’m looking forward to being a part of MAPEI’s first Indianapolis 500,” said Andretti. “We have high expectations this year and we’re going to do everything we can to put ourselves in a position at the end to be up front with a shot at winning.”

With the race scheduled for Sunday, May 26, anticipation is building as MAPEI looks forward to seeing Marco Andretti and the No. 98 MAPEI / CURB Honda compete against the world’s top drivers.

MAPEI extends its best wishes to Marco Andretti and the entire Andretti INDYCAR team for a successful and thrilling race at the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Stay tuned for updates and follow every turn in MAPEI's journey on our social-media channels.

About MAPEI

Founded in 1937 in Milan, MAPEI is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructure works worldwide. With 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 90 manufacturing plants in 35 nations, MAPEI Group employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide. The foundations for the success of the company are specialization, internationalization, research & development, and sustainability.

MAPEI Canada (MAPEI Inc.) represents the Canadian subsidiary of the MAPEI Group. Canada was in fact the first country outside of Italy where MAPEI established production facilities and where the company began its internationalization plans in 1978. Today, the Canadian subsidiary has facilities located throughout the country, with production facilities in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia, a distribution center in Alberta. MAPEI Canada is part of the MAPEI North America group of subsidiaries, which also includes MAPEI USA (MAPEI Corporation) and MAPEI Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands (MAPEI Caribe). MAPEI North America represents 28 facilities collectively with a workforce of over 1,800 employees. MAPEI facilities have been certified to ISO 45001,  ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 quality standards. An environmentally conscious manufacturer that reinvests 5% of its revenue into R&D, MAPEI offers training for architects, contractors, installers and distributors through the MAPEI Technical Institute. For more about MAPEI Canada, visit www.mapei.ca or call +1 800-42-MAPEI (2734).