Interviews
People from the industry talk about projects, good practices and... how our products have made a difference on building sites.
Chosen for You
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1/2/2026
No more water seepage
Following the detection of water seepage at the Mapei France plant in Saint-Vulbas, an urgent waterproofing intervention was required without removing the existing roof layers. The Tecnocoat polyurea system was selected for its excellent adhesion to…
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12/24/2025
Innovation, research, and performance: the partnership between FISI and Mapei Sport in view of Milan-Cortina 2026
Ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI) deepens its partnership with Mapei Sport. Giuseppe Abruzzini, athletic trainer for the Elite Women's Alpine skiing team, emphasizes the crucial role of…
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12/22/2025
Italy and Egypt: building the future together
Italy and Egypt are strengthening their strategic partnership through growing industrial cooperation, with companies like Mapei playing a key role in technology transfer, local training, and sustainable development. Supported by the Mattei Plan,…
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7/4/2025
The evolution of Sopro between innovation, sustainability and training
Sopro, part of the Mapei Group since 2002, has achieved steady growth through innovation, sustainability, and strong customer focus. Despite challenges in the German construction sector, it has increased market share through technological leadership…
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Sport facilities
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7/3/2025
Waterproofing: the secret behind the durability of swimming pools
Waterproofing is a crucial and technically demanding step in building long-lasting swimming pools. Mapei provides a range of waterproofing solutions—including Mapelastic membranes, Planiseal 288, and Purtop Easy DW—adapted to different substrates…
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6/5/2025
Gone with the wind: a new line of products for wind turbines
Mapei enters the wind energy sector with a line of innovative products for the construction and maintenance of on-shore wind turbines. Mapegrout WT-S and WT-H mortars with high resistance to dynamic loads enhance the durability and sustainability of…
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5/16/2025
EFCA: driving innovation in concrete admixtures across Europe
Alexis Tranchant, R&D Manager at Mapei France, was recently appointed Chairman of the EFCA Environmental Committee. He aims to foster harmonized environmental policies and support the concrete industry's path to carbon neutrality. His leadership…
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Art and cultural locations
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4/4/2025
A FRCM solution for strengthening masonry at the Strathcona Music Building at McGill University
The Strathcona Music Building, part of McGill University, houses the Schulich School of Music and Pollack Hall. Due to the academic calendar, we were only able to operate the construction site from May to August , which resulted in a compressed and…
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4/1/2025
Driving sustainability in the UK concrete industry: innovations, challenges, and the contribution of the RE-CON line
The UK concrete market is experiencing a pivotal shift towards sustainability, driven by emerging legislation and industry awareness. Mapei is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation with innovative solutions like the RE-CON AGG…
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3/28/2025
Paving the way for a greener future: sustainable solutions for the UK concrete industry
Ian Ellis, a seasoned professional with long time experience in the concrete industry, discusses the growing emphasis on low-carbon concrete and sustainability in the UK. He highlights advancements in admixture technology, the increasing use of…
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3/28/2025
RE-CON AGG 90: an admixture for challenging aggregates in cold climates
Mapei AS R&D team has developed RE-CON AGG 90, an innovative water absorption inhibitor designed for challenging aggregates in Nordic climates. The researchers successfully demonstrated its potential to replace up to 50% of natural aggregates with…
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3/25/2025
Rapidity, colour and quality: this is how Mapei enters the motorsport world
For its rapid-filming and non-slip properties, Mapecoat TNS Race Track acrylic resin continues to be chosen by professional applicators to create run-off areas and protect kerbs on circuits hosting top-level competitions such as Formula 1 and…
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3/10/2025
Mapei: culture and innovation to build the future
For over 85 years, Mapei has made culture a central value for its identity and growth. "Our expertise has allowed us to play our part in important restoration and recovery projects on assets of great value and public interest, but our vocation goes…
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2/27/2025
Consistency and quality for top-level circuits
The Contract Director of one of the most renowned application companies of coatings in sports facilities and circuits shares his view on the contribution offered by Mapecoat TNS Race Track to complete coloured and resistant coatings for the kerbs…
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1/21/2025
EPD for concrete mixes: a new service by Mapei
Mapei is launching a groundbreaking service for concrete manufacturers, enabling the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to certify the environmental impact of concrete mixes. Leveraging innovative technologies like the Cube…
