Mapei Egypt’s General Manager outlines a strategy to navigate the country’s booming infrastructure market by localizing production at a new facility in the 10th of Ramadan City. The company aims to differentiate itself as a full-service partner by offering a complete range of building solutions, from concrete admixtures to products for installing ceramic tiles. This approach is underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability, continuous innovation, and the technical training of local professionals to ensure long-term quality and growth.

Mapei is expanding its footprint in Egypt’s growing market of 120 million people by opening a new local manufacturing facility for chemical products for building. Despite bureaucratic and economic challenges, the Group successfully established a high-tech plant designed to serve both domestic and regional African markets. This strategic move prioritizes long-term value, emphasizing product quality, durability, and technical expertise over simple price competition to ensure lasting infrastructure.

The restoration of the neo-Gothic dome of Comiso’s Mother Church, a historic landmark that had suffered water seepage, micro-cracks and ineffective past repairs. Guided by principles of compatibility with the original building materials and long-term durability, Mapei experts collaborated with the local Heritage Office to design an integrated conservation strategy.