Mapei expands in the EU through acquisitions in Poland and the Netherlands

Mapei has taken two further steps in the process of consolidating its presence in Europe. Through its subsidiary Mapei Polska, the multinational has acquired Werner Janikowo, a Polish company specialising in the production of bituminous waterproofing membranes and roofing systems. This SME is relatively young, having been founded in 2003, and over the years has established itself as a leading name in waterproofing thanks to the innovation of its products, particularly its heat-sealable membranes and self-adhesive systems. The company’s offices and, above all, its modern production facility are thus joining the Mapei Group.

“The acquisition of Werner Janikowo and its operations strengthens the Mapei Group’s position in Poland,” said Veronica Squinzi and Marco Squinzi, managing directors of Mapei, “and enables us to continue growing in Europe, a region that remains central to our group’s industrial strategy. By expanding our range in the waterproofing sector, we will be able to meet the demands of local customers and continue to play an active part in the growth of the construction market in Poland, which is forecast to reach 130 billion dollars by 2031, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5 per cent.” Mapei Polska operates three production plants and a sales office in Warsaw, employing a total of nearly 600 staff.

In early July, Mapei had completed another acquisition, this time in the Netherlands. The target was Eurovite, a company specialising in the production of adhesives and complementary products for the construction sector, based in Ede. In this case too, the aim was to strengthen the company’s industrial presence in the Netherlands, with local production capable of ensuring greater proximity to the market and supporting growth in a rapidly developing region. “We want to boost our local production capacity and further develop our product range for the market,” concludes Marco Squinzi, Mapei’s chief executive. The company has been operating in the Netherlands since 2009 with a logistics and sales office in Apeldoorn; it employs over 40 people and achieved a turnover of 13.5 million euros in 2025. Two other group companies are also active in the country: Sopro and Polyglass.

The Squinzi family’s multinational group closed 2025 with a consolidated turnover of over 4.4 billion euros, up 1.4 per cent on the previous financial year. The group operates in 59 countries through a network of 92 companies and employs over 14,000 people.