___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kerakoll
Building better
With strong foundations across the globe, Kerakoll Group is strengthening its UK presence
Kerakoll Group( Kerakoll), a multinational company working in the construction industry, offers an integrated range of products and services aimed at building better places to live. The Italian parent company was established in 1968 and initially focused on producing ceramic tile adhesives; today, it has 25 production facilities and a direct presence in 12 countries.
The Group has operated a subsidiary in the UK since 2006, and it began producing in the UK in 2017 through the acquisition and merger with Tilemaster Adhesives. Having invested heavily in its UK operations, Kerakoll has expanded its team and made improvements to the existing Leyland facilities, and as a result, its sales have seen a corresponding increase despite challenges such as the pandemic and Brexit.
Carl Gardner, Managing Director for the UK and Ireland and Regional Managing Director for the Nordics, elaborates on the company’ s journey within the UK.“ Although Kerakoll has been active in the UK market since 2006, we made a strategic decision to retain the company name of Tilemaster Adhesives when we acquired that business in 2017,” Carl begins.“ We operated under both the Tilemaster and Kerakoll brands, as each held distinct positions within the UK market, but as the business evolved, we recognized the need to unify our branding to streamline our identity and better reflect our values and long-term goals.
“ Transitioning fully to the Kerakoll brand allows us to focus more clearly on sustainability, innovation, and the broader vision of the Kerakoll Group as a global leader in green building solutions. We’ re now aligned with the multinational dimension of the Group, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable construction practices and a consistent brand experience across all markets.”
Turning to Kerakoll’ s product range, Carl continues:“ The UK business supplies products for tiling and flooring, including everything needed for a successful installation, from screeds, self-leveling and smoothing compounds, damp proofing,
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