For over 80 years the Wykamol Group has been the market leader in the field of property renovation and repair. Starting way back with our founder devising a chemical treatment for the eradication of insect attack in timber, our product range has evolved and grown to become the broadest range of property repair and renovation solutions under one umbrella anywhere in the UK.
Our unrivalled range includes products for use in basement waterproofing, damp treatment, gas proofing, wood preservation and protection, cellar conversions and tanking.
Such is the strength of our name, Wykamol products are now distributed and used throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Australia.
Access to Some of the Best Technical Advice in the UK
Supporting our customers at every stage is something that we pride ourselves on at the Wykamol Group, and our Technical Support, in particular, is second-to-none. We offer a bespoke design service across 3 sectors of the Construction Industry: Damp and Timber, Structural Repairs and Structural Waterproofing.
To coincide with this service we also offer regular theoretical training courses to Contractors, Architects and Engineers, to ensure everyone in the industry is kept informed regarding new building legislation and best practice.
The Wykamol Group employ staff from various technical backgrounds including Chemists, Surveyors and Structural Waterproofing Specialists who are all on hand to provide technical advice and training. In addition, Wykamol have an ongoing programme of continual staff development and were recently the proud winners of the Property Care Association staff training award.
Access to State-of-the-Art Facilities
The Wykamol Group's wide-ranging facilities, including a £2 million powder plant and state-of-the-art laboratory, not only aid the development of our innovative products, but our highly qualified Chemists regularly perform sample analysis on behalf of Contractors. Detailed reports are completed to aid in the identification of remedial issues which may be difficult to diagnose. Sample testing removes the need for guess work, ensuring the correct solution is identified from the start of a project, saving time and money.
In 2018 we invested a further £2.5 million in a membrane extrusion plant, allowing us manufacture Type C Cavity Drain Membranes in the UK. The extruder uses the latest in technology to mould 100% virgin HDPE into waterproofing and damp-proofing membranes, which are now used across the UK in hundreds of renovation and new build projects.
Mapei
In 2024 Mapei Group acquired Wykamol through its UK subsidiary Mapei UK Ltd. The acquisition of Wykamol also underscores Mapei's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Both companies share a dedication to developing eco-friendly solutions that reduce energy consumption and emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future for the construction industry.
In addition to product expansion, the acquisition is expected to create operational synergies and improve supply chain efficiency. By leveraging Wykamol's established distribution network and technical expertise, Mapei aims to enhance its service delivery and customer support across the UK.
As part of the integration process, Mapei will work closely with Wykamol's management team to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity in customer relationships. The combined entity will focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, promoting knowledge exchange and cultural integration.
Today, with more than 370 employees, Mapei UK is the market leader in ceramic installation products, with two manufacturing plants in Halesowen (West Midlands) and Speake (Merseyside) and three warehouses in the West Midlands that supply distributors throughout the UK and Ireland. In 2023, the company recorded total sales of more than £110 million with consistent grown year on year since it was founded.
Mapei Group is thus continuing its international expansion strategy, which since the beginning of the year has seen it announce openings or acquisitions of new plants also in Denmark, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Portugal and The Netherlands.
The growth strategy of the Mapei Group continues under the sign of internationalisation and localisation. The Group is present in 57 countries all over the world with 96 companies and more than 12,500 employees and, in the year 2023, recorded a consolidated turnover of 4.2 billion Euro.
