Mapei Australia carries the proud legacy of the MAPEI Group globally in supporting local sport and culture through the organisations below.
A long-standing partner of professional cycling, Mapei supported Cadel Evans throughout his career, from joining the Mapei-Quickstep Cycling Team in 2002 to training at the Mapei Sport Centre under the supervision of Professor Aldo Sassi, former Director of Mapei Sport Research Centre, who made such a key contribution to his career including his win in the 2011 Tour de France. His close ties with Mapei continue: Mapei Australia has been the Main Sponsor of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race since it was first held in 2015. Cadel Evans personifies the passion, commitment and constant growth in the Group and Mapei Australia’s DNA.
Investing in people and culture is integral to Mapei Australia’s strategy. We are proud to continue our partnership with QPAC, which aligns well with our commitment to social responsibility globally and in Australia. We are deeply grateful for the continuing partnership with QPAC, known for its rich theatre and music heritage. It is a perfect choice for Mapei to connect with people and communities in Queensland.
MAANZ fosters creativity and community through the transformative power of mosaic art. It inspires individuals of all backgrounds to explore and experience the beauty of mosaic art and makes a difference through exhibitions, conventions, education, and collaborative endeavours. Mapei Australia provides products and training for the artists' endeavours to cultivate a vibrant mosaic community that celebrates diversity and enriches lives together.
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Cadel Evans Road Race is set to ignite Geelong from 26-28 January 2024
Cadel Evans achieved his ultimate in 2011, becoming Australia’s only Tour de France winner. He has been promoting gender equality and health through cycling. Talking about the partnership,
“Mapei supported me throughout my career, from joining the Mapei-Quickstep Cycling Team at the Mapei Sport Centre in Italy under the supervision of Professor Aldo Sassi, former Director of Mapei Sport Research Centre, who made such a key contribution to my career including my win in the 2011 Tour de France. My close ties with Mapei continue to date” – said Cadel Evans.
This year, gearing up for the eighth edition of the cycling event, Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race returns to Velo Village in Geelong to create a weekend-long festival atmosphere. Mapei will be an Official Partner of this not-to-be-missed event, which will be a great opportunity to celebrate the company's 30 years of passion for the world of cycling.
Speaking about the partnership, Marco DeSantis, General Manager at Mapei Australia, said,
“We are proud of our long-standing partnership of professional cycling, internationally with UCI and locally here in Australia with Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, which allows us to contribute resources in our network to make a positive difference within the community, Cycling represents resilience, specialisation and continued development. Mapei represents the same values when aligning business in Australia, offering high-quality products focusing on the planet and people”.
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