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11/15/2024
A fabulous mosaic at the entrance to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp
At the entrance of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp lies a mosaic hailed as "the most beautiful in Belgium." Created by artist Marie Zolamian and installed by Mosaico di Due using Mapei adhesives and grouts, this work celebrates Flemish art…
Projects
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11/12/2024
Restoration work and safety measures for the façades of the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin
The restoration work on the façades of the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts was a complex conservative operation carried out with innovative materials supplied by Mapei. The façades, badly deteriorated over the years due to bad weather and poor…
Products
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11/11/2024
Hydraulic invariance: effective draining solutions to help managing rainfall
Mapei offers innovative solutions for helping draining rainwater in urban environments, respecting the principle of hydraulic invariance. With products such as DRENO concrete and MAPESTONE DRAIN mortar, it is possible to create safe surfaces without…
Interviews
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11/8/2024
Crafting luxury with Mapei: an installer's success story
A seasoned Croatian installer shares his journey with Mapei products, highlighting their key role in elevating the standards of ceramic and natural stone installations. From discovering Mapei solutions in Bosnia-Herzegovina to founding his own…
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Concrete & Sustainability
Projects
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10/16/2024
Old structures and new bold projects
In the scenic town of Vordingborg, in Denmark, entrepreneur Peter Halkvist has launched a pioneering concrete and recycling business. By combining two waste streams, crushed ceramic tiles and asphalt, he creates sustainable concrete blocks, reducing…
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Concrete & Sustainability
Research & Development
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10/16/2024
A thesis on Re-Con Zero Dry Washing aggregates at Halmstad University (Sweden)
Two final-year students from Halmstad University, Osama and Ahmad Alfara, conducted a study on the use of recycled aggregates in concrete, specifically those produced through the Re-Con Zero Dry Washing process. Their thesis analyzed key properties…
News
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10/14/2024
Marmomac 2024: an increasingly global trade fair
At the 2024 edition of Marmomac Mapei presented innovative solutions for installing and grouting architectural stone paving, such as the MAPESTONE DRAIN drainage system and MAPESTONE JOINT GHOST and MAPESTONE JOINT GHOST PLUS silane-terminated…
Projects
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10/7/2024
Carnival Elation: a cruise ship renovated with Mapei products
Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Elation, a popular cruise ship, underwent a complete refurbishment in August 2017 at the Grand Bahama Shipyard. The project faced challenges due to the approach of Hurricane Irma, which temporarily halted work. By…
Projects
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10/7/2024
Speed, resistance and safety for resilient floors
Mapei systems have been used in renovation and building projects in various prestigious buildings: the Helora Hospital in Belgium, the American Community School in Abu Dhabi, the San Teotonio Hospital in Portugal and the Sf Nectarie Oncology Centre…
Mapei around the World
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9/13/2024
Fossil-free transport for Mapei AS products in Norway
Thanks to its partnership with the logistics company Ruuds Transport, the Group's Norwegian subsidiary leads the way in northern Europe for the sustainable delivery of its materials with electric trucks.
News
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9/3/2024
Increasingly sustainable production for Vinavil
Vinavil, a Mapei Group subsidiary, has achieved ISCC Plus certification for its plant in Villadossola (Northern Italy), marking a new significant step toward sustainable production. This certification is further evidence of the company’s commitment…
Mapei around the World
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9/2/2024
A photovoltaic system for a more sustainable manufacturing plant in Malaysia
Since May 2024, on the roofs of its manufacturing plant in Nilai, not far from Kuala Lumpur, a photovoltaic system with a capacity of 296.01 kWp has been fully operational. The plant can generate 394,738 kWh per year allowing Mapei Malaysia to save…
