Mapei is a worldwide company producing building materials with its 90 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 83 manufactu ... ring plants in 36 different nations, more than 5,500 products including adhesives, sealants and chemicals, which are shipped every day for a total amount of 25,000 tons. Founded in Milan in 1937, Mapei is today the world leader in the production of adhesives and chemical products for the building industry. We implemented our internationalisation strategy in the 1960’s and this has enabled us to be closer to the needs of regional markets. We have always placed a lot of emphasis on research: the Mapei Group has more than 10,500 employees worldwide. Our research work is aimed at the development of eco-sustainable and eco-compatible products. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up with our latest announcements, industry news and job opportunities. Follow the experts and some of the best stories of our subsidiaries from all over the world. MAPEI's Research and Development innovates technically advanced product systems that are easy to use and apply, and outperform, therefore enhancing the product experience for the applicator and greatly extending the Life Cycle of the system application for improved Lifetime Value of the project. MAPEI's longstanding commitment to the environment extends to its facilities, products and processes - from minimising waste to maximising use of recycled materials. In addition, the focus of the Research & Development efforts is to formulate ecologically sustainable products and systems which achieve low to very low volatile organic compounds (VOC's) that outperform the Green Star rating for Indoor Environmental Quality requirements. read more