ARDEX

ARDEX is a global manufacturer of high-performance building products and construction systems, founded in Witten, Germany in 1949. Originally established as NORWAG-Werke GmbH, the company began by producing metal working oil, putty and waxes before evolving into a specialist in flooring adhesives, leveling compounds, tile fixing products and related building systems. Today the ARDEX Group describes itself as a global leader of high-performance building products and operates in over 50 countries. The company is family-owned and has grown through a combination of organic expansion, joint ventures and acquisitions. Its portfolio spans professional and DIY applications, with the flagship ARDEX brand offering a full range of solutions. The group also owns or operates more than 20 brands, including ARDEX ENDURA in India, BAL in the UK, CEMIX in New Zealand, Ceramfix, DTA in Australia/New Zealand/US, Dunlop Adhesives, GUTJAHR, HENRY in the Americas, and Knopp. The ARDEX Group comprises 66 operating companies and 50 production facilities. ARDEX's product development has produced industry benchmarks such as the K 15 leveling compound, launched in the 1970s–1980s and still regarded as a standard in the industry. The company's Global Project Services program supports architects, designers and engineers working on international projects by assisting with product selection, specification, local distribution, installer recommendations and technical support, and offers a 10-year product warranty on eligible international projects. With a mission centered on customer centricity, quality control, digital technologies and social responsibility, ARDEX positions itself as a solution and service provider of innovative building systems. Its vision is to be the world's leading solution and service provider of innovative building systems.

ARDEX was founded in Witten, Germany in 1949 as NORWAG-Werke GmbH, initially producing metal working oil, putty and waxes. During the 1950s and 1960s the company expanded its European business, entering markets in Austria, France, the UK and Scandinavia. In the 1970s and 1980s ARDEX continued its international path with market entries in the United States and Eastern and Southern Europe. This period also saw a strong focus on product development and new technologies, leading to the launch of K 15, which remains an industry benchmark in leveling compounds. The 1990s and 2000s were marked by significant growth in ARDEX's footprint in Europe and across the world through joint ventures, acquisitions and the foundation of new local businesses, giving the company a presence on most continents. Simultaneously, investments in new equipment and production sites allowed ARDEX to extend its product portfolio, adding flooring adhesives and decorative surfaces to its offerings. From the 2010s to today, ARDEX has focused on offering full system solutions to customers around the world. This resulted in investments in family companies with adjacent product offerings, significant portfolio extensions in the Americas, Asia and New Zealand, and new production facilities in Turkey, Asia, the US and Australia. The company has been strong for over 75 years and today describes itself as a global leader of high-performance building products operating in over 50 countries, with 66 operating companies, 50 production facilities and over 20 brands.

• 1949

  ARDEX founded as NORWAG-Werke GmbH in Witten, Germany; begins production of metal working oil, putty and waxes.

• 1950s–1960s: Expansion of European business and market entries in Austria, France, UK and Scandinavia.

• 1970s–1980s: Market entries in the United States and Eastern & Southern Europe; launch of K 15 leveling compound.

• 1990s–2000s: Growth through joint ventures, acquisitions and new local businesses; portfolio extended with flooring adhesives and decorative surfaces.

• 2010s–today: Focus on full system solutions; investments in family companies, portfolio extensions in the Americas, Asia and New Zealand, and new production facilities in Turkey, Asia, the US and Australia.

Global leader of high-performance building products; family-owned provider of innovative building systems and full system solutions for professional and DIY use.

• K 15 leveling compound

  Launched in the 1970s–1980s and still considered the industry benchmark in leveling compounds.

• ARDEX brand full range

  Innovative products and solutions for increased efficiency and service competency, offering a full range of solutions.

• ARDEX ENDURA

  Considered the brand and technology leader in the tiling adhesive market in India.

• BAL

  Dedicated range of tile fixing products used in selected geographic markets; considered market leader in the UK.

• CEMIX

  One of the leading suppliers of dry mortar and other quality building and construction chemicals in New Zealand.

• Ceramfix

  Family-owned company manufacturing products for the installation of ceramic tiles, including mortars, tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing and accessories.

• DTA

  Supplier of quality tools, trims and machinery for the wall and floor market in Australia, New Zealand and the US.

• Dunlop Adhesives

  Pioneering brand of tile adhesive and grout products in the UK and continental Europe; Dunlop and the flying D device are trademarks of Sumitomo Rubber Group.

• Dunlop DIY range

  Complete solutions for do-it-yourself projects in Australia, New Zealand and China.

• GUTJAHR

  For 25 years a specialist and innovation leader for safe draining, ventilating and uncoupling coverings indoors and outdoors.

• HENRY

  Innovative, high-performance flooring adhesives and substrate preparation for the Americas market.

• Knopp

  For more than 35 years among the leading European providers of concrete additives, screed additives and special adhesive agents.

• 2019.10.02

  Reported2019.10.02

  Ardex Group acquires a strategic stake in Ceramfix[5]Ardex Group 收购 Ceramfix 的战略股份floordaily.net

  The Ardex Group acquired a strategic stake in Ceramfix of Brazil. Ceramfix will remain an independent company within the Ardex Group.

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1. 1Innovative Construction Supplies - ARDEX Groupardex.com
2. 2Our History - ARDEX Groupardex.com
3. 3Brands of the ARDEX Groupardex.com
4. 4Global Project Services - ARDEX Groupardex.com
5. 5Ardex Group 收购 Ceramfix 的战略股份floordaily.net