"We share a real sense of belonging

to a strong worldwide group."

What is the culture of ParexGroup?

ParexGroup evolved from the Speciality Mortars division of Lafarge, establishing our own identity in 2001.

With a primary focus on geographic development, ParexGroup has demonstrated strong growth while redefining its position in the global marketplace.

ParexGroup is a division of Materis, a leading provider of specialty chemicals for the construction industry.

Today, ParexGroup is one of the foremost producers of dry-mix mortars for the global building industry. We have 2700 employees in 19 countries, 52 manufacturing facilities, 9 research and development centers and will achieve 600 million euros in sales in 2011.

People and relationships are at the heart of our business. Together we work on projects in a spirit of openness, exchange and partnership.

Internally, we facilitate the transfer of knowledge across the group and encourage cross-functional working.

In ParexGroup our historical strong growth has been underpinned through the acquisition of small and medium sized companies, the majority of these being family businesses.

ParexGroup operates on the five continents through 19 subsidiaries and 21 commercial brands.

ParexGroup combines the presence and the stature of a global Brand wih the insight , knowledge and expertise of its local operations.