THE Kerakoll Group describes itself as a multinational company working in the construction industry, offering an integrated range of products and services for building better places to live. It has had a subsidiary in the UK since 2006.

The group has been investing heavily in the UK company with improvements to the existing Lancashire-based factory and logistics facilities, and a new production plant currently under construction and due to open in 2026. The UK company gained ISO 9001 certification in 2023.

Sustainability has been at the core of Kerakoll’s philosophy since 1984 when Romano Sghedoni declared ‘there is no value in industrial success if it’s not linked to sustainable development’.

The Italian company became a benefit company in 2021, and the group, including the UK, gained B Corp certification in 2023.

Says the company, ‘For the product offering, this is shown by a commitment to developing the best possible products for the construction industry to enable the construction of safe, healthy and beautiful buildings. This means researching materials and processes to reduce the impact on the environment, with a built-in respect for natural resources and the circular economy.

‘The company uses lifecycle analysis and the GreenBuilding Rating to guide its choice of classification system and product design principles. The rating was developed by Kerakoll and certified by SGS as a transparent measure of the product’s most relevant sustainability characteristics, allowing the client to see at a glance how environmentally friendly a product is.’

Kerakoll products have reportedly passed the strictest lab tests and obtained various certifications including EPDs, CFP surveys and ISO 14021 for recycled and recyclable materials.

Continues the company, ‘The company’s offering consists of a full range of products from substrate and surface preparation to adhesives for resilient and wood flooring and tile adhesives and grout.

‘The Proflow range features five different smoothing compounds, covering all possible site, substrate and covering requirements. They include Proflow MVS, a revolutionary new product which has a built in moisture vapour suppressant barrier that is effective up to 95% RH, removing the need for a DPM, and thus condensing a potential three product application into one single application.

‘The double component product is free flowing, with excellent self-smoothing properties giving a flawless surface finish.’

For queries related to housing developments email Lisa McIntyre, head of business development, at lisa.mcintyre@kerakoll.co.uk.
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