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Our History

Founded more than 110 years ago, Ceresit has a long history of excellence. Tradition and progress go hand in hand at Ceresit and are channelled into a steady stream of innovative products as well as expansion into new markets. That is why today Ceresit is internationally recognized as a leading brand, offering a wide range of high-quality product systems. 
For more than a century, Ceresit has been a competent partner for the professional craftsmen and the construction industry.

1905

Foundation „Wunner’sche Bitumen-Werke“, Datteln

1910

Breakthrough of CERESIT brand at world exhibition in Brussels: first cementitious insulation mortar

1963

First Ceresit plasters and paints

1974

Ceresit Dicht-Profi – first Ceresit silicones

1984

Ceresit Cereflux – first tile adhesives

1986

Acquisition of CERESIT into Henkel Group

2004

Launch of the innovative aquastatic premium grout range

2005

Worldwide first Dust Free Tile Adhesive CM 90

2006

First ETICS PU-adhesive for EPS boards

2012

First Flextec tile adhesive CM 77 UltraFlex

2015

VISAGE – modern plasters and paints with natural and special effects Grouts with Silica Active Technology
Grouts with Silica Active technology

2017

Introduction of Fiber Force Technology - reinforcing adhesives with micofibers

2018

Introduction of Double Dry technology.(with self-cleaning renders like CT 74)

2019

Introduction of CM 16 PRO adhesive.(for large-format tiles)

2020

Introduction of silicone-elastomer CT 76 (with ultra-durable colour and UV protection)

Solar Protect with UV protect technology inside plaster

2021

Boost Technology to keep vivid colours of plasters and paints

2022

Ready to use grout CE 60 (with 100% colour stability and resistance to stains)

2023

A new line of PU adhesives introduced

2023

AERO Technology introduced to CM 16 Pro & CM 17 Pro (for smooth application on large-format tiles and lower dust)

2024

25% increase in efficiency with AERO Technology

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  • About Ceresit

    Ceresit is an expert in the field of tiling, insulation, flooring, priming, waterproofing and sealing 

  • Our fields of competence

    Technical expertise for professional solutions in Tiling, waterproofing, Flooring, Interior finishes and Thermal insulation systems. 

  • Our Partner Brands

    Discover Ceresit's partner brands - each experts in specific building products and markets 

  • About Henkel: Our Company