Grupo Lamosa, S.A.B. DE C.V. (Mexico)

Grupo Lamosa, S.A.B. de C.V., founded in 1890 and headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of ceramic wall and floor tiles, adhesives, waterproofing materials, and thermal insulators. Originally established as a brick factory, the company evolved into Ladrillera Monterrey in 1929 and adopted its current name in 1995. It is publicly traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV: LAMOSA). Grupo Lamosa operates through three main segments: Coatings, Adhesives and Insulators, and Real Estate Development, with a presence in North America, Central America, South America, and Europe. Its most important and recognizable brands include Porcelanite, Lamosa, Italica, Firenze, Crest, Perdura, Niasa, Solutek, and Fanosa. The company has expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, including Porcelanite Holding (2007), Cerámica San Lorenzo (2016), Eurocerámica (2021), and the ceramic coatings business of Grupo Roca (2021). In 2022, it acquired Fanosa, a Mexican manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products used in construction and packaging. With over 10,900 employees, Grupo Lamosa reported revenues exceeding MXN $30 billion in 2024, making it one of the largest ceramic tile producers globally by installed capacity. Its long history reflects a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the construction materials industry.