Mapei has been a premium partner of the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race since 2015 and remains the only partner to have been associated with the race since its inception. In addition, Mapei played an integral role in Cadel Evans’s career. He joined the Mapei Quickstep professional team in 2002, trained at the Mapei Sport Research Centre in Italy under Professor Aldo Sassi, and later credited Mapei with helping shape his career success, culminating in his 2011 Tour de France win.
Reflecting upon the contribution of Mapei to his successes and cycling in general, Cadel recently stated. “Mapei supported me throughout my career, from joining the Mapei-Quickstep Cycling Team at the Mapei Sport Centre in Italy under the supervision of Professor Aldo Sassi, former Director of Mapei Sport Research Centre and who made such a key contribution to my career, including my win in the 2011 Tour de France. I am proud to say my close ties with Mapei continue today”.
Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is now one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chemical products for the building industry and has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With98 subsidiaries operating in 59 countries and 106 manufacturing plants in 42 countries, the Group employs more than 13,200 staff worldwide. The foundations for the company’s success are specialisation, internationalisation, research & development and sustainability.
Mapei has long demonstrated its commitment to people and community through support for both culture and sport. The Group supports numerous cultural institutes, including La Scala Theatre and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, and actively promotes sports through initiatives in football and cycling. Mapei continues to support major events like the UCI Road World Championships. In motorsports, Mapei partners with Andretti Global in the INDYCAR SERIES. Since 2003, Mapei has been the owner of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio Football club. Alongside these, the Mapei Sport Centre drives research and provides scientific support to athletes at all levels, reinforcing the company’s dedication to excellence, growth, and community development.
