Quadro Decor

History

2024: Unitile bought Quadro Decor

One of the largest manufacturers of facing tiles and porcelain stoneware in Russia, Unitile, acquired its competitor, Quadro Decor. The deal was completed in September 2024. Unitile, which ranks second in terms of ceramic production in Russia, bought 100% of the shares of Quadro Holding LLC, the parent company of Quadro Decor LLC. This step is aimed at expanding the company's share in the facing materials market and strengthening its position in the industry.

According to Kommersant, the transaction was partially executed through the transfer of a 13% stake, which is associated with the technical stages of its completion. The final transfer of all assets is expected to be completed soon. According to Unitile representatives, the acquisition of Quadro Decor allows the company to strengthen its position as one of the leaders in the Russian market of porcelain stoneware and tiles.

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Quadro Decor manufactures full-cycle porcelain stoneware at the production site in Leningrad Oblast. The annual capacity of the plant is 8.5 million square meters. m of products, which are supplied not only to the Russian market, but also to the markets of the CIS countries. The transaction value is estimated at about ₽600 million.

Unitile owns several major brands, such as Gracia Ceramica, Shakhtinskaya Tiled, and Markinsky Brick. Its production facilities are located in the Rostov and Voronezh regions, and the total capacity of enterprises for the production of tiles and porcelain stoneware is 25 million square meters. m per year. The group also includes factories for the production of decorative elements and bricks, as well as quarries for the extraction of raw materials.

The deal is an important step to consolidate the porcelain stoneware and tile market amid instability in the construction industry. Manufacturers of facing materials face increased costs due to rising prices for raw materials and equipment, as well as risks associated with a change in government support for the construction industry.^[1]

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