sentences:  In 2018, the ARDEX Group, represented by 18 successful brands, made a turnover of €850 million with 3,300 staff.The company belongs to the market leaders in the field of chemistry-based construction materials, and is represented in more than 100 countries through 55 subsidiaries and 44 production facilities.Founded in 1949 under the name Norwag-Werke GmbH Chemische Fabrik, Witten, the company initially manufactured metal-working oils, window putty and waxes.