What Matrix Adhesives Group does

Matrix Adhesives Group is a US-headquartered specialty adhesives and sealants manufacturing and packaging platform formed in 2020-2021 to consolidate multiple legacy adhesive brands under a single operating company. The company's portfolio spans seven core brands (NuFlex Pro, Roman, NuFlex Sealants, EverStrong, EverHold, Self-Seal, and Chembon Universal) covering silicone, hybrid, acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, polyurea, MMA, and solvent-based chemistries across RTV sealants, contact adhesives, firestopping systems, marine spray adhesives, wallcovering adhesives, and specialty coatings. Manufacturing is supported by six production facilities across the United States and Canada, with capabilities spanning cartridges, squeeze tubes, bottles, aerosol canisters, syringes, sausages, pouches, and bulk drums.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model across three streams: branded product sales (proprietary brands sold through distributors, retailers, and direct channels), private label and contract manufacturing (turnkey formulation, packaging, regulatory compliance, and fulfillment for retailers and brands), and custom formulation and development services (R&D, product customization, onsite mixing, and quality/regulatory support). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. End markets include building and infrastructure, industrial and commercial, marine, automotive, aerospace and defense, government/state contracts, and retail/consumer goods, with channel coverage through North American distributors, retail chains, private label programs, and an emerging international distribution network. The company's competitive positioning rests on certified formulations (UL/cUL firestopping, ASTM E814/E1966, MIL-SPEC, NSF, ISO 9001), trusted multi-decade brands, and vertically integrated turnkey services.

In March 2026, TruArc Partners acquired Matrix Adhesives Group from Goldner Hawn, with Rich Rowe (former President and CEO of Arkema North America) joining as Non-Executive Chairman while CEO Dennis (DJ) Johnson continued in his role. The company was founded with six acquisitions completed through 2025 (Guy Chemical, NUCO Inc., Lohnpack, Adaseal International, Newstar Adhesives, and Roman), reflecting a sustained buy-and-build platform strategy.

Name

Matrix Adhesives Group

Legal name

Matrix Adhesives Group

Website

https://matrixadhesives.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Matrix Adhesives Group is a US-headquartered specialty adhesives and sealants platform operating seven brands (NuFlex, Roman, EverStrong, EverHold, Self-Seal, Chembon) across six North American manufacturing facilities, serving construction, industrial, marine, automotive, aerospace/defense, government, and retail customers via branded sales, private label, and contract manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturing

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Construction Adhesives (Structural & Non-Structural) (IMADAOAA)

Keywords

• Adhesive manufacturing
• Sealant products
• Private label manufacturing
• Contract packaging services
• Firestopping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Waverly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Branded Product Sales: Sale of proprietary branded adhesive and sealant products including NuFlex Pro, NuFlex Sealants, Roman, EverStrong, EverHold, Self-Seal, and Chembon brands through distributors and retailers across North America.
2. Private Label & Contract Manufacturing: Turnkey private label programs covering custom formulations, packaging design, regulatory compliance, and scalable production for retailers and brands seeking custom adhesive and sealant products.
3. Custom Formulation & Development Services: Product research, development, and customization services including formulation adjustments, color matching, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance support.
4. Commercial Packaging Services: Custom packaging solutions including cartridges, squeeze tubes, bottles, aerosol/canisters, sausages, pouches, syringes, and drums with branding and labeling capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Matrix Adhesives Group manufactures and packages branded and private-label adhesive, sealant, and firestopping products across multiple chemistries (RTV silicone, hybrid, polyurethane, epoxy, MMA) and formats (cartridge, sausage, aerosol, bulk). It also provides custom formulation, product R&D, and contract packaging services to industrial, construction, marine, automotive, aerospace, and government customers.

Product overview

Matrix Adhesives Group is a diversified portfolio company offering advanced adhesive and sealant solutions across multiple brands. The company operates as a platform combining branded product lines (NuFlex Pro, Roman, NuFlex Sealants, EverStrong Adhesives, EverHold Adhesives, Self-Seal Firestopping Products, and Chembon Universal) with comprehensive manufacturing and service capabilities. The product portfolio spans seven core technology categories: RTV Silicone, Hybrid, Water-Based, Polyurethane, Epoxy, Polyurea, MMA, and Solvent-Based chemistries. Packaging formats include cartridges, squeeze tubes, bottles, aerosol canisters, specialty formats (cans, syringes, sausages, pouches, drums). The company serves construction, industrial, commercial, marine, automotive, aerospace/defense, energy/renewable, government, medical/life sciences, and retail/consumer markets through product sales, private label manufacturing, and contract packaging services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NuFlex Pro: Professional-grade sealants and adhesives engineered for demanding construction applications.
• Roman
• NuFlex Sealants
• EverStrong Adhesives
• EverHold Adhesives
• Self-Seal
• Chembon Universal

Products and services

• NuFlex Pro Branded line of professional-grade adhesives and sealants sold through building products distributors and dealers for construction and trade use.
• Roman Wallcovering and wallpaper adhesives sold through retail, home center, and decor channels for DIY and professional installers.
• NuFlex Sealants Branded silicone and specialty sealants for construction, maintenance, and DIY applications.
• EverStrong Adhesives Branded construction adhesives for contractors and building products distribution channels.
• EverHold Adhesives Branded adhesive product line sold through industrial and construction distribution.
• Self-Seal Firestopping Products Engineered firestopping sealants and systems tested to UL/cUL standards for fire-rated building assemblies.
• Chembon Universal Universal adhesive/sealant line for industrial and OEM customers.
• Private Label Manufacturing Turnkey contract manufacturing of adhesive, sealant, and firestopping SKUs under retailer or OEM brand names.
• Contract Packaging Outsourced cartridge, sausage, aerosol, and bulk filling/packaging services for adhesive and sealant products.
• Custom Formulation and Product R&D Custom adhesive and sealant formulation plus product development support for OEM, distributor, and private label customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by contractors across Canada for over 3 decades (NuFlex brand)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rich RowecoreOthers · 30 March 2026Rich Rowe, former President and CEO of Arkema North America, joined as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board to provide strategic guidance and industry expertise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is the adhesives division of Arkema and a global leader in industrial, construction, and consumer adhesives and sealants — overlapping directly with Matrix's silicone, hybrid, polyurethane, and hot-melt chemistries across construction, industrial, and packaging end markets.
• H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller is a major global formulator of industrial and specialty adhesives serving packaging, construction, automotive, and hygiene markets — directly comparable to Matrix's industrial and commercial segment offering across similar chemistries and channels.
• Sika AG: Sika is a specialty chemicals company with leading positions in construction sealants, firestopping, and structural bonding — directly comparable to Matrix's Self-Seal firestop line, NuFlex construction sealants, and Self-Seal firestopping-certified product portfolio.
• Tremco (RPM International): Tremco is a leading North American manufacturer of construction sealants, firestopping, and waterproofing systems under RPM International — directly comparable to Matrix's construction adhesives segment, particularly the Self-Seal firestopping product line.
• Mapei: Mapei is a global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry — directly comparable to Matrix's Building & Infrastructure segment offering across tile adhesives, wallcovering (Roman overlap), and structural bonding.
• Soudal: Soudal is one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of sealants, adhesives, and PU-foams — directly comparable to Matrix's NuFlex silicone sealants, polyurethane sealants, and Chembon Universal multipurpose sealant portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Henkel's Adhesive Technologies division is the global leader in industrial and consumer adhesives, with deep coverage of Matrix's automotive, electronics, packaging, and construction end markets — a broader incumbent offering more chemistries and global reach.
• 3M: 3M's Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division serves automotive, aerospace, electronics, and construction markets with structural adhesives, sealants, and tapes — a broad incumbent with overlapping industrial customer base but a much wider product portfolio than Matrix.
• Dow Inc. Dow produces specialty silicones, polyurethane systems, and adhesive raw materials used across construction, automotive, and packaging — comparable to Matrix at the chemistry-input level and competing in industrial silicone sealants and PU construction sealants.

Emerging players

• Parker LORD: Parker LORD manufactures structural adhesives, vibration-damping materials, and chemical coatings for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — directly comparable to Matrix's aerospace & defense segment and EverStrong/EverHold high-performance industrial adhesive lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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