Roberts

What Roberts does

Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of professional flooring installation products, operating as a brand/subsidiary within the Q.E.P. Co., Inc. corporate family. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and organizes its portfolio into four core categories: adhesives and tapes (resilient, wood, multipurpose, carpet, and specialty formulations), surface preparation products (primers and encapsulators), flooring installation tools and accessories (knee kickers, carpet stretchers, cutters, rollers, trowels, and blades), and underlayment solutions (moisture barriers, cork, and premium multi-layer systems). Roberts serves professional flooring installers, builders, and architects across residential and commercial applications, primarily in the United States and Canada, with a secondary European footprint in the UK and France through affiliated sites (robertsfit.co.uk, estillon.com/fr). The catalog comprises approximately 176 products spanning adhesive chemistries, mechanical installation equipment, and engineered underlayment systems.

The company's product portfolio is anchored by several proprietary or exclusive technologies. Roberts holds the exclusive North American license to integrate Microban International's antimicrobial technology into its adhesives and underlayments, providing 24/7 protection against stain- and odor-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew that is active throughout the product lifecycle. The Falcon Power 44 Stretcher features a patent-pending tailblock—the widest in the industry at up to 44 inches with extensions—capable of spanning a door jamb, plus patent-pending tool-free quick-release extensions. AirGuard Premium Underlayment uses patented Air Flow Technology in a three-layer construction to continuously move air and release trapped moisture, achieving sound insulation ratings of STC 67, IIC 68, and Delta IIC 20.

Roberts operates a sales-led, distribution-driven go-to-market model, generating revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of adhesives, tools, and underlayment via a network of distributors and dealers, supplemented by a direct-to-customer e-commerce channel at shopQEP.com for parts, supplies, and closeout sales. The company does not publicly disclose pricing, instead using quote-based pricing through distributors. Marketing is trade-focused, emphasizing product catalogs (e.g., the 2026 Flooring Tools & Underlayment Catalog and 2026 Adhesive Product Guide), annual presence at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, a dealer locator, and a Certified Installer warranty program that issues limited lifetime warranties on tools and up to 10-year warranties on qualifying adhesive installations. There is no public funding or independent investor backing; Roberts is wholly owned and supported within the Q.E.P. corporate portfolio.

Name

Roberts

Legal name

Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc.

Website

https://robertsconsolidated.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Roberts Consolidated Industries manufactures professional flooring installation products—adhesives, tools, surface prep, and underlayment—serving flooring installers, builders, and architects across North America and parts of Europe as a brand within the Q.E.P. Co., Inc. portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flooring Installation Products

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Flooring Installation Materials & Accessories (Adhesives, Grouts, Trims, Transitions) (IMADAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flooring (Carpet, Tile, Wood, Laminate) Distribution (CRAOAFAE), Floor Covering Installation Materials Manufacturing (Adhesives/Seams/Grippers/Transitions) (IMAOAJAM)

Keywords

• Flooring adhesives
• Flooring installation tools
• Carpet installation products
• Flooring underlayment
• Surface preparation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flooring Installation Products: Manufactures and sells flooring installation products including adhesives, tapes, tools, and underlayment. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales via distributor network and direct dealer purchases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roberts manufactures, markets, and distributes flooring installation products including adhesives and tapes, surface preparation products, professional installation tools and accessories, and underlayment solutions. The company is the exclusive North American manufacturer of adhesive and underlayment solutions featuring Microban antimicrobial technology, serving professional flooring installers, builders, and architects through a distributor/dealer network and its shopQEP.com storefront.

Product overview

Roberts Consolidated Industries is a manufacturer of flooring installation products organized into four core product categories: (1) Adhesives & Tapes — including resilient, wood, multipurpose, carpet, and specialty adhesives with many featuring exclusive Microban antimicrobial technology; (2) Surface Prep — primers and encapsulators for proper installation substrate preparation; (3) Flooring Installation Tools & Accessories — professional tools including the flagship Falcon Power 44 Stretcher, knee kickers, carpet stretchers, cutters, rollers, and related accessories; and (4) Underlayment — moisture barriers, cork, and premium underlayments like AirGuard with patented Air Flow Technology. The portfolio includes approximately 176 products total, with a focus on sustainable, low-VOC formulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROBERTS® Adhesive & Underlayment Featuring Microban: Exclusive North American manufacturer of adhesive and underlayment solutions featuring Microban antimicrobial technology

Products and services

• Adhesives & Tapes Comprehensive range of flooring installation adhesives and specialty tapes, organized into resilient, wood, multipurpose, carpet, and specialty formulations, including low-VOC and recycled content options, many featuring Microban antimicrobial protection. Designed for professional flooring installers and construction specifiers.
• Surface Prep Surface preparation products for flooring installation, including primers and encapsulators used to prepare substrates prior to flooring installation. Targeted at professional flooring installers.
• Flooring Installation Tools & Accessories Professional-grade flooring installation tools and accessories including knee kickers, carpet stretchers (including the Falcon Power 44 Stretcher), flooring cutters, rollers, jamb saws, trowels, knives, replacement blades, tear-out tools, and floor repair putty. Targeted at professional flooring installers.
• Underlayment Flooring underlayment solutions including moisture barriers, cork underlayment, and premium underlayments such as AirGuard with patented Air Flow Technology and Microban antimicrobial protection for laminate and engineered wood flooring. Targeted at professional installers and builders/architects specifying flooring systems.
• Falcon Power 44 Stretcher Value Kit Flagship patent-pending power carpet stretcher featuring the industry's widest tailblock (up to 44 inches with extensions), uniquely capable of spanning a door jamb. Includes tool-free, quick-release extensions. Targeted at professional carpet installers.
• AirGuard Premium Underlayment Three-layer premium underlayment with patented Air Flow Technology for laminate and engineered wood flooring, providing moisture management, Microban antimicrobial protection, and superior sound insulation (STC 67, IIC 68, Delta IIC 20). Targeted at professional installers and builders.

Quantifiable outcome

• AirGuard underlayment achieves STC rating of 67, IIC rating of 68, and Delta IIC of 20 for superior sound insulation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Microban InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoberts is the exclusive North American manufacturer of adhesive and underlayment solutions featuring Microban antimicrobial technology. This partnership provides 24/7 antimicrobial protection against stain/odor-causing bacteria, mold, and mildew, integrated during manufacturing and remaining active throughout the product lifecycle.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with a substantial flooring adhesives and installation systems business serving commercial and residential construction. Comparable at the category level (flooring adhesives/sealants) but operates as a much larger diversified chemical incumbent rather than a focused flooring installation brand.
• Mohawk Industries: World's largest flooring manufacturer offering carpet, resilient, wood, and laminate plus installation accessories and adhesives. Exhibits alongside Roberts at TISE; broader incumbent that competes with Roberts via bundled installation systems and installer programs.
• Mannington Mills: Established flooring manufacturer with resilient, hardwood, laminate, and commercial flooring lines plus associated adhesives and installation products. Exhibits alongside Roberts at TISE and overlaps in commercial and residential installation categories.
• Shaw Industries: Major vertically integrated flooring manufacturer (carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile) with installation product lines. Exhibits alongside Roberts at TISE; broader incumbent that can bundle or compete head-on with Roberts' adhesives and underlayments.

Direct peers

• Bostik (Arkema): Major global adhesives manufacturer with a dedicated flooring adhesives and installation systems business. Directly comparable product portfolio (resilient, wood, carpet adhesives) and professional installer customer base overlapping with Roberts.
• TEC Specialty Products (H.B. Fuller): Brand under H.B. Fuller producing flooring adhesives, surface preparation, and installation systems for professional installers. Direct competitor in installer-grade flooring adhesives and underlayments with comparable distributor-led sales model.
• W.F. Taylor Co. Specialty manufacturer of flooring adhesives including pressure-sensitive, acrylic, and multi-purpose formulations for resilient and carpet installations. Comparable as a focused adhesive manufacturer targeting professional installers through distribution.
• Custom Building Products: Manufacturer of flooring and tile installation products including adhesives, mortars, and surface preparation. Comparable specialty manufacturer serving flooring installers through distributor channels, overlapping Roberts' product mix and GTM motion.
• MAPEI Corporation: Global manufacturer of flooring installation systems including adhesives, grouts, and surface preparation products serving professional installers and contractors. Closely comparable as a direct competitor in flooring installation adhesives and surface prep, overlapping with Roberts' core categories.
• Henry Company (Carlisle): Manufacturer of flooring adhesives, moisture barriers, and underlayments serving commercial and residential flooring installation. Directly comparable in moisture-resistant adhesives and underlayment systems overlapping with Roberts' AirGuard and adhesive offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RobertsAdhesive
• Facebookfacebook.com/RobertsConsolidated
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roberts-consolidated-industries-inc-

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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