What Cooley Group does

Cooley Group, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a specialty manufacturer of high-performance polymeric coated textiles and geomembranes operating across six business divisions: Containment Solutions, Healthcare Solutions, Waterproofing Solutions, Print Media Solutions, Sign & Shade Solutions, and Custom Solutions. The company's core technology is proprietary polymer chemistry — including CoolThane polyurethane (ether and ester), CoolGuard with DuPont Elvaloy (KEE) tri-polymer alloys, CoolShield PVDF membranes, CoolPro polypropylene geomembranes, and patented aramid-reinforced scrims — manufactured at four North American facilities (Pawtucket and Cranston, RI; Lancaster, SC; Mount Forest, Ontario) with certifications spanning ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GAI-LAP, NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, FDA food contact, Berry Amendment military compliance, and multiple ASTM/UL/FM standards. Cooley holds multiple industry firsts (first thermoplastic roofing in North America 1977, first Kevlar-reinforced TPU oil booms 1983, only producer of seamless 5M reinforced containment membranes since 2013) and has shipped over 1 billion square feet of single-ply roofing membrane globally.

The company operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market selling directly to industrial customers, fabricators, distributors, brand end-users, designers, and specifiers, with private label manufacturing for commercial roofing and channel partnerships for RV (Dicor), roofing (Johns Manville, Tremco, Conklin), water (Metito, Geofabrics), and military (Wing Inflatables). Pricing is quote-based for custom-engineered solutions. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of polymeric membranes and coated fabrics; FY2025 revenue was $168M across approximately 300 employees, with products distributed in 50+ countries on six continents.

On January 22, 2026, Michelin completed the acquisition of Cooley Group, integrating it into Michelin's Polymer Composite Solutions segment as part of the tire maker's 'Michelin in Motion 2030' diversification strategy; the deal is expected to add approximately $280M in revenue and boost Michelin's PCS revenue by roughly 20%. Cooley continues to operate as a Michelin subsidiary, with its leadership team (CEO Daniel Dwight, CFO Ronald Markovsky, EVP Sales David Lunati, EVP R&D Dr. Jan-Pleun Lens, COO Bruce Chretien) and brand portfolio (Cooley, Vintex, CoolGuard, CoolThane, CoolPro, EnviroFlex, Weathertyte, Cooley-Brite) retained.

Name

Cooley Group

Legal name

Cooley Group Holdings, Inc.

Website

https://cooleygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polymer Coated Fabrics & Technical Textiles

NAICS

Fabric Coating Mills (31332)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Coated & Laminated Industrial Fabrics (Tarpaulins/Awnings/Inflatables/Architectural Membranes) (IMAOADAI)

Keywords

• Polymer coated fabrics
• Technical textiles manufacturing
• Geomembrane containment solutions
• Commercial roofing membranes
• Engineered coated fabrics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polymer and Coated Fabric Manufacturing: Cooley Group generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of high-performance polymeric solutions including geomembranes, coated technical textiles, and specialty polymer products. Revenue is derived from direct sales to industrial customers, private label manufacturing agreements, and custom solution development. Reported $168 million in revenue in 2025.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cooley Group manufactures and sells high-performance polymeric coated fabrics and geomembranes across six business divisions: Containment Solutions (geomembranes for water, fuel, and chemical containment), Healthcare Solutions (engineered coated textiles for medical devices and infection control), Waterproofing Solutions (commercial roofing and RV membranes), Print Media Solutions (PVC and PVC-free substrates for outdoor advertising), Sign & Shade Solutions (awning, sign, and canopy materials), and Custom Solutions (technical textiles for military and industrial applications). Products are sold B2B to industrial, government, and commercial customers in over 50 countries through direct sales, private label, and distributor channels.

Product overview

Cooley Group is a global manufacturer of high-performance polymeric solutions operating across six business divisions: Containment Solutions (CoolTect, CoolGuard, CoolPro, CoolThane, CoolShield, Oasis), Healthcare Solutions (Vintex SoffTICK, MedGuard, Vintex V-Care), Waterproofing Solutions (C3 Plus PVC, C2 Plus PVC, CSP-TPO Plus, Modular Roofing Membranes, CoolGrip, RV Roofing), Print Media Solutions (EnviroFlex, CoolFlex), Sign & Shade Solutions (Cooley-Brite, Weathertyte PLUS), and Custom Solutions (Drop Stitch, TXN, ArmorShell, ArmorSeal, StormFlex, SoffPAK, VinaGARD, VinaGYM, Cooley ESD, Cooley Tricot, DockGard). The company serves industrial, military, healthcare, construction, and advertising sectors with polymer-coated textiles, geomembranes, and technical fabrics. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Cooley Group was acquired by Michelin in January 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vintex: Healthcare textile brand including Vintex Device Fabric, Vintex SoffTICK, and Vintex V-Care products for medical and healthcare applications.
• CoolGuard
• CoolThane
• CoolPro
• EnviroFlex
• Weathertyte
• Cooley-Brite

Products and services

• CoolTect RPE (Reinforced Polyethylene) High-performing reinforced polyethylene geomembrane for primary and secondary containment of liquids and chemicals; for environmental and industrial customers.
• CoolGuard Geomembranes Geomembranes for primary/secondary containment of hydrocarbons, liquids, aggressive chemicals, and regulated substances; formulated with DuPont Elvaloy (KEE) tri-polymer alloy.
• CoolPro Polypropylene Geomembranes Reinforced polypropylene geomembranes with UV stabilizers for water protection, preservation, and pollution control applications.
• CoolThane Polyurethane Geomembranes Polyurethane-based geomembranes in ether and ester versions for primary/secondary fuel containment and military applications; Kevlar-reinforced for high puncture resistance.
• CoolShield PVDF Membranes PVDF membranes for primary/secondary containment in chemical, safety, medical, and food industries requiring high purity and solvent/acid resistance.
• CoolGuard Oasis Floating Cover Membrane Floating cover membrane designed for potable water reservoirs with high UV and oxidation resistance.
• Vintex SoffTICK Healthcare Fabric Healthcare fabric for mattresses, pillows, stretcher pads and institutional facilities featuring fluid barrier, antibacterial, and antifungal protection.
• MedGuard PVC-Free Medical Polymer System PVC-free polymer system for medical applications including blood pressure cuffs, infusion bags, tubing, and medical bedding.
• Vintex V-Care Launderable Barrier Fabrics Launderable barrier fabrics for healthcare bed pads and incontinence products with 100+ wash cycle durability.
• EnviroFlex Print Media Substrates PVC-free digital print media substrates (PE and PVC options) for out-of-home advertising, billboards, banners, and displays.
• CoolFlex Digital Printing Substrates Digital printing substrates for banners, billboards, building wraps, and transit shelters; available seamless up to 196 inches wide.
• Cooley-Brite Backlit Sign & Awning Material Premium backlit sign and awning material with invisible scrim for maximum light diffusion; available in standard, II, and Lite variants.
• Weathertyte PLUS Vinyl Substrate Premium textured vinyl substrate for awnings, canopies, umbrellas, and recreational vehicles with fabric-like appearance and weather-resistant durability.
• C3 Plus PVC Roofing Membrane Proprietary DuPont KEE and PVC blend for commercial single-ply roofing membranes with superior UV and chemical resistance.
• C2 Plus PVC Membrane Cost-effective PVC single-ply roofing membrane without Elvaloy, offering flexibility and UV resistance.
• CSP-TPO Plus Single-Ply Roofing Membrane Thermoplastic olefin single-ply roofing membrane available in standard and fleece-back versions, meeting ASTM D6878.
• Modular Roofing Membranes Seamless PVC/Elvaloy membranes up to 13 feet wide for modular structures, eliminating center seams for leak-free installation.
• CoolGrip Walkpads Protective walkway materials for PVC and TPO roofing systems to guard against foot and maintenance traffic damage.
• RV Roofing Membrane Olefin membranes up to 13 feet wide for RV roofs and modular structures with high reflectivity and energy efficiency.
• Drop Stitch 3D Engineered Textile Advanced 3D engineered textile for lightweight inflatable panels delivering strength and rigidity; used in military, marine, aerospace, and medical applications.
• TXN Vinyl/Polyester Fabric Tough vinyl/polyester fabric for trucking dock shelters, truck covers, oil booms, and industrial curtains.
• ArmorShell Fire-Resistant PVC Membrane Fire-resistant PVC membrane for small bladder applications with antifungal and antibacterial properties for healthcare use.
• ArmorSeal Industrial Fabric Industrial fabric for dock shelters and door seals with high tear strength; available in Rigid, Resist, and Urethane variants.
• StormFlex Hurricane Protection Fabric Hurricane protection fabric using ballistic technology for commercial and residential wind, rain, and debris protection.
• SoffPAK Automotive Packaging Automotive packaging solution with double scrim construction for reusable dunnage bags and transport slings.
• VinaGARD Protective Fabric Multiuse protective fabric for heavy-duty projects with UV resistance and flexible coating to prevent creasing and cracking.
• VinaGYM Athletics Facility Fabric Athletics facility fabric for gym mats and floor coverings with flame retardant and tear/abrasion resistance.
• Cooley ESD Electrostatic Dissipative Fabrics Electrostatic dissipative fabrics for painting and coating surface protection in industrial finishing environments.
• Cooley Tricot Surface Protective Fabrics Class A surface protective fabrics with ultra-soft tricot knit surfaces for automotive handling and transport.
• DockGard Loading Dock & Decking Solutions Loading dock and decking solutions with double extrusion process for abrasion and tear resistance in extreme environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100-year proven track record with first-in-market innovations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Dow ChemicalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration partner for sustainable chemistry and product development. Jointly developed print media solutions for London Olympic Games 2012 initiative to create most sustainable Olympic Games in history.
• DuPontflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner providing Elvaloy resin technology for CoolGuard geomembranes and Kevlar-reinforced materials for oil boom applications.
• BASFcoreTechnology or IntegrationChemical supplier partnership for polymer technology and sustainable chemistry solutions.
• Johns ManvillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial roofing industry partner for distribution and specification of roofing membrane products.
• Wing InflatablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on inflatable boat technology and materials for military and commercial marine applications.
• Dicor ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with leading RV component supplier for roofing membrane distribution and specification.
• SEI IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for industrial containment solutions including bladder tanks and portable fuel storage systems.
• MetitominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWater treatment and environmental solutions partner for water containment and preservation projects.
• MichelinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Michelin on January 22, 2026 to create global leader in industrial coated fabrics. Expected to boost Michelin's Polymer Composite Solutions revenue by approximately 20% and add $280 million in revenue.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Raven Industries (CNH Industrial): Raven's Engineered Films division was a direct competitor to Cooley in geomembranes, agricultural films, and energy containment before being acquired by CNH. Highly comparable product portfolio in reinforced polyethylene and polypropylene membranes.
• Solmax International: One of the world's largest manufacturers of geosynthetics and geomembranes for environmental containment, mining, and water infrastructure — directly overlapping with Cooley's CoolPro, CoolGuard, and CoolTect containment lines.
• Gundle/SLT Environmental (Solmax): Specialty manufacturer of geomembranes, geotextiles, and geosynthetic liners for waste containment, mining, and water applications — closely aligned with Cooley's containment and waterproofing product lines.
• Reef Industries: Manufactures reinforced geomembranes, pit liners, and containment products under the Griffolyn and Hyphen brands, competing with Cooley in industrial and environmental containment applications.
• Tex Tech Industries: Manufacturer of high-performance coated textiles and technical fabrics for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Co-acquired by Michelin alongside Cooley in January 2026 as part of the same Polymer Composite Solutions build-out.
• Sioen Industries: Belgian-headquartered producer of technical textiles, coated fabrics, and geomembranes serving industrial, defense, and marine markets — directly comparable in product range and customer profile to Cooley.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air Corporation: Global leader in protective and food packaging films, with a portfolio that overlaps Cooley's coated-fabric and barrier-membrane capabilities. Operates at much larger scale across food, industrial, and healthcare packaging.
• Berry Global Group: Large diversified manufacturer of flexible plastic films, protective fabrics, and specialty packaging — overlaps with Cooley's SoffPAK automotive dunnage, RV membranes, and industrial coated fabrics at greater scale.

Others

• Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway): Building products manufacturer and Cooley channel partner for commercial roofing membranes. Comparable as a downstream specifier of single-ply roofing systems where Cooley competes as a private-label supplier.
• DuPont: Strategic chemistry partner and key raw material supplier to Cooley (Elvaloy KEE, Kevlar). Relevant as a critical upstream input provider whose own product strategy directly affects Cooley's formulations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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