Gabriel Performance Products
Gabriel Performance Products is a North American specialty chemicals manufacturer producing specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, it was acquired by Huntsman Advanced Materials in January 2021.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersAkron, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Gabriel Performance Products does
Gabriel Performance Products is a North American specialty chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Akron, Ohio, producing specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets. The company was founded in 2001 and operates with a headcount of 51-100 employees, serving industrial manufacturers who require specialty chemical inputs integrated into their formulation products.
The company's core product portfolio comprises two primary lines: specialty additives and epoxy curing agents, both of which function as critical inputs in downstream coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite applications. Gabriel's specialty additives and curing agent formulations are positioned as complementary inputs to Huntsman's existing Araldite and Aradur branded epoxy resin offerings, indicating a formulation-level technical fit rather than overlap. Between 2015 and 2018, Gabriel executed three bolt-on acquisitions — InChem's Phenoxy Resins Business, Ranbar Electrical Materials, and Royce International — extending its product platform into phenoxy resins and electrical-grade specialty materials.
Gabriel generates revenue through B2B sale of specialty chemical inputs to industrial manufacturers in coatings, adhesives, sealants and composite end-markets; specific pricing models and customer contract structures are not publicly disclosed. From 2014 to 2021, the company was owned by Audax Private Equity, which funded the platform-building acquisition strategy. In January 2021, Gabriel was acquired by Huntsman Advanced Materials (a division of Huntsman Corporation, NYSE: HUN) and now operates as a subsidiary within Huntsman's Advanced Materials segment, which serves more than 2,000 customers in over 30 countries with adhesives, composites, and formulation products.
Gabriel Performance Products firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gabriel Performance Products
- Legal name
- Gabriel Performance Products
- Website
- https://gabrielchem.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Gabriel Performance Products is a North American specialty chemicals manufacturer producing specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for industrial coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, it was acquired by Huntsman Advanced Materials in January 2021.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gabriel Performance Products industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)
- SIC
- Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)
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Where Gabriel Performance Products is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Akron
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Gabriel Performance Products business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Gabriel Performance Products product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gabriel Performance Products manufactures specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for industrial applications. Its products serve the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets, providing formulation inputs to industrial manufacturers across North America. The portfolio complements Huntsman Advanced Materials' Araldite and Aradur branded epoxy resin offerings following the 2021 acquisition.
Product overview
Gabriel Performance Products is a North American specialty chemical manufacturer acquired by Huntsman Advanced Materials in January 2021. The company produces specialty additives and epoxy curing agents serving the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets. Its product portfolio includes specialty additives and epoxy curing agents, which complement Huntsman's existing Araldite and Aradur branded epoxy resin offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Specialty Additives
Companies that use Gabriel Performance Products
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Gabriel Performance Products technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Gabriel Performance Products partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Huntsman Advanced MaterialscoreHuntsman Advanced Materials, a division of Huntsman Corporation (HUN), completed the acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products in January 2021. Gabriel operates as part of Huntsman's Advanced Materials segment, which serves more than 2,000 customers in over 30 countries with adhesives, composites and formulation products.
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Gabriel Performance Products competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Evonik Industries: Large German specialty chemicals company with broad portfolio including epoxy curing agents, aminic hardeners, and specialty additives for coatings and composites. Comparable as a much larger incumbent with overlapping chemistry.
- BASF: World's largest chemical company with significant specialty chemicals and additives exposure, including curing agents and coating resins. Competes with Gabriel across broad coatings and adhesives end-markets as a diversified incumbent.
- Ashland Inc. Specialty chemicals company supplying additives, resins, and intermediates to coatings, adhesives, and personal care. Comparable as a specialty additives incumbent serving similar coatings and sealants end-markets.
- Covestro: Major polymer materials producer with strong positions in coatings, adhesives, and composites raw materials. Overlaps with Gabriel at the resin/additive interface for industrial coatings and composites.
Direct peers
- Hexion: One of the largest global producers of epoxy resins and curing agents serving coatings, adhesives, composites, and electrical applications. Directly competes with Gabriel's specialty additives and epoxy curing agent portfolio across overlapping end-markets.
- Olin Corporation: Manufactures epoxy resins and curing agents (legacy Dow Chemical epoxy business) used in coatings, adhesives, composites, and electronics. Closely comparable to Gabriel in epoxy curing chemistry and customer base.
- Huntsman Advanced Materials: Gabriel's parent company and primary commercial channel. Competes with Gabriel's product lines through its Araldite and Aradur epoxy systems in coatings, adhesives, and composites; relevant as both parent and overlapping product peer.
- Kukdo Chemical: Korean specialty chemicals producer of epoxy resins and curing agents serving coatings, electronics, and composites. Directly comparable in epoxy curing technology and end-markets served.
- Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand): Manufactures epoxy resins, curing agents, and specialty chemicals for coatings, adhesives, and composites. Directly comparable product portfolio and end-market overlap with Gabriel.
- Atul Ltd: Indian specialty chemicals manufacturer producing epoxy resins, curing agents, and intermediates for coatings, adhesives, and composites. Directly comparable in product type and customer base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Gabriel Performance Products leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Gabriel Performance Products funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Gabriel Performance Products M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A3 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gabriel Performance Products
What does Gabriel Performance Products do?
Gabriel Performance Products manufactures specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for industrial applications. Its products serve the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end-markets, providing formulation inputs to industrial manufacturers across North America. The portfolio complements Huntsman Advanced Materials' Araldite and Aradur branded epoxy resin offerings following the 2021 acquisition.
Is Gabriel Performance Products a public or private company?
Gabriel Performance Products is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Gabriel Performance Products founded?
Gabriel Performance Products was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Gabriel Performance Products based?
Gabriel Performance Products is headquartered in Akron, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Gabriel Performance Products's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Evonik Industries, BASF, Ashland Inc. and Covestro. Direct peers are Hexion, Olin Corporation, Huntsman Advanced Materials, Kukdo Chemical, Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) and Atul Ltd.
Does Gabriel Performance Products have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gabriel Performance Products.
What industry is Gabriel Performance Products in?
Gabriel Performance Products's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEABAK, Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials), with a secondary code of IMANAAAC, Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems). Its NAICS code is 32521 and its SIC code is 2821.