What Polyglass USA / Mapei does

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and complementary building envelope products, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Founded in 1992 and operating as a subsidiary of the Italian construction chemicals multinational Mapei, the company runs six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities (five in North America and one in Italy serving all of Europe) and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Its product portfolio spans APP and SBS modified bitumen membranes, single-ply PVC membranes (Mapeplan), self-adhered roof underlayments (Polystick), elastomeric and asphaltic roof coatings, below-grade waterproofing systems (Mapethene, Mapeproof, Mapeseal), liquid-applied polyurea waterproofing (Tecnocoat), and accessories including insulation, cover boards, fasteners, and edge metal. The technology backbone includes the patented ADESO dual-compound self-adhered system, CURE thin-film granule technology, FASTLap and SEALLap Ultra lap-sealing features, Kool Roof cool-roof solutions, and Burn Shield fire-protection technology for WUI zones.

The company generates revenue primarily through the sale of multi-ply roofing system components to commercial and industrial building owners, general contractors, and roofing subcontractors, with secondary exposure to residential construction (notably California WUI-zone applications). Its go-to-market is sales-led, executed through independent roofing material distributors, a registered Polyglass Contractor Program, technical and field sales representatives who support specifiers on major projects, and a contractor loyalty program (Club Premio / QRewards). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing channels include the International Roofing Expo and Western Roofing Expo trade shows, the Polyschool training platform with continuing-education credits, a public-facing contractor locator, and active corporate social media presence.

The company's competitive positioning rests on a combination of regulatory certifications (first CAL FIRE BML approval for a complete low-slope Class A system; seven products qualified for IBHS FORTIFIED Roof), proprietary manufacturing technology (ADESO, Burn Shield, CURE), and bundling partner components (DuPont Styrofoam, Belgard Commercial pavers, Georgia-Pacific DensDeck, USG Securock) into integrated waterproofing platforms such as Drizone Commercial Systems. End markets include office, warehouse, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, and sports-venue construction, with growing pull from California's wildfire-insurance retrofit programs.

Name

Polyglass USA / Mapei

Legal name

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.

Website

https://polyglass.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. manufactures modified bitumen roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and building envelope products for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction, selling through roofing distributors and a registered contractor network across North America and Europe as a subsidiary of Mapei.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing and Waterproofing Membranes

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Modified Bitumen Roofing (IMADAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC)

Keywords

• Modified bitumen membranes
• Roofing waterproofing systems
• Self-adhered membranes
• Commercial roofing products
• Building envelope solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Deerfield Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Roofing and Waterproofing Products: Sale of modified bitumen membranes, SBS/APP roofing products, single-ply PVC membranes, roof underlayments, elastomeric coatings, asphaltic products, PMMA systems, waterproofing membranes, and related accessories to commercial and residential roofing contractors, distributors, and specifiers. Products are sold as multi-ply roofing system components through contractor networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. manufactures modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes (APP and SBS) along with single-ply PVC membranes, self-adhered underlayments, elastomeric and asphaltic roof coatings, PMMA and polyurea liquid waterproofing systems, and complete accessory product lines. Products are sold through roofing material distributors and registered contractors for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential construction applications.

Product overview

Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. is a manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions organized as a comprehensive product portfolio. The core offerings center on modified bitumen membranes (APP and SBS types) using proprietary ADESO Self-Adhered Technology, supplemented by Single-Ply PVC Membranes (Mapeplan), roof underlayments (Polystick), elastomeric and asphaltic coatings, and a full range of accessories including sealants, fasteners, and insulation. Waterproofing solutions span below-grade applications (Mapethene, Mapeproof, Mapeseal product lines), liquid-applied waterproofing (Tecnocoat polyurea systems), and commercial Drizone systems for pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Key technology platforms include ADESO (self-adhered dual-compound), CURE Technology (cool roof thin film), Kool Roof Solutions (reflective roofing), Burn Shield Technology (fire protection), FASTLap, SEALLap Ultra, Velociflex, Tri-Strata, Duofix, and Hi-Tread. The company operates six manufacturing facilities (five in North America, one in Italy) and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burn Shield®: Fire protection technology for steep-slope underlayments
• Drizone™ Commercial Systems
• ADESO®
• CURE Technology®
• Kool Roof Solutions®
• FASTLap®
• SEALLap® Ultra
• Polystick®
• Elastoflex
• Polyfresko®
• Polyflex®
• PolyBrite®
• Polytherm®
• PolyFlash®
• PolyVap™
• VertiSeal®
• Mapethene®
• Mapeproof®
• Mapeseal®
• Mapedrain®
• Mapeprime®
• Mapestrip®
• Mapeplan® PVC
• Tecnocoat
• Tecnotop

Products and services

• APP Membranes (Atactic Polypropylene) Low-slope roofing membranes modified with APP plastomeric compounds, reinforced with polyester and/or fiberglass mats for weather resistance, tear and puncture resistance; available in heat-welded and self-adhered variants.
• SBS Membranes (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) Low-slope roofing membranes modified with SBS synthetic rubber compounds for superior flexibility and weather resistance; designed for cold-climate applications where membrane flexibility is critical.
• Single-Ply PVC Membranes (Mapeplan) Single-ply PVC roofing membranes including Mapeplan PVC and Mapeplan PVC FB (fleece-backed) with associated bonding adhesives and accessories for commercial roofing applications.
• Roof Underlayments (Polystick) Self-adhered roof underlayments for steep-slope applications including Polystick IR-Xe, Polystick MTS Plus, Polystick P HT, Polystick TU MAX, TU P, TU PLUS, and Polystick XFR (fire-resistant).
• Elastomeric Roof Coatings (PolyBrite) Roof coating products including acrylic coatings, fast-drying coatings, silicone coatings, primers, and flashing compounds for roof maintenance and restoration.
• Asphaltic Products Asphalt-based roofing products including aluminum coatings, primers, mastics, adhesives, modified cements, and protective coatings.
• Polyglass PMMA Liquid Membrane Systems Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) liquid membrane system products including catalyst powder, filler, polyester reinforcement, reinforced flashing, resin, primers, and flexible primer for waterproofing applications.
• Drizone Commercial Systems Waterproofing product portfolio for commercial construction organized by application type: DRIZONE DEK (pedestrian traffic systems with DuPont Styrofoam and Belgard pavers), DRIZONE TRAK (vehicular traffic), and DRIZONE HYDRIX (planting/landscape systems), featuring Polyglass HRA membranes.
• Below-Grade Waterproofing Products Below-grade waterproofing solutions including post-applied membranes (Mapethene LT60, HT60, Mapeseal GC, Mapeproof SW, Mapedrain), pre-applied membranes (Mapeproof AL Pro with SEALLap Technology, Mapeproof FBH NA), and accessories (Mapeprime primers, Mapeproof Liquid Membrane, Mapestrip, Mapedrain Simple Drain System).
• Liquid Applied Waterproofing (Tecnocoat / Tecnotop) Liquid-applied membrane systems including pressure-spray and hand-applied polyurea products (Tecnocoat P-2049, H-2049, P-2049 EL, P-2049 AL, CP-2049), primers (EP-1010, EP-1020, PU-1050, PUc-1050), and topcoats (Tecnotop 2C, 1C, S3000).
• Air and Vapor Barriers (VertiSeal / PolyVap) Air and vapor barrier membranes including VertiSeal 50, VertiWrap NPL, VPL, VPL LT, VPL 200, NPS, NPL LT, VPS, TWF, TWF RA, and PolyVap SA S/SA G for comprehensive building envelope protection.
• Roofing Accessories and Insulation Complete roofing accessory lineup including PolyFlash 1C flashing compound, Polytherm HD high-density cover board, PolyPUF spray foam insulation, PolySlope cementitious compound, fasteners (CD-10, Heavy Duty, Extra Heavy Duty, Standard Roof Grip Drill Point), sealants, and edge metal systems (PolyForza Standard Fascia, Coping, Drip Edge).

Quantifiable outcome

• Polyfresko G delivers Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 96 initial and 82 weathered, exceeding cool roofing standards.
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DuPont (Styrofoam Products)coreTechnology or IntegrationDuPont Styrofoam products are integrated as partner components within Polyglass's Drizone Commercial Systems (specifically DriZone Dek), providing insulation and coverboard solutions as part of the commercial waterproofing system portfolio.
• Belgard Commercial (Haverford)coreTechnology or IntegrationBelgard Commercial pavers are integrated as partner components within Polyglass's Drizone Commercial Systems (specifically DriZone Dek), providing hardscape surfacing solutions as part of the commercial building envelope system.
• IBHS (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolyglass has seven products qualified for use in IBHS FORTIFIED Roof systems. The FORTIFIED Roof standard is a voluntary construction and re-roofing program designed to strengthen homes against severe weather. This qualification enables contractors and homeowners to access FORTIFIED designations and insurance benefits.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IKO: Manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing membranes, asphalt shingles, and waterproofing systems with comparable commercial and residential roofing product lines.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Manufacturer of EPDM and TPO single-ply roofing membranes and accessories for commercial low-slope applications. Represents the single-ply competitive substitute against Polyglass' modified bitumen core.
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Manufacturer of modified bitumen, single-ply, and fluid-applied roofing systems serving commercial contractors and specifiers. Comparable product breadth and contractor-channel distribution.
• Siplast: Direct competitor in SBS and APP modified bitumen roofing membranes, serving commercial and institutional roofing contractors. Highly comparable product portfolio, channel model, and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• GAF (Commercial Roofing): Largest U.S. roofing manufacturer offering modified bitumen, TPO, EPDM, and asphalt shingles. Comparable across commercial roofing membranes and contractor-channel distribution, but operates at much broader scale.
• Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway): Diversified building materials manufacturer with a commercial roofing division offering modified bitumen, single-ply, and insulation products. Overlaps with Polyglass in commercial roofing membranes and accessories.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Leading manufacturer of single-ply EPDM/TPO and modified bitumen roofing membranes for commercial low-slope applications. Highly comparable product categories and contractor/distributor go-to-market model.
• Sika Sarnafil: Global construction chemicals manufacturer with single-ply PVC roofing membranes (Sarnafil) and waterproofing systems. Comparable as a parent-affiliated roofing/waterproofing specialist with global reach similar to Polyglass/Mapei.
• Firestone Building Products (Holcim): Major commercial roofing manufacturer (now part of Holcim) with overlapping modified bitumen, single-ply EPDM/TPO, and roofing system offerings. Comparable in commercial low-slope roofing and contractor distribution.

Others

• Mapei (parent context): Parent company providing construction chemicals, waterproofing, and flooring systems globally. Listed here for context as Polyglass' ultimate parent and a comparable broad construction chemicals platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/polyglassusa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/polyglassusa1
• Facebookfacebook.com/polyglassusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polyglass-usa-mapei
• Instagraminstagram.com/polyglassusa

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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