What Trimaco, LLC does

Trimaco, LLC is a US-based manufacturer of jobsite and surface protection products serving professional contractors and DIY end-users across the paint and coatings, flooring, construction, marine, disaster restoration, automotive, healthcare, and facilities management verticals. Founded in 1906 and headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, the company produces heavy-duty surface protection (the X-Family: X-Paper, X-Board, and X-Board Pro—formerly FloorShell), reusable flame-retardant protection (Aqua Shield, tested to NFPA-701 and NAVSEA temporary deck covering standards), dust containment systems (E-Z Up poles, magnetic zippers, and door kits), drop cloths, protective films, masking papers and tapes, sound barriers (dB series), paint strainers, and protective wear including resold DuPont Tyvek and TyChem coveralls. Products embed proprietary technologies such as Spill Block (breathable spill protection in X-Board) and Stay Put slip-resistant tacky backing.

The business is a physical-goods manufacturer with roughly 251-500 employees and five US manufacturing plants (Surprise, AZ; Manning, SC; Ridgefield, WA; Elk Grove Village, IL; and Hazle Township, PA), plus a West Coast office and a Morrisville corporate headquarters. Domestic production is positioned for on-time delivery, with export capability supporting international markets. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales rather than subscription or recurring streams.

Trimaco goes to market exclusively through channel partners—major national and regional retailers, home improvement centers, hardware co-ops, and international distributors in the UK/EMEA and Australia (each with dedicated regional websites)—rather than direct-to-consumer. It runs a formal distributor partnership program offering sales support, catalogs, sales sheets, and videos, with 24-hour follow-up on new distributor inquiries. Consumer pricing is not publicly disclosed. In June 2021 the company announced a planned 2022 merger with Ram Board and Surface Shields; contact and app-integration signals (iconprotection.com domains and emails) indicate the combined entity now operates under the ICON Protection umbrella.

Name

Trimaco, LLC

Legal name

Trimaco, Inc

Website

https://trimaco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Trimaco, LLC is a US manufacturer of jobsite and surface protection products—drop cloths, dust containment systems, protective films, and protective wear—serving professional contractors and DIYers in construction, painting, flooring, and restoration, sold exclusively through distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Trimaco generates revenue through the sale of physical protection products including drop cloths, surface protectors, dust containment systems, protective films, masking materials, and personal protective equipment. Products are sold exclusively through distribution partners and retailers rather than direct-to-consumer.
2. Manufacturing Services: As a manufacturing leader, Trimaco operates multiple production facilities across the US to produce their product lines domestically, with capability for international export.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trimaco manufactures and distributes jobsite protection products including heavy-duty surface protection boards, drop cloths, dust containment systems, protective films, masking materials, and personal protective equipment. The company operates five US manufacturing plants producing its X-Family surface protectors, Aqua Shield flame-retardant products, E-Z Up dust containment systems, and Stay Put slip-resistant products, selling exclusively through distribution partners.

Product overview

Trimaco, LLC is a manufacturing leader in jobsite protection products, offering an extensive portfolio of surface, personal, and jobsite protection solutions. The product line centers on heavy-duty surface protection products including the X-Family (X-Paper, X-Board, X-Board Pro formerly FloorShell) for floor and surface protection, the Aqua Shield line (flame retardant, reusable surface protection), and Stay Put Surface Protector (slip-resistant padded protection). Core offerings also include dust containment systems featuring E-Z Up poles, magnetic zippers, and door kits; professional-grade drop cloths (canvas, butyl, vinyl, plastic varieties); protective films for carpets, hard surfaces, countertops, and windows; sound barrier products under the dB series (dB3, dB3 Lite, dB3 Max, dB4 Max); masking papers and tapes; protective wear including DuPont Tyvek and TyChem branded coveralls; paint strainers; and wiping products. Trimaco also distributes DuPont personal protective equipment and offers EnviroWash paint treatment systems. The company positions itself as a single source for 'Total Jobsite Protection' serving construction, painting, flooring, automotive, marine, disaster restoration, facilities management, and healthcare industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aqua Shield®: Flame retardant, reusable surface protector product line for floor and surface protection.
• X-Board®
• E-Z Up®
• Stay Put®
• SuperTuff®
• Eliminator®
• Smart Grip®
• Easy Mask®
• Wonder Rag®
• dB3®
• BodyBarrier™
• EnviroSolutions®
• KleenEdge®
• BluEdge®
• Floorshell®
• One Tuff®
• Rubber Duckie®
• ClingCover®

Products and services

• X-Board Heavy-Duty Surface Protection Heavy-duty reusable floor protection board featuring Spill Block technology that lays flat when rolled out. Designed for painting contractors and flooring installers needing robust surface protection.
• X-Board Pro Surface Protection Board Ultra heavy-duty construction board with liquid repellent and Spill Block technology, breathable to allow curing of floors. Formerly known as FloorShell. Made in the USA for demanding jobsites.
• X-Paper Heavy-Duty Flooring Paper Heavy-duty flooring paper that is 1.5x thicker than builder's paper, providing greater durability and tear resistance for floor protection during construction.
• Aqua Shield Flame Retardant Surface Protection Flame retardant, leakproof, slip-resistant reusable surface protector tested to NFPA-701 Test Method 2 Standards. Available in 10, 25, and 40 mil thicknesses for healthcare, data centers, marine, and construction applications.
• Aqua Shield Non-FR Surface Protection Non-flame retardant Aqua Shield version for economical surface protection in non-sensitive environments.
• Aqua Shield Spray Booth Edition Aqua Shield variant for covering floors and walls during spray booth application processes in automotive and industrial painting environments.
• Stay Put Surface Protector Slip-resistant padded surface protector with tacky backing for stairs and vertical applications. Breathable, repositionable, water-resistant top layer, leaves no residue during removal.
• E-Z Up Dust Containment Poles 12-foot poles used with plastic sheeting to create temporary walls for blocking dust. Lightweight, durable, and easy to adjust for contractors and remodelers.
• Heavy Duty E-Z Up Dust Containment Pole Heavy-duty poles for demanding dust containment applications used with plastic sheeting to create temporary walls during renovation and construction.
• E-Z Up Magnetic Peel + Stick Zipper Magnetic peel and stick zipper used with plastic sheet and double-sided tape to create quick dust containment units for renovation projects.
• E-Z Up Magnetic Dust Containment Door Kit Magnetic door kit for creating quick, temporary dust containment enclosures during construction and renovation work.
• Canvas Dropcloths Professional-grade canvas drop cloths in multiple ounce weights (6oz, 8oz, 10oz, 12oz) and sizes made from cotton blend canvas for surface protection during painting and construction.
• Stay Put Canvas Plus Dropcloth Drop cloth that is 300% more slip-resistant than canvas with leak-resistant protection and orange thread stitching for easy identification. Machine-washable and reusable for painters.
• Eliminator Butyl Dropcloth Heavy-weight butyl drop cloth that is durable, leak-resistant, and slip-resistant with orange thread stitching for professional painting applications.
• Smart Grip Drop Cloth Lightweight, leak and slip-resistant fabric drop cloth designed for professional painters and contractors.
• Butyl II Canvas Dropcloth Canvas drop cloth with leak-resistant poly backing for dependable surface protection during painting.
• One Tuff Blue Fabric Dropcloth & Roll Lightweight, virtually impenetrable material drop cloth for painting, staining, and plastering; nothing penetrates through the material.
• SuperTuff Double Guard Painter's Dropcloth Non-woven drop cloth featuring absorbent top layer and leak-resistant backing for professional painting applications.
• EcoDrop Paper Dropcloth Paper drop cloth made from recycled materials for economical and environmentally-conscious surface protection during painting.
• Builder's Construction Flooring Paper Economical kraft paper in easy-to-handle rolls for temporary floor protection during construction and remodeling projects.
• 50lb Protective Flooring Paper Lighter 50lb protective flooring paper available in larger sizes as an alternative to Builder's Paper for floor protection during construction.
• Red Rosin Flooring Paper Thick rosin paper with superior moisture barrier properties for surface protection during construction and flooring installation.
• White Top Construction Flooring Paper

Quantifiable outcome

• E-Z Up dust containment system reduced job time from 3 hours to 1 hour
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPont Personal ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2019Trimaco's relationship with DuPont Personal Protection began in the early 1980s. Trimaco transitioned from purchasing DuPont products through distributors to becoming a direct retail partner. The partnership includes distribution of DuPont Tyvek coveralls, TyChem coveralls, and related protective wear. In 2019, Trimaco received the DuPont Tyvek Outstanding Partnership & Sales Growth Award.
• Ram BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRam Board, Surface Shields, and Trimaco announced plans to merge in 2022 as part of a strategic combination to bring customers exceptional products, services, and innovations worldwide. The merger announcement was made in June 2021.
• Surface ShieldscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurface Shields, Ram Board, and Trimaco announced plans to merge in 2022 as part of a strategic combination to bring customers exceptional products, services, and innovations worldwide.
• McCarthy Building CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMcCarthy Building Company uses Trimaco E-Z Floor Guards to keep dust and debris contained during facility renovation projects. Featured in Spanish-language testimonial on Trimaco website.
• Hansell PaintingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHansell Painting provided testimonial praising Trimaco E-Z Up dust containment system for reducing job time from 3 hours to 1 hour. Featured in Spanish-language website testimonial.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DuPont Personal Protection: Manufacturer of Tyvek and TyChem protective garments - the same branded product line Trimaco resells through its long-standing partnership. Overlap with Trimaco's protective wear segment and the awarding body of Trimaco's 2019 Outstanding Partnership Award.
• Ansell: Global manufacturer of protective gloves and safety apparel serving industrial and contractor end markets. Adjacent competition to Trimaco's protective wear lineup, particularly for painting and renovation protection.
• Honeywell Safety Products: Broad PPE and safety products manufacturer spanning eye protection, protective wear, and gloves. Competitor to Trimaco's protective wear portfolio (coveralls, painter's pants, goggles) through its larger-scale safety portfolio.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional (K-C Professional): Major manufacturer of wipers, shop towels, and disposable PPE for industrial and contractor customers. Overlaps with Trimaco's SuperTuff shop towel and wiping product line in the contractor and industrial categories.
• 3M (Safety & Industrial): Diversified conglomerate with strong safety, masking, films, and PPE portfolios serving contractors and industrial end markets. Overlaps with Trimaco in masking tapes, protective films, and PPE categories through much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Shurtech Brands (Duck / FrogTape): Manufacturer of consumer and contractor masking tapes (FrogTape, Duck brand) plus surface protection films and DIY drop cloths. Competes directly with Trimaco's masking tape and protective film SKUs in home improvement and paint channels.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP / Global Glove): Specialty PPE and hand protection manufacturer serving industrial, construction, and automotive paint markets. Adjacent competitor in many of Trimaco's painter and contractor segments.
• Ram Board: Manufacturer of heavy-duty temporary floor protection and jobsite protection products. Announced merger partner in 2022 with Trimaco and Surface Shields; the most direct product overlap on construction floor protection.
• Surface Shields: Specialty manufacturer of surface protection films, protective boards, and temporary jobsite protection products. Announced 2022 merger partner with Trimaco and Ram Board; closest product overlap in films and temporary surface protection.

Regional players

• Rust-Oleum (RPM International): Paint and coating manufacturer that sells companion masking, drop cloth, and surface protection products through the same retail channels. Adjacent competition through complementary protective accessories bundled with coatings applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/trimacollc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trimacoinc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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