The Euclid Chemical Co.

What The Euclid Chemical Co. does

The Euclid Chemical Company is a Cleveland, Ohio-based specialty chemical manufacturer serving the concrete and masonry construction industry with a portfolio that spans admixtures, construction products, concrete fibers, decorative concrete systems, and underground construction materials. Founded in 1910 and operating with 501-1,000 employees, the company sells proprietary formulations under multiple sub-brands including EUCON (admixtures such as the March 2026-launched EUCON R3A for returned-concrete recycling), Vandex (crystalline and cementitious waterproofing, NSF/ANSI 61 certified for potable water contact), Dural (polyurethane chemical grouts and bonding agents), Sentinel (galvanic cathodic protection anodes, protected by three US patents), Tammsbar (rebar touch-up epoxy), INCRETE (decorative systems), TUF-STRAND (synthetic macrofibers), and Hey'Di (crystalline waterproofing). Products are specified into infrastructure and commercial projects via a deep certification portfolio covering ASTM, ACI, US Army Corps of Engineers, Florida DOT, Canadian MTQ, LEED v4, and the WELL Building Standard.

The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a diversified specialty coatings and construction products conglomerate, and Euclid Chemical itself is not publicly traded. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales of specialty chemicals distributed via an established North American distributor network and supported by a direct technical sales representative force that provides on-project specification support. Adjacent technical services (engineering details, technical bulletins, LEED documentation, project specifications, and tools like the FiberCalc dosage/pricing app) support product specification rather than constituting a separate revenue stream. Pricing is quote-based through distributors and not publicly disclosed.

The go-to-market combines distributor-led volume with technical field sales, supplemented by event-driven demand generation at World of Concrete and Canadian Concrete Expo, content marketing through a technical download center and project database, and limited social/video channels. Recent strategic activity has been oriented toward inorganic North American densification, notably the December 2025 acquisition of Brett Admixtures (extending coverage into the US Midwest and Manitoba) and product expansion into circular-economy chemistries via EUCON R3A, positioning Euclid to participate in sustainability-driven specification criteria on infrastructure and commercial projects.

Name

The Euclid Chemical Co.

Legal name

The Euclid Chemical Company

Website

https://euclidchemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Euclid Chemical Company is a Cleveland-based specialty chemical manufacturer, founded in 1910 and owned by RPM International, that produces admixtures, waterproofing, cathodic protection, fibers, decorative concrete systems, and underground construction products for the North American concrete and masonry construction industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction chemicals and specialty concrete admixtures

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Cement Manufacturing (327310)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Admixtures & Curing Compounds (IMADAAAL), Concrete & Masonry Coatings (IMADAKAE), Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Concrete admixtures
• Construction chemicals
• Waterproofing systems
• Concrete repair materials
• Decorative concrete products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Products Sales: Euclid Chemical generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of specialty chemical products for the concrete and masonry construction industry. Products include admixtures, cement additives, construction products, concrete fibers, decorative products, polished concrete solutions, and underground construction products. The company sells through a distributor network model with technical sales support.
2. Product Technical Support Services: The company provides technical support services including product specifications, technical bulletins, engineering details, and project specifications. These services support product sales and help customers select appropriate solutions for their construction projects.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Euclid Chemical Co. manufactures and sells specialty chemical products for the concrete and masonry construction industry, including concrete admixtures, cement additives, waterproofing and dampproofing systems, concrete repair materials, bonding agents and adhesives, joint fillers and sealants, concrete fibers, decorative concrete products, and underground construction chemicals. Products are specified by architects and engineers, procured by contractors, ready-mix producers, and precast/prestress manufacturers, and supported by Euclid Chemical's technical sales staff and distributor network across North America.

Product overview

The Euclid Chemical Co. is a specialty chemical manufacturer serving the concrete and masonry construction industry with a comprehensive portfolio of admixtures, construction products, concrete fibers, decorative products, and underground construction materials. The product line includes: admixtures (EUCON® R3A for concrete recycling, EUCON BARACADE WPT water repellent, Plastol Ultra 209 high-range water reducer, air entrainers, set accelerators/retarders, specialty and powdered admixtures); construction products (EucoRepair CP flowable repair mortar, Sentinel Galvanic Anodes cathodic protection, bonding agents like Duralprep A.C. and Akkro-7T/Flex-Con, Vandex and Hey'Di crystalline/elasticized waterproofing systems, Dural polyurethane chemical grouts, polyurea joint fillers Euco QWIKjoint series, curing and sealing compounds, repair materials); concrete fibers (TUF-STRAND SF macro fibers, synthetic microfibers, steel fibers); decorative products (colors, stains, overlays, stamps, sealers); and underground construction products for mining, tunneling, and shotcrete applications. The company also acquired Brett Admixtures in December 2025 to expand North American operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Euco: Product brand prefix used for various construction and repair products including EUCO RE-COVER, EUCO QWIKjoint, EUCO Diamond Hard, EUCOSIL, EUCO Clean-Cut, EUCO RE-COVER, EUCO REPAIR CP, and EUCOWELD.
• Vandex
• Tammsbar
• Dural
• TUF-STRAND SF
• Euco-Count
• EUCON
• Hey'Di
• Color-Matic
• FiberCalc
• INCRETE
• Plastol

Products and services

• EUCON R3A Admixture for ready-mix and precast concrete producers that converts returned concrete into reusable material, supporting sustainability and circular production.
• EUCON BARACADE WPT High-performance water-repellent admixture that protects concrete against weathering from the inside out, used by ready-mix producers for weather-resistant concrete.
• Plastol Ultra 209 Superior quick-wet-out high-range water-reducing admixture technology for the precast and prestress concrete industries.
• Sentinel Galvanic Anodes Self-generating cathodic protection devices with zinc anodes in GL, Silver, and Gold variants, designed to mitigate corrosion of reinforcing steel in concrete structures. Protected by US Patents 6,217,742, 6,958,116, and 7,488,410.
• EucoRepair CP Flowable, pumpable mortar with very low volumetric resistivity for filling around cathodic protection devices in concrete substrates; Florida DOT 930-7.2.1 approved.
• Vandex Super and Vandex Super White NSF/ANSI 61 certified crystalline waterproofing treatments that integrate into concrete through crystallization to block capillaries and shrinkage cracks and prevent water ingress; applicable to positive or negative side without excavation.
• Vandex Plug Rapid-setting hydraulic cement compound with crystalline properties used to instantly stop running water or seepage in masonry or concrete.
• Vandex BB 75 NSF/ANSI 61 certified hydrophobic surface-applied waterproof coating for concrete and masonry, tested to over 230 feet of hydrostatic pressure; US Army Corps of Engineers CRD C-48 certified.
• Vandex Cemelast Elasticized surface waterproof coating combining Vandex Cemelast Liquid and Vandex BB 75 powder for areas subject to cracking and minor movement.
• Speed Plug Rapid-setting hydraulic cement compound with multiple set-time grades (1–3 minute, 45 second, 3–5 minute) used to instantly stop running water or seepage in masonry or concrete.
• Hey'Di K-11 Breathable, two-part, polymer-modified, cement-based crystalline waterproofing system for concrete and masonry; Canadian MTQ approved.
• Hey'Di Powder X System Cementitious and silicate-based materials for sealing and stopping leakage from negative-side concrete and masonry surfaces caused by hydrostatic pressure.
• Dehydratine 75 VOC-compliant, water-based emulsified asphalt dampproofing compound for above- and below-grade concrete and masonry; ASTM D1227 Type III and ASTM D1187 Type I certified.
• Dural Aqua-Dam polyurethane chemical grouts Family of hydrophobic polyurethane injection grouts (bulk, 100 cartridge, 200F rapid, LV low-viscosity) for stopping water infiltration through cracks and joints in concrete; uses Dural accelerator for controllable reaction time.
• Dural Aqua-Fil Single-component hydrophilic polyurethane injection compound used to seal water within concrete cracks and fissures with chemical resistance.
• Duralprep A.C. Three-component water-based epoxy combined with Portland cement for bonding fresh concrete to existing substrates and providing corrosion protection to steel reinforcement; Canadian MTQ compliant.
• Akkro-7T Non-redispersable liquid bonding admixture that produces polymer-modified concrete and mortar with acrylic polymers; ASTM C1059 Type II certified.
• Flex-Con Acrylic latex bonding admixture for modifying Portland cement compositions to improve physical strength and adhesion in concrete repairs and toppings.
• Tammsbar Rebar Touch-Up Epoxy Two-part ambient-temperature-cure thermosetting liquid epoxy coating for repairing scrapes, scars, and damage to fusion-bonded epoxy powder coatings on reinforcing steel; ASTM D3963 certified.
• Euco QWIKjoint UVR Fast-setting, semi-rigid UV-resistant polyurea floor joint filler for construction and control joints in industrial and commercial concrete floors; complies with ACI 302, LEED v4, WELL Building Standard, and ANSI/GBI 01.
• Euco QWIKjoint UVR 65 Lower-hardness UV-resistant polyurea joint filler for pedestrian and light-cart-traffic joints; less susceptible to splitting in new floors.
• Euco QWIKjoint 200 Fast-setting, semi-rigid polyurea joint filler with extended shave time for control and construction joints in industrial concrete floors; ACI 302 compliant and Canadian Food Inspection Agency certified.
• Euco Clean-Cut Water-based film-forming polymer applied to concrete surfaces to prevent staining caused by overfill of epoxy or polyurea joint fillers.
• TUF-STRAND SF synthetic macro fibers Synthetic macro fibers used as secondary reinforcement in fiber-reinforced concrete applications, with dosage and pricing support from the FiberCalc mobile and web tool.
• Synthetic microfibers Synthetic microfibers used in concrete for crack control and durability enhancement.
• Steel fibers Steel fibers used to reinforce concrete in high-stress structural and slab applications.
• Euclid Universal Color Packs High-quality concentrated pigments for tinting Euclid Chemical solvent-based cure and seals, joint fillers, repair materials, and epoxy coatings; available in 33 standard colors for decorative and architectural concrete.
• Tamms SBC Trowel- or spray-applied, decorative, fiber-reinforced, breathable waterproofing coating with high flexural strength for crack resistance on above- and below-grade concrete and masonry.
• Tamms Industries product lines (Tammsbar, Tammsweld, Tamms SBC, Tamoseal) Specialty coatings, bonding agents, waterproofing, and rebar-coating product lines carried over from the 2006 Tamms Industries acquisition, supporting concrete repair, restoration, and waterproofing projects.
• INCRETE decorative concrete product line Decorative concrete products acquired with Increte Systems in 2008, including stains, colorants, stamping tools, and overlays for architectural and decorative concrete finishes.
• Brett Admixtures product line Concrete admixtures for ready-mix and precast producers serving the US Midwest and Manitoba, integrated into Euclid Chemical's offering through the December 2025 acquisition.

Quantifiable outcome

• EUCON R3A enables recycling of excess concrete, reducing disposal costs and environmental impact
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World of ConcretecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026Euclid Chemical to engage contractors, specifiers at the 2026 World of Concrete industry event to showcase products and build relationships with potential customers in the concrete construction industry.
• Canadian Concrete ExpocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026Euclid Chemical to engage contractors, specifiers at the Canadian Concrete Expo 2026 to showcase products and build relationships with potential customers in the Canadian concrete construction market.
• Brett AdmixturescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Euclid Chemical expanded its North American concrete admixtures operations by acquiring Brett Admixtures, which primarily serves regions in the US Midwest and Manitoba. The acquisition enhances Euclid's manufacturing, distribution, and service capabilities, positioning it for future growth in concrete-intensive construction projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals leader in concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and flooring systems. Directly comparable to Euclid across admixtures, joint sealants, waterproofing, and repair mortars serving the same contractor/specifier customer base.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals unit offers a comprehensive concrete admixtures, repair, and waterproofing portfolio that directly overlaps Euclid's core product lines for ready-mix, precast, and infrastructure markets.
• GCP Applied Technologies (Saint-Gobain): Specialty construction chemicals company (now part of Saint-Gobain) focused on concrete admixtures, cement additives, and waterproofing. Directly comparable in admixture chemistry, cement additives, and infrastructure waterproofing.
• Mapei Corporation: Global manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for the construction industry with a strong admixture and concrete-repair portfolio. Closely competes with Euclid in concrete admixtures, repair mortars, and decorative concrete systems.
• Fosroc: Specialty construction-chemicals company offering concrete admixtures, joint sealants, waterproofing, and repair products. Direct competitor in admixtures, waterproofing, and infrastructure repair segments.

Broad incumbents

• W. R. Grace & Co. Specialty chemicals and materials company with a notable concrete admixtures and cement additives business (via GCP heritage). Overlaps with Euclid in cement additives and admixtures but operates across multiple specialty-chemical end markets.
• RPM International Inc. Euclid Chemical's parent company and a diversified specialty coatings/sealants/chemicals conglomerate. Comparable as a broader coatings and construction-chemicals platform whose Tremco, Stonhard, and other units overlap Euclid's waterproofing and sealants lines.

Emerging players

• Chryso Group (Saint-Gobain): Specialty admixture and cement-additives business (now part of Saint-Gobain) that Euclid itself partially consolidated via acquisition. Highly comparable on cement additives and concrete admixtures.
• SpecChem LLC: US-focused specialty construction chemicals manufacturer offering concrete repair, waterproofing, sealers, and grouts. Comparable product overlap with Euclid's construction-products line, especially in the US repair and restoration segment.
• CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp: US manufacturer of specialty cements, concrete repair materials, and waterproofing products. Overlaps with Euclid in cement additives, repair mortars, and crystalline waterproofing categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-euclid-chemical-company

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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