What Gardner-Gibson does

Gardner-Gibson, Inc. is a North American manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing and exterior protection products, operating under three brands: Gardner (1945), Black Jack (1913), and APOC. Founded in Tampa, Florida, the company produces roof coatings, driveway coatings, waterproofing solutions, caulks, spackles, and wallpaper adhesives through 13 manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America. Its products are formulated to protect building exteriors from sun, rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, including energy-efficient cool roof technologies that meet Energy Star and CRRC standards.

The company's core technology centers on water-based coating formulations designed to reduce solvent content and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Notable product lines include elastomeric coatings such as Sta-Kool (with CRRC-rated solar reflectance and thermal emittance), silicone-enhanced Eterna-Kote roof coatings formulated to resist ponding water, and quick-curing patch products such as Flex N Fill. Gardner-Gibson claims to hold more patents than any competitor in its category, with product innovations frequently becoming industry standards.

Gardner-Gibson sells its products through a multi-channel distribution model: leading home improvement retailers (including Lowe's and Home Depot), building supply, paint, and hardware stores, roofing and paving supply distributors, component manufacturing suppliers, and direct-to-consumer brand websites. Its customer base spans professional contractors, architects, and do-it-yourself homeowners, served through three-tier brand positioning tailored to pros versus consumers. The company is privately held following its January 2021 acquisition by ICP Group, a diversified building products conglomerate. Pricing and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Gardner-Gibson

Legal name

Gardner-Gibson, Inc.

Website

https://gardner-gibson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Gardner-Gibson is a North American manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing and exterior protection products—including roof and driveway coatings, caulks, and sealants—operating under the Gardner, Black Jack, and APOC brands for contractors and DIY consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coatings and Sealants Sales: Manufacture and sale of roof coatings, driveway coatings, waterproofing products, caulks, spackles, and wallpaper adhesives through multiple distribution channels including retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer brand websites.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gardner-Gibson manufactures and distributes waterproofing and exterior protection products including roof coatings, driveway coatings, waterproofing solutions, caulks, spackles, and wallpaper adhesives. The company sells through three sub-brands (Gardner, Black Jack, and APOC) via leading home improvement retailers, building supply stores, roofing and paving supply distributors, and brand-specific e-commerce websites across North America. Operations span 13 manufacturing and distribution facilities with 15 locations nationwide.

Product overview

Gardner-Gibson is a full line manufacturer of waterproofing and exterior protection products, operating under three main brands: Gardner (serving professionals since 1945 with coatings, sealants and adhesives for roofs, driveways and building exteriors), Black Jack (professional's choice for roofing and driveway coatings since 1913), and APOC (category leading brand for commercial and residential building products including roof coatings, waterproofing solutions, pavement products and air barriers). The portfolio includes elastomeric coatings such as the Sta-Kool line with CRRC ratings, silicone roof coatings like Eterna-Kote for cool roof and ponding water resistance, crack fillers and patching products, and general waterproofing coatings. All products are designed to protect from the elements with a focus on both professional contractors and DIY consumers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gardner®: Innovative coatings, sealants and adhesives for maintenance and repair of roofs, driveways and building exteriors. Serving professionals since 1945. Products sold at leading building supply, paint and hardware stores worldwide.
• Black Jack®
• APOC®

Products and services

• Gardner Brand offering innovative coatings, sealants and adhesives for maintenance and repair of roofs, driveways and building exteriors, serving professional contractors since 1945. Sold at leading building supply, paint and hardware stores worldwide.
• Black Jack Professional-grade roofing and driveway coatings brand operating since 1913, manufacturing roof, road and waterproofing products sold at leading home improvement stores and lumber yards throughout the United States.
• APOC
• Sta-Kool Elastomeric Coatings Line of elastomeric coatings that create protective barriers reflecting sun's heat and destructive UV rays on roofs. Includes Sta-Kool 780 enhanced with silicone for improved water resistance, adhesion, and life expectancy. Rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC).
• Eterna-Kote Silicone Roof Coating 100% white silicone roof coating providing seamless waterproofing protection, cool roof advantages, and resistance to ponding water on flat roofs. Stretches to prevent cracking and meets Energy Star and CRRC standards with very low VOC content.
• Flex N Fill Premium Spackling Paste Paintable, flexible, sandable patch with built-in primer for wall and surface repair applications in interior and exterior settings.
• Roof, Driveway and Waterproofing Coatings Full manufacturer line of roof, driveway and waterproofing coatings, caulks, spackles and wallpaper adhesives developed by Gardner-Gibson.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products rated in Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Rated Products Directory with tested solar reflectance and thermal emittance performance.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tremco Incorporated: Manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions for commercial construction. Competes in the same roof coatings, sealants, and building envelope categories.
• Henry Company: Major manufacturer of roof coatings, waterproofing, and air barrier products. Directly comparable product portfolio across commercial and residential roofing and building envelope categories.
• Mule-Hide Products: Manufacturer of commercial roofing systems including coatings and waterproofing. Targets similar contractors and roofing distributors with comparable product offerings.
• Polyglass USA: Manufacturer of waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for commercial and residential applications. Direct overlap in the building envelope protection space.
• IKO: Global manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and insulation products. Overlaps in roof coatings, waterproofing, and building envelope protection across North America.
• Karnak: Specialty manufacturer of roof coatings, sealants, and waterproofing products. Closely comparable niche manufacturer serving both professional and DIY channels.

Broad incumbents

• Rust-Oleum: Major coatings manufacturer serving consumer and industrial markets with protective paints and coatings. Overlaps in protective coatings category and shares big-box retail channels.
• Sherwin-Williams: Largest coatings company globally with a strong presence in architectural and industrial coatings. Adjacent to Gardner-Gibson in coatings technology and channel presence at big-box retailers.
• GAF: Largest North American roofing manufacturer, offering shingles, coatings, and waterproofing. Overlaps in roof coatings and coatings-adjacent product lines for residential and commercial.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Diversified manufacturer of commercial roofing and waterproofing solutions. Much larger parent with broader portfolio, but directly overlaps in roof coatings and building envelope products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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