ResinDek

What ResinDek does

ResinDek is the flagship industrial flooring brand of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer (founded 2001; the ResinDek panel was invented in 1994) that produces engineered composite wood flooring panels for material handling environments. The company serves warehouse and distribution operators, robotics and automation deployments (AGV/AMR), self-storage facilities, cold storage, e-commerce fulfillment, 3PLs, and manufacturers, supplying flooring for mezzanines, pick modules, elevated work platforms, and ground-floor robotic applications. Products are installed in more than 30 countries, supported by a Cincinnati headquarters and a European office in Boom, Belgium.

The core technology is a range of tongue-and-groove engineered composite wood panels (ResinDek LD, MD, HD, WR, MAX, Xspan/Xspan FR, and ReShield) engineered to deliver concrete-comparable structural performance at roughly 90% lower dead weight, with rolling pallet-jack load capacities up to 8,000 lbs. Panels are differentiated by proprietary factory-applied surface coatings and finishes — TriGard ESD and TriGard ESD Ultra (electrostatic-dissipative coatings for robotic traffic offering 3X and 4X wear resistance), Gray Diamond Seal, and MetaGard SST/GVT steel-bonded finishes — plus the patented Invisi-Loc underside fastening system and an internal R&D testing facility that replicates field conditions (Taber abrasion, rolling load, robotic repetitive cycle, and UL fire testing).

The business model is one-time product sales of custom-manufactured panels, coatings, accessories (B-Deck/N-Deck decking, fastening systems, shelving), and bundled engineering/support services (CAD drawings, value engineering, onsite consultation across 60+ jobsites annually, and a 10-year warranty). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, positioned on cost savings of $4–$5 per square foot versus concrete. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with an extensive channel network of systems integrators (Ridg-U-Rak, Kuecker Logistics Group, Hammerhead, Elevated Steel, Cubic Designs), general contractors, material handling manufacturers (Steele Solutions), and architects who specify and install the product. Since 2024, ResinDek has operated within the Performance Surfaces division of Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ: APOG), following Apogee's acquisition of UW Solutions.

Name

ResinDek

Legal name

Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC

Website

https://resindek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ResinDek manufactures engineered composite wood flooring panels and proprietary coatings for material handling environments—mezzanines, pick modules, and robotic (AGV/AMR) platforms—serving warehouse, distribution, self-storage, cold storage, and e-commerce operators globally via direct sales and systems-integrator channel partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mezzanine Flooring Panels

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Flooring Substrates & Panels (IMAMACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Underlayment & Subfloor Panels (IMAMACAK), Engineered Wood Product Finishing, Coating & Overlay (Film-faced, HPL/LPL) (IMAMACAN), Wood Flooring & Wood Veneer Products (IMADADAI)

Keywords

• Industrial flooring panels
• Mezzanine flooring systems
• Engineered wood panels
• Warehouse flooring solutions
• Robotic platform flooring

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Flooring Panel Sales: Sale of engineered composite wood flooring panels (ResinDek LD, MD, HD, WR, MAX, Xspan/Xspan FR, ReShield) with various load capacities and finishes. Panels are custom manufactured to specific dimensional requirements.
2. Coatings and Finishes: Proprietary surface coatings and finishes (TriGard ESD, TriGard ESD Ultra, Gray Diamond Seal, Gray Diamond Seal ESD, MetaGard SST, MetaGard GVT) applied to flooring panels for specific performance requirements.
3. Accessories and Support Products: Fastening systems (ResinDek Drill Screws, Invisi-Loc system), B-Deck and N-Deck corrugated metal decking, shelving systems, and other material handling products.
4. Engineering and Support Services: Value engineering services including CAD drawings, layout optimization, onsite consultation, installation support, and warranty services included with product purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ResinDek manufactures engineered composite wood flooring panels used as the walking/rolling surface on industrial mezzanines, work platforms, pick modules, and robotic platforms. The product family spans load ratings from light-duty (LD) through heavy-duty (MAX), is offered with multiple proprietary coatings (Gray Diamond Seal, TriGard ESD, MetaGard SST/GVT), and is sold together with B-Deck/N-Deck corrugated metal decking and the patented Invisi-Loc fastening system.

Product overview

ResinDek is a comprehensive industrial flooring product line manufactured by Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC. The portfolio centers on engineered composite wood flooring panels (ResinDek LD, MD, HD, WR, MAX, Xspan/Xspan FR, and ReShield) designed for elevated platforms, mezzanine floors, pick modules, and ground-floor robotic applications. These panels are available with a range of proprietary surface coatings and finishes including Gray Diamond Seal, TriGard ESD, and MetaGard (SST and GVT steel finishes), plus an unfinished option. Supporting products include corrugated metal decking (B-Deck and N-Deck), fastening systems, and the ResinDek Shelving System. The product line serves material handling, robotics, self-storage, and warehouse operations across global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ResinDek LD: Industrial flooring panel designed for light to medium duty applications.
• ResinDek MD
• ResinDek HD
• ResinDek WR
• ResinDek MAX
• ResinDek Xspan
• ResinDek ReShield
• Gray Diamond Seal
• TriGard ESD
• MetaGard
• Invisi-Loc

Products and services

• ResinDek LD

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in flooring system dead weight compared to concrete, enabling 25% reduction in substructure steel
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Ridg-U-RakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's largest pallet rack and storage rack manufacturers. Partnership spanning more than a decade, with Ridg-U-Rak specifying ResinDek flooring in their industrial work platform designs. Cornerstone provides floor panel layout drawings, cut sheets, and installation instructions.
• Kuecker Logistics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystems integrator and solutions provider specifying ResinDek for pick module projects. Multiple years of collaboration with ResinDek panels in 655,000+ sq ft distribution centers. Kuecker Logistics specifies ResinDek with Gray Diamond Seal and MetaGard finishes.
• Hammerhead Material HandlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystems Integrator based in Aliso Viejo, California. President Jeff Andrews has specified ResinDek engineered wood mezzanine flooring panels for numerous projects over two decades. Recently utilized ResinDek Shelving System for archival storage project.
• Elevated SteelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurnkey structural steel services provider with 70 installers capable of installing 1M+ sq ft of ResinDek annually. CEO Colton Lemon has installed several million square feet of ResinDek over 14 years. Partnership includes tool development (stand-up screwdrivers) to improve installation efficiency.
• Legacy Steel / Legacy PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegated design and construction metals manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with fabrication facility in Amherst, Wisconsin. Partnered on multiple AMR deployment projects including Evergreen Enterprises 100-robot installation.
• Steele SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial steel mezzanine and elevated work platform manufacturer. Completed multiple mezzanine installations totaling 300,000+ sq ft for big box retailer distribution centers. Partnership includes joint customer projects and product development feedback.
• Claris SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail supply chain consultants leading project design and technology selection. Co-founded by Tony Chaplin, managed sneaker and sportswear retailer's 70,000 sq ft mezzanine project with 142 AMRs. Focus on omni-channel store operations, distribution, and warehousing optimization.
• Legacy PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElevated platform design and construction for retailer's Philadelphia distribution center. Verified existing floor could support steel (but not concrete) mezzanine, designed 30-foot spans using larger beams.
• Cubic DesignscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner and stocking distributor of ResinDek floor panels. Installed Pacific Mini Storage 54,000 sq ft mezzanine (2003) still operating successfully. Follow-up visit in 2016 confirmed continued performance satisfaction.
• 3D MetalcraftcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOwned by Rick Dodge, helped Storage Fox develop innovative mezzanine solution using ResinDek + N-Deck designated as temporary demountable structure to meet local code requirements.
• United Steel Storage Inc. (USSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term design-build partner with City Furniture since the 1970s. Installed 19,000 sq ft of ResinDek mezzanines including UL fire-rated assembly for training facility.
• Lysander AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsultant working with Iron Mountain on UK facility project. Provided engineering specifications and testing requirements for ResinDek Xspan validation.
• GreyOrangecoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered warehouse orchestration provider with Ranger RTP M 3.0 AMRs deployed at Evergreen Enterprises on ResinDek flooring. GreyMatter software directs fleet operations. Part of Certified Ranger Network.
• Locus RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading AMR manufacturer providing collaborative robots for warehouse fulfillment. Cornerstone has worked with Locus Robotics for years providing flooring for testing labs and customer installations. Locus tests AMRs on various flooring surfaces including ResinDek.
• Apogee EnterprisesflagshipOthersParent company of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC. Acquired UW Solutions (parent of Cornerstone) in 2024. ResinDek operates within Apogee's Performance Surfaces division alongside ChromaLuxe, Unisub, RDC Coatings, and Tru Vue.
• ChromaLuxe, Unisub, RDC Coatings, Tru VuecoreOthersSister brands under Apogee Enterprises Performance Surfaces division. Collaborate on high-performance coated materials serving industrial flooring, architectural interiors, wall décor, museums, graphic design, and digital displays.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildeck: Wildeck is a major US manufacturer of mezzanines, work platforms, and industrial stair systems, and is a direct competitor to ResinDek in the elevated work platform flooring category, often specifying its own decking versus ResinDek panels in bids.
• Panel Built Industries: Panel Built designs and manufactures mezzanines, modular offices, and work platforms with integrated flooring systems, frequently competing head-to-head with ResinDek for the same DC, warehouse, and self-storage build-outs.
• Steel King Industries: Steel King manufactures industrial storage racks, mezzanines, and protective platforms, often specified alongside or against ResinDek flooring in warehouse and distribution center projects.
• SpaceGuard Products: SpaceGuard makes wire mesh partitions, industrial shelving, and mezzanine structures, competing with ResinDek in material handling floor and platform installations.
• Cogan Steel Structures: Cogan designs and manufactures custom mezzanines and elevated platforms for industrial and commercial facilities, directly competing for the same projects where ResinDek panels are specified.
• Equipto: Equipto produces mezzanines, work platforms, and industrial storage systems, competing with ResinDek for elevated flooring opportunities in manufacturing and warehouse environments.

Broad incumbents

• Boise Cascade: Boise Cascade manufactures engineered wood products, plywood, and OSB panels used in construction and industrial applications. As a large diversified wood products incumbent, it could leverage its panel expertise to enter or compete in industrial flooring substrates.

Peers

• Louisiana-Pacific (LP Building Solutions):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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