What PROSOCO, Inc. does

PROSOCO, Inc. is a privately held specialty construction chemicals manufacturer founded in 1939 and headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. The company develops and produces chemical formulations for cleaning, protecting, and maintaining building surfaces, organized across four product brands: Sure Klean (masonry cleaners and restoration products), R-Guard (air and water barrier systems for building envelopes, including proprietary silyl-terminated polymer chemistry), Consolideck (concrete flooring treatments including hardeners, densifiers, decorative stains, and sealers), and ASG (masonry anchoring systems acquired through Construction Tie Products in 2019). The technology stack is rooted in applied chemistry rather than software, with field-application expertise and proprietary formulations serving as the primary differentiators.

The company sells exclusively through an approved distributor network in the United States, supported by regional sales managers, building envelope technical specialists, and an 800 customer care line. PROSOCO also invests heavily in upstream specification influence: it distributes Revit families and AutoCAD blocks via its BIM library, offers free AIA continuing education courses to architects, operates a Create-a-Submittal portal, and runs a custom Pallet Tag testing program. Customers span masonry contractors and restoration specialists, architects and design professionals, distributors, and commercial building owners across verticals including historic preservation, transportation infrastructure, education, sports venues, and cemetery preservation. Notable reference projects include the $228 million Cincinnati Union Terminal restoration and the CityPark MLS stadium in St. Louis.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with distribution handled by approved partners; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no evidence of external venture capital, and has expanded its product portfolio through internal R&D plus a single acquisition (CTP in 2019). PROSOCO's strategy combines brand heritage (Sure Klean since 1956), specification lock-in via architect-focused content and tools, and a channel model that prioritizes field-driven technical support over direct e-commerce.

Name

PROSOCO, Inc.

Legal name

PROSOCO, Inc.

Website

https://prosoco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PROSOCO is a privately held specialty construction chemicals manufacturer that formulates cleaners, air and water barriers, concrete floor treatments, and masonry anchors, selling exclusively through an approved U.S. distributor network to contractors, architects, and historic restoration specialists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Chemicals (Additives, Admixtures & Grouts) (IMAEABAC), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB)

Keywords

• Specialty construction chemicals
• Masonry restoration products
• Concrete flooring treatments
• Air barrier systems
• Water repellent sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

Lawrence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Specialty Chemical Products: PROSOCO manufactures and sells specialty construction chemicals through an exclusive distributor network. Products include cleaners, water repellents, air barriers, concrete flooring treatments, and anchoring systems. Revenue is generated from product sales with distribution handled by approved distributor partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PROSOCO, Inc. manufactures and sells specialty construction chemicals for cleaning, protecting, and maintaining building surfaces. The product portfolio spans four branded lines: Sure Klean masonry cleaners and restoration cleaners, R-Guard air and water barrier building envelope systems, Consolideck concrete flooring treatments (densifiers, hardeners, decorative colors), and ASG/Anchor Systems masonry anchoring products. Products are formulated for new construction clean-down, historic restoration, water/salt repellency, air barrier performance, decorative concrete finishing, and structural masonry repair.

Product overview

PROSOCO, Inc. is a specialty construction chemicals manufacturer offering four main product lines: Hard Surface Care (Sure Klean brand), Air & Water Barriers (R-Guard brand), Concrete Flooring (Consolideck brand), and Anchors (ASG brand). The products work together across the building lifecycle from new construction through restoration. The Hard Surface Care line includes cleaners, graffiti removal and protection, water repellents, paint removers, and restoration cleaners for masonry and stone. The R-Guard Air & Water Barriers system provides on-the-wall coatings, rough opening sealants, and accessories for building envelope protection. Consolideck products cover concrete floor preparation, repair, densification, decorative coloring, curing, sealing, and maintenance. The Anchors product line serves both new construction and restoration applications with various anchoring systems including stitch-ties, helical anchors, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sure Klean: Brand for new construction cleaners and restoration products for masonry cleaning
• R-Guard
• Consolideck
• Enviro Klean
• ASG (Anchor Systems Group)

Products and services

• Sure Klean Sub-brand of masonry cleaners used for new construction clean-down and restoration. Includes specialty cleaners for various substrate types (brick, limestone, granite, sandstone, terra cotta) and staining conditions (efflorescence, construction dirt, atmospheric staining). Serves masonry contractors, restoration specialists, and historic preservation projects.
• R-Guard Air & Water Barriers Complete fluid-applied building envelope protection system including on-the-wall coatings (Cat 5), rough opening flashing (FastFlash), air barrier transitions (AirDam), joint and seam fillers, and accessories. Controls air and water penetration in wall assemblies for energy efficiency and moisture management. Serves architects, building envelope consultants, and commercial contractors.
• Consolideck Concrete flooring product line covering full lifecycle: preparation and repair, hardeners/densifiers (Blended Densifier, LS, LS/CS, DensiKure), dustproofing, decorative colors (GemTone Stains), cures and sealers, protection and maintenance (Concrete Protector SB), and accessories. Serves concrete flooring contractors, polishing crews, and industrial/commercial facility owners.
• ASG Anchors (Stitch-Tie, Stitch-Tie Bar, SureGrout, Grip-Tie, Concrete Patch-Tie) Masonry anchoring system for new construction (Stitch-Tie, Stitch-Tie Asymmetric) and restoration (Stitch-Tie Bar with SureGrout grout, Grip-Tie mechanical stabilization, Concrete Patch-Tie). Used for crack-stitching, veneer-to-backup re-anchoring, and damaged-concrete patching. Serves masonry contractors and structural restoration specialists.
• Enviro Klean SafRestorer Non-fuming restoration cleaner for masonry and stone. Breaks the grip of stubborn atmospheric and carbon staining without etching unpolished limestone and marble, and does not harm glass, architectural metals, or painted surfaces. Used on historic buildings such as Topeka High School (1931 limestone facade) and Cincinnati Union Terminal.
• Enviro Klean Restoration Cleaners (Restoration Cleaner, Heavy Duty Restoration Cleaner, Heavy Duty Restoration Cleaner NE, EK Restoration Cleaner, Light Duty Restoration Cleaner) Enviro Klean line of carbon and pollution removers for restoring building exteriors soiled by decades of air pollutants. Heavy Duty Restoration Cleaner NE is concentrated for Northeast U.S. urban/industrial brick, terra cotta, granite, and sandstone environments.
• Cat 5 Air Barrier Fluid-applied, vapor-permeable air barrier producing a durable, seamless, elastomeric weatherproofing membrane. Recommended for negative-side air barrier applications due to its silyl-terminated polymer (STP) chemistry that resists moisture penetration and avoids the blistering/softening that affects acrylic alternatives. Part of the R-Guard system.
• FastFlash Fluid-applied silyl-terminated polymer flashing membrane for sealing rough openings. Used in both positive-side and negative-side (interior) air barrier applications. Part of the R-Guard building envelope system.
• Blok-Guard & Graffiti Control (WB 6, WB 15, 9, VOC 9, VOC 15) Clear silicone-elastomer graffiti and water repellents for porous masonry. Water-based (WB) and solvent-based versions including VOC-exempt formulations for restricted jurisdictions. Applied to CityPark MLS stadium (50,000+ sq ft exterior) for graffiti protection.
• Saltguard / Saltguard WB / Saltguard VOC Deeply penetrating water and salt barriers protecting concrete and masonry from winter damage caused by de-icing salts. Suitable for horizontal surfaces (driveways, bridges, sidewalks, parking lots) and as final treatment in concrete floor restoration (Iowa DOT 25,000 sq ft garage project). Water-based and VOC-exempt variants available.
• Siloxane PD Long-lasting, pre-diluted penetrating water repellent that bonds within masonry pore structure while maintaining breathability. Used to prolong the life of hard surfaces by repelling water, salt, oil, and stains.
• Consolideck Blended Densifier High-performance blend of silicates for superior densification on a wide range of concrete surfaces. Core product of the Consolideck concrete flooring line, used in industrial and commercial floor restoration projects (Iowa Department of Transportation 25,000 sq ft garage).
• Natural Stone Treatment Long-lasting water repellent formulated specifically for calcareous stone including limestone, marble, and travertine. Ensures chemical bond to the stone substrate. Used on historic restorations such as Kansas University Budig Hall.
• ReVive Biological Soiling Remover Biological and atmospheric stain remover for monuments, gravestones, stone, concrete, brick, wood, painted surfaces, metal, plastic, and glass. Safe for landscape plantings and grass. Used in cemetery preservation work at Green-Wood and Woodlawn National Historic Landmarks.
• Limestone Restoration Cleaning System (766 Limestone & Masonry Prewash, Limestone & Masonry Afterwash, ReVeal, ReKlaim Cleaner) Multi-product limestone and masonry restoration cleaning system: prewash, neutralizing afterwash, ReVeal surface cleaner, and ReKlaim biological/atmospheric stain remover. Used on historic limestone buildings including Kansas University Budig Hall.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom-engineered retrofits can save building owners an average of $2.2 million on window repair projects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Construction Tie Products (CTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROSOCO acquired Construction Tie Products (CTP) to expand product offerings in new construction and restoration masonry markets. Since 2005, CTP has manufactured high quality masonry restoration anchors and wall ties. The acquisition adds to PROSOCO's anchoring systems product line.
• World Monuments FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Bridge to Crafts Careers program - a pre-apprentice initiative from World Monuments Fund and International Masonry Institute teaching masonry preservation and restoration techniques to young people aged 18-24. PROSOCO participates by providing product training and expertise.
• International Masonry Institute (IMI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder of Bridge to Crafts Careers pre-apprenticeship program teaching masonry restoration techniques to underserved youth. PROSOCO provides product expertise and training for apprentices on PROSOCO cleaning products.
• Green-Wood CemeteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Historic Landmark in Brooklyn serving as training site for Bridge to Crafts masonry apprenticeship. PROSOCO products used for headstone restoration training.
• AMPD InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlanta-based federally funded trade school providing concrete flooring apprenticeship for nonviolent ex-offenders. PROSOCO provided training (Ed Fox, concrete flooring specialist) and donated products including Consolideck, Saltguard, and other concrete treatment products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SpecChem: U.S. specialty construction chemicals manufacturer focused on concrete construction chemicals, curing/sealing compounds, grouts, and masonry products. Highly comparable in scale, channel structure, and product mix.
• ChemMasters: Specialty manufacturer of concrete and masonry chemicals including sealers, hardeners, curing compounds, and restoration cleaners. Mid-size U.S. peer with similar focus on concrete surface treatment chemistry.
• Conproco: U.S. manufacturer of concrete repair mortars, restoration materials, and masonry coatings. Smaller specialty peer with overlapping restoration and masonry repair product lines.
• W.R. Meadows: U.S.-based, family-owned manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals including masonry products, concrete treatments, sealants, and waterproofing. Closely comparable mid-size independent competitor serving similar contractor and specifier channels.
• Laticrete International: Family-owned manufacturer of tile and stone installation systems, concrete restoration chemicals, and waterproofing products. Comparable mid-size independent with strong specifier relationships and similar masonry/concrete chemistry portfolio.
• Dayton Superior: U.S. manufacturer of concrete construction accessories and specialty chemicals including form release agents, curing compounds, sealers, and grouts. Overlaps with PROSOCO's Consolideck concrete flooring and anchoring product lines.
• Mapei Corporation: U.S. subsidiary of Mapei S.p.A., one of the largest global manufacturers of construction adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for masonry, concrete, and tile installation. Direct overlap with PROSOCO's masonry cleaning, anchoring, and concrete flooring categories.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals incumbent with a broad portfolio spanning concrete admixtures, sealants, waterproofing, and air barriers. Operates in most of PROSOCO's categories but at much larger scale and with broader end-market exposure.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering concrete admixtures, sealants, waterproofing, and floor systems. Much larger incumbent competing in many of the same masonry, concrete, and envelope categories as PROSOCO.

Emerging players

• U.S. Mix Co. U.S. specialty manufacturer of dry mortar, masonry, and concrete repair products. Smaller-scale peer with partial overlap in masonry restoration chemistry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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