What ChemMasters does

ChemMasters, Inc. is a privately held specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1950 and headquartered at 300 Edwards Street, Madison, Ohio. The company develops and produces concrete chemical products organized into four primary categories: coatings/paints, cures and sealers (including DOT curing compounds, film-forming sealers, and penetrating sealers), cementitious products (grouts and repair mortars), and accelerators/retarders. Its technology portfolio is grounded in silane/siloxane chemistry, methyl methacrylate (MMA) polymers, lithium silicate hardeners, and polymer-modified cementitious systems. The company holds one granted U.S. patent (US 7,402,623) covering the Silencure SRT water-based cure-and-protect system and maintains 25+ registered sub-brand trademarks covering the full concrete lifecycle.

The company serves three primary end markets: Highway/DOT infrastructure, Commercial Construction, and Residential Construction. Several formulations are explicitly approved or formulated to meet state Department of Transportation specifications, including New York State DOT (Conset Grout-NY under List Number 7.42-3.1-1) and Pennsylvania DOT (Anti-Spall 55), positioning ChemMasters inside specification-driven government procurement channels. Compliance with industry standards such as ASTM C309, AASHTO M-148, ASTM C1107, NCHRP 244, and CRD C-621 further anchors the product portfolio to formal qualification regimes.

ChemMasters operates a distribution-led go-to-market model. Sales flow primarily through independently owned distributors and certified contractors, supplemented by direct enterprise engagement with state DOTs and a dedicated architect/engineer specification channel offering CSI specifications and LEED Environmental Stewardship documentation. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than subscriptions, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The company also offers toll-blending and custom formulation services, extending its manufacturing capacity into contract manufacturing. ChemMasters maintains memberships in the American Concrete Institute, the International Concrete Repair Institute, and the American Society of Concrete Contractors Manufacturer's Advisory Council.

Name

ChemMasters

Legal name

ChemMasters, Inc.

Website

https://chemmasters.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChemMasters, Inc. is a privately held, Ohio-based specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1950 producing concrete curing compounds, sealers, coatings, grouts, and repair mortars. The company serves DOT infrastructure, commercial construction, and residential construction markets through distributor, contractor, and direct specification channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Admixtures & Curing Compounds (IMADAAAL), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

Keywords

• Concrete chemical manufacturing
• Concrete curing compounds
• Penetrating concrete sealers
• Concrete repair mortars
• Construction grouts

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Concrete Chemical Products: ChemMasters generates revenue through the sale of concrete admixtures, curing compounds, sealers, coatings, grouts, and repair mortars. Products are sold through a distributor network to contractors, DOT agencies, and construction companies. The company offers standard formulations as well as custom/toll-blending services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ChemMasters manufactures and sells concrete chemical products for the construction industry. Its portfolio spans concrete curing compounds, penetrating and film-forming sealers, concrete coatings, non-shrink construction grouts, rapid-setting repair mortars, accelerators/retarders, and specialty concrete maintenance products. Products are engineered for Highway/DOT infrastructure, commercial construction, and residential construction applications, and are sold through a distributor and contractor network along with toll-blending/custom formulation services.

Product overview

ChemMasters is a manufacturer of concrete chemical products serving the Highway/DOT, Residential Construction, and Commercial Construction markets. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Coatings/Paints including Bridge Coatings, Wall Coatings, Commercial Building Exteriors, and Gateway Specialty Coatings; (2) Cures and Sealers including DOT Curing Compounds, Film Forming products (Silencure, Silencure-A, TRAZ 25-A), and Penetrating Sealers (Aquanil Plus, PowerSeal, Certi-Vex Penseal, Chemisil); (3) Cementitious Products including Grouts (Conset, Gorilla Grout, Kemset, Met-Ox, Polytops, P.A.C. Plus+) and Repair Mortars (Thin Patch, ChemPatch, ChemSpeed, SpeedPatch, ChemPlug, Durapatch MMA, Level Top); and (4) Other products including Accelerators/Retarders (Exposee, Freezban, Spray Film). Key product lines include Silencure (patented acrylic cure & protect with penetrating silane), Chemisil (floor hardeners), ChemSpeed (rapid-setting repair mortars), and Polytops (epoxy and MMA grouts). The company also offers specialty penetrating sealers and water repellents for concrete protection. LEED Environmental Stewardship documentation is available for many products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silencure: Penetrating silane cure and seal products for concrete
• Polyseal
• Traz
• Aquanil
• Spall Guard
• Chemisil
• EZ Strip Cure
• SafeSeal
• Spray Film
• DuraShield SRT
• Slip Stop
• Exposee
• ChemPatch
• ChemSpeed
• Conset
• Gorilla Grout
• Kemset
• Met-Ox
• Polytops
• Freezban
• Certi-Vex
• PowerSeal
• Concolor
• Level Top
• FeatherPatch
• SpeedPatch
• ChemPlug

Products and services

• Silencure SRT Low-VOC, water-based, non-yellowing one-step acrylic cure and protect with penetrating siloxane treatment for freshly placed concrete.
• Silencure Solvent-based, non-yellowing one-step acrylic cure and protect with penetrating silane for freshly placed broom finished concrete.
• Silencure-A Low-VOC, solvent-based, non-yellowing one-step acrylic cure and protect with penetrating silane for freshly placed broom finished concrete.
• TRAZ 25-A 25% solids, low-VOC, solvent-based high gloss methacrylate cure and protect for stamped concrete and exposed aggregate finishes; non-yellowing and chemically resistant.
• Aquanil Plus 100 Penetrating silane sealer for concrete and masonry with >95% solids, solvent-based, low VOC (<250 g/L), non-etching.
• Aquanil Plus 40 Penetrating silane concrete sealer and waterproofer, 40% solids alkyltrialkoxy silane, solvent-based.
• Aquanil Plus 40-A Low-VOC, solvent-based penetrating silane sealer for concrete and masonry, 40% solids formulation.
• Certi-Vex Penseal 244 100% 100% solids, low-VOC penetrating water repellent silane sealer for concrete.
• PowerSeal 40 40% solids, water-based penetrating water repellent silane sealer for concrete; does not alter natural surface texture or appearance.
• Chemisil Plus Li Chemically reactive lithium-silicate liquid hardener for concrete surfaces with lower viscosity for deeper penetration; does not require scrubbing.
• Chemisil Liquid concrete floor hardener and dustproofer; clear, water-based chemical that reacts with free lime and calcium carbonate in concrete.
• Conset Grout Single component, non-shrink, non-metallic construction grout meeting ASTM C1107; versatile placement at plastic, flowable or fluid consistency.
• Conset One Non-shrink, non-metallic cementitious grout meeting ASTM C1107; can be placed at plastic consistency up to 8,120 psi at 28-day cure.
• Conset Grout-NY Non-shrink non-metallic grout formulated for NY State Department of Transportation; approved under List Number 7.42-3.1-1.
• Gorilla Grout Very high strength (>10,000 psi) non-shrink non-metallic construction grout; extendable with up to 25 lbs pea gravel.
• Kemset Grout Very high strength (>10,000 psi) non-shrink non-metallic precision grout meeting ASTM C1107 and CRD C-621-92.
• Polytops GC Grout Three component very high strength (>14,000 psi) non-shrink epoxy construction grout; temperature and vibration resistant.
• Polytops MMA Grout Three component fast setting methyl methacrylate grout; cures in temperatures down to 0°F with rapid strength development.
• P.A.C. Plus+ Fast setting gypsum-free high strength pourable anchoring cement; withstands continual exposure to water, sets in 15 minutes at 70°F.
• ChemSpeed 65 Rapid setting, high strength structural concrete repair mortar; initial set in 25-30 minutes, gains 2500 psi in 1 hour at 72°F.
• ChemSpeed 75 Very rapid setting, low temperature, high early strength structural concrete repair mortar with migrating corrosion inhibitor; initial set in 13-19 minutes at 72°F; accepts rubber wheeled traffic in 2 hours.
• ChemMasters Thin Patch Single component, multi-functional, polymer modified cementitious thin patching mortar for repairs from featheredge to 1 inch depth.
• ChemPatch Form & Pour Single component, fiber reinforced, shrinkage compensated form and pour repair mortar with air entrainment.
• ChemPatch RS Rapid setting, multi-functional repair mortar for horizontal, vertical and overhead repairs; extended set cementitious mortar with migrating corrosion inhibitor.
• ChemPlug Expansive hydraulic cement for plugging holes and stopping leaks; sets under water, available in regular, fast and slow setting formulas.
• Concolor Ready to use natural aggregate dry shake hardener for concrete; composed of quartz silica aggregate, cementitious binders, and colorants.
• Level Top Supreme Single component polymer modified cementitious self-leveling overlayment wear surface; suitable for tinting and polishing; approved by the Ceramic Tile Institute.
• Spray Film Water based monomolecular evaporation retardant for use in hot, windy or low humidity conditions; reduces surface moisture loss by approximately 80% in windy conditions and 40% in direct sunlight.
• Bridge Coatings Coatings specifically formulated for bridge surfaces and structures for DOT and infrastructure projects.
• Wall Coatings Coatings for vertical wall surfaces in commercial and construction applications.
• DOT Curing Compounds Curing compounds meeting Department of Transportation specifications for highway and infrastructure projects.
• Toll-Blending & Custom Formulations Custom chemical formulation and toll-blending services for customers requiring tailored concrete chemical products beyond the standard catalog.

Quantifiable outcome

• Spray Film reduces surface moisture loss by approximately 80% in windy conditions and 40% in direct sunlight
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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 minor.

• Murphy Family FoundationminorOthersChemMasters participates in social responsibility through the Murphy Family Foundation, with matching donations program for employees.
• American Concrete InstituteminorOthersIndustry membership organization for concrete professionals. ChemMasters is a proud member.
• International Concrete Repair InstituteminorOthersIndustry association focused on concrete repair. ChemMasters is a proud member.
• American Society of Concrete Contractors - Manufacturer's Advisory CouncilminorOthersIndustry association for concrete contractors. ChemMasters participates in the Manufacturer's Advisory Council.
• Ceramic Tile InstituteminorOthersLevel Top Supreme has received approval from the Ceramic Tile Institute for use in tile installation applications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals giant with a large concrete admixture, sealing, bonding, and repair mortar portfolio. Larger-scale incumbent operating in the same construction chemical categories.
• Master Builders Solutions (BASF): Global construction chemicals division offering admixtures, sealers, grouts, and repair solutions. Overlaps ChemMasters' portfolio as part of a much broader chemical product suite.
• MAPEI Corporation: Large manufacturer of concrete repair mortars, grouts, sealers, and admixtures with extensive US distribution. Competes in the same repair and DOT-spec product categories from a much larger base.
• Chryso (GCP Applied Technologies): Specialty construction chemicals producer focused on concrete admixtures, cement additives, and concrete protection systems. Operates in ChemMasters' broader space as a global incumbent.

Direct peers

• Dayton Superior: Supplier of concrete construction products including repair mortars, grouts, sealers, and DOT-spec materials. Comparable across highway/infrastructure and commercial construction segments.
• Kaufman Products: Mid-sized US manufacturer of concrete repair mortars, grouts, sealers, and coatings. Competes head-to-head with ChemMasters in commercial construction and infrastructure repair applications.
• Euclid Chemical: US-based manufacturer of concrete admixtures, sealers, curing compounds, grouts, and repair mortars serving DOT and commercial construction. Most direct like-for-like competitor to ChemMasters' full product portfolio.
• L&M Construction Chemicals: US manufacturer of concrete sealers, hardeners, coatings, and joint fillers with strong DOT presence. Closely matched on penetrating sealer and floor hardener categories.
• W.R. Meadows: Family-owned manufacturer of concrete sealers, curing compounds, waterproofing, and grouts with strong DOT specification approvals. Closely comparable in size, channel model, and product categories.
• SpecChem: Manufacturer of concrete curing compounds, sealers, hardeners, grouts, and repair products distributed through two-step channels. Directly comparable product/customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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