What Novagard Solutions does

Novagard Solutions, Inc. is a US-based, privately held specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1977 and headquartered at a 250,000 sq ft ISO 9001:2015- and IATF 16949:2016-certified facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Under the leadership of owner/CEO Sarah E. Nash, the company has transitioned from an industrial-only manufacturer to a producer of highly engineered silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and PVC foams serving three primary verticals: Electronics & Electric Vehicles (conformal coatings, UV/Dual Cure silicones, thermal management materials like NovaTherm, alkoxy polymers designed in-house since 2019), Building Systems/Construction (NovaFlex and NovaBond sealants for windows, doors, siding, roofing, including the Qwik-Set Glazing Sealant that cures in minutes rather than days), and Industrial Manufacturing (Foam Seal PVC foams, Versilube silicone greases, hybrid pastes for automotive, HVAC, and appliance applications). The company also supplies medical-grade PVC foam certified to ISO 10993-10 for direct-skin-contact PPE and diagnostic devices, and supports military, aerospace, lighting, and telecommunications applications.

The underlying technology rests on silicone polymer formulation and continuous-process manufacturing, with proprietary chemistry spanning alkoxy silicone polymers, UV-cure and UV/moisture dual-cure systems, hybrid polymer sealants, and custom-formulated thermal filler packages. The 60+ products launched since 2018 are backed by in-house R&D staffed with Ph.D. scientists and engineers, with 20% of the workforce dedicated to R&D and Quality, and protected across 16 registered trademarks and multiple UL, NSF, AAMA, REACH, and RoHS certifications.

Novagard operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce (store.novagard.com serving all 50 US states via FedEx Ground and 2Day shipping), phone-based B2B quoting at 800-380-0138, and a distribution channel serving building material wholesalers, contractors, window/door manufacturers, and dealers. Revenue derives from one-time product sales across unit-priced SKUs (e.g., $20 tip kits, $65-$124 sealants and mastics, $1.11-$4.25/oz thermal compounds) with Net 30 terms for qualified B2B buyers; no subscription, licensing, or platform revenue model exists. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include Foam Seal, Inc. (PVC foam manufacturing) and NSCG, Inc., all organized under Ohio law.

Name

Novagard Solutions

Legal name

Novagard Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://novagard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Novagard Solutions is a US-based specialty chemical manufacturer of silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and PVC foams serving electronics/EV, building systems, and industrial customers from its Cleveland, Ohio facility since 1977.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Silicone Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI), Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB), Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)

Keywords

• Silicone sealants
• Electronics grade silicones
• PVC foam products
• Thermal management materials
• Hybrid polymer adhesives

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

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Direct): One-time purchase model for silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams sold directly to customers via e-commerce store. B2B sales to commercial entities including contractors, manufacturers, and wholesalers. Net 30 payment terms for B2B orders.
2. E-commerce Online Sales: Direct consumer and small business sales through store.novagard.com. Credit card payment required prior to order acceptance. Products shipped via FedEx Ground or FedEx 2Day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Novagard Solutions formulates and manufactures specialty silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and PVC foams at its 250,000 sq foot facility in Cleveland, Ohio. Its product portfolio spans electronics-grade silicones (including UV/Dual Cure, addition cure, and alkoxy systems), construction silicone and hybrid polymer sealants under the NovaFlex and NovaBond brands, thermally conductive silicone greases under the Versilube brand (including G661, G641, and G644 compounds), and Foam Seal PVC foam tapes for automotive, HVAC, and medical applications. The company has introduced more than 60 new products since 2018, serving electronics/EV, construction, automotive, industrial, medical, and military end markets.

Product overview

Novagard Solutions is an innovator and manufacturer of silicone sealants, coatings, lubricants, and foams founded in 1977. The company offers a diversified portfolio of specialty chemical products organized into distinct product lines: Construction Silicones & Hybrid Adhesives (including NovaFlex Pro, NovaFlex Gutter Sealant, NovaBond Pro, and NovaFlex Joint Sealant) for building systems; Electronics Grade Silicones (including UV/Dual Cure products like 800-505FC, Addition Cure Silicones, and conformal coatings like 500-210) for electronics and EV applications; Versilube Silicone Greases (including G661 lubricant, G641/G644 thermally conductive compounds) for industrial lubrication and thermal management; Foam Seal PVC Foams (including Medical Grade Foam, High Temperature Foams, UL Approved foams like 70P UL and HT-70UL, and Aluma-Seal) for automotive, HVAC, and industrial applications; Industrial Silicones including the 400-series oxime-cure pastes; and Window Manufacturing Silicones. The company also offers NovaTherm thermal management materials and hybrid polymer sealants. Products are manufactured at a 250,000 sq foot facility in Cleveland, Ohio and serve electronics, transportation/automotive, manufacturing, construction, medical, and military markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FoamSeal: PVC foam product line for automotive, industrial, and specialty applications including UL approved foams.
• NovaFlex
• NovaBond
• Versilube
• NovaTherm
• Novagard UV

Products and services

• NovaTherm Silicone-Based Thermal Management Materials Silicone-based thermal management materials offering heat dissipation over a wide temperature and humidity range, with customizable thermal filler packages for protecting electronics in extreme conditions; for electronics and EV manufacturers needing validated thermal performance.
• UV/Dual Cure Silicones (Including 800-505FC UV Alkoxy Dual Cure Sprayable Silicone) Revolutionary curing technology combining UV primary cure (tack free in 3-5 seconds) with secondary alkoxy moisture cure for adhesion in shadow areas; UL 746E certified for sealing and protecting sensitive electronics applications.
• Qwik-Set Glazing Sealant Groundbreaking construction sealant that cures in minutes rather than days, allowing movement of assemblies within minutes of application without glass shifting; for window and door manufacturers, dealers, and contractors.
• Medical Grade PVC Foam Medical-grade PVC foam independently tested and certified to ISO 10993-10 for direct skin contact, used for face shields, face masks (N95), diagnostic devices, and therapeutic accessories; for medical device and PPE manufacturers.
• NovaFlex Pro Premium Adhesive Sealant Construction silicone for sealing windows, doors, siding, and metal roofs and panels; replaces NovaFlex Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant and NovaFlex Metal Roof & Panel Adhesive Sealant; for contractors and window/door manufacturers.
• NovaBond Pro Premium Hybrid Sealant Premium hybrid polymer sealant offering paintability with balanced cure rate, adhesion, and physical properties; for construction and finishing applications where paintability is required.
• NovaFlex Gutter Sealant Construction silicone applicable in wet and cold conditions from -20°F to 160°F, curing tack free in less than 1 hour and fully curing in 24-30 hours; for gutter and roofing installation.
• NovaFlex Joint Sealant Ultra-low modulus sealant for traffic-bearing concrete and asphalt pavement and parking decks with primerless adhesion and Class +100/-50 movement capability; for joint sealing in paving and parking structures.
• NovaFlex Metal Roof Repair & Patch Mastic (MRR150) 100% silicone rubber mastic for emergency metal-roof repairs, rain safe in 1 hour at 70°F/50% RH, fully curing to translucent rubber in 48 hours with immediate waterproofing.
• 500-210 General Purpose Conformal Coating UL 746E certified clear moisture-cured sprayable conformal coating with tack free performance in as little as 10 minutes; for PCB and electronics manufacturers.
• G661 Silicone Lubricant (Versilube) Silicone grease formulated as valve and O-ring lubricant, positioned as an alternative to Molykote 111 (Dow Corning DC111); for industrial maintenance and OEMs.
• G641 Thermally Conductive Compound Non-curing heat transfer compound with high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength for thermocouple wells, power diodes, transistors, semiconductors, and ballasts; for electrical and electronic industries.
• G644 Thermally Conductive Compound Softer, lower-viscosity heat transfer compound alternative to G641 with thermal conductivity of 0.7 W/mK; for electrical and electronic thermal management applications.
• Foam Seal Medium Density PVC Foam Closed cell PVC foam combining flexibility with strength and wear resistance for clean die cuts and fastener penetration; for automotive, industrial, and specialty applications.
• 400-Series Oxime-cure Silicone Pastes Single-component moisture-curing silicone pastes available in general purpose, high strength, fast cure, blow-out resistant, and low adhesion variants for industrial sealing and bonding.
• 400-195 Fast Cure Oxime-cure Silicone Paste Non-flowable, non-sagging fast-cure oxime silicone paste with high green strength for superior bond strength and moisture resistance; for industrial sealing and bonding.
• Aluma-Seal UL 723 PVC Foam UL 723 classified closed cell PVC foam with aluminum liner for HVAC plenums, pipes, and pans to prevent condensation, reduce vibration, and deaden sound.
• 70P UL PVC Foam Low density closed cell PVC foam conforming to UL 94 HF-1/HBF as a UL approved component in electronic applications, pliable from -40°F to 172°F.
• HT-70UL HF-1/HBF Foam Low density high temperature closed cell foam with UL 94 HF-1 certification, pliable from -40°F to 230°F, positioned as a cost-effective replacement for EPDM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Qwik-Set Glazing Sealant cures in minutes rather than days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global leader in industrial adhesives and sealants with significant exposure to electronics, automotive, and construction end markets. Competes with Novagard in conformal coatings, hybrid sealants, and electronics-grade adhesives with much broader portfolio and global footprint.
• Wacker Chemie: Major German silicone and polymer manufacturer producing silicone sealants, elastomers, and electronic-grade silicones. Competes directly with Novagard in construction sealants and electronics encapsulation, with greater global reach and R&D scale.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Global leader in silicone materials including sealants, RTV silicones, and electronic-grade materials with extensive presence in semiconductor and electronics applications — broad incumbent competing across most of Novagard's product lines with substantially greater scale.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives & Tapes): Diversified industrial major with extensive adhesives, sealants, and specialty coatings portfolio serving automotive, electronics, construction, and aerospace. Broad incumbent competing across multiple Novagard product categories with greater scale and global reach.

Direct peers

• Sika AG: Specialty chemical company with strong silicone and hybrid sealant portfolio for construction, window/door, roofing, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to NovaFlex and NovaBond product lines, particularly in building systems and fenestration.
• Dow (Molykote / Dowsil silicones): Dow's Molykote/Dowsil silicone lubricants, sealants, and potting compounds are explicit competitive benchmarks for several Novagard products (G644 vs. DC340, G661 vs. DC111). Comparable product portfolio in silicone greases, thermal compounds, and electronic-grade silicones.
• Bostik (Arkema): Specialty adhesives and sealants business of Arkema serving construction, industrial assembly, and transportation. Direct peer for Novagard's construction silicone, hybrid polymer sealants, and industrial bonding product lines.
• Momentive Performance Materials: One of the world's largest silicone manufacturers with deep exposure to sealants, adhesives, conformal coatings, and specialty elastomers for construction, electronics, automotive, and aerospace — directly comparable to Novagard's product portfolio and target end markets.
• Tremco (Construction sealants): US-focused building envelope and construction sealants company owned by RPM International. Directly comparable to Novagard's NovaFlex construction silicone line for window, door, roofing, and building systems applications, with overlapping US distribution channels.

Emerging players

• Specialized Silicone Products (SSP): US-based niche manufacturer of specialty silicone products including sealants, conformal coatings, and potting compounds for electronics, aerospace, and medical applications. Smaller emerging player with overlapping product portfolio and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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