Kemper System America, Inc.

What Kemper System America, Inc. does

Kemper System America, Inc. is the US operating entity of the Kemper System group, a manufacturer of liquid-applied waterproofing, roofing, and surfacing systems for commercial, industrial, and residential construction. The company is headquartered in West Nyack, New York, employs 101–250 people, and was founded in 1990; it operates alongside country-specific Kemper System entities in Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, and India. Its core technology is a liquid-applied monolithic seamless waterproofing membrane, deployed across what the company characterizes as "billions of square feet" worldwide.

The product portfolio centers on three system categories — Waterproofing Systems (seamless membranes for long-term structural protection), Roofing Systems (liquid-applied technology offered with single-source warranties for full roof assemblies including green and eco-roofs), and Surfacing Systems (resin-based solutions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic surfaces and indoor applications). The flagship product, KEMPEROL 1K-AQUA, is a hybrid elastomeric roof maintenance coating compliant with CRRC/Title 24 (SRI 110), FBC, and ASTM D6083 Type I standards, with ponding water resistance and spray/roller application. The company also cross-promotes affiliated brands including COELAN, STS Coatings, and Cantesco from its US homepage.

Kemper System America operates a specification-driven, enterprise field-sales go-to-market model, reaching customers through dedicated Architect's Corner and Contractor's Corner portals that provide AIA documentation, CAD details, SDS/TDS resources, and warranty support. Revenue is generated through one-time project sales of membrane systems and coatings plus single-source warranty-backed roofing assemblies, sold on a quote-based model to contractors, architects/design professionals, and commercial/industrial building owners. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no disclosed funding history, M&A, leadership, or financial data in the available source material.

Name

Kemper System America, Inc.

Legal name

Kemper System America, Inc.

Website

https://kempersystem.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kemper System America manufactures liquid-applied waterproofing, roofing, and surfacing membrane systems for commercial, industrial, and residential construction, selling on a specification-driven basis to contractors, architects, and building owners across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Materials

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Roof Coating, Sealing & Waterproofing (HSAGAKAG)

Keywords

• Liquid-applied membranes
• Waterproofing systems
• Roofing coatings
• Surfacing systems
• Building envelope protection

Headquarters

HQ city

West Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid-Applied Waterproofing and Roofing Products: Sale of liquid-applied membrane systems, coatings, and surfacing materials for waterproofing, roofing, and surface protection applications. Products are sold to contractors and building owners for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.
2. Single-Source Warranties: The company offers single-source warranties for various full roof assemblies, including green and eco-roofs and thermal insulation built-ups, indicating warranty-backed project solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kemper System America, Inc. manufactures and sells liquid-applied waterproofing, roofing, and surfacing membrane systems for commercial, industrial, and residential building applications. Its portfolio includes monolithic seamless waterproofing membranes, premium liquid-applied roofing systems with single-source warranties, and resin-based surfacing systems for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The flagship offering is KEMPEROL 1K-AQUA, a hybrid elastomeric roof maintenance coating for recovering existing roofs.

Product overview

Kemper System America, Inc. offers a unified portfolio of liquid-applied waterproofing, roofing, and surfacing systems. The product line centers on KEMPEROL 1K-AQUA, a hybrid elastomeric roof maintenance coating, supported by three core system categories: Waterproofing Systems (monolithic seamless membranes), Roofing Systems (liquid-applied technology with single-source warranties including green/eco-roof options), and Surfacing Systems (resin-based solutions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic). These systems work together to provide comprehensive building envelope protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KEMPEROL 1K-AQUA: Hybrid elastomeric roof maintenance coating for recovering existing roofs. CRRC listed, Title 24 reflectivity compliant with SRI of 110, FBC listed, compliant with ASTM D6083 Type I standard.

Products and services

• KEMPEROL 1K-AQUA

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mapei Corporation:
• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company with a large construction division offering waterproofing, roofing, sealing, and bonding solutions. It is a broad incumbent operating across many categories that includes direct competition with Kemper's liquid-applied waterproofing systems.
• BASF (Master Builders Solutions): BASF's Master Builders Solutions division offers concrete admixtures, waterproofing, sealants, and roofing systems for commercial construction. As a diversified chemicals giant, it competes with Kemper in waterproofing and roof coating categories.

Direct peers

• SOPREMA: SOPREMA manufactures liquid-applied waterproofing membranes, roofing systems, and building envelope solutions for commercial construction. It directly competes with Kemper System America in the same product category and customer base of architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a leading manufacturer of single-ply roofing membranes, waterproofing systems, and related building envelope products. It serves the same commercial/industrial roofing and waterproofing specification channel as Kemper System America.
• Tremco Incorporated (RPM International): Tremco offers roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope solutions targeting commercial contractors and design professionals. Its product portfolio and specification-driven GTM closely mirror Kemper's, making it a direct competitor.
• Henry Company: Henry Company manufactures commercial roofing systems, waterproofing membranes, and air barriers. It competes directly with Kemper System America in liquid-applied and sheet membrane waterproofing for commercial and industrial structures.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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