NUCO

What NUCO does

NUCO Inc. is a Canadian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered at 150 Curtis Drive, Guelph, Ontario. The company formulates and produces silicone and acrylic sealants, polyurethane foams, construction adhesives, and silicone firestop products, marketed under three core brands: NuFlex Sealants, UltraSeal Foams, and Self-Seal Firestopping Products, with FLEXOne as a sub-brand covering the NuFlex 650 polyurethane sealant/adhesive. The catalog contains roughly 30 SKUs spanning high-temperature silicone, bath/kitchen, aquarium, marine, RV, glazing, acoustical, subfloor, and food-contact applications, each formulated for specific substrate and performance requirements.

The company operates as a wholly-owned operating entity under Matrix Adhesives Group, LLC, a privately-held conglomerate whose affiliated entities include NUCO Sealants Inc., Rivenco Industries Ltd., Adaseal International LLC, Guy Chemical Co. LLC, Lohnpack Contract Filling Inc., and NewStar Adhesives LLC. NUCO Inc. reports a headcount range of 11-50 employees and is led by an owner-CEO (Nuco Eljoto). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to specification-grade end users, with go-to-market combining direct technical sales representatives and strategic channel partners, serving Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, OEM, and Transportation customers across Canada, the United States, Europe, and South America.

Product differentiators rest on certification density rather than novel chemistry: NUCO's products are GREENGUARD Gold, NSF/ANSI 51, UL/cULus, AAMA 802.3-16, FM Approval, CCMC #13531-L, FBC System Compatible, and ASTM-compliant across C920, D412, C611, and D624 — collectively functioning as specification lock-in for code-driven construction and firestop installations. No funding rounds, no public filings, and no revenue figures are disclosed; corporate transparency is limited to a Bill S-211 supply chain report approved by the Matrix Adhesives Group Board of Directors in May 2026.

Name

NUCO

Legal name

NUCO Inc.

Website

https://nucoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1988, headquartered in Guelph, Ontario. Produces silicone and acrylic sealants, polyurethane foams, construction adhesives, and firestop products under the NuFlex, UltraSeal, and Self-Seal brands, serving construction, industrial, OEM, marine, and transportation markets globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals & Sealants Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Foams & Gap Fillers (PU Foams, Low-Expansion) (IMADAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD)

Keywords

• Silicone sealants manufacturing
• Construction adhesives production
• Polyurethane foam sealants
• Firestop systems manufacturing
• Construction chemical products

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sealant and Adhesive Product Sales: NUCO generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of sealants, foams, firestop products, and adhesives to customers in residential, commercial, industrial, and OEM markets. Products are sold through distribution channels in North America, Europe, and South America.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NUCO Inc. manufactures and sells sealants (silicone and acrylic), polyurethane foams, construction adhesives, and firestop products under three brands: NuFlex Sealants, UltraSeal Foams, and Self-Seal Firestop. Products are sold through distribution channels and direct sales to residential, commercial, industrial, electrical, mechanical, marine, OEM, and transportation markets in North America, Europe, and South America.

Product overview

NUCO Inc. is a global manufacturer of sealants, foams, firestop products, and adhesives headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, founded in 1988. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio business organized into four core brands: NuFlex Sealants (silicone, acrylic, specialty, and paintable sealants for construction and industrial applications), UltraSeal Foams (single-component and two-component polyurethane foam systems for insulation and sealing), and Self-Seal Firestopping Products (100% silicone firestop sealants and devices for fire-rated wall and floor assemblies). The NuFlex brand encompasses 16 sealant formulations including general purpose, bath/kitchen, marine, metal/vinyl, glazing, exterior, and specialty products, plus 5 construction adhesive variants. The UltraSeal foam line includes 5 foam products plus accessories for various construction sealing applications. The Self-Seal firestop portfolio offers 3 silicone sealant products (self-levelling, non-sag, intumescent) plus 3 firestop devices (collar, outlet gasket, mineral wool). All products serve residential, commercial, industrial, and OEM markets across North America, Europe, and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NuFlex Sealants: Product line including silicone sealants, specialty sealants, and paintable latex and acrylics for construction applications.
• UltraSeal Foams
• Self-Seal Firestopping Products

Products and services

• NuFlex Sealants Family of silicone, specialty, paintable latex, and acrylic sealants for construction, marine, aquarium, bath and kitchen, and industrial applications. Includes acetoxy cure, neutral cure, paintable, and specialty formulations such as general purpose (302), bath/kitchen (302 BK), high temperature (302 HT), aquarium (333), marine (366), metal/vinyl (309), self-levelling joint (311), RV self-levelling (311 RV), fast cure (313), glazing (319), exterior siding/trim (331), painter's caulk (130), siliconized acrylic (180), butyl rubber roofing (110), hybrid polymer (635 HybridSP), and polyurethane sealant/adhesive (650 FLEXOne) products.
• UltraSeal Polyurethane Foams Polyurethane foam products formulated for residential, industrial, and commercial construction applications. Includes single-component gun foams (PF-100, IPF AllWeather Pro), straw foams (PF-50, Purfectseal), black foam for landscaping and transportation (PF-140), rodent/insect repellent foam (IPF Green), 2-component foam systems (PF-200/600) with E-84 Class 1 flame retardancy, and PF-10 foam cleaner for dispensing gun maintenance.
• NuFlex Construction Adhesives Professional strength construction adhesives for residential, commercial, and OEM assembly applications. Includes watertight hybrid adhesive (435), acoustical vapour barrier adhesive (446), heavy duty construction adhesive (456), all-weather subfloor adhesive (458), and premium polyurethane adhesive (480) with VOC-compliant formulations and freeze-thaw stability.
• Self-Seal Firestopping Products 100% silicone firestop sealants and devices providing water, smoke, and toxic gas seals for fire-rated wall and floor assemblies. Includes self-levelling silicone firestop sealant (SL-100) for floor applications, non-sag silicone firestop (GG-200), intumescent silicone firestop caulk (GG-266) that expands above 150°C, pre-fabricated intumescent collars (Type-SSC) for combustible pipe penetrations, fire-rated outlet box gaskets (OBG-700) with STC Rating 54, and non-combustible mineral wool strips (MW-300) for use in firestop assemblies.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Matrix Adhesives GroupcoreOthersNUCO Inc is part of the Matrix Adhesives Group, a corporate parent entity. The group works across global supply chains focusing on responsible sourcing and transparency. Entities covered under Matrix Adhesives Group include NUCO Sealants Inc., Rivenco Industries Ltd., Adaseal International LLC, Guy Chemical Co. LLC, Lohnpack Contract Filling Inc., NewStar Adhesives LLC, and Matrix Adhesives Group LLC.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Soudal: Belgian global manufacturer of sealants, PU foams, and adhesives under its own brand and through acquired specialists. Direct competitor to NUCO's NuFlex sealants and UltraSeal PU foams across construction and DIY channels in North America and Europe.
• Pecora Corporation: US manufacturer of architectural sealants, firestop systems, and weatherproofing products competing head-to-head with NuFlex silicone sealants and Self-Seal firestops in commercial glazing and building-envelope projects.
• ChemLink Products: US-based manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and PU foams for roofing and construction with overlapping chemistries and channel positioning to NUCO's UltraSeal and NuFlex lines.
• Tremco Incorporated: Construction-focused manufacturer of sealants, firestopping, and weatherproofing systems for commercial building envelopes. Overlaps directly with NUCO's Self-Seal firestop and NuFlex silicone sealant lines in the same specification-driven commercial projects.

Broad incumbents

• H.B. Fuller: Global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving construction, packaging, and durable goods end-markets. Overlaps with NUCO's NuFlex construction-adhesive family and broader Matrix Adhesives portfolio at greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals leader with a large construction-sealants and firestop portfolio (Sikaflex, Sikasil) sold through distribution and direct specification. Competes with NUCO across commercial and infrastructure sealing and firestop applications.
• Henkel (Adhesive Technologies): Global adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings major with brands like Loctite, Pattex, and OSI. Competes indirectly with NUCO's NuFlex and UltraSeal lines through professional construction channels and retail DIY in North America and Europe.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants business unit of Arkema serving construction, industrial, and packaging markets. Directly comparable product portfolio with NUCO but at vastly greater scale and R&D breadth, including construction sealants competing with NuFlex.
• DAP Products (RPM International): North American manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and PU foams (incl. Kwik-Foam, Alex Plus, Dynaflex) sold through big-box DIY and pro channels. Overlaps with NUCO's NuFlex and UltraSeal brands across residential and light-commercial construction.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works) - Construction Products: Diversified industrial manufacturer whose construction products segment includes adhesives, sealants, and fastening systems. Comparable end-markets and channel partners to NUCO, with significantly larger R&D and distribution scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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