What Chem Link Inc. does

Chem Link Inc. is a U.S.-based formulator and manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the construction and building envelope market. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Schoolcraft, Michigan, the company develops proprietary moisture-cure polyether, silicone, STPE (Silyl-Terminated Polyether), and MS polymer chemistries, with a 25+ year track record of in-house R&D, an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system, and Miami-Dade High-Velocity Hurricane Zone approval for its flagship M-1 structural adhesive/sealant.

The product portfolio is organized into six application categories (Roofing, Concrete/Masonry, Specialty, Windows/Doors/Siding, Multi-Purpose, Flooring & Walls), with flagship products including M-1 Universal Adhesive & Sealant, the E-Curb Penetration Seal System, and the NovaLink, DuraLink, and DuraGlaze sealant families. Chem Link also operates three business units — Construction & Maintenance, Private Label (contract manufacturing), and Industrial/OEM — addressing contractors, roofing professionals, fenestration installers, marine builders, and clean-room operators. Specialty extensions include M-1 Marine, M-1 CR Clean Room (semiconductor/biomedical grade), FloorSecure, WallSecure, and BuildSecure.

Chem Link generates revenue primarily through unit-priced product sales (typical price points $80–$261 per unit/cartridge system) distributed via a national network of regional sales managers and independent sales representatives covering all U.S. states, a 24/7 direct eCommerce storefront, a contractor specification portal, and the distribution channels of its parent SOPREMA Group, which acquired the company in April 2016. The customer base is broad and fragmented across trades, with anchor case studies such as the Amazon Spheres project and recurring use across roofing, solar, and HVAC applications.

Name

Chem Link Inc.

Legal name

Chem Link, Inc.

Website

https://chemlink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chem Link Inc. is a Schoolcraft, Michigan-based formulator and manufacturer of high-performance polyether and silicone adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the construction industry, serving contractors, roofers, and OEMs across the United States as a subsidiary of SOPREMA Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Adhesives & Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF), Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB)

Keywords

• Construction adhesives
• Structural sealants
• Roofing sealants
• Polyether formulations
• Waterproofing sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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. Construction & Maintenance Products: Sale of high-performance adhesives, sealants, coatings and related products to construction contractors, roofing professionals, and building maintenance companies through three business units: construction & maintenance, private label and industrial/OEM
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom formulation and manufacturing of adhesives and sealants under private label arrangements for other companies
3. Industrial/OEM Products: Supply of specialized adhesive and sealant products to industrial and original equipment manufacturer customers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chem Link formulates and manufactures high-performance adhesives, sealants, coatings, and penetration seal systems for the construction industry through three business units: construction & maintenance, private label, and industrial/OEM. Its product lines serve roofing, concrete/masonry, specialty (marine, clean room), windows/doors/siding, multi-purpose, and flooring/wall applications using proprietary moisture-cure polyether and STPE hybrid polymer chemistries.

Product overview

Chem Link Inc. is a formulator and manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, sealants, coatings, and related products for the construction industry. The product portfolio centers on M-1 Universal Adhesive & Sealant as the flagship polyether product, supplemented by penetration seal systems (E-Curb and ChemCurb), and multiple sealant lines (NovaLink for concrete/masonry, DuraLink for windows/doors/siding, DuraGlaze for fenestrations). Specialty products include M-1 CR Clean Room for semiconductor/biomedical facilities and M-1 Marine for marine applications. The company also provides construction adhesives (BuildSecure, FloorSecure, WallSecure) and complementary products like roof repair tapes, primers, and backer rods. A Color Match Tool enables contractors to match sealants to major building material manufacturers. Products are organized across six main categories: Roofing, Concrete/Masonry, Specialty, Windows/Doors/Siding, Multi-Purpose, and Flooring/Walls. Chem Link operates through three business units: construction & maintenance, private label, and industrial/OEM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M-1 Universal Adhesive & Sealant M-1 Universal Adhesive and Sealant is a moisture-cured, multi-purpose, structural adhesive/sealant that bonds and seals roofing materials, masonry, wood, glass, aluminum, and foam with a tough, elastic, waterproof seal. It delivers nearly 400 psi shear strength and 525% elongation, is Miami-Dade certified, works in rain for emergency repairs, skins over in 20 minutes, and applies down to 32°F/0°C.
• E-Curb Penetration Seal System The E-Curb Penetration Seal System replaces old-style metal pitch pans with versatile precast components and 1-Part polyether pourable sealants for permanent watertight seals around any penetration shape or size. It is designed for granulated modified bitumen, PVC, EPDM, PIB, and TPO single ply roofing membranes and installs in under 15 minutes without flashing or mechanical attachment.
• E-Curb Penetration Seal Components Lightweight nylon resin precast form components, 2 inches high, available in bisected circular pieces (3–9 inch diameters), corner pieces, and straight pieces. Impervious to ice, corrosion, UV light, and ponding water.
• 1-Part Pourable Penetration Sealant A moisture-curing, pourable sealant for use in pitch pans and warranted ChemCurb/E-Curb penetration seals. Solvent-free, contains no isocyanates, and will not shrink upon curing.
• NovaLink 35 Joint Sealant Multi-purpose, moisture cure construction sealant formulated for application in damp, dry, and cold conditions. UV resistant and designed for concrete, glass, metal, and most roofing materials.
• NovaLink TX Textured Sealant Gun grade polyether, moisture cure, texturized elastomeric sealant formulated for expansion joints where a textured appearance is required. Paintable and validated for plus/minus 35% joint movement.
• NovaLink SL Self-Leveling Sealant Self-leveling, moisture cure construction sealant for damp or dry horizontal concrete expansion joints. Bonds to masonry, wood, aluminum, steel, slate, natural stone, clay tile, and most construction materials.
• NovaLink FP High quality moisture curing elastomeric waterproofing and sealant designed to fill, seal, and level grout lines, voids, seams, and surface damage on construction materials prior to liquid waterproofing application.
• DuraGlaze Plus Premium grade, extremely elastic, high-performance moisture-cure sealant for fenestrations, perimeter sealing (windows, doors, panels), metal architecture, curtain wall construction, and joints subject to movement.
• DuraLink Siding Plus Sealant Moisture-cured, elastomeric sealant for cementitious siding, metal architecture, curtain wall construction, roofing, and joints subject to movement. Solvent-free, isocyanate-free, paintable, available in non-textured and textured finishes.
• DuraLink 35 Multi-Purpose Sealant Multi-purpose, moisture cure elastomeric sealant combining economy and high performance for window sealant, door frames, parapets, and block and masonry applications.
• DuraLink 50 Super Adhesion Sealant Extremely elastic, moisture cure elastomeric sealant for roofing, cementitious siding, metal architecture, curtain wall construction, and joints subject to movement. Validated for plus/minus 50% joint movement.
• M-1 CR Clean Room Thermosetting moisture cure clean room sealant tested for airborne molecular contamination and approved for semiconductor clean room use. Releases virtually no molecular air contamination at room temperature for semiconductor, biomedical, electronics, and aerospace applications.
• M-1 Marine Moisture cure marine adhesive/sealant formulated for applications above or post cure below the water line. Free of solvents, phthalates, and isocyanates; adheres to teak, fiberglass, vinyl, glass, FRP, and metal without priming.
• BuildSecure Multi-Purpose Construction Adhesive Fast setting non-burning structural adhesive for panel on frame assemblies in commercial and residential construction. Solvent-free and non-flammable; bonds wood studs, galvanized steel framing, aluminum framing, rafters, subfloors, drywall, gypsum, stone, and fiberglass.
• FloorSecure Multi-Purpose Wood & Tile Adhesive Solvent free, odorless adhesive with isocyanate free formula for easy installation of wood and laminated substrates. Low VOC, OSHA compliant, safe for occupied buildings such as schools, hospitals, and food processing plants.
• WallSecure High Performance Wall & Block Adhesive High solids, solvent free, fast setting moisture cure adhesive designed for bonding drywall, gypsum, landscape blocks, capstones, stone, foam, fiberglass, FRP panels, and ceiling systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 psi shear strength and up to 525% elongation for M-1 structural adhesive
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 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

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global Swiss specialty chemicals company with a broad portfolio of construction sealants, adhesives, waterproofing, and roofing systems. Directly competes with Chem Link in construction-grade polyether and polyurethane sealants across commercial and residential channels worldwide.
• Bostik (Arkema): Arkema's adhesives division, offering construction sealants, MS polymer, and polyurethane adhesives across multiple construction verticals. Overlaps directly with Chem Link's polyether and MS polymer sealant portfolio and competes for similar roofing and fenestration customers.
• Mapei Corporation: Global manufacturer of construction adhesives, sealants, and chemical products for building, flooring, and concrete restoration. Directly competes in concrete/masonry sealants, construction adhesives, and waterproofing product categories where Chem Link is active.
• Momentive Performance Materials (GE Silicones): Major global silicone and specialty materials producer with construction-grade sealants. Competes with Chem Link's silicone-hybrid polyether formulations in fenestration, weatherproofing, and specialty construction sealing applications.
• Dow Chemical (DOWSIL silicones): Global chemical major with a large silicone sealants franchise (DOWSIL) serving construction, fenestration, and clean room markets. Overlaps with Chem Link's M-1 CR Clean Room and silicone-hybrid polyether product offerings.
• Henkel AG (Loctite / Pattex): Global adhesives and sealants giant with construction-focused brands including Loctite, Pattex, and OSI. Directly competes across construction adhesives, panel bonding, and subfloor adhesives — categories where Chem Link's BuildSecure, FloorSecure, and WallSecure products are positioned.

Direct peers

• Tremco Incorporated: U.S. manufacturer of construction sealants, waterproofing, and roofing systems with deep penetration in commercial roofing and building envelope. Most direct North American competitor to Chem Link in roofing sealants, penetration seals, and fenestration products.
• Henry Company: Manufacturer of roofing systems, waterproofing, adhesives, and sealants serving commercial and residential contractors. Directly comparable to Chem Link's roofing adhesives, penetration seal systems, and commercial construction sealants.
• W.R. Meadows: Mid-sized U.S. manufacturer of construction sealants, waterproofing, and concrete products. Closely comparable in size and channel focus, particularly in concrete/masonry sealants and expansion joint systems overlapping with Chem Link's NovaLink and DuraLink lines.
• Gardner-Gibson (APOC): U.S. manufacturer of roofing coatings, sealants, and waterproofing products for professional contractors. Comparable to Chem Link in product mix and U.S. roofing contractor go-to-market, particularly in coatings and repair applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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