What Hunter Panels does

Hunter Panels, founded in 1997 and headquartered at 15 Franklin Street, Portland, Maine, manufactures polyisocyanurate (polyiso) rigid foam insulation panels for commercial construction. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carlisle Companies Incorporated and operates as part of the Carlisle Construction Materials division. It runs eight manufacturing facilities across the United States (New York, Illinois, Missouri, Florida, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Pennsylvania) and produces two primary product families: H-Shield for roofing (including HD, CG, Premier, NB nail-base, WF, NH, Cool-Vent ventilated panels, and tapered systems) and Hunter Xci for wall applications (foil-faced, glass-mat, nail-base, AEGIS Wall System, and specialty panels). Supporting accessories include fasteners, air-barrier coatings, and tapes. The company also provides value-added Tapered Design services with a dedicated CAD/BIM-enabled department and runs Hunter University training programs.

Hunter Panels monetizes via one-time product sales to contractors, distributors, architects, specifiers, and building owners across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided only through direct engagement. The go-to-market combines a manufacturer-representative network (Find Your Rep), six regional sales managers organized by US territory (Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Western, Mountain), inside-sales Order Management Specialists assigned to specific regions, and a Samples & Literature online portal. Technical support — including a Technical Sales team, BIM coordination, tapered system design, and a Hunter University education platform — is integral to specification-driven sales targeting code-compliance requirements such as NFPA 285, UL Class A, FM Approval, ASTM C 1289, IBC Chapter 26, IECC, and California Title 24.

The firm's positioning rests on three pillars: (1) thermal performance (up to R-6.5 per inch, moisture-stable R-value retention where polyiso retains ~97% of published value versus 30–38% for mineral fiber in wet conditions); (2) a deep stack of fire, building-code, and regional certifications that create specification lock-in for architects and code officials; and (3) sustainability credentials including zero-ODP/GWP NexGen chemistry (no HFCs, CFCs, or HCFCs), use of recycled materials, ISCC PLUS mass-balance certification, LEED credit eligibility, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance. Recent strategic moves — including the AEGIS Wall System launch (September 2020), the Sikeston, Missouri plant announcement (April 2021), and the achievement of an eight-plant national footprint by 2021 — point to a multi-year capacity and product-line expansion that broadens the company's addressable market across commercial roofing, commercial walls, and federally-funded infrastructure.

Name

Hunter Panels

Legal name

Hunter Panels

Website

https://hunterpanels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hunter Panels manufactures polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation panels for roof (H-Shield) and wall (Xci) applications from eight US facilities. The privately-held Carlisle Companies Incorporated subsidiary serves commercial contractors, architects, distributors, and building owners across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Polyiso Insulation Manufacturing

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineered Wood Underlayment & Subfloor Panels (IMAMACAK), Fire-Resistant, Moisture-Resistant & Specialty Performance Boards (IMADAEAJ)

Keywords

• Polyiso insulation panels
• Roof insulation products
• Wall insulation systems
• Commercial building insulation
• Tapered insulation systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polyiso Insulation Products: Hunter Panels manufactures and sells polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation products for roof and wall applications. Products include H-Shield (roof), Xci (wall), and tapered insulation systems. Revenue is generated through direct sales to contractors, distributors, and building owners across North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hunter Panels manufactures polyisocyanurate (polyiso) rigid foam insulation boards for commercial and residential construction. The company offers two main product lines: H-Shield roofing products (cover boards, nail-base composites, vented panels, tapered systems) and Hunter Xci wall products (foil-faced, nail-base, concealed ceiling insulation, and the AEGIS Wall System). Products are manufactured at eight US facilities and sold to contractors, architects, building owners, and distributors across North America.

Product overview

Hunter Panels is a manufacturer of polyiso (polyisocyanurate) insulation products serving the commercial construction industry. The product portfolio is organized into two main lines: Hunter Panels (roof products) and Hunter Xci (wall products). Roof products include H-Shield HD (high-density cover board), H-Shield CG/Premier, H-Shield NB (nail-base composite), Cool-Vent (vented panel for steep-slope), and tapered insulation systems with associated sumps and crickets. Wall products under the Xci brand include foil-faced panels (Xci Foil Class A, Xci Foil Class A Plus), Xci 286 (white-faced interior insulation), Xci Ply/Class A (nail-base), Xci CG/Class A (glass mat), and the AEGIS Wall System. Supporting products include fasteners (SIP, GRIP-DECK, Plasti-Grip), air barrier coatings (BarriBond XL), and tape (Foil Grip 1402). The company also provides tapered design services and technical training through Hunter University. Hunter Panels operates eight manufacturing facilities across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• H-Shield: Polyiso insulation product line for roofing applications, including H-Shield HD, H-Shield CG, H-Shield Premier, H-Shield NB, H-Shield WF, H-Shield NH, and Cool-Vent.
• Xci

Products and services

• H-Shield HD

Quantifiable outcome

• Products retain R-value within 3% of published values even when wet, compared to 62-70% R-value loss in mineral fiber alternatives
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 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 indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johns Manville: Johns Manville is a Berkshire Hathaway-owned building products manufacturer producing a full portfolio of commercial insulation including polyiso (ENRGY 3), XPS, mineral wool, and fiberglass. Overlaps significantly with Hunter Panels in commercial roofing and continuous wall insulation but as part of a much larger, multi-material portfolio.
• GAF: GAF, North America's largest roofing manufacturer, offers EnergyGuard polyiso insulation alongside its dominant shingle and single-ply membrane businesses. Competes with Hunter Panels in commercial polyiso and bundles insulation with full roofing assemblies as part of a broader building envelope portfolio.
• Siplast: Siplast is a building envelope manufacturer offering commercial polyiso insulation, modified bitumen, and single-ply roofing systems across North America. Competes with Hunter Panels in commercial polyiso insulation and frequently co-specs or substitutes in commercial roofing projects.
• Soprema: Soprema is an international building envelope manufacturer offering polyiso rigid insulation, single-ply membranes, and below-grade waterproofing. Competes in North American commercial roofing insulation while serving a much broader building envelope and waterproofing portfolio across global markets.
• IKO Industries: IKO is a global roofing and waterproofing manufacturer producing commercial polyiso insulation alongside shingles, membranes, and accessory systems. Overlaps with Hunter Panels' commercial roofing insulation business across North American distribution while offering a much broader building envelope portfolio.
• Kingspan Group: Kingspan is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, including polyiso (Kingspan Therma) and insulated metal panel systems. Competes with Hunter in commercial roof and wall insulation with greater international scale and growing North American manufacturing footprint.

Direct peers

• Atlas Roofing Corporation: Atlas Roofing is a major U.S. manufacturer of polyiso roof and wall insulation boards, producing ACFoam and EnergyShield product lines. Direct one-to-one competitor in commercial roofing cover boards, tapered systems, and continuous wall insulation across the same contractor, distributor, and specifier channels Hunter Panels serves.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Versico is a Carlisle Construction Materials sister-brand offering single-ply roofing systems bundled with branded polyiso insulation. While operating in the same parent division, Versico competes with Hunter Panels for specification share on commercial roofing projects and frequently co-specs or substitutes against Hunter-branded polyiso.
• Rmax Operating LLC: Rmax manufactures polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation panels for commercial roof and wall applications under the Rmax Thermaroof and EcoShield brands. Closest head-to-head competitor in the polyiso category, sold through the same distributor and rep network across the U.S. construction market.

Regional players

• Celotex (Saint-Gobain): Celotex is Saint-Gobain's UK/EU-focused PIR (polyiso-equivalent) rigid insulation brand. While geographically separated from Hunter's North American focus, it is comparable as a polyiso rigid foam specialist serving commercial roof and wall applications, representing how the polyiso category competes globally under different ownership structures.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYR82_aX4vVMiyRBm3UhGEQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/HunterPanelsPolyiso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hunter-panels-xci
• Instagraminstagram.com/hunterpanels
• Xx.com/HunterPanels

Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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