What Pecora does

Pecora Corporation is a U.S. specialty construction chemicals manufacturer headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, that formulates and sells sealants, adhesives, air barriers, and traffic coatings for the building envelope. Founded in 1862 in Philadelphia as a paint and varnish company, Pecora pivoted to sealants and adhesives in 1957, relocated to its current Harleysville manufacturing site in 1970, and consolidated production in 2004 under President Joseph Virdone by closing its Garland, Texas plant. The firm sells silicone, polyurethane, hybrid (STPU), acrylic latex, butyl, polysulfide, fire-rated, and security sealants, along with fluid-applied air/vapor/water barriers, flashing systems, and the Pecora-Deck traffic coating portfolio acquired from Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing in 2009.

Pecora's technical differentiators are two proprietary chemistry platforms: Non-Staining Technology (NST), described as the industry's only comprehensive line of non-staining silicone sealants, and Silyl Terminated Polyurethane (STPU) hybrid chemistry with over two decades of field performance, used in field-tintable and non-permeable air barrier applications. The firm holds UL-classified fire-rated certifications, participates in standards bodies including AAMA, AIA, ASTM, CSI, FGIA, ISO, and USGBC, and emphasizes in-house U.S. manufacturing. Products have been applied at references including The White House, Empire State Building, Air Force Academy, the United Nations Building, and Independence Hall.

Commercially, Pecora operates through a channel-driven B2B model: products are sold through authorized distributors and field sales representatives across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, supported by a dedicated Technical Service team, a 24/7 help desk, an in-house technical laboratory (Harleysville), a finished goods warehouse and customer service center (Hatfield, PA), same-day/next-day shipping, and complementary digital tools such as the 2014 Sealant & Coatings Calculator. Customer segments are architects and design professionals, contractors and builders, and building owners and property managers, with pricing conducted on a quote basis given the project's specification-driven nature. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; Pecora is a private corporation that has not raised institutional funding rounds.

Name

Pecora

Legal name

Pecora Corporation

Website

https://pecora.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pecora Corporation is a U.S. specialty construction chemicals manufacturer that formulates sealants, air barriers, adhesives, and traffic coatings for the building envelope, selling primarily to architects, contractors, and building owners through an authorized distributor and field sales network across North America and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Sealants and Coatings

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter) (IMADAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Construction sealants
• Air barrier systems
• Traffic coatings
• Silicone sealants
• Building envelope protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Harleysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

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. Construction Sealants and Coatings: Pecora generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of chemical construction products including sealants, adhesives, air barriers, traffic coatings, and concrete repair products. Products are sold through distributors and direct sales representatives to construction professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pecora Corporation manufactures and sells chemically formulated construction sealants, fluid-applied air barriers, traffic/deck coatings, wall coatings, concrete repair products, and related primers for the building envelope. Products are sold through authorized distributors and field sales representatives to architects, contractors, and building owners in the commercial and institutional construction market. All products are manufactured in the USA.

Product overview

Pecora Corporation is a construction chemical manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of sealants, air barriers, traffic coatings, and related products for the building envelope. The product line includes: (1) Air Barrier Systems encompassing fluid-applied membranes (500LM-V/500LM-H, ProPerm VP, XL-Perm Ultra NP/VP), flashing products (XL-Wrap TWF, XL-WraPrime, XL-Flash), and AVB silicone sealants; (2) Sealants spanning architectural silicone (890FTS, 864NST, 890NST, 895NST, 898NST, PCS), hybrid sealants (Dynatrol I-XL, Dynaflex SC, NR-201), polyurethane sealants (DynaTrol II, DynaTrol II-SL, DynaTred), architectural glass and glazing sealants (830HDS, 985/985HDS, 896-HIS, 557, 1215, Sil-Span), latex construction sealants (AC-20+, AC-20 FTR, AVW-920, Tilt-Seal), acoustic sealants (AIS-919), fire-rated sealants, security sealants (Dynapoxy EP-1200), butyl sealants (BA-98, BC-158), polysulfide sealants (Synthacalk GC2+), electrical silicone sealants (523), and primers (P-100 through P-225); (3) Traffic Coatings including Pecora-Deck 800 Series, HB1000, HB1100-SA, traffic sealants (300 SL, 301 NS, 322FC, Deck-Seal), concrete repair products, and primers/additives; and (4) proprietary Non-Staining Technology (NST). All products are manufactured in the USA at the Harleysville, PA headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Barriers System

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association)coreOthersPecora works closely with AAMA to ensure products meet industry standards and customer needs. Association provides standards development and certification for fenestration products.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreOthersPartnership with AIA to provide architects with specification support and continuing education related to sealants and weatherproofing.
• ASTM InternationalcoreOthersCollaboration with ASTM for development of testing standards for sealants and construction materials.
• CSI (Construction Specifications Institute)coreOthersPartnership for development of master specifications and product selection guidance for construction professionals.
• FGIA (Fenestration Glazing Industry Alliance)coreOthersCollaboration with FGIA for industry standards and certification programs for glazing and fenestration sealants.
• USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council)coreOthersPartnership to support sustainable building practices and provide products contributing to LEED certification requirements.
• ICRI (International Concrete Repair Institute)minorOthersCollaboration on concrete repair standards and best practices for the concrete repair industry.
• ISO (International Organization for Standardization)coreOthersParticipation in international standards development for sealants and construction materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Global construction chemicals leader with sealants, adhesives, waterproofing, and roofing systems. Directly comparable to Pecora in silicone and polyurethane sealants, but Sika operates at vastly greater scale, geographic breadth, and R&D budget.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants business of Arkema, with construction sealants, hybrid polymers, and industrial adhesives. Comparable to Pecora in sealant chemistries (silicone, polyurethane, hybrid) and in serving building-envelope applications.
• Mapei Corporation: Global construction chemicals company with sealants, waterproofing membranes, and concrete repair products. Comparable to Pecora in air barriers, sealants, and traffic coatings, with similar distributor-led go-to-market.
• Dow Inc. Major silicone and construction chemicals producer with the DOWSIL silicone sealant line. Directly comparable to Pecora in architectural silicone sealants and hybrid chemistries, but with far greater scale and global reach.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: Construction chemicals division of BASF offering sealants, waterproofing, and concrete repair systems. Overlaps with Pecora across sealants, air barriers, and traffic/deck coatings, serving similar architects and contractors.
• 3M (Industrial Adhesives and Tapes): Major manufacturer of industrial adhesives, sealants, and tapes including construction applications. Overlaps with Pecora in sealants and weatherproofing products, though 3M is much broader and more diversified.

Direct peers

• W.R. Meadows: U.S. manufacturer of construction sealants, waterproofing, and concrete products with a similar mid-sized, family/private profile. Directly comparable in architectural sealants, air barriers, and traffic deck coatings sold through distribution.
• Tremco Incorporated (RPM International): Construction sealants, air barriers, and traffic coatings manufacturer within RPM International. Overlaps with Pecora across architectural sealants, weatherproofing, and deck coatings, and serves the same architect/contractor channel.

Emerging players

• H.B. Fuller Company: Global industrial adhesives manufacturer with a growing construction sealants presence. Comparable in hybrid and polyurethane sealant chemistries, though H.B. Fuller is more diversified across packaging and hygiene.
• Carlisle Companies Incorporated: Building envelope solutions provider whose Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing business is the source of the deck-coating line Pecora acquired in 2009. Comparable in traffic coatings and waterproofing systems, though Carlisle is significantly larger and broader.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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