SynLok Technologies

What SynLok Technologies does

SynLok Technologies, LLC is a privately held U.S. specialty chemicals manufacturer of non-hazardous, single-component moisture-cured polyurethane adhesives and complementary installation tools used to bond and seam synthetic turf systems. Founded in 2009 and headquartered at 1400 Tiarco Drive in Dalton, Georgia, the company operates with a headcount of 1-10 employees as an unlisted LLC with no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Its core chemistry is the proprietary Turf Claw line — variants including Turf Claw 75, Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus, and Turf Claw Foam Back (the last CRI Green Label Plus certified with antimicrobial protection) — together with Power Claw 22 for general construction substrates and the SeamLok family of polyester non-woven seam tapes engineered to match SynLok's adhesive chemistry.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-installer e-commerce through synlok.com supplemented by phone sales (1-888-796-5655) and field engagement at industry events such as the Synthetic Turf Council Annual Conference, where President Brad Church meets contractors directly. Pricing is unit-based across 28oz tubes, 2/4/5-gallon pails, tape rolls, and accessories such as the $513 SL 2000 Glue Box, $480 six-packs of Syn Turf Clamps, and $3,395 SynLok Turf Sweep maintenance equipment. The customer base is primarily sports and recreation installers (fields, athletic facilities, playgrounds, golf courses) with secondary penetration into commercial, industrial, and residential turf applications; flagship relationships include an eight-year Official Corporate Adhesive Sponsor arrangement with Sports Fields, Inc. and project partnerships with Carolina Synthetic Turf Co., Charleston Synthetic Turf, and KMI Sports Construction (notably a full-size baseball field installation in Curacao and an annual youth baseball sponsorship through the Brievengat Academy Foundation). Distribution is concentrated in the Southeast U.S. with selective international reach into the Caribbean and a self-reported footprint spanning installations from the Arctic Circle to the equator.

Name

SynLok Technologies

Legal name

SynLok Technologies, LLC

Website

https://synlok.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SynLok Technologies is a privately held Dalton, Georgia manufacturer of non-hazardous polyurethane adhesives (Turf Claw, Power Claw) and complementary seam tapes, applicator tools, and field-maintenance equipment for synthetic turf installation, serving sports, commercial, industrial, and residential installers through direct e-commerce and trade-show sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Synthetic Turf Adhesives

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Rubber Adhesives, Cements & Repair Materials (IMANALAJ)

Keywords

• Polyurethane adhesives
• Synthetic turf installation
• Seam tape products
• Turf maintenance equipment
• Construction adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

Hiddenite

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Product Sales: Direct sales of proprietary polyurethane adhesives including Turf Claw 75, Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus, Turf Claw Foam Back, and Power Claw. Products sold in various sizes (28oz tubes, 2-gallon, 4-gallon, 5-gallon buckets). Revenue generated through e-commerce website and phone orders.
2. Installation Tools Sales: Sales of proprietary installation tools including Turf Claw Glue Box, SL Syn Turf Clamps, and SeamLok seam tapes. Replacement parts and spare components also available for purchase.
3. Turf Maintenance Equipment: Sales of Turf Sweep by Aerosweep - an innovative sweeper for maintaining sports fields. Available at $3,395.00 with contact pricing for sports fields.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SynLok Technologies manufactures and sells proprietary, eco-friendly, non-hazardous polyurethane adhesives (Turf Claw 75, Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus, Turf Claw Foam Back, and Power Claw 22) used for the installation and repair of synthetic turf systems. The product portfolio is completed by SeamLok seam tapes, the Turf Claw Glue Box precision applicator, SL Syn Turf Clamps, and the Aerosweep Turf Sweep maintenance equipment, sold as an integrated installation system to contractors, installers, and end customers.

Product overview

SynLok Technologies is an eco-friendly manufacturer of non-hazardous polyurethane adhesives and installation tools for the synthetic turf industry. The product portfolio centers on four proprietary adhesive lines (Turf Claw 75, Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus, Turf Claw Foam Back, and Power Claw 22) complemented by a suite of installation tools including the Turf Claw Glue Box, SL Syn Turf Clamps, and SynLok Turf Sweep maintenance equipment, along with various SeamLok seam tape variants. These products work together as an integrated installation system where adhesives bond turf seams, seam tape provides moisture barriers, the glue box ensures precise adhesive application, and clamps hold seams during curing. Adhesives come in multiple size presentations (5-gallon, 4-gallon, 2-gallon pails and 28oz tubes) to accommodate projects ranging from small repairs to large-scale athletic field installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turf Claw: Brand of proprietary polyurethane adhesives designed for synthetic turf installation, including Turf Claw 75, Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus, and Turf Claw Foam Back variants.
• SeamLok
• Power Claw

Products and services

• Turf Claw 75 Adhesive Single-component, moisture-cured polyurethane adhesive designed for permanent synthetic turf installations. Available in multiple sizes including 28oz tubes, 2-gallon, and 5-gallon pails. Features solvent-free, low-odor formulation with controlled expansion for penetrating high-stitched turf backings and requires no mixing.
• Turf Claw Multi-Purpose Plus (MP) Single-component, moisture-cured polyurethane adhesive designed for lamination of synthetic turf to various substrates including concrete, asphalt, wood, and foam padding. Features lower viscosity for easier handling, solvent-free and odorless formulation, and 4-gallon pail presentation.
• Turf Claw Foam Back (FB) High-solids, solvent-free adhesive built for heavy-duty turf installations with foam-backed materials in demanding indoor and outdoor applications including sports fields, patios, and commercial interiors. Features antimicrobial protection and CRI Green Label Plus certification supporting indoor air quality and LEED-related projects. Sold in 4-gallon pails.
• Power Claw 22 Single-component, solvent-free, moisture-cure polyurethane adhesive designed for bonding various construction materials including concrete, brick, metal, foam, wood, and synthetic fabrics. Suitable for both enclosed and outdoor environments. Available in 5-gallon pails, 2-gallon pails, and 28oz tubes.
• SL 1200 Seam Tape (SeamLok 1200 Red Stripe) Polyester non-woven seam tape engineered specifically for use with moisture-cured polyurethane adhesives. Features calendared moisture barrier to reduce adhesive bleed-through and is designed to withstand high stress, extreme temperatures, and wet conditions. Sold in roll lengths including 750 ft.
• SL 1000 XT Tape Seam tape variant designed for synthetic turf installation applications, sold as part of the SeamLok branded seam tape lineup.
• SL 1500 GW Seam Tape Seam tape variant for synthetic turf installation applications, part of the SeamLok branded seam tape lineup.
• SL Plain Seam Tape Standard seam tape for synthetic turf installation applications, sold in 750 ft and other roll lengths as part of the SeamLok product family.
• Turf Claw Glue Box (SL 2000 Adjustable Glue Box) Proprietary precision application tool designed to deliver clean, consistent adhesive application directly onto seam tape. Ensures even distribution for stronger, more reliable bonds and reduced material waste. Sold with available spare parts.
• SL Syn Turf Clamps Clamps designed to hold turf seams in place until adhesive sets. Sold in packs of six, covering up to 18 feet of seam length, with a simple squeeze handle for easy use during installation.
• SynLok Turf Sweep (by Aerosweep) Field maintenance sweeper by Aerosweep featuring an 8-foot-wide, four-cavity collection system with fine sieve design that removes debris while preserving rubber crumb infill or sand. Two units can be connected to double coverage to 16 feet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero seam failures reported by long-term customer over 8 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• KMI Sports ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Strategic partnership with Sean Kincaid of KMI Sports Construction for installation of a full-size baseball field on Curacao island, benefiting aspiring players like Didi Gregorius. KMI collaborated with SynLok on this community development project.
• Brievengat Academy FoundationflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual sponsorship of youth baseball tournament organized by Ernst and Damery Meyer. SynLok donated materials and expertise, traveled to Curacao for hands-on guidance, and transformed soccer field scraps into a synthetic turf practice field and Little League infield.
• Sports Fields, Inc.flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Corporate Adhesive Sponsor relationship. Sports Fields, Inc. has used SynLok products for eight years with zero seam failures, demonstrating strong brand loyalty and long-term partnership.
• Carolina Synthetic Turf Co. & Charleston Synthetic TurfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create the first Spinlock par 3 course using SynLok Technologies' adhesives and tools, including 6 tee boxes, 4 greens (19,000 sqft), and 30,000± sqft of fringe and rough.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss construction-chemicals company offering adhesives, sealants, and bonding systems used in flooring and sports-construction applications. Competes with SynLok in the broader construction-adhesive category with global scale and brand recognition.
• Henkel: Global adhesives giant whose Loctite and construction-adhesive portfolios include flooring and turf-related systems. Overlaps with SynLok in industrial polyurethane bonding while operating at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Mapei: Global Italian construction-chemicals leader with its Ultrabond line of adhesives for synthetic turf and resilient flooring. Directly competes with Turf Claw in turf-installation adhesives while offering a much broader construction-chemicals portfolio and global distribution.
• H.B. Fuller: Major global adhesives manufacturer with construction, flooring, and turf-adjacent product lines including Royal Adhesives. Competes with SynLok in industrial and construction polyurethane adhesives while bringing vastly larger R&D, regulatory, and global supply-chain capabilities.
• Bostik: Arkema-owned global adhesives business serving construction, packaging, and industrial bonding. Its flooring and turf-adjacent polyurethane adhesives overlap with SynLok's product positioning, supported by broader parent-company chemistry capabilities.
• Tremco: Construction sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing manufacturer overlapping with SynLok's industrial and commercial bonding use cases. Provides broader envelope-sealing and flooring solutions rather than pure turf specialization.

Direct peers

• EnviroStik: UK-based specialist manufacturer of adhesives for the sports surface and synthetic turf market. Closely comparable niche competitor with a similar focus on polyurethane turf adhesives and installation accessories.
• ICP Group: Specialty chemicals and adhesives manufacturer serving construction, sports surfacing, and flooring markets. Competes with SynLok in polyurethane adhesives and coatings for athletic and recreational surfacing.
• American Biltrite: North American manufacturer of adhesives, films, and rubber-based products with industrial and construction channels. Comparable to SynLok as a mid-sized specialty adhesive manufacturer competing for similar commercial and industrial bonding applications.

Others

• Synthetic Turf International: US-based synthetic turf installer and supplier. Acts primarily as a downstream customer of turf-installation adhesives rather than a direct adhesive competitor, but is comparable as a channel-partner and ecosystem participant in the same value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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