Polymer Group

What Polymer Group does

Polymer Group Ltd is a New Zealand-based formulator, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced polymer materials serving mining, infrastructure, food & beverage, energy, oil & gas, and heavy industry end-markets. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in East Tamaki, Auckland, the company operates a vertically structured product portfolio across eight families: Mining & Civil products (the RMP / Rezolution Mining Products range, including the proprietary RMP Silcrete TSL described as the world's first urea-silicate spray-on thin skin liner); Polyurethane Foams (Endurathane, CastorThane, Daltofoam, Slabstock and related moulding, insulation and spray foam systems); Spray Linings (Enduraspray polyurea, Rhino Linings, RhinoChem, Rhinoguard and Tuff Stuff lines); Flooring & Pool coatings; Waterproof Coatings including bridge deck membranes; Fireproofing via Firefree 88 intumescent distribution; Electrical Encapsulation systems; and supporting application equipment such as the DP40 pneumatic piston pump. Several lines carry third-party certifications (FM Approvals, ICC, UL, HACCP Australia, NSF/ANSI 61), which provide specification standing in regulated applications.

The commercial model combines (i) direct, relationship-driven field sales of proprietary formulations supported by industrial chemists and coating engineers who perform maintenance audits, prepare specifications, and supervise installations; (ii) New Zealand distribution rights for international brands including Huntsman PIR foam, Rhino Linings, Firefree Coatings, Stirling Lloyd (Eliminator bridge deck membrane), and Hychem (Hycrete PU-SL); and (iii) a network of approved applicators that delivers installation services for spray linings, waterproofing, and coating systems. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with smaller consumable volumes also sold via website e-commerce. Named customers include Waikato District Health Board, Todd Energy, Fonterra, Kiwirail, ASB Sports Centre, and Manukau Apartments, spanning government, energy, food & beverage, transportation, and commercial real estate end-uses.

Name

Polymer Group

Legal name

Polymer Group Ltd

Website

https://polymer.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Polymer Coatings and Specialty Foam Manufacturing

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK), Polymer Foams & Cellular Materials (PU Foams, EPS/XPS, Structural Foams) (IMAEANAL), Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC), Thermoset Resins (Epoxy, Phenolic, Unsaturated Polyester, PU resins) (IMAEANAE)

Keywords

• Industrial protective coatings
• Polyurethane foam systems
• Polyurea spray linings
• Mining ground stabilization
• Waterproofing membranes

Headquarters

HQ city

East Tamaki

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of proprietary polymer products including polyurethane foams, polyurea spray linings, epoxy coatings, mining/civil engineering products, and fireproofing materials. Products sold directly through sales team and via e-commerce on website.
2. Technical Services and Support: On-site technical support, maintenance audits, specification preparation, and product recommendations. Includes training and contract supervision for industrial and commercial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polymer Group formulates, manufactures, and supplies advanced polymer products including polyurethane foam systems, polyurea and polyurethane spray-applied protective linings, epoxy and polyurethane floor coatings, waterproofing membranes, intumescent fireproofing coatings, urea-silicate mining ground stabilization systems, and electrical encapsulation potting resins. The company sells these products directly to industrial customers in mining, infrastructure, food and beverage, energy, oil and gas, and heavy industry, and provides complementary on-site technical support, maintenance audits, specifications, and contract supervision.

Product overview

Polymer Group is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of advanced polymer materials serving mining, infrastructure, energy, food & beverage, oil & gas, and heavy industry sectors. Its portfolio is organized into several product families: (1) Polyurethane Foams — the Endurathane series (GP, SR, HW, IN, CS, CSX, HP lines), CastorThane spray moulding foams, Slabstock/Block Sheet foams, Daltofoam PIR panel foams, and Suprasec adhesives; (2) Spray Linings — the Enduraspray, Rhino Linings, RhinoChem, Rhinoguard, Rhino PP, and Tuff Stuff product lines for polyurea/polyurethane protective linings; (3) Floor Coatings — Endurabond (450NS, Floorshield SL, CR), Hycrete PU-SL, Enduracoat, Rhino ArmaFloor AF500, Enduraglaze, and Swimming Pool Coating systems; (4) Waterproofing — Tuff Stuff Waterproofing, Enduragrip, Vulkem, WetSuit, and Stirling Lloyd Eliminator bridge deck membrane; (5) Fireproofing — Firefree 88 intumescent paint and Firefree Exterior Topcoat; (6) Mining & Civil — the RMP (Rezolution Mining Products) line including Strata Bond, Strata Bond Thixotropic, Bolt Hold, Silcrete TSL, Aqua Stop, and Ground Bond products; (7) Electrical Encapsulation — Endurapack (EP221, ES780) and Flexres 35 potting systems; and (8) Application Equipment — DP40 pneumatic piston pump and associated hardware. The company also provides on-site technical support, maintenance audits, specification preparation, and contract supervision services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RMP (Rezolution Mining Products): Mining and civil engineering product line including RMP Strata Bond, RMP Aqua Stop, RMP Bolt Hold, RMP Silcrete TSL for ground stabilization and strata consolidation.
• Endura Series
• RMP Silcrete

Products and services

• Firefree 88 Intumescent Premium water-based, non-toxic intumescent fire resistant paint for fire protection of wood, gypsum board, concrete, masonry, metal, fiberglass, carbon fibre, plastics, and composites. Tested to ASTM E119, FM 4975, BS 476, and EN 13501-1 standards.
• Firefree Exterior Topcoat Proprietary 100% acrylic exterior paint applied over Firefree 88 to improve durability in exterior applications. Passed ASTM D2898 weatherization test over Firefree 88.
• Endurapack EP221 Cold pour and cold curing two-component epoxy potting system with low shrinkage, low exotherm, and good penetration. Used for sealing cable joints and encapsulating electrical and electronic components. Solvent free, cures at room temperature.
• Endurapack ES780 Two-component, thermosetting, low exotherm polyurethane electrical potting system with high heat resistance. Low viscosity for transformer winding penetration. Odourless, suitable where personnel cannot use epoxies.
• Flexres 35 Two-component room temperature curing tough and flexible polyurethane encapsulating resin system. Low exotherm, low volume shrinkage, good penetration, elasticity, and resistance to tracking. For sealing cable joints, bus-bar jointing, and potting transformers and electronic components.
• Endurabond 450NS System Rapid cure textured finish epoxy floor coating with negligible odour. Part of a system including Endurabond 300ECO primer and Endurabond 450NS resin.
• Endurabond Floorshield SL 100% solids, high-build, self-levelling floor topping with high resistance to impact, abrasion, and chemicals. Seamless decorative surface, optionally with non-skid aggregate finish. Used in hospitals, canteens, factories, laboratories, schools, warehouses, and supermarkets.
• Hycrete PU-SL Polyurethane concrete product applied as roll coat, slurry, or broadcast topping for protection from water, chemicals, and heat up to 120°C. Contains Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial technology and is HACCP Australia certified for food and beverage facilities. Applied at 6-9mm thickness using natural quartz aggregate.
• Rhino ArmaFloor AF500 Rapid curing, UV resistant decorative floor coating system. Used for chemical resistant, fast cure, non-slip, and smooth finish floor applications.
• Endurabond CR System High build, solventless chemical and abrasion resistant epoxy floor coating system. Includes Endurabond CR resin and Enduracoat EP Sealer.
• Enduracoat EHB System Cross-linked polyamide epoxy self-priming, high solids, mid gloss, high build mastic coating. Single-coat corrosion protection with excellent chemical resistance, flexibility, and abrasion resistance. Compatible with damp substrates.
• Swimming Pool Coatings Proven pool coatings for concrete and cementitious swimming pools. Includes Enduracoat SP (high-build epoxy mastic), Enduracoat EP Sealer (deeply penetrating epoxy primer), and Enduracoat 3630HB (single pack fast drying chlorinated rubber).
• Enduraglaze One-component non-yellowing aliphatic moisture-curing polyurethane gloss coating with UV light absorbers. Clear topcoat for interior and exterior seamless floors, deck coatings, concrete sealer, aggregate glaze, wood form coating, and marine coatings.
• Tuff Stuff Waterproofing Rapid cure chemically resistant polyurethane spray lining system for waterproofing pedestrian decks and gutters. Seamless, fully bonded to substrate, robust with wide application temperature range, zero VOCs, elastomeric bridging concrete shrinkage cracks. Applied by approved Rhino Linings applicators.
• Enduragrip PU Wear Resistance Coating Tough two-component trafficable waterproofing membrane suitable for pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Cure time reducible with catalysed grade.
• Enduragrip PU-30 Rapid cure 100% solids solvent free high build semi-flexible polyurethane adhesive binder with high PSV aggregates for high friction surfaces on asphalt. Also suited for coloured aggregate dressings for decorative trafficable surfaces. Winter grade (PU-30WG) available.
• Enduragrip C Rapid cure 100% solids solvent free high build epoxy adhesive binder with high PSV aggregates for high friction surfaces on concrete. Also for coloured aggregate dressings for industrial or decorative trafficable surfaces including truck and rail loading bays.
• Enduragrip Hi-Cover Maxx Rapid cure cold applied 100% solids coloured methyl methacrylate resin system with aggregate for pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle demarcation on asphalt and concrete. Uses colourfast technology. Self-priming on asphalt.
• Enduragrip Hi-Cover Rapid cure cold applied 100% solids coloured methyl methacrylate resin system for pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle demarcation on asphalt and concrete. With aggregate addition provides non-slip properties.
• Stirling Lloyd Eliminator Bridge Deck Membrane Flexible and tough seamless MMA bridge deck waterproofing membrane. 100% effective for steel and concrete bridge structures, protecting from moisture and chemical/salt ingress. In use since 1974 with over 40 million m² applied. SERCO PADS registered.
• Vulkem Waterproofing System Polyurethane-based waterproofing membrane system for roof and deck applications.
• WetSuit Waterproofing System Waterproofing membrane system for pedestrian decks and concrete structures.
• Enduraspray P-515 Pure Polyurea Pure polyurea spray lining system for heavy duty industrial applications including secondary containment, tank/vessel primary containment, protection against food acids, processing chemicals, water and waste water, and abrasion/impact/chemical/corrosion protection.
• Enduraspray 9000FR Pure polyurea spray lining system designed specifically for fire retardance applications. High tensile strength and elongation provides mechanical damage protection and resistance to puncture and compression.
• Enduraspray 6000 Polyurea spray lining system for heavy duty industrial applications including secondary containment, petrochemical applications, food acid protection, and waste water applications.
• Enduraspray 1000 Machine applied spray polyurethane hard coat designed for high impact damage resistance over EPS, styrofoam and polyurethane foam. Also for spraying moulds to produce movie props and armour.
• RhinoChem 2170 Polyurethane rapid cure chemically resistant spray lining system for heavy duty industrial applications. Used in secondary containment, mining, agriculture, chemical and petrochemical applications.
• Rhino PP1195 Pure Polyurea Pure polyurea rapid cure spray lining system for heavy duty industrial applications including secondary containment and petrochemical applications.
• Rhino PP1170 Rapid curing elastomeric polyurea-based lining system with excellent chemical resistance for secondary containment, petrochemical applications, and NSF/ANSI 61 Section 5 (2012) potable water standard compliance (Truesdail Laboratories listed).
• Rhinoguard 2195 Two-component rapid curing elastomeric polyurethane/polyurea hybrid membrane lining system with enhanced moisture tolerance. High tensile strength, good abrasion/crush resistance, and good chemical resistance. Stable from -20°C to 80°C.
• Rhinoguard 2185 Two-component rapid curing elastomeric polyurethane/polyurea hybrid membrane lining system with predominant polyurethane technology. Excellent weather, abrasion, corrosion and impact resistance. Good noise reduction.
• Tuff Stuff Spray Lining Two-component rapid curing elastomeric polyurethane membrane lining system. Used for automotive (ute, van, truck and trailer decks), marine (boat fenders, deck linings, fridge/freezer linings), and waterproofing applications. Minimum 3mm thickness.
• Enduracoat Tankguard WW 100% solids polyurethane elastomeric spray lining system for protection of concrete and steel in erosive and corrosive environments, particularly water and waste water applications. Used with or without geotextile reinforcement.
• CastorThane SP300 100% water-blown high density rigid spray moulding foam incorporating 10% renewable resource plant oil. Designed for spray application to provide additional strength to ABS, polystyrene, polycarbonate, and other plastics.
• CastorThane 35S Rigid spray moulding foam incorporating 14% renewable resource plant oil with water and HFO dual gas blowing mechanism. Designed for optimum coverage in cold conditions and DTV (direct to vertical) substrates.
• CastorThane 50 Rigid spray moulding foam incorporating 14% renewable resource plant oil. Low density spray foam suitable for spraying moulds with good demould properties.
• CastorThane SP100 100% water-blown high density rigid spray moulding foam incorporating 10% renewable resource plant oil. Used to provide additional strength to ABS, polystyrene, polycarbonate, and other plastics.
• SprayFlex 2.0 High density flexible self skinning spray moulding foam with excellent re-bounding properties. Designed for theming and movie prop industry to produce flexible tree bark, impact absorbing panels, rock walls, and crash pads.
• Endurathane SprayFlex 200 Rapid set two-component fire retarded flexible polyurethane spray foam with excellent re-bound properties. Designed for theming and movie prop industry for flexible tree bark, stunt foam, rock walls, and crash pads.
• Endurathane 3325M Low density injection grade insulation foam formulated with HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential. Fire retarded grade with self-extinguishing properties, low thermal conductivity, and good mechanical strength.
• Endurathane 3325S Low density highly energy efficient general purpose insulation and buoyancy medium for machine application. HFC blowing agent, fire retarded with self-extinguishing properties.
• Endurathane 3345S Low density highly energy efficient general purpose insulation and buoyancy medium for handpour or machine application. HFO blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential and extremely low global warming potential. Fire retarded grade.
• Endurathane HW29P Fully formulated polyol blend for hot water appliance insulation. Pentane blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential and zero global warming potential.
• Endurathane HW30M Fully formulated polyol blend for high performance hot water appliance insulation. HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential and low global warming potential. Fire retarded grade.
• Endurathane IN4M Slab Lifting Foam Medium density (64 kg/m³) concrete slab lifting and void filling foam for machine application. HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential.
• Slabstock Foam Rigid polyurethane foam sheet and block materials in densities of 40, 63, 96, 150 and up to 240 kg/m³. 90-95% closed cell, withstands temperatures up to 80°C continuous and 100°C intermittent. Used for pipe insulation, signage, refrigerated transport, coolers/freezers, and composites.
• Endurathane 245-60 Medium density rigid polyurethane moulding foam suitable for handpour or machine application.
• Endurathane 100-60 Medium density rigid polyurethane moulding foam with sandwich structure of microscopic cellular core and non-cellular surface layers, suitable for handpour or machine application.
• Endurathane 500-60 High density rigid polyurethane moulding foam with sandwich structure, suitable for handpour or machine application.
• Endurathane 8550SR Medium density semi-rigid polyurethane moulding foam for handpour or machine application. Smooth skins and good mechanical properties at low gross weights. Used for headrests, armrests, furniture, child restraint seats, and decorative items.
• Endurathane GP65S Fully formulated 63 kg/m³ moulding foam polyol blend for general purpose rigid polyurethane foam with very good moulding characteristics. HFO blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential and extremely low greenhouse gas potential.
• Endurathane GP48M Fully formulated 48 kg/m³ insulation, buoyancy and moulding foam polyol blend. HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential, below Greenstar VOC threshold.
• Endurathane GP38M Fully formulated 40 kg/m³ insulation, buoyancy and moulding foam polyol blend. HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential, below Greenstar VOC threshold.
• Endurathane SR43M Fully formulated spray foam polyol blend producing low density (48 kg/m³) spray grade insulation foam suitable for structural applications. High compressive strength designed for roofing applications to support foot traffic. HFC blowing agent.
• Endurathane SR42M Fully formulated spray foam polyol blend for low density spray polyurethane foam suitable for structural applications. Processed using plural airless spray equipment. HFC blowing agent with zero ozone depleting potential.
• Endurathane SR52 PIR Foam Fully formulated spray foam polyol blend producing low density (35 kg/m³) spray grade insulation foam with exceptional fire resistance. Polyisocyanurate foam system for tank insulation, ducting, agricultural shedding, grain stores, cool stores, and joint sealing in EPS/metal cool stores.
• Endurathane Mattress Foam Water-blown hand pour grade flexible foam, CFC and HCFC free. Two-component integral skin flexible moulding foam for chair arm-rests, furniture components, automotive parts, and props.
• Endurathane HP506 Hand pour grade flexible foam with HFC blowing agent. Two-component integral skin flexible foam for moulding arm-rests, furniture, automotive parts, and movie/film props.
• Endurathane 88845 CCF Foam Combustion modified high resilience flexible foam blend for production of BS5852 Part 2 compliant foam. Water blown formulation.
• Endurathane CS70D Polyurethane moulding resin system producing hard rigid polyurethane plastic for manufacturing moulded components, models, and prototypes. Fast cure and fast demould times with excellent machineability.
• Endurathane CSX271 Casting Resin Polyurethane casting resin producing medium to high hardness polyurethane elastomer at room temperature. For making models, props, and prototypes with medium cure and medium demould times.
• Endurathane CSX200 Casting Resin Polyurethane casting resin producing medium hardness polyurethane elastomer at room temperature. For models, props, prototypes, and moulds with medium cure and demould times.
• Endurathane CSX60D Casting Resin Polyurethane casting resin (formerly Endurathane UHC) producing hard polyurethane elastomer at room temperature. For making models, props, and prototypes with medium cure and demould times.
• Hyterion S-245 Silicone Resin Two-component room-temperature-vulcanising (RTV-2) high performance silicone rubber for mould making. Easy to process, highly flexible, good release properties for perfect reproductions of wax, plaster, concrete, GRC, and resins.
• Endurathane A-45 Panel Lamination Adhesive Fully formulated lamination adhesive for manufacturing composite panels and laminates using the discontinuous panel manufacture process.
• Daltofoam MA02174 Panel Insulation Foam Injection grade panel insulation foam. Fully formulated polyol blend for reaction with Endurathane Part A isocyanate. Contains pentane. Designed for manufacture and insulation of refrigerators and freezers.
• Daltofoam MR40781 PIR Panel Foam PIR insulation panel foam using continuous panel manufacture process with HFC as insulating gas.
• Daltofoam MR43169 PIR Panel Foam PIR insulation panel foam using continuous panel manufacture process with pentane as insulating gas. FM approved.
• Daltobond YG10001 Lamination Adhesive Lamination adhesive for manufacturing composite panels and laminates with exceptional facer adhesion characteristics.
• Huntsman PIR Panel Foam HUNTSMAN PIR foam for sandwich panels with halogen-free fire properties. Used for composite panels including light weight insulation boards, roofing, and wall panel systems. Superior to mineral wool and EPS panels.
• Suprasec 7113 Panel Adhesive Spray and rollable solvent borne flexible polyurethane adhesive for bonding polystyrene foam, timber, plastics, and metallic surfaces to manufacture insulation and structural sandwich panels.
• RMP Strata Bond Two component 1:1 fire resistant injection system based on urea silicate technology. Designed for rapid strata and coal stabilization with structural strength and flexibility. Exotherm well under 150°C for NSW coal mine safety compliance. Works in wet environments.
• RMP Strata Bond Thixotropic Two component fire resistant injection system based on urea silicate technology with thixotropic shear thinning behavior. Designed for rapid cable bolt and self drilling anchor grouting with instant structural strength. Does not drain from bolt holes when pumping stops.
• RMP Bolt Hold Fire resistant instant gelling rapid setting injection system based on urea silicate technology. Designed for structural grouting of ground anchors into rock strata. Two component 1:1 system. Slight expansion on setting adds anchor lock strength and increases corrosion protection.
• RMP Silcrete TSL Unique new generation Thin Skin Lining (TSL) for consolidation of stressed rock structures in mining to prevent unravelling. Water based, solvent free, fire retardant. Applied at 5-10mm thickness with 10 MPa compressive strength after 30 minutes. Excellent adhesion to moist surfaces. 60-70% of physical properties achieved in 1-2 hours. Used for rock support in tunnels, slope stabilization, mesh replacement, and ventilation control.
• RMP Aqua Stop Solvent free 2-component high strength polyurethane rapid setting water stop injection system for ground and strata consolidation. Fire retardant, self-extinguishing. Forms rigid foam in presence of water, tough resilient solid without water. Used for fractured rock cavities and concrete structure repair.
• DP40 Pneumatic Piston Pump and Application Equipment Injection pump and application equipment for the RMP (Rezolution Mining Products) range. Includes injection lances, packers, injection consumables, ALFAGOMMA Rapid Staple-Lock fittings, and hoses.
• Technical Services and On-site Support On-site technical support, maintenance audits (single item to two-day facility surveys), specification preparation, product recommendations, training, and contract supervision for industrial and commercial projects. Provided by Polymer Group's industrial chemists and coating engineers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30 minute rapid cure for mining strata injection products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Firefree Coatings Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationFirefree Coatings is a leading developer of fire retardant and fire resistant intumescent coatings. Polymer Group distributes Firefree 88 and related products in New Zealand. Firefree 88 is approved by FM Approvals, listed by ICC (ESR4271), classified by Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) and accepted by NY Material and Equipment Acceptance Division.
• Huntsman InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHuntsman is a supplier of PIR foam technology used in Polymer Group's PIR panel foam products. Huntsman PIR formulations provide fire resistance properties for panel applications with environmentally friendly, halogen-free ingredients.
• Rhino LiningscoreTechnology or IntegrationRhino Linings is a manufacturer of spray-on lining and coating systems. Polymer Group distributes Rhino Linings products including Tuff Stuff, Rhinoguard, RhinoChem, and Rhino PP series in New Zealand through approved applicators.
• Stirling LloydcoreTechnology or IntegrationStirling Lloyd manufactures the Eliminator bridge deck waterproofing membrane system. Polymer Group distributes this product in New Zealand for steel and concrete bridge waterproofing applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Swiss specialty construction chemicals leader with comparable product categories: polyurethane waterproofing membranes (Sikalastic, Sikafloor), concrete repair systems, fireproofing, and sealants. Sika targets the same infrastructure, mining, and food/beverage end markets as Polymer Group but operates globally with thousands of employees.
• Fosroc International: UK-headquartered specialty construction chemicals manufacturer offering waterproofing, sealants, concrete repair, and protective coatings for infrastructure and mining markets in Asia-Pacific. Fosroc's product breadth and APAC presence closely mirror Polymer Group's positioning but at significantly larger scale.
• Huntsman International: Global chemical company producing MDI-based polyurethane systems, PIR foam, and specialty resins. Huntsman is Polymer Group's technology partner for PIR panel foam and is also a competitor in upstream polyurethane chemistry, with vastly greater R&D and manufacturing scale.
• Covestro: German polyurethane raw materials and specialty chemicals producer (formerly Bayer MaterialScience) supplying MDI, TDI, polyols, and formulated PU systems. Covestro competes with Polymer Group at the upstream chemistry level and supplies competitors globally, with a much larger product and technology base.
• BASF: World's largest chemical company producing polyurethane systems (Elastocoat, Elastopiran), construction chemicals (Master Builders Solutions), and performance materials spanning foams, coatings, and mining solutions. BASF competes with Polymer Group across nearly every product category at global scale.
• Tremco CPG: Construction products group (formerly Tremco Incorporated) offering waterproofing, fireproofing, and facade/roof coatings under brands including Tremco, illbruck, Flowcrete, and Nullifire. Tremco competes with Polymer Group's Enduragrip waterproofing and Firefree fireproofing lines in commercial construction segments.

Direct peers

• Rhino Linings: US-based global manufacturer of spray-on polyurethane/polyurea protective linings for truck beds, industrial tanks, and marine applications. Rhino Linings products (Tuff Stuff, Rhino PP, Rhinoguard, RhinoChem) are distributed by Polymer Group in NZ, making them simultaneously a partner and the most direct competitive benchmark for spray lining technology.
• Equus Industries: New Zealand-based manufacturer of waterproofing membranes, coatings, and protective systems for construction and infrastructure. Equus is the closest domestic direct peer — same geography, same end customers, same product categories (waterproofing, flooring, concrete protection), making head-to-head competition on NZ projects likely.
• Firefree Coatings: US-based developer of intumescent fire-resistant coatings (Firefree 88) approved by FM Approvals, ICC, and UL. Polymer Group distributes Firefree products in NZ, but Firefree retains direct sales channels globally and could choose to bypass the distributor or enter NZ directly, eliminating Polymer Group's margin layer.

Regional players

• Nutech Paint: Australian specialty coatings manufacturer focused on roof, floor, and waterproofing systems. Nutech is a comparable regional specialty formulator targeting adjacent end markets in Australia, providing a benchmark for what Polymer Group could achieve with deeper Australian market penetration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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