What ACME Panel does

ACME Panel Company is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) headquartered in Radford, Virginia. The company produces rigid foam-core panels — typically EPS or graphite-infused Neopor foam sandwiched between oriented strand board (OSB) skins — bonded under a hydraulic pressing system and quality-audited quarterly by third-party NTA Inc. Panel offerings span standard structural SIPs (4-5/8" to 12-1/4" thicknesses, R-16 to R-60), single-sided nailbase panels for retrofits, Neopor specialty panels, preservative-treated SIPs, and lamination services for finished exterior skins. ACME's manufacturing facility is uniquely solar-powered, with a 30,000-watt rooftop array supplying more than 70% of facility energy.

The company's revenue model combines per-square-foot panel sales, per-project engineering and design services ($750–$2,000), pre-cutting modifications (typically 6–8% add-on), and installation support delivered by in-house Class A certified contractors or its partner Taylor Hollow Construction. Distribution is direct from a single Radford plant, with delivery coverage throughout the Eastern United States (Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida) accelerated by the facility's position on the I-81, I-77, and I-64 corridors. Stamped structural engineering is available for any state via a Florida product code approval.

ACME targets four primary customer segments — custom builders, architects and designers, timber framers, and homeowners — with project-based, sales-led engagement supported by an inside sales team, project coordinators, and an in-house design and engineering group. The customer base spans custom residential builders, architects, nonprofit housing (Habitat for Humanity), education (Virginia Tech; Catholic/George Washington/American University), and government and commercial projects (VDOT Equipment Center, Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center). The company is a member of SIPA since 2009, USGBC, the Timber Framers Guild, and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and holds Energy Star partnership status.

Name

ACME Panel

Legal name

ACME Panel Company

Website

https://acmepanel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ACME Panel Company is a family-owned, Radford, Virginia-based manufacturer of structural insulated panels (SIPs) — rigid foam cores sandwiched between OSB skins — serving custom builders, architects, timber framers, and homeowners across the Eastern United States with panel sales, design, engineering, and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials / Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) & Foam-Core Composite Panel Manufacturing (IMANAIAK)

Keywords

• Structural insulated panels
• SIPs manufacturing
• Building envelope solutions
• High-performance construction
• Panel installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Radford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling SIPs including structural panels, single-sided/nailbase panels, and specialty panels. Panels are sold as blanks or with pre-cutting/modifications. Pricing is per square foot based on panel thickness and size.
2. Design and Engineering Services: Panel layout and design services converting customer plans into full panel layouts with numbered panels and construction details. Engineering services including stamped plans and code compliance documentation. Site supervision and installation services available.
3. Custom Panel Modifications: Pre-cutting services for windows, doors, roof slopes, electrical chases. Ready-to-Assemble packages with lumber pre-installed. Typically adds 6-8% to panel costs.
4. Installation Services: Site supervisor ($500/day plus travel), partial installation, or complete installation services provided through ACME's Class A certified contractors or partner Taylor Hollow Construction (within 150 miles of Radford, VA).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACME Panel designs, engineers, manufactures, and installs Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for residential and light commercial construction. Core products are rigid foam cores (EPS or Neopor) sandwiched between OSB skins, sold in multiple thicknesses with R-values from R-16 to R-60, accompanied by design, engineering, pre-cutting, delivery, and on-site installation services.

Product overview

ACME Panel offers a unified portfolio of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) and complementary building services. The core product line includes standard SIPs (R-16 to R-48), Single Sided/Nailbase panels, Neopor graphite-infused SIPs (R-20 to R-60), and preservative-treated panels with Preventol. Supporting services include panel layout design, advanced engineering with stamped plans, custom pre-cutting with chase routing, Ready To Assemble (RTA) packages with pre-installed lumber, delivery, and installation support (site supervisor, partial, or full installation). Lamination services add custom skins (T1-11, CDX plywood, FRP board, DuraSip) to panels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
• Single Sided Panels (Nailbase)
• Neopor SIPs (Graphite-Infused)
• Preservative-Treated SIPs
• Custom Lamination Services
• Ready-To-Assemble (RTA) Packages
• Panel Layout and Design Services
• Advanced Engineering Services
• Custom Panel Pre-Cutting
• Delivery Services
• Installation Support Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% more energy efficient than standard framed homes
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ACME Panel has been a member of SIPA since 2009. President Joe Fortier elected SIPA President in 2024. ACME worked with SIPA manufacturing members to release best practice guides in 2024. SIPA is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, dealers/distributors, design professionals and builders who provide quality structural insulated panels. Membership indicates commitment to ethical practices and good service.
• Taylor Hollow ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaylor Hollow Construction is ACME Panel's partner for installation services. They build high-quality homes and building shells using SIPs and can travel up to 150 miles from their Radford, VA office. They installed the award-winning Mountain SIP House and Village Retreat Tiny SIP House projects.
• NTA Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party testing and certification agency. ACME's quality control program is audited quarterly and verified by NTA. NTA Code Report documents structural properties of SIPs. ACME uses five hydraulic presses and multiple racking systems certified and audited four times per year through NTA.
• Timber Framers GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud members of the Timber Framers Guild. ACME works to expand both the SIPs market and potential timber frame homes for timber frame partners. SIPs work extremely well with timber designs and ACME regularly suggests timber frames as exceptional building solutions.
• Energy StarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACME Panel is an Energy Star partner, offering panels that contribute to Energy Star certification for homes that reduce overall energy use by up to 35%.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACME is a member of USGBC, supporting LEED certification processes for buildings. ACME has worked with architects to design and build to LEED standards.
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACME is sustainably forestry certified through SFI, ensuring responsible sourcing of wood materials for OSB panel skins.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACME has partnered with Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, helping reduce total energy needs for partner families' houses through use of SIPs.
• Joe Lstiburek / Building Science CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACME references Building Science Corporation's Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels as a resource. Joe Lstiburek is recognized as a third-party expert in SIP construction guidance referenced by ACME.
• Quarry View Building GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject coordinator for Historic Timber Frame Venue project. ACME worked to pre-cut panels to match gambrel roof design so crews on site would not need to make adjustments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Insulspan: SIP manufacturer serving residential and light commercial builders across North America with EPS-foam-core panels; comparable in product line, target buyer (custom builders), and structural panel offering.
• R-Control SIPs (Big Sky Insulations): SIP manufacturer producing EPS foam-core structural panels for builders; directly comparable offering, customer base, and product positioning.
• Foard Panel: Manufactures structural insulated panels for residential and commercial applications; competes head-to-head with ACME in foam-core composite panel manufacturing for builders and architects.
• Premier Building Systems: US manufacturer of structural insulated panels (SIPs) for residential and commercial construction, directly competing with ACME on core product, customer base (builders and architects), and foam-core/OSB panel technology.
• Enercept: Regional SIP manufacturer producing EPS-foam-core structural panels for builders; directly comparable in manufacturing approach, product category, and customer base.
• Murus Structural Insulated Panels: Manufacturer of SIPs including PUR-foam-core panels for residential and commercial applications; comparable in product category, builder/architect customer base, and structural-panel manufacturing approach.
• Energy Panel Structures: SIP manufacturer producing pre-cut structural insulated panels for residential and light commercial builders; directly comparable in product offering, services, and target customer segments.

Emerging players

• Nudura (ICF alternative): Manufacturer of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) for high-performance walls; competes with ACME SIPs for the same high-performance building envelope specification among architects and custom builders.

Broad incumbents

• Huber Engineered Woods (ZIP System): Large building-products manufacturer offering sheathing and weatherization systems (ZIP System) that compete for the high-performance wall assembly specification against SIPs from ACME.
• Owens Corning (Foam Insulation): Global building materials incumbent producing rigid foam insulation and sheathing products used in conventional high-performance wall assemblies, broadly competing with SIPs for energy-efficiency specifications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 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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