Pacific Polymers

What Pacific Polymers does

Pacific Polymers is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing solutions serving the deck coating, roofing, and moisture barrier systems market. The firm employs 51-100 people and operates as a for-profit private company; its web presence is anchored at holcimpacpoly.com, a domain associated with Holcim's building-solutions portfolio, suggesting the business sits within a larger corporate ecosystem whose full relationship is not disclosed in the available data.

The firm's operating model is built around a multi-tier channel strategy: products are sold to a nationwide network of licensed contractors, building-material dealers and distributors, with regional local area managers providing direct technical support and project consultation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and the company supplements product sales with contractor pre-licensing training and certification programs, as well as AIA-approved continuing-education courses targeted at architects and specifiers. Customer segmentation spans licensed contractors and dealers (primary), commercial building owners and managers, homeowners, and architects/design professionals, indicating a horizontally diversified B2B and B2B2C revenue mix.

The input's product-level detail pertains primarily to the Gaco brand rather than Pacific Polymers specifically, so direct attribution of individual SKUs to Pacific Polymers cannot be confirmed; the firm should be understood as a waterproofing-solutions manufacturer-distributor in the same coatings/sealants category rather than as a direct operator of the named GacoFlex, GacoDeck, GacoPoly, GacoFloor, GacoBond, and GacoSeal product lines absent further confirmation.

Name

Pacific Polymers

Website

https://holcimpacpoly.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pacific Polymers is a Houston-based manufacturer and distributor of waterproofing solutions for deck coating, roofing, and moisture barrier systems, employing 51-100 people and serving contractors, building owners, and homeowners through a nationwide certified-installer channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Waterproofing Coatings

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAEABAA

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Specialty Chemicals

SECONDARYIMAEANAI

High-Performance & Specialty Polymers (PPS, LCP, PI/PAI, PAEK)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Chemicals & Industrial Materials/Industrial Polymers

Keywords

• Waterproofing coatings
• Roof coating systems
• Deck coating products
• Industrial sealants adhesives
• Polyurethane silicone coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of waterproofing coatings, decking systems, roofing materials, adhesives, sealants, and flooring products through distribution network of licensed contractors and dealers.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Pre-licensing application training courses for contractors seeking certification in GacoFlex product application techniques.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pacific Polymers manufactures and distributes waterproofing and protective coating systems for deck coating, roofing, and moisture barrier applications. The product portfolio spans GacoFlex silicone, acrylic, and urethane roof coatings; GacoDeck acrylic and GacoPoly urethane/polyurea deck systems for vehicular and pedestrian traffic; below-grade waterproofing membranes; GacoFloor anti-slip and epoxy floor coatings; and GacoBond and GacoSeal adhesive and sealant lines. Integrated systems such as GacoAutoDeck, GacoPedestrianDeck, GacoFlex Crystal Deck, and GacoQRSDeck combine these chemistries into complete application solutions sold through certified contractors, distributors, and direct regional sales support.

Product overview

Pacific Polymers operates as a multi-product portfolio company offering industrial coatings, waterproofing, and adhesive solutions under the Gaco brand. The offering is a platform-plus-modules architecture organized into six core product lines: GacoFlex (silicone, acrylic, and urethane coatings for roofing applications including GacoFlex S42, GacoRoof, GacoRoofFoam systems), GacoDeck (acrylic-based deck coating kits and accessories like GacoDeck Kit, TopCoat, Primer, DeckTape for residential balcony and rooftop decking), GacoPoly (aromatic urethanes such as GacoPoly UB64/U64/U66, aliphatic urethanes including GacoPoly UA7090/Elasto-Deck 6500, and polyurea products like GacoPoly U8782 for vehicular and pedestrian deck systems), GacoFloor (anti-slip floor coatings including AS75 through AS2500 series, epoxy floor systems E10 Series, and primers), GacoBond (contact adhesives including Big Sticky and SP series, building envelope adhesives, and structural adhesives F2100/F6400), and GacoSeal (fenestration sealants, metal building tapes, and general construction sealants). These products are often combined into integrated systems such as GacoAutoDeck for vehicular traffic, GacoPedestrianDeck for pedestrian decks, GacoFlex Crystal Deck for decorative applications, and GacoQRSDeck for rapid-cure waterproofing, supported by application training programs and warranty systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GacoFlex Silicone Roof Coatings Solvent-free and traditional silicone roof coatings (S42, S20, S2100, GacoRoof, SF4236 WalkPad) plus silicone accessories (LiquidRoofTape, GacoPatch) designed for long-term weather resistance and UV stability on commercial, industrial, and flat roof surfaces.
• GacoFlex Acrylic Roof Coatings Acrylic roof coatings (A47, A48, AF4700 SeamSeal, A4121, 127 Series, 129 Series) providing reflective and weatherproofing protection for commercial and industrial roofing projects.
• GacoFlex Urethane Roof Coatings Urethane roof coatings (U91 aromatic, U92 aliphatic, UF90 GacoMastic, GacoBase U95, PU 300 aliphatic and aromatic) providing durable, UV-stable protective layers for roof systems.
• GacoRoofFoam Spray Polyurethane Foam Roofing Spray polyurethane foam roofing system (F2733RHFO) with HFO blowing agent providing thermal insulation and waterproofing, complemented by the GacoFlashFoam Kit for flashing and detail work.
• GacoDeck Acrylic Deck System Acrylic deck coating kit system (GacoDeck Kit, TopCoat, Primer, DeckTape, GacoDeckFill, GacoGrip, GacoCrete A17) for residential balcony and rooftop decking waterproofing applications.
• GacoPoly Aromatic Urethane Coatings Aromatic urethane deck coatings (UB64, UB64C, U64, U64C, U66, U66C, Elasto-Deck 5001 HT, Elasto-Deck 5001 NG) providing durable protective membranes for deck waterproofing, including high-temperature vehicular traffic grades.
• GacoPoly Aliphatic Urethane Coatings Aliphatic urethane deck coatings (UA7090, FastPass, Elasto-Glaze 6001 AL-HT, Elasto-Deck 6500) offering UV-stable color retention and durability for deck applications.
• GacoPoly Polyurea Coatings Polyurea coating (GacoPoly U8782) for high-performance deck waterproofing applications requiring fast return to service and durable membranes.
• GacoAutoDeck System Fully adhered seamless protective membrane system for vehicular traffic deck applications, incorporating GacoFlex polyurethane coatings and GacoShell granules designed to withstand adverse weather and traffic abuse.
• GacoPedestrianDeck System Seamless protective membrane system for pedestrian traffic decks incorporating organic granules for slip resistance, with materials that expand and contract with temperature shifts to prevent cracking, chipping, peeling, lifting, or buckling.
• GacoFlex Crystal Deck System Customizable seamless membrane pedestrian deck system incorporating colored crystal quartz granules for slip resistance and aesthetic customization, offering a variety of available color combinations.
• GacoQRSDeck System Seamless protective membrane system with rapid-cure technology using GacoFlex U61 polyaspartic coating and GacoFlex E5990 penetrating epoxy sealer, adhering and curing fully in a fraction of the time required by traditional waterproofing systems.
• Below-Grade and Between-Slab Waterproofing System Waterproofing system for below-grade and between-slab applications, featuring elastomeric coatings (Elasto-Deck BT DG, Elasto-Deck BT H2O), liquid membranes (LM60, LM60AR, U5677), and complementary products including GacoFlex N1207, N17, NF621, drain mat, and quick-grip primer.
• GacoFloor Anti-Slip Floor Coatings Anti-slip floor coatings (AS75, AS150, AS175, AS250, AS2500, AS2500LTC) using light to coarse aggregates for pedestrian and industrial safety applications, including a low-temperature cure variant.
• GacoFloor Epoxy Floor Systems Epoxy floor coating system (E10 Series) with complementary primers (100EX, GFE7CZ) for industrial and commercial flooring applications.
• GacoBond Contact Adhesives Contact adhesives for construction and industrial bonding, including standard (Big Sticky), low-VOC (Big Sticky LVOC), air-assist spray, and SP series aerosol/canister products (SP2, SP30, SP36, SP80) plus S140, 773-40, 2153, 2001M, S150/S151, S155/S156, SP123, and Quick Grip LVOC.
• GacoBond Structural Adhesives Structural adhesives (F2100, F6400-LVR, Gun 'N Go, PC-40, V206, ST102, S203 Aerosol) for load-bearing construction and specialized bonding applications.
• GacoSeal Construction Sealants Construction sealants including fenestration sealants (SM5504, SM5591), metal building tapes (SM5227, SM5700), and general construction sealants (SM5430, SM5731, SM7713 MS polymer, SM7120 polyurethane) for window/door, metal building, and joint sealing applications.
• GacoFlex U61 Polyaspartic Fast-Cure Coating Two-component polyaspartic fast-cure coating used as the top layer in the GacoQRSDeck system, adhering and curing in a fraction of the time required by traditional waterproofing systems.
• Pre-Licensing Contractor Training and Certification Program Pre-licensing application training courses for contractors seeking certification in GacoFlex Decking, Roof Coating, and Waterproofing application techniques, supporting warranty program eligibility and proper installation.
• AIA-Approved Architectural Training Programs AIA-approved architectural training courses covering High-Performance Non-Skid Coatings, Extending Service Life of Commercial Roofs, Monolithic Roofing Systems, and Total Site Protection, earning architects continuing education learning units.

Quantifiable outcome

• Materials expand and contract with temperature shifts to provide long-lasting leakage protection without degrading

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Henry Company: Henry Company produces commercial and residential waterproofing, roof coatings, and air barriers. Its silicone/acrylic roof coating systems and below-grade waterproofing membranes directly compete with Pacific Polymers' GacoFlex silicone line and GacoPoly waterproofing systems.
• Mapei Corporation: Mapei manufactures waterproofing systems, construction adhesives, and sealants used across commercial and residential projects. Its Mapelastic and polyurethane waterproofing lines plus polyurethane/acrylic deck systems directly parallel Pacific Polymers' GacoFlex/GacoPoly product positioning.
• IKO: IKO is a roofing and waterproofing manufacturer offering shingles, membranes, and commercial roof coatings. Its commercial/industrial waterproofing and coating offerings overlap with Pacific Polymers' GacoFlex silicone and acrylic roof coating systems.
• GCP Applied Technologies: GCP (now part of Saint-Gobain) produces commercial roofing, waterproofing, and sealing solutions including silicone and urethane-based systems. Directly comparable to Pacific Polymers' commercial roofing and below-grade waterproofing offerings.
• Kemper System America: Kemper System specializes in cold-applied liquid waterproofing membranes for roofing, balconies, and below-grade applications. Its polyurethane and PMMA-based systems compete head-to-head with Pacific Polymers' GacoPoly waterproofing line.
• Tremco Incorporated: Tremco (a division of RPM International) manufactures waterproofing, roofing, and sealants systems including silicone roof coatings, deck coatings, and joint sealants — directly overlapping Pacific Polymers' GacoFlex, GacoPoly, and GacoSeal product families.
• Neogard (part of Hempel): Neogard manufactures high-performance waterproofing and traffic-bearing deck coating systems for parking decks, pedestrian decks, and roofs — closely paralleling Pacific Polymers' GacoAutoDeck and GacoPedestrianDeck integrated systems.
• Polyglass U.S.A. Polyglass manufactures modified bitumen membranes, roof coatings, and below-grade waterproofing products. Its commercial waterproofing and roof coating portfolios directly overlap with Pacific Polymers' commercial waterproofing and GacoFlex coating systems.

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Sika is a global specialty chemicals leader in waterproofing, sealing, bonding, and roofing systems (SikaRoof, Sikalastic). Overlaps with Pacific Polymers in polyurethane and silicone-based waterproofing membranes and construction sealants, with much greater scale.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle (Carlisle Companies) is a much larger diversified roofing and waterproofing manufacturer offering EPDM/TPO membranes plus coating and restoration systems. Broader portfolio than Pacific Polymers but overlaps on commercial roof coating and waterproofing categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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