Cladding Concepts International

Name

Cladding Concepts International

Legal name

Cladding Concepts International

Website

https://claddingci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Cladding and Facade Systems

NAICS

Siding Contractors (238170), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Structural Clay Products (3250), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Facade & Cladding Systems (Rainscreens, Panels, EIFS, Siding) (IMAFAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Cladding, Soffits & Trim (Non-Panel Components) (IMADACAM), Masonry Prefabricated Elements (Panels, Lintels, Sills) (IMADABAM)

Keywords

• Ventilated facade systems
• Rainscreen cladding products
• Architectural cladding materials
• Building envelope solutions
• Exterior facade design

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cladding Materials Sales: Sale of premium facade materials including terracotta, sintered stone, brick, metal panels, phenolic panels, GFRC, natural stone, and attachment systems. Products sold directly to architects, developers, and contractors for use in construction projects.
2. Professional Services: Comprehensive facade consulting including design assistance, engineering services, technical support, custom fabrication, installation training, project management, and maintenance consulting. Services provided from specification through project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cladding Concepts International distributes and engineers ventilated facade systems and premium cladding materials — including terracotta, sintered stone, metal, brick rainscreen, phenolic panels, GFRC, natural stone, and Q-Vent attachment systems — for commercial, institutional, and residential building envelopes. The company provides turnkey facade solutions combining globally-sourced materials with in-house design assistance, engineering (with PE-stamped calculations), project management, installation training, and a local stocking program at its Chelsea, NY showroom and East Rutherford, NJ warehouse.

Product overview

Cladding Concepts International (CCI) is a building materials company specializing in ventilated facades and specialty cladding products. The company operates as a division of Belden Tri-State Building Materials and offers a comprehensive portfolio of cladding products and facade systems for high-performance, sustainable buildings. The core product offerings include Terracotta Cladding (with Hytect self-cleaning technology), Sintered Stone & Porcelain (Neolith brand), Metal Cladding, Brick Rainscreen Systems (DURUS), Steel Siding & Roofing, Q-Vent Rainscreen Attachment Systems, Phenolic Panels (Fundermax), GFRC Panels (Polycon), DuPont ArmorWall structural insulated sheathing, and Natural Stone Cladding. These products are complemented by Design & Engineering Services and Project Management/Installation Support. CCI serves the Northeast US region from offices in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, providing material sourcing, facade optimization, and turn-key project delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terracotta Cladding Sustainable clay-based facade material fired at high temperatures, available in multiple forms (Architectural, Artisan, Baguettes, Sunscreens, Shingles, Tiles) and featuring Hytect photocatalytic self-cleaning technology. Sold to architects, developers, and contractors for commercial, institutional, and luxury residential projects.
• Sintered Stone & Porcelain (Neolith) Neolith engineered ultra-durable sintered stone panels with superior scratch, UV, and temperature resistance. Large-format panels up to 10'x5' with Class A1 fire rating and multiple concealed mechanical fixing systems (HC, VM, Strongfix, Thin-Set Vanner). For commercial and institutional facades.
• Metal Cladding Versatile metal facade solutions including 3D panels, perforated panels, mesh, Cor-ten steel, and custom laser-patterned cuts. Materials include carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper, titanium zinc, and brass with powder coating, anodizing, and galvanizing finishes. For architects and developers specifying distinctive metal facades.
• Brick Rainscreen System (DURUS) Dasana Partners DURUS system combining classic brick aesthetics with rainscreen performance. Stainless steel or galvanized steel trays at 12 lbs/sq ft with rear ventilation and open cavity water management. Meets ASHRAE 90.1 and latest energy codes. For developers and contractors seeking lightweight brick-clad facades.
• Steel Siding & Roofing Contemporary steel exterior siding and roofing with 40-year warranty, available in various styles and colors for modern architectural applications. For developers and architects specifying long-life metal exteriors.
• Q-Vent Rainscreen Systems Comprehensive rainscreen attachment engineering system with multiple fixing methods: QV1 (visible), QV2 (concealed adhesive), QV3 (K20), QV6 (undercut), QV7 (terracotta clips), QV9 (metal cassettes), Q-Cloud (glass), and A10 (slab-to-slab). Includes PE-stamped structural calculations and custom fastening. Used by architects and contractors across high-end facade projects.
• Phenolic Panels (FunderMax) FunderMax Max Exterior phenolic/HPL compact panels with double-hardened acrylic polyurethane resin weather protection. Graffiti-, impact-, and scratch-resistant with Class A fire rating. Available in NG Gloss, NP Paragon, and NY Sky texture collections. For commercial and institutional exteriors.
• GFRC Panels (Polycon) Polycon hand-sprayed glass fiber reinforced concrete panels crafted in the Czech Republic. Lightweight, strong, durable, non-combustible with Class A1 fire resistance. Customizable textures, shapes, and colors including wood imprint, stone, sandblasted, and Graphic Concrete surfaces. For architects seeking custom concrete facades.
• DuPont ArmorWall DuPont ArmorWall fire-rated structural insulated sheathing (SIS) with ICC listing. Combines 1/2 inch MgO sheathing fused to poured polyurethane insulation with a factory-applied air/water-resistive barrier. NFPA 285 approved; supports cladding attachments directly; tolerates up to 180-day weather exposure. For continuous-insulation commercial and residential wall assemblies.
• Natural Stone Cladding Custom natural stone facade solutions including Marble, Limestone, and Travertine, processed with modern equipment and traditional stone carving. Used in conjunction with ventilated rainscreen attachment systems. For luxury residential and commercial projects.
• Design & Engineering Services In-house facade consultation, design assistance, specification review, system development, delegated design, and technical support delivered by CCI's registered architects and structural engineers for cladding projects from concept through completion. For architects, developers, and contractors.
• Project Management & Installation Support Project management from concept through completion, installation training, on-site support, logistics coordination, and maintenance consulting for cladding systems. Provided by PMP-certified project executives to developers and contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy loss reduction of up to 40% with high-performance cladding systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Q-VentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI serves as the official East Coast partner for Q-Vent, the world leader in facade design and system manufacturing. The partnership brings specialized, bespoke, easy-to-install, and durable facade systems to the high-end NYC market. CCI utilizes their East Rutherford warehouse to inspect every product for accuracy.
• Belden Tri-State Building MaterialscoreOthersCCI is the ventilated facades and specialty products division of Belden Tri-State Building Materials. The parent company has served the Northeast region with building products for over 80 years. Belden is the leading supplier of brick and thin brick products in the region.
• Dasana Partners (DURUS System)coreTechnology or IntegrationCCI distributes the DURUS brick rainscreen system by Dasana Partners, featuring stainless steel and galvanized steel trays for lightweight brick cladding with rear ventilation and water management.
• DuPont (ArmorWall)coreTechnology or IntegrationCCI distributes DuPont ArmorWall Plus Fire-Rated Structural Insulated Sheathing, an ICC-listed product combining fire-resistant MgO sheathing with polyurethane insulation and proprietary air/water-resistive barrier.
• FunderMaxmajorTechnology or IntegrationCCI distributes FunderMax phenolic panels for exterior rainscreen applications. The panels feature double-hardened acrylic polyurethane resins for weather protection and are available in innovative decor designs.
• Polycon (GFRC)majorTechnology or IntegrationCCI distributes Polycon glass fiber reinforced concrete panels, hand-sprayed premixed GFRC crafted in the Czech Republic. The product offers superior hardness, strength, durability, and Class A1 fire resistance.
• Agrob BuchtalcoreTechnology or IntegrationCCI partners with Agrob Buchtal for terracotta cladding products, including the KeraTwin K20 system and Hytect self-cleaning technology that uses photocatalysis for air purification and self-cleaning surfaces.
• Neolith (THESIZE Surfaces)coreTechnology or IntegrationCCI distributes Neolith sintered stone for facade applications, featuring large-format panels up to 10'x5', Class A1 fire rating, and concealed mechanical anchoring systems for seamless facades.
• CEIPO CeramichemajorTechnology or IntegrationCCI sources custom glazed terracotta from CEIPO Ceramiche of Italy, including artisan terracotta and custom glazing for unique facade designs such as the Nike Soho flagship store.
• Belden Tri-State and Cladding Concepts Logistics PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI operates logistics distribution centers with Belden Tri-State for brick, cladding, and exterior building products. The partnership enables cutting-edge distribution centers ensuring products reach destinations with unrivaled efficiency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Trespa North America: Manufacturer of high-pressure laminate cladding panels for ventilated facades, directly competing with FunderMax phenolic panels that CCI distributes. Comparable as a material supplier and engineered rainscreen provider for premium commercial and institutional facades.
• Berridge Metal Company: Manufacturer of architectural metal roofing, wall, and soffit panels plus engineered rainscreen systems. Comparable to CCI as a specialist envelope provider serving architects with custom fabrication and full assemblies.

Direct peers

• Centria (Nucor): Manufacturer of architectural metal wall systems, insulated metal panels, and rainscreen assemblies serving commercial construction. Comparable to CCI as a premium facade systems provider with engineered attachments, custom fabrication, and project specification support.
• Dryvit Systems: Long-established North American supplier of EIFS and Outsulation plus exterior cladding systems for commercial buildings. Directly comparable to CCI as a building envelope specialist providing system engineering, specifications, and project support to architects and developers.
• Sto Corp. Major North American manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) plus drained/ventilated rainscreen systems with stucco, masonry, and panelized facades. Comparable to CCI as a technical facade envelope provider serving commercial and institutional projects with full design-support services.
• Citadel Architectural Products: Manufacturer of architectural metal cladding, composite panels, and rainscreen systems for commercial construction. Comparable to CCI's metal cladding and Q-Vent attachment offerings as an engineered facade systems provider with North American specification support.
• Boston Valley Terra Cotta: Manufacturer and fabricator of architectural terra cotta facade systems, including rainscreen assemblies and custom shapes. Comparable to CCI as a specialty terracotta provider serving institutional and high-end commercial projects with engineering and design-assist services.
• NBK North America: Specialist manufacturer of terracotta facade panels and ventilated rainscreen systems targeting North American architects and developers. Highly comparable to CCI's terracotta cladding offering with custom fabrication, engineering support, and project specification engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Kingspan Insulated Panels: Global building envelope manufacturer offering insulated metal panel systems, rainscreens, and architectural wall systems at scale. Comparable to CCI as a high-performance facade provider in commercial and institutional markets, with overlap on Durus/ArmorWall-style continuous insulation assemblies.
• 3A Composites USA (Alucobond): Global manufacturer of aluminum composite panels (ACP) and facade materials widely specified for high-end architectural cladding. Comparable as a premium rainscreen panel supplier with strong architect relationships, overlapping with CCI's metal and composite cladding offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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