Icynene-Lapolla
Icynene-Lapolla is a Houston-based manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation, reflective roof coatings, and application equipment, distributed through a licensed dealer network in 31+ countries. It serves residential, commercial, and multifamily construction markets and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1977
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Icynene-Lapolla firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Icynene-Lapolla
- Legal name
- Icynene-Lapolla
- Website
- https://icynene-lapolla.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1977
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Icynene-Lapolla is a Houston-based manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation, reflective roof coatings, and application equipment, distributed through a licensed dealer network in 31+ countries. It serves residential, commercial, and multifamily construction markets and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Huntsman Corporation.
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Icynene-Lapolla industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Building Insulation Materials
- NAICS
- Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Systems Manufacturing (IMANAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair (IMADAOAF)
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Where Icynene-Lapolla is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Icynene-Lapolla business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Products: Manufacturing and selling spray polyurethane foam insulation products for residential and commercial building applications. Products are distributed through a network of licensed dealers.
- Reflective Roof Coatings: Production and sale of roofing coatings including acrylic coatings and silicone coatings for commercial and residential roofing applications.
- SPF Equipment and Parts: Sale of spray foam application equipment and replacement parts to support the installation network.
- Commercial Construction Financing: Icynene-Lapolla offers commercial construction loans to make high-performance building materials more accessible to construction businesses, providing financing tailored to construction projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Commercial construction loan financing up to 100% of project cost |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Icynene-Lapolla product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Icynene-Lapolla is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance spray polyurethane foam insulation systems, reflective roof coatings (acrylic and silicone), and spray foam application equipment, distributed through a licensed dealer network for residential and commercial building envelope applications. The company also offers commercial construction financing (construction mortgage loans, SBA-backed loans, and business lines of credit) to support construction project funding.
Product overview
Icynene-Lapolla is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance building material innovations for optimizing the building envelope and maximizing energy efficiency. The company operates under two primary brands: Icynene Spray Foam Insulation (established 1986) and Lapolla Spray Foam Insulation (since 1977). Together with Demilec (acquired by Huntsman in 2018), the combined entity creates the world's leading supplier of spray foam products. The portfolio includes open cell and HFO spray foam insulation systems, reflective roof coatings (acrylic and silicone), and spray application equipment. The company also offers commercial construction financing services including construction mortgage loans, SBA-backed loans, and business lines of credit to support construction projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Icynene Spray Foam Insulation: Established in 1986, Icynene offers a complete portfolio of high-performance spray foam insulation solutions. Icynene spray foam is the number one specified brand by architects and provides superior insulation solutions. Icynene is known globally as the leader in open cell spray polyurethane foam.
- Lapolla Spray Foam Insulation
Products and services
- Icynene Spray Foam Insulation High-performance spray foam insulation solutions established in 1986, known globally as the leader in open cell spray polyurethane foam and the number one specified brand by architects, sold through licensed dealers for residential and commercial building envelope applications.
- Lapolla Spray Foam Insulation Houston-based spray polyurethane foam insulation product line serving residential and commercial construction markets since 1977, with a proven track record in roofing and coating solutions.
- Reflective Roof Coatings Full line of roofing foam, acrylic coatings, and silicone coatings for commercial and residential roofing applications.
- Spray Polyurethane Foam Equipment and Parts Complete range of equipment and replacement parts for spray polyurethane foam application, supporting the dealer network with installation services.
- HFO Spray Foam System Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) based spray foam insulation system, the first in the world to be commercialized, representing next-generation technology with improved environmental characteristics and low global warming potential.
- Commercial Construction Loans Short-term financing options designed to fund the building or renovation of commercial properties, including construction mortgage loans, construction-to-permanent loans, business lines of credit, and SBA-backed construction loans, offered to make high-performance building materials more accessible to construction businesses.
Companies that use Icynene-Lapolla
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Icynene-Lapolla technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Icynene-Lapolla partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Icynene-Lapolla competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GAF: GAF is one of North America's largest roofing manufacturers with a growing footprint in insulation and coatings. It overlaps with Icynene-Lapolla's reflective roof coatings and commercial roofing insulation offerings.
- Dow Chemical: Dow produces polyurethane systems and rigid foam insulation chemistries used in construction. As a broad specialty chemicals incumbent, it competes with Huntsman/Icynene-Lapolla in MDI-based insulation and roofing applications.
- Covestro: Covestro is a major polyurethane and MDI producer with SPF-adjacent offerings and insulation raw materials. It overlaps with Icynene-Lapolla in polyurethane chemistry and downstream foam insulation systems globally.
- Owens Corning: Owens Corning is a large building products manufacturer with insulation and roofing portfolios that overlap with Icynene-Lapolla's SPF and reflective roof coating offerings, particularly in residential construction.
- Johns Manville: Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway) manufactures a broad range of building insulation products including SPF and fiberglass. It competes with Icynene-Lapolla across residential and commercial insulation and roofing systems.
- BASF: BASF is a global chemical incumbent that produces SPF systems (e.g., Elastospray/Walltite) and supplies polyurethane feedstocks. It competes broadly with Icynene-Lapolla in commercial SPF insulation and is also a raw material supplier to the broader industry.
Direct peers
- Carlisle Construction Materials: Carlisle is a leading manufacturer of commercial roofing systems and spray polyurethane foam used in roofing applications. It directly competes with Icynene-Lapolla's roofing foam and coating portfolio in commercial construction.
- NCFI Polyurethanes: NCFI is a US-based manufacturer of spray polyurethane foam insulation systems for residential and commercial construction. It is a direct competitor in open and closed cell SPF with comparable dealer-channel distribution.
- Demilec (Huntsman): Demilec is a spray polyurethane foam insulation manufacturer now combined with Icynene-Lapolla under Huntsman. It directly competes in open and closed cell SPF and was the principal driver of the combined entity's #1 global spray foam position.
Emerging players
- Knauf Insulation: Knauf Insulation produces a range of insulation solutions and is expanding its footprint in high-performance building envelope products. It is an emerging competitor to SPF-centric offerings in commercial and residential insulation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Icynene-Lapolla leadership team
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Icynene-Lapolla funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Icynene-Lapolla M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Icynene-Lapolla
What does Icynene-Lapolla do?
Icynene-Lapolla is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance spray polyurethane foam insulation systems, reflective roof coatings (acrylic and silicone), and spray foam application equipment, distributed through a licensed dealer network for residential and commercial building envelope applications. The company also offers commercial construction financing (construction mortgage loans, SBA-backed loans, and business lines of credit) to support construction project funding.
Is Icynene-Lapolla a public or private company?
Icynene-Lapolla is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Icynene-Lapolla founded?
Icynene-Lapolla was founded in 1977. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Icynene-Lapolla based?
Icynene-Lapolla is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Icynene-Lapolla make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Products are the primary driver. The others are reflective Roof Coatings, SPF Equipment and Parts and commercial Construction Financing.
Who are Icynene-Lapolla's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GAF, Dow Chemical, Covestro, Owens Corning, Johns Manville and BASF. Direct peers are Carlisle Construction Materials, NCFI Polyurethanes and Demilec (Huntsman). Knauf Insulation is listed as an emerging player.
Does Icynene-Lapolla have an API?
No public API is recorded for Icynene-Lapolla.
What industry is Icynene-Lapolla in?
Icynene-Lapolla's product category is Building Insulation Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAL, Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Systems Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMADAOAF, Roofing Adhesives, Sealants & Leak Repair. Its NAICS code is 325510 and its SIC code is 3086.