American Sealants

What American Sealants does

American Sealants Inc. (ASI) is a US-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants, organized around four chemistry platforms: acetoxy silicones, hybrid polyethers, neutral cure silicones, and a specialty line of butyl, acrylic latex, adhesive remover, and silicone grease products. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company operates as a portfolio brand within Meridian Adhesives Group, whose corporate headquarters is in Charlotte, North Carolina. ASI employs 51–100 people and has operated in the adhesives and sealants industry for nearly four decades, serving end markets that include automotive and transportation, building and construction, electronics, oil and renewable energy, and general industrial assembly.

The company monetizes through a B2B, sales-led model across four revenue streams: branded product sales under the ASI name, private label manufacturing for partners selling under their own brands, contract manufacturing and tolling for companies outsourcing production, and collaborative product development of custom chemistries, colors, and packaging. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, structured around volume, customization, and multi-year contracts, with direct engagement via phone (800-325-7040) and website inquiry forms.

ASI markets through a combination of organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook), content marketing (brochures, SDS, TDS documentation), industry trade shows (Glassbuild America), and direct sales. Distribution is regional and centered on direct B2B engagement and OEM-style private label and contract manufacturing arrangements. No consumer e-commerce, named end-customer logos, patents, regulatory actions, or funding rounds are disclosed in the input data, and the company has no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

American Sealants

Legal name

American Sealants Inc.

Website

https://americansealantsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

American Sealants Inc. (ASI) is a US-based manufacturer of industrial adhesives and sealants serving automotive, construction, electronics, energy, and industrial customers via branded products, private-label manufacturing, contract manufacturing, and custom formulation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives and Sealants

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Adhesives & Sealants Chemicals (IMAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sealants (Construction & Industrial) (IMAEAGAI), Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesives
• Silicone sealants
• Hybrid polyethers
• Contract manufacturing
• Private label sealants

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Branded Product Sales: Sale of high-performance adhesives and sealants under the ASI brand name to industrial, automotive, electronics, and construction sectors
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Flexible private labeling enabling partners to market high-performance adhesives and sealants under their own brand names with customizable formulations, colors, and packaging
3. Contract Manufacturing & Tolling: Scalable production solutions allowing companies to outsource adhesive and sealant production while ensuring consistent quality and meeting diverse industry specifications
4. Product Development Services: Collaborative development of innovative adhesive and sealant formulations tailored precisely to client requirements for varied industries and specialized applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

American Sealants Inc. (ASI) manufactures and supplies high-performance industrial adhesives and sealants across multiple chemistries including acetoxy silicones, hybrid polyethers, neutral cure silicones, butyl, and acrylic latex formulations. The company sells branded products through direct B2B channels and also provides private label manufacturing, contract manufacturing and tolling, custom product development, and flexible packaging services to industrial customers in automotive, construction, electronics, oil and renewable energy, and general industrial assembly markets.

Product overview

American Sealants Inc. (ASI) is a manufacturer of high-performance adhesives and sealants with nearly 40 years of experience. The company offers a portfolio of branded products organized into four main product lines: Acetoxy Silicones (fast-curing sealants for glazing and general-purpose applications), Hybrid Polyethers (durable weather-resistant sealants combining polyurethane and silicone properties), Neutral Cure Silicones (high-performance non-corrosive sealants), and Other Formulas (specialty sealants including ASI 12SK Butyl Sealant, ASI 174 Siliconized Acrylic Latex, ASI 0240 Adhesive Remover, and ASI Compound 70 Silicone Grease). In addition to branded products, ASI provides comprehensive services including Private Label manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing & Tolling, Product Development, and Product Packaging services for industrial, automotive, electronics, and construction sectors. The company operates as part of Meridian Adhesives Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acetoxy Silicones

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meridian Adhesives GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican Sealants Inc is a proud member and brand within Meridian Adhesives Group, a portfolio company serving diverse industries globally. ASI operates as part of the Meridian family of adhesive and sealant brands including Adhesives Technology, Design Polymerics, Epoxies, Epoxy Technology, Evans, and others.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with adhesives and sealants products spanning automotive, construction, and electronics. Overlaps with ASI across chemistries and end markets, though 3M's portfolio is far broader and its adhesives division is one of many.
• H.B. Fuller: Large global industrial adhesives manufacturer with broad product portfolio across packaging, construction, and automotive. Comparable to ASI as a B2B specialty adhesives/sealants supplier, though operating at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Bostik (Arkema): Worldwide adhesives manufacturer offering sealants, hybrid polymers, and specialty chemistries across construction, industrial, and packaging markets. Direct overlap with ASI's silicone and hybrid polyether product lines and customer segments.
• ITW (Illinois Tool Works): Diversified industrial manufacturer with adhesives and sealants operations serving automotive, construction, and specialty industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories and end-market exposure.
• Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with a major sealants and adhesives business focused on construction, automotive, and industrial applications. Highly comparable end-market overlap with ASI, especially in construction sealants and hybrid polymer technologies.
• Henkel: Global leader in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings serving automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial assembly. Overlaps directly with ASI across multiple chemistries and end-markets, though at far greater scale.

Direct peers

• Momentive Performance Materials (KCC): Specialty silicones and sealants manufacturer with strong presence in construction, electronics, and industrial assembly. Directly comparable to ASI's acetoxy and neutral cure silicone product lines serving similar end-markets.
• Soudal: World's largest independent sealant manufacturer, specializing in silicones, hybrid polymers, and polyurethane sealants for construction and DIY/professional channels. Direct competitor to ASI in sealants chemistry and customer base.
• Adhesives Technology Corporation: Specialty epoxy and structural adhesives manufacturer serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets. Sister brand within Meridian Adhesives Group — same parent, comparable B2B specialty adhesives business model.
• Tremco Incorporated: Specialty manufacturer of sealants, waterproofing, and weatherproofing products for construction and industrial applications. Closely comparable to ASI's sealants business in building envelope, glazing, and weather-resistant formulations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/americansealantsinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-sealants

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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