Cascade Aqua-Tech

What Cascade Aqua-Tech does

Cascade Aqua-Tech Ltd. is a privately held wholesale distributor of specialty building envelope products headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, founded in 1987. The company distributes high-performance sealants, waterproofing membranes, air barriers, EIFS/stucco systems, deck coatings, expansion joint systems, concrete repair materials, construction adhesives, and architectural hardware sourced from 40+ manufacturers including tier-1 brands such as 3M, Dow, Sika, Tremco, Soprema, Henry, PPG, Kryton, SIGA, and W.R. Meadows. Originally a supplier of high-performance tapes for window manufacturing, Cascade has expanded over nearly four decades into a full-spectrum building envelope solutions provider.

The company operates 6 physical branch locations strategically positioned across Western Canada — Burnaby, Langley, Victoria, and Kelowna in British Columbia, plus Calgary and Edmonton in Alberta — each staffed with in-house product specialists who provide technical guidance to contractors, architects, and building owners on product selection and specification. Revenue is generated through product sales margins on distributed goods (hardware sales model), with pricing not publicly disclosed and a current "Price Uncertainty Notice" displayed on the company website.

Cascade's go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales: direct relationships with construction industry buyers, supplemented by referral-driven demand from manufacturer partnerships. The company's value proposition rests on multi-vendor breadth, regional branch proximity, and decades of accumulated technical expertise in building envelope systems rather than proprietary technology or proprietary products.

Name

Cascade Aqua-Tech

Legal name

Cascade Aqua-Tech Ltd.

Website

https://cascadeaqua.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cascade Aqua-Tech is a wholesale distributor of specialty building envelope products — including sealants, waterproofing, air barriers, EIFS, and architectural hardware — serving contractors, architects, and building owners across Western Canada through 6 branch locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Envelope Products Distribution: Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes high-performance building envelope products including sealants, waterproofing materials, air barriers, architectural hardware, and related construction chemicals through their regional branch network in Western Canada. Revenue is generated through product sales margins as a distributor of multiple manufacturer brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cascade Aqua-Tech is a wholesale distributor of specialty building envelope products for the construction and manufacturing industry in Western Canada. The company supplies sealants, waterproofing systems, air barriers, architectural hardware, EIFS/stucco, deck coatings, expansion joints, and concrete repair materials sourced from 40+ leading manufacturers, distributing through 6 branch locations across British Columbia and Alberta.

Product overview

Cascade Aqua-Tech is a building envelope solutions distributor serving the construction industry in Western Canada since 1987. The company operates as a wholesale distributor rather than a product manufacturer, supplying a comprehensive portfolio of building envelope materials sourced from multiple manufacturer partners. The product offering includes sealants (Tremco, Dow, Sika, 3M, PPG, Nuflex), backer rod (Alcot Plastics), air barriers and window flashing (Protecto Wrap, Henry, Soprema), EIFS and stucco systems (Dryvit), Passive House membranes and tapes (SIGA), deck coatings (Tremco, Sika), building coatings (Sika, W.R. Meadows, Dryvit, Tremco), below-grade waterproofing (Sika, W.R. Meadows, Tremco, Kryton), construction adhesives (Dura Pro, Titebond, Liquid Nails), floor joint fillers (SealBoss, Metzger/McGuire), concrete repair materials (SealBoss, Kryton, Sika), concrete sealers (Kryton, Sika, W.R. Meadows), concrete repair mortars (Sika), expansion joint systems (Emseal, WABO, Willseal), and epoxy flooring systems (Passport Elite, Sika). The company distributes through 6 branch locations across Western Canada (Burnaby, Langley, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, and Edmonton).

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Problem solved

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Products and services

• Sealants Distribution
• Backer Rod Products
• Air Barriers, WRB, and Window Flashing
• Acrylic EIFS and Stucco Systems
• Passive House Membranes, Vapour Barriers, and Tapes
• Elastomeric Traffic and Pedestrian Deck Coatings
• Breathable Exterior Building Coatings
• Below Grade Waterproofing Systems
• Construction Adhesives
• Floor Joint Fillers
• Concrete Crack and Leak Repair Materials
• Concrete Penetrating Sealers and Topical Acrylics
• Concrete Repair Mortars
• Expansion Joint Systems
• Epoxy Flooring and Toppings

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M is a global leader in innovation offering wide range of sealants for industrial, commercial, and transportation applications. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes 3M sealant products in Western Canada.
• AlbionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlbion Engineering provides dispensing solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Albion products in Western Canada.
• Alcot PlasticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlcot Plastics is a Canadian manufacturer of high-quality backer rod products for construction and glazing industries. Cascade distributes Alcot backer rod products.
• Cox Dispensing SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCox Dispensing Solutions provides caulking guns and dispensers. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Cox products in Western Canada.
• DAPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAP is a manufacturer of sealants and adhesives for construction applications. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes DAP products.
• Deslauriers ShimsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeslauriers Shims provides shimming solutions for construction. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Deslauriers products.
• DowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDow is a global leader in silicone and hybrid sealant technologies offering innovative solutions for construction applications. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Dow sealant products in Western Canada.
• DryvitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDryvit is a trusted leader in exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) and stucco solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Dryvit EIFS products in Western Canada.
• Dura ProminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDura Pro (Dural) provides premium construction adhesives. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Dura Pro adhesive products.
• EmsealcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmseal specializes in high-performance expansion joint systems engineered to accommodate building movement. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Emseal expansion joint products.
• Henry CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHenry Company is a trusted leader in weatherproofing and air barrier solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Henry air barrier and flashing products in Western Canada.
• Kin LongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKin Long provides architectural hardware products. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Kin Long hardware in Western Canada.
• Klein Architectural HardwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKlein provides architectural hardware solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Klein Architectural Hardware products.
• KrytoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKryton specializes in innovative crystalline waterproofing systems for below-grade applications. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Kryton waterproofing products in Western Canada.
• Liquid NailsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLiquid Nails (PPG) provides construction adhesives. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Liquid Nails adhesive products.
• Metzger/McGuireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetzger McGuire provides premium floor joint filler systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Metzger/McGuire products.
• MulcominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulco is a Canadian brand for sealants and adhesives. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Mulco products in Canada.
• MulehideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulehide provides roofing and waterproofing products. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Mulehide products in Western Canada.
• NewbornminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewborn manufactures caulking guns. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Newborn caulking gun products.
• NuflexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNuflex is a Canadian brand recognized for producing high-quality, versatile sealants. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Nuflex sealant products in Western Canada.
• OLFAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOLFA provides cutting tools. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes OLFA products in Western Canada.
• PanelgripminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPanelgrip provides glass railing systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Panelgrip products in Western Canada.
• Passeport EliteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPassport Elite specializes in high-performance epoxy flooring and topping systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Passport Elite epoxy products.
• PPGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPPG is a trusted global manufacturer of high-performance sealants for aerospace, industrial, and construction applications. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes PPG sealant products.
• Protecto WrapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProtecto Wrap is a leading manufacturer of self-adhered waterproofing, flashing, and air barrier systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Protecto Wrap products in Western Canada.
• Q-RailingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQ-Railing provides glass railing systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Q-Railing products in Western Canada.
• Richard ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRichard Tools provides cutting and installation tools. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Richard Tools products.
• Schnee-MoreheadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchnee-Morehead provides sealing solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Schnee-Morehead products.
• SealBosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSealBoss specializes in high-performance floor joint fillers and concrete repair solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes SealBoss products in Western Canada.
• SIGAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIGA is a leading manufacturer of airtight membranes, vapor barriers, and specialized tapes for high-performance building envelopes including Passive House standards. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes SIGA products in Western Canada.
• SikacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSika is a globally recognized leader in construction chemicals offering sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Sika products including sealants, coatings, deck coatings, waterproofing, and epoxy flooring systems.
• SiplastminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSiplast provides building envelope solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Siplast products in Western Canada.
• SopremacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoprema is a global leader in building envelope solutions offering high-performance air barriers, waterproofing membranes, and protective coatings. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Soprema products in Western Canada.
• SpraywayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSprayway provides industrial and construction aerosol products. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Sprayway products.
• TitebondminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitebond is a leading manufacturer of wood and construction adhesives. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Titebond adhesive products.
• TremcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTremco is a trusted leader in construction sealants and weatherproofing solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Tremco products including sealants, air barriers (ExoAir line), deck coatings, below-grade waterproofing, and expansion joint systems.
• WABO (Watson Bowman)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWABO (Watson Bowman Acme) offers comprehensive expansion joint systems for buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes WABO products.
• Watson GlovesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWatson Gloves provides work gloves for construction. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Watson Gloves products.
• Woods Power GripminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoods Power Grip provides gripping and attachment solutions. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes Woods Power Grip products.
• W.R. MeadowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorW.R. Meadows provides comprehensive concrete sealers, coatings, and below-grade waterproofing systems. Cascade Aqua-Tech distributes W.R. Meadows products in Western Canada.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Wolseley Canada (Ferguson): National broad-line plumbing, HVAC, and waterworks distributor that competes for share-of-wallet with general contractors. Although it doesn't focus on specialty envelope chemicals like Cascade, it can substitute on adjacent categories and serve the same contractor base.
• EMCO Corporation: National Canadian distributor of plumbing, HVAC, waterworks, and industrial products with Western Canadian branches, providing broad-line competition for specialty construction supply customers served by Cascade.
• Guillevin International: Canada's largest electrical and plumbing products distributor with extensive Western Canadian branch coverage, competing indirectly for the contractor wallet that Cascade also serves across commercial and residential projects.

Direct peers

• Can-Cell Industries: Canadian specialty distributor focused on construction sealants, waterproofing, and concrete repair products — a direct comparable to Cascade's product mix across contractor and industrial customers.
• Brock White Canada: Direct competitor: a North American specialty construction products distributor with a strong footprint in Western Canada, focused on building envelope, sealants, waterproofing, and concrete restoration categories that directly overlap Cascade's portfolio.
• Atlas Construction Supply: Direct peer in Western Canada distributing specialty building materials, sealants, and construction chemicals to contractors in BC and Alberta — overlapping customer base and product categories with Cascade.
• National Concrete Accessories: Canadian specialty distributor of concrete construction products, sealants, and waterproofing systems operating across multiple provinces, with overlapping relationships to many of the same manufacturers as Cascade.

Regional players

• Taiga Building Products: Canadian distributor of building products (panels, lumber, engineered wood, and complementary categories) with significant Western Canadian operations; serves similar contractor customers although its product mix does not overlap Cascade's specialty envelope chemicals.
• Rona (Lowe's Canada): Largest Canadian home improvement retailer with significant Western Canada presence; adjacent competitor for pro-contractor wallet and building envelope chemical sales, particularly in the residential/renovation end of Cascade's market.

Others

• Soprema (manufacturer partner): One of Cascade's core manufacturer partners and a global building envelope solutions leader. While not a direct competitor, manufacturers expanding direct or consolidating distribution are the most material strategic risk to specialty distributors like Cascade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CascadeAqua

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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