R. L. Reppert

What R. L. Reppert does

R. L. Reppert, Inc. is a family-owned commercial wall and ceiling contractor founded in 1973 by Richard L. Reppert and headquartered in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The company delivers an integrated set of specialty trade services including interior metal stud partitions, cold-formed load-bearing and prefabricated exterior wall panels, fiberglass and rigid foam insulation, gypsum drywall systems with all finishing levels, acoustical and specialty ceilings (suspended, grid, tile, metal, wood, and luminous systems), Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (E.I.F.S.), metal composite panels, rough and finish carpentry, and restoration/renovation work. R. L. Reppert executes projects both as a subcontractor to general contractors and through direct engagement with property owners, and holds multiple manufacturer-certified credentials including Dryvit Outsulation System certifications across four product variants, Hilti Firestop Systems certification, OSHA 10/30 training, and welder, fall arrest, and aerial work platform certifications.

The business operates on a project-based contracting model earning revenue through competitive bidding on construction projects, with project pricing determined by scope, materials, and labor rather than published price lists. The firm maintains a multi-vertical mix across education (Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University, Lafayette College, multiple K-12 schools), healthcare (Lehigh Valley Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, B. Braun Medical), government (Lehigh County Courthouse, VAMC Ambulatory Care Addition, Montgomery County Emergency Operations), religious (Grace Church Bethlehem), senior living (Foulkeways at Gwynedd, Phoebe, Kirkland Village), retail/hospitality (Kalahari Resort, Bear Creek Hotel and Lodge, C. F. Martin & Co.), office/commercial (East Penn Manufacturing, PPL), and industrial clients. Geographic reach covers the Greater Lehigh Valley, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and adjacent New Jersey.

Current leadership reflects multi-generational family ownership continuity, with Richard Reppert, Sr. serving as CEO and founder, Richard Reppert, Jr. as President (recognized in Lehigh Valley Business Power 100 in 2023 and 2024), Jessica Dise as Vice-President, and Angie Haas as Corporate Secretary. The company employs 101-250 total personnel with over 100 field personnel, who are concentrated in skilled trade execution with deep tenure (majority exceeding 10 years, project managers with minimum 20 years). R. L. Reppert has earned sustained third-party validation including the ABC Accredited Quality Contractor designation (1999-2011), ABC S.T.E.P. safety awards progressing to Gold Level (2024), Walls & Ceilings Top 50 Contractors ranking for 8 consecutive years (2018-2025), ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors rankings (2022 and 2024), ABC Specialty Contractor Member of the Year First Place (2022), and the Walls & Ceilings Leadership Award (2025). The firm is private, bootstrapped, and operates without external institutional investment.

Name

R. L. Reppert

Legal name

R. L. Reppert, Inc.

Website

https://rlreppert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R. L. Reppert is a family-owned commercial wall and ceiling contractor founded in 1973 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, providing metal framing, insulation, drywall, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, and specialty finishes to education, healthcare, government, religious, senior living, retail, and commercial clients across the Greater Lehigh Valley and New Jersey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmaus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Contractor Services: R. L. Reppert generates revenue through project-based construction contracts as a commercial wall and ceiling contractor. Services include interior metal stud partitions, cold formed framing, load bearing walls, prefabricated exterior wall panels, gypsum drywall systems, acoustical and specialty ceilings, exterior insulation and finish systems (E.I.F.S.), and metal composite panels. Revenue is earned through competitive bidding on construction projects and direct contract engagement with general contractors and property owners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

R. L. Reppert is a commercial wall and ceiling contractor providing metal framing, insulation, gypsum drywall systems, acoustical and specialty ceilings, exterior insulation and finish systems (E.I.F.S.), and metal composite panel installation for commercial construction projects. The company serves general contractors, developers, and property owners across the Greater Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with project-based contracts secured through competitive bidding and direct engagement.

Product overview

R. L. Reppert, Inc. is a commercial wall and ceiling contractor offering an integrated portfolio of construction services. The company provides Metal Framing Services (interior/exterior partitions, load bearing walls, prefabricated wall panels), Insulation Services (fiberglass, rigid foam, fire blankets), Gypsum Drywall Systems (full installation and finishing), Acoustical and Specialty Ceilings (suspended, grid, metal, wood specialty ceilings), Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (E.I.F.S. certified), Metal Composite Panels, Rough and Finish Carpentry, and Restoration/Renovation services. These services are offered as a unified construction service offering rather than discrete software products, serving commercial, educational, medical, government, religious, retail, office, and industrial sectors across the Greater Lehigh Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Framing Services

Quantifiable outcome

• ABC Merit Shop Member of the Year - First Place 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered member, preferred supplier, supplier, certified applicator, certified partner, compliance partner and community partner.

• American Subcontractors Association (ASA)memberOthersIndustry trade association membership providing networking, advocacy, and professional development for subcontractors
• Armstrong Commercial Ceilings & Wallspreferred supplierTechnology or IntegrationCeiling and walls products supplier for commercial construction projects
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)memberOthersNational trade association membership - R.L. Reppert holds Accredited Quality Contractor status and has received multiple ABC awards including Member of the Year
• ABC Eastern PA ChaptermemberOthersRegional chapter membership in ABC trade association
• Builders First SourcesupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding materials supplier for construction products
• Canamould ExtrusionssupplierTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of moulding and extrusion products for construction
• CertainTeedsupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding materials manufacturer for insulation, drywall, and ceiling products
• Clark-Dietrich Building Systemspreferred supplierTechnology or IntegrationMetal framing and building systems supplier - critical for metal stud partition work
• Dryvit Systemscertified applicatorTechnology or IntegrationR.L. Reppert is a certified applicator of Dryvit Outsulation EIFS systems with multiple system certifications
• Foundation Building MaterialssupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding materials distributor for construction products
• Georgia-PacificsupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding products manufacturer for drywall, insulation, and related materials
• Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of CommercememberOthersRegional business chamber membership for networking and community involvement
• HILTIcertified partnerTechnology or IntegrationR.L. Reppert holds Hilti Firestop Systems certification for fire protection installations
• Kamco Supply CorpsupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding materials and supplies distributor
• L&W SupplysupplierTechnology or IntegrationBuilding materials distributor specializing in wallboard and ceiling products
• Marino WaresupplierTechnology or IntegrationMetal framing and wall products supplier
• MBA Metal FramingsupplierTechnology or IntegrationMetal framing products supplier
• National GypsumsupplierTechnology or IntegrationGypsum panel and related building products manufacturer
• OSHAcompliance partnerOthersCompany maintains OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications for workforce safety training
• RockfonsupplierTechnology or IntegrationAcoustical ceiling products supplier for commercial construction
• Skills USAcommunity partnerOthersEducational partnership supporting workforce development in construction trades
• STI Firestopcertified partnerTechnology or IntegrationFire stopping products and systems for firestop installations
• Synergy InsulationsupplierTechnology or IntegrationInsulation products and systems supplier
• USG CorporationsupplierTechnology or IntegrationGypsum, ceiling, and flooring products manufacturer for construction

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BakerTriangle: Texas-based specialty wall and ceiling contractor serving commercial and institutional markets with metal stud framing, drywall, E.I.F.S., and acoustical ceilings. Highly comparable as a regional specialty contractor of similar size and service mix; frequently cited in Walls & Ceilings Top 50 rankings.
• The Raymond Group: Western U.S. specialty contractor focused on metal stud framing, drywall, plaster, E.I.F.S., and acoustic ceilings for commercial, healthcare, and education clients. Direct functional peer with the same core service mix as R. L. Reppert, including E.I.F.S. certified-applicator work.
• Precision Walls, Inc. Southeastern U.S. specialty wall and ceiling contractor with metal framing, drywall, prefabrication, and E.I.F.S. capabilities. Comparable as a regional specialty subcontractor that has scaled by adding prefab and E.I.F.S. services — the same combination R. L. Reppert offers.
• National Wall Systems: National multi-regional specialty wall and ceiling contractor with metal stud framing, drywall, E.I.F.S., and insulation offerings. Direct competitor in many of the same commercial and institutional verticals (healthcare, education, senior living) that R. L. Reppert serves.
• KHS&S Contractors: National specialty contractor providing framing, drywall, insulation, and prefabricated building solutions for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment construction. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head with R. L. Reppert on healthcare, education, and large commercial scopes and has pushed into prefabrication.
• Valley Interior Systems: Wisconsin-based commercial wall and ceiling contractor delivering metal framing, drywall, insulation, E.I.F.S., and specialty ceilings. Closely matches R. L. Reppert's service bundle and regional/specialty contractor profile, frequently appearing alongside it on industry top-50 lists.

Emerging players

• Reflection Interior Systems: Mid-Atlantic interior specialty contractor focused on drywall, framing, and ceiling scopes for commercial and institutional projects. Relevant as a regional competitor operating within driving distance of the Greater Lehigh Valley where R. L. Reppert is headquartered.
• Acoustics Plus: Northeast specialty acoustical and drywall ceiling contractor with healthcare and institutional project experience. Comparable as a regional interior-finish competitor that competes with R. L. Reppert for acoustical ceiling scope on the same institutional projects.
• Accurate Interior Systems: Northeast U.S. specialty contractor providing metal framing, drywall, and acoustical ceilings in healthcare, education, and commercial construction. Comparable in service mix and regional concentration, though smaller in scale.

Broad incumbents

• Performance Contracting Group (PCI): One of the largest U.S. specialty interior contractors, performing framing, drywall, insulation, and ceilings across multiple regions. PCI is comparable because it operates in the same specialty trades (metal framing, drywall, insulation, acoustical ceilings) as R. L. Reppert but at national scale, illustrating the larger incumbent tier against which regional players like R. L. Reppert compete for institutional work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RLReppert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r-l-reppert-inc

Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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