Gooding & Associate

What Gooding & Associate does

Gooding & Associates is a privately held building specialty products distributor headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, with a sales footprint extending across the Northeastern United States. The company distributes a curated portfolio of construction components sourced primarily from third-party manufacturers — including access doors from Elmdor, GRG and GFRC architectural elements from Casting Designs Inc. (CDI), deflection and fire-rated track systems from Fire Trak and The Steel Network (VertiClip/VertiTrack), Monoglass spray-on insulation, and trims and accessories from Stockton Products and Plastic Components. Its six core product categories cover flexible and preformed track for curved wall framing, architectural columns and domes, fire-rated assemblies, clip systems, access panels, and insulation.

The firm operates on a consultative, specification-driven sales model: it employs a small direct sales team organized by territory and pairs product distribution with free technical support, submittal preparation, problem analysis, applicator training, and AIA-accredited architect education. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of distributed building products; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct contact on a project or multi-year contract basis. Customers span retail/commercial construction (legacy department-store accounts), institutional buildings (universities, churches, offices, casinos), high-end residential, and commercial drywall and plaster contractors requiring curved-wall and fire-rated solutions. The company is owner-operated, with Dave Albanese, CSI, serving as President/Owner, supported by a four-person team covering inside sales, billing, and regional field sales.

Name

Gooding & Associate

Legal name

Gooding & Associates

Website

https://goodingassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gooding & Associates is a privately held, Northeast US-based building specialty products distributor that sources and resells access doors, GRG/GFRC architectural elements, deflection and fire-rated track systems, insulation, and trims to commercial, institutional, and high-end residential contractors via a small direct sales team and free specification support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Specialty Products Distribution

NAICS

Home Centers (444110)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Doors, Windows & Millwork Hardware Retail (Locks, Hinges, Handles) (CRAIADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Building specialty distribution
• Construction products distributor
• Architectural building products
• Drywall and plaster supplies
• Fire-rated assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Specialty Products Distribution: The company generates revenue through the distribution and sale of specialized building construction products including access doors, flexible track products, GRG/GFRC materials, deflection track systems, insulation, and trims/reveals to the construction industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gooding & Associates distributes a portfolio of building specialty products — including access doors/panels/hatches, flexible track (Flex-Ability Concepts), preformed precision curved track, GRG and GFRC architectural elements, Fire Trak fire-rated deflection systems, VertiClip/VertiTrack clips, Monoglass spray-on insulation, and metal/plastic trims — to contractors, architects, and builders in commercial, institutional, retail, and high-end residential construction. The company complements its product distribution with free technical consulting, submittal support, AIA-credit architect training, and LEED documentation assistance.

Product overview

Gooding & Associate is a building specialty distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction products organized into six core categories: (1) Flexible Products (Flex-Ability Concepts) for curved wall/ceiling framing; (2) Preformed Products using precision plasma-cut radius track in galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel; (3) GRG/GFRC architectural elements including columns, domes, light covers, and ceiling vaults sourced from CDI; (4) Deflection Track Systems including the Fire Trak fire-rated assembly; (5) Clip Assemblies including VertiClip/VertiTrack and Three Legged Dog products; and (6) Access Doors/Panels/Hatches spanning metal drywall, multi-surface, fire-rated, and plastic types. Supporting product lines include Monoglass spray-on insulation and trims/reveals/tapes from Stockton Products and Plastic Components. The company also provides consulting services including technical support, applicator training, architect AIA credit courses, and product submittal assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Access Doors, Panels and Hatches Metal drywall, multi-surface, fire-rated, plastic, and GRG access doors for walls, ceilings, and roofs enabling maintenance access to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, sold to contractors, architects, and builders.
• Flexible Track Products (Flex-Ability Concepts) Flexible track products used to construct structural curves in walls, ceilings, columns, arches, and S-curves, enabling curved architectural designs without field cutting. Targeted at commercial drywall and plaster contractors.
• Preformed Track Products Custom preformed radius track cut from G-90 galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel using computer-controlled plasma cutting with 1/8 inch tolerances over 10 feet, supplied to contractors for precise curved wall construction.
• GRG and GFRC Architectural Products Glass-Reinforced Gypsum (GRG) interior elements and Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) exterior elements including columns, domes, light covers, ceiling vaults, and custom shapes sourced from supplier CDI, used in retail, institutional, and upscale residential projects.
• Fire Trak Deflection Track System Fire-rated deflection track and firestop system that allows vertical movement of roof or floor decks while maintaining fire-stopping integrity in rated wall assemblies, meeting UL fire resistance listings including 1.5-hour ratings.
• VertiClip and VertiTrack Deflection Clip Assemblies Pre-assembled deflection clips and tracks (SLD, SL, SLB, SLS, SLT series and VTD systems) from The Steel Network, allowing vertical deflection up to 1.5 inches in curtain wall and interior partition construction, with anti-friction connection design and UL-rated fire resistance.
• Monoglass Spray-On Insulation Spray-applied glass fiber thermal and acoustical insulation made from 25% recycled glass, achieving R-20/RSI 3.5 on horizontal surfaces and R-28/RSI 4.9 on vertical surfaces, supporting LEED-certified green building projects.
• Trims, Reveals, and Tapes Metal, wire, aluminum, and plastic trims, reveals, and tapes for drywall, EIFS, and stucco/plaster applications, drawn from Stockton Products and Plastic Components lines for finishing trades.
• Building Specialty Consulting and Training Services Free technical support, submittal assistance, specification consultation, project site visits, applicator installation training, architect training with AIA credits, product knowledge classes, problem analysis, and product submittal preparation provided to architects, contractors, and builders alongside product distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Preformed track achieves tolerances of one-eighth inch over 10 feet
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CDI (Casting Designs Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCDI supplies GRG (Glass-Reinforced Gypsum) and GFRC (Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete) products including columns, domes, light covers, and custom shapes. CDI has been a key supplier since 1989 and is recognized as one of the best in the industry.
• ElmdorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElmdor manufactures access doors, panels, and roof hatches that Gooding & Associates distributes, including metal drywall access doors, multi-surface doors, fire-rated doors, and roof access hatches.
• Stockton ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStockton Products offers a complete line of metal, wire & aluminum products to the lath and plaster professional. Gooding & Associates carries their products including trims and accessories.
• Plastic Components Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlastic Components offers more than 600 different trim items and sizes with the most complete selection of trims and largest line of water management products in the industry for drywall, EIFS, and stucco applications.
• MonoglasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonoglass Spray-On Insulation, developed in 1979, is the leading spray-applied glass fiber insulation worldwide. Gooding & Associates distributes Monoglass products which achieve R-20/R-28 thermal values and are made from 25% recycled glass.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSGBC developed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), an internationally recognized green building certification system. Gooding & Associates provides LEED certification documentation for their products.
• The Steel Network (TSN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTSN manufactures VertiClip and VertiTrack deflection clip systems. Gooding & Associates distributes these products including SLD, SL, SLB, SLS, and SLT series clips along with pre-assembled VertiTrack VTD systems.
• Fire TrakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFire Trak deflection track and firestop system solves the problem of firestopping heads of fire-rated partitions while allowing movement of roof or floor decks. Products include slotted track and V-Track Superior.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Large national distributor of construction supplies, tools, and specialty products for commercial contractors. Overlaps with Gooding & Associates on specialty construction products (access panels, fasteners, insulation) at much greater scale and breadth.
• L&W Supply: National specialty distributor of building materials (drywall, steel studs, ceilings, insulation) serving professional contractors. Comparable to Gooding & Associates as a building specialty products distributor with similar contractor/architect customer base and supplier-partner model.
• SRS Distribution: Large building products distributor focused on roofing, siding, and specialty categories across the U.S. Adjacent broad incumbent to Gooding & Associates with overlap in specialty construction products distributed through relationship-led sales channels.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and building products. A broad incumbent in construction specialty distribution; touches adjacent categories to Gooding & Associates like fasteners, insulation, and architectural products but at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• GMS Inc. Large U.S. specialty distributor of building products including drywall, steel framing, insulation, and accessories. Comparable to Gooding & Associates as a specialty building products distributor selling into commercial/institutional construction channels, though at materially greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, gypsum, steel framing, and architectural specialties serving commercial and residential contractors. Directly comparable business model to Gooding & Associates with overlapping categories like access panels, insulation, and specialty finishes.
• Lansing Building Products: Specialty distributor of exterior building products and millwork serving professional contractors across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable to Gooding & Associates as a specialty distributor selling architectural/building components with relationship-led specification support.

Regional players

• Mutual Materials: Regional masonry and architectural building products manufacturer/distributor serving the Pacific Northwest. Comparable architectural/construction product focus to Gooding & Associates, with regional rather than national reach.

Others

• Flex-Ability Concepts: Manufacturer of the flexible track products that Gooding & Associates distributes. Included as an ecosystem peer: Flex-Ability is both a supplier and adjacent specialist in curved-wall framing, the same technical category Gooding specializes in.
• Elmdor (by Nystrom): Manufacturer of access doors, panels, and roof hatches that Gooding & Associates distributes. An enabling/ecosystem peer whose product line defines Gooding's access-doors category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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