CDS

What CDS does

Midwest Sealant Supply Co. (CDS), operating as Midwest Sealants, is a privately-held specialty distributor of building-envelope products founded in 1968 and headquartered across operations in the United States and Canada. The company distributes more than 5,000 SKUs spanning sealants and adhesives, coatings, waterproofing, firestopping, spray foam insulation, air/vapor barriers, masonry accessories, restoration, and roofing materials. It maintains direct supply relationships with 24 world-class manufacturers including 3M, Sika, Tremco, DAP, Euclid Chemical, Henry, Gaco, Soudal, Pecora, and Evonik, giving it access to the leading brands in each of its product categories.

The company serves construction contractors as its primary B2B customer segment, supporting building professionals with product specification, application expertise, and job-site delivery through a network of 4 physical branch locations across 2 countries. Branch-level operations are managed by dedicated regional managers (e.g., Buffalo, NY; Columbus, OH), and the operating model is sales-led and relationship-driven. Pricing is quote-based per project rather than publicly listed, consistent with the custom-specification nature of commercial construction procurement.

The business makes money through distribution margins on physical product sales, supported by inventory carrying capacity at its 4 branches and direct procurement from tier-one manufacturers. With 101-250 employees and no disclosed funding history, the company operates as a mature, privately-held specialty distributor. There are no documented acquisitions, capital raises, or product launches in the input data, and the organization shows no adoption of AI/ML technology — its competitive position rests on supplier breadth, geographic coverage, and contractor relationships accumulated over 57 years of continuous operation.

Name

CDS

Legal name

Midwest Sealant Supply Co.

Website

https://cdsco.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Midwest Sealant Supply Co. (CDS) is a privately-held specialty distributor founded in 1968 that supplies sealants, coatings, waterproofing, and related building-envelope products to construction contractors across 4 branches in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Specialty Products Distribution

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

Fasteners, Adhesives & Sealants Retail (Nails, Screws, Glues, Caulks) (CRAIAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI), Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products (IMADAOAK)

Keywords

• Construction specialty distribution
• Sealants and adhesives supply
• Waterproofing products distribution
• Building envelope materials
• Contractor construction supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Specialty Product Sales: One-time sales of construction specialty products including sealants, adhesives, coatings, waterproofing solutions, and related construction materials to contractors. Revenue generated through direct sales at physical locations and potentially direct engagement with contractors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CDS, doing business as Midwest Sealant Supply Co., distributes construction specialty building envelope products to professional contractors through four branch locations. The core product portfolio comprises Sealants & Adhesives, Coatings, and Waterproofing solutions, complemented by firestopping products, spray foam insulation, air/vapor barriers, masonry accessories, restoration products, and roofing materials aggregated from 24 suppliers across more than 5,000 SKUs. Customers include construction contractors needing expert product selection guidance and access to premium building envelope brands such as 3M, Sika, Tremco, Euclid Chemical, and DAP.

Product overview

Midwest Sealant Supply Co. operates as a construction specialty supply company offering a focused portfolio of building envelope products. The core offerings consist of three main product lines: Sealants & Adhesives, Coatings, and Waterproofing solutions. The company also distributes related products including firestopping products, spray foam insulation, air/vapor barriers, masonry accessories, restoration products, and roofing materials from their network of 24 world-class suppliers. The product portfolio totals over 5,000 products designed for construction contractors and building professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sealants & Adhesives Construction-grade sealants and adhesives for various building envelope applications, providing durable bonding and sealing solutions for construction contractors and building professionals.
• Coatings Protective coatings designed for construction applications, providing durability and weather resistance to building surfaces for construction contractors and building professionals.
• Waterproofing Waterproofing solutions to protect building structures from moisture infiltration and water damage, supplied to construction contractors and building professionals.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 core and minor.

• 3McoreOthersGlobal industrial conglomerate providing construction and specialty products. 3M is part of Midwest Sealants' supplier network offering sealants and related products.
• AlbioncoreOthersEngineering hardware manufacturer providing caulking equipment and accessories. Part of the supplier network.
• Capital TapeminorOthersTape products supplier in the distribution network.
• ChemlinkminorOthersSpecialty chemical products supplier for construction applications.
• C&R ManufacturingminorOthersRoofers choice products manufacturer in the supplier network.
• DAPcoreOthersLeading manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and building materials for professional contractors.
• DeslauriersminorOthersConstruction tools and equipment supplier.
• Diamond VantageminorOthersDiamond tools and construction products supplier.
• Euclid ChemicalcoreOthersMajor manufacturer of specialty concrete and construction chemicals including sealants and coatings.
• EvonikminorOthersGlobal specialty chemicals company providing advanced construction material solutions.
• GacocoreOthersWaterproofing and coating solutions manufacturer for commercial and residential construction.
• GeocelminorOthersSpecialty sealant products manufacturer.
• Handi FoamminorOthersSpray foam insulation products supplier.
• HenrycoreOthersLeading manufacturer of envelope and weatherization products including sealants and coatings.
• ISI Building ProductsminorOthersBuilding envelope products manufacturer.
• NewbornminorOthersCaulking guns and dispensing equipment manufacturer.
• NomacominorOthersInsulation and construction foam products supplier.
• PecoracoreOthersManufacturer of sealants and coatings for construction applications.
• Reliable Concrete AccessoriesminorOthersConcrete construction accessories supplier.
• SikacoreOthersGlobal specialty chemicals company providing sealants, adhesives, and construction solutions.
• SoudalcoreOthersEuropean manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and PU foams serving construction industry.
• TremcocoreOthersMajor manufacturer of sealants, coatings, and waterproofing solutions for building envelopes.
• Woods Power GripminorOthersConstruction mounting and grip products supplier.
• Xcel ProductsminorOthersConstruction products manufacturer based in Canada.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• DAP Products: Leading manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and repair products for professional contractors and DIY. A core supplier to CDS, with overlapping product lines in sealants and adhesives; relevant as a channel partner and adjacent product competitor.
• Sika U.S. Global manufacturer of specialty chemicals including sealants, adhesives, and construction solutions. A core supplier to CDS; comparable in product category though as a manufacturer rather than distributor, and a potential direct-to-contractor channel competitor.
• Tremco Incorporated: Major manufacturer of sealants, coatings, and waterproofing solutions for building envelopes. CDS is a Tremco distributor, so Tremco is a key supplier and adjacent to CDS's product range; the relationship is supplier–channel partner rather than direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• Beacon Building Products: Major U.S. distributor of roofing and complementary building products to contractors. Comparable to CDS's roofing and waterproofing categories, with a much larger national branch footprint.
• Distribution International: Specialty distributor of insulation, air barriers, firestopping, and weatherization products to commercial contractors. Closely comparable to CDS's firestopping, spray foam, and air/vapor barrier categories within a shared B2B specialty distribution model.
• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty distributor of building products including insulation, gypsum, steel framing, and weatherization products. Overlaps with CDS's spray foam insulation, air/vapor barrier, and weatherization categories for commercial and residential contractors.
• Lansing Building Products: U.S. distributor of exterior building products including siding, windows, and weatherization categories. Comparable to CDS as a specialty distributor serving building-envelope contractors, with multi-region branch presence.
• White Cap: Distributor of specialty construction materials, tools, and safety supplies serving concrete, masonry, and general contractors. Comparable to CDS as a specialty construction distributor serving professional contractors, with a broader product range.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest U.S. wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, windows, and exterior building products. Highly comparable to CDS as a construction specialty distributor serving contractors, though at vastly greater national scale and with a broader product mix.
• SRS Distribution: National specialty building-products distributor serving independent contractors in roofing, siding, and interior categories. Directly comparable to CDS in business model and customer base, but operates across hundreds of branches versus CDS's four.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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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