What Polygem does

Polygem, Inc. is a Pennsylvania-incorporated specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1984 that develops and produces industrial epoxy, urethane, and silicone systems for construction, waterproofing, mining and agricultural, themed-environment (zoological/exhibit), and DIY/homeowner applications. The company operates from a 390,000 square-foot integrated manufacturing facility in Macungie, PA, and has accumulated over 1,800 proprietary formulations across 40+ years, with specialty technologies including 100% solids systems (no VOC solvents), moisture-insensitive epoxies usable wet or underwater, and E-84 Class A flame-rated materials for public spaces. Its product architecture is organized into five lines: Zoopoxy (themed environments), LCR/Liquid Concrete Repair (foundation crack repair kits), Construction (sealants, mortars, primers, adhesives), Mining & Industrial (backing/wear compounds, ceramic tile adhesives), and Waterproofing (injection resins, polyurethane grouts, silicones), supported by an applicator-tool product family.

Name

Polygem

Legal name

Polygem, Inc.

Website

https://polygem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Polygem, Inc. manufactures 100%-solids epoxy, urethane, and silicone systems for construction, waterproofing, mining, themed environments, and DIY markets. Founded in 1984 with 1,800+ formulations, it operates as a Smooth-On division from Macungie, PA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Chemicals

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Polyurethanes (MDI/TDI, Polyols, PU Systems) (IMAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD), Polyurethane (PU) Flexible Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAC), Commodity Plastic Compounds (PE/PP/PS/PVC) (IMANABAA)

Keywords

• Industrial epoxy systems
• Concrete repair products
• Polyurethane injection grouts
• Themed environment coatings
• Abrasion resistant adhesives

Headquarters

HQ city

West Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Polygem generates revenue through the sale of industrial epoxy, urethane, and silicone products. Products are sold in various unit sizes (cartridges, gallons, multi-gallon kits) with pricing based on product type and volume. The company also offers custom formulation, private labeling, and toll production services.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Comprehensive private labeling solutions producing 100% solid epoxies under customer brand names, providing complete formulating and manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Polygem manufactures and sells 100% solids epoxy, urethane, and silicone chemical systems used in construction, waterproofing, mining/industrial, and themed environment applications. The company produces five product lines (Zoopoxy, LCR Liquid Concrete Repair, Construction, Mining & Industrial, and Waterproofing) along with associated application tools. Polygem also offers custom formulation, private labeling, and toll production services from its 390,000 square foot Pennsylvania manufacturing facility.

Product overview

Polygem is a manufacturer of industrial epoxy, urethane, and silicone products operating within a platform-plus-product-lines architecture. The company offers five main product categories: (1) Zoopoxy for themed environments and exhibits, featuring sculpting epoxies like 307FR Lite II, 307FR Lite Flex II, 307FR Pourable II, 307 LITE, 307 Stone, EZ-Karve, and Cammo Flex; (2) LCR (Liquid Concrete Repair) for foundation crack repair including the Crack Repair Kit, Epoxy Injection Resin, Epoxy Repair Paste, and Injection Ports; (3) Construction products including crack pastes (1002FS, 1003FS), Armor-Coat Hard Coat, Aqua-Gem Primer, 1618 Clear Coating, Granite Flex, and Thickening Agent; (4) Mining & Industrial products including 1183WB and 519HT-WB Wearing Compounds, and ceramic tile adhesives (519HT, 307); and (5) Waterproofing solutions including injection resins (1001-LV, 1001-EHV), polyurethane grouts (PolyFM-LV, PolyFM-1C, PolyFM-SLV, Gelfoam), and silicones (PG Clear, PG RedHT). The company also offers application tools including dispensing guns (M300LV, M300X), static mixers, injection ports, and corner ports. Following its acquisition by Smooth-On in January 2024, Polygem operates as a division within Smooth-On's integrated manufacturing organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zoopoxy: Epoxy systems for themed environments, exhibits, and zoological applications including modeling, sculpting, and display elements.
• LCR (Liquid Concrete Repair)

Products and services

• Zoopoxy Epoxy systems for themed environments, exhibits, and zoological applications including modeling, sculpting, and display elements. Includes flame-rated options such as 307FR Lite II and 307FR Lite Flex II meeting E-84 Class A standards for public spaces.
• LCR - Liquid Concrete Repair Professional-grade concrete repair products including epoxy injection systems, crack repair kits, repair pastes, and injection ports for foundation crack repair targeting homeowners, contractors, and DIY users.
• Construction Products Construction-grade epoxies including joint sealants, crack pastes (1002FS, 1003FS), mortars and grouts, primers (Aqua-Gem), adhesives (Armor-Coat, Granite Flex), silicones, and clear coatings (1618) for construction professionals.
• Mining & Industrial Products Industrial-grade products for mining, agricultural, and industrial applications including backing compounds, wearing compounds (1183WB, 519HT-WB), and high-temperature ceramic tile adhesives (519HT, 307) for abrasion and impact protection.
• Waterproofing Products Waterproofing solutions including injection resins (1001-LV, 1001-EHV), polyurethane injection grouts (PolyFM-LV, PolyFM-1C, PolyFM-SLV, Gelfoam), silicones (PG Clear, PG RedHT), and accessories for below-grade structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Permanently restore structural and design strength to cracked concrete structures
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Smooth-On, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Following acquisition by Smooth-On in January 2024, Polygem now operates within a fully integrated manufacturing and support organization. The acquisition provides Polygem with greater material consistency, expanded capacity, and long-term supply stability. Polygem continues to operate as a brand division while benefiting from Smooth-On's infrastructure.
• Reynolds Advanced MaterialscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary national distributor for Polygem Zoopoxy products with 10 locations across the US including Allentown, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Orlando, Phoenix, and Seattle. Serves themed environment, zoological, taxidermy, and scenic supply markets.
• McMaster-Carr Supply ComajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial supply company distributes Polygem waterproofing and LCR products through multiple warehouse locations nationwide, serving construction and industrial maintenance markets.
• Ambrosius Concrete Supplies Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional concrete supply distributor serving Wisconsin area for Polygem waterproofing and LCR products.
• Fountain Valley PaintsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia-based paint and specialty coating distributor serving Zoopoxy themed environment markets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sika AG: Sika is a global construction chemicals incumbent offering epoxy-based concrete repair mortars, grouts, sealants, and waterproofing injection systems that compete with Polygem's Construction and Waterproofing lines. Its scale and global distribution set the benchmark against which smaller specialists like Polygem are evaluated by large contractors.
• Huntsman Corporation: Huntsman is a major global manufacturer of epoxy resins, polyurethane systems, and performance chemicals that supply downstream formulators including niche specialists like Polygem. As a raw materials supplier and competitor in formulated systems, Huntsman sits both upstream of and adjacent to Polygem's formulation business.
• Mapei Corporation: Mapei manufactures a broad portfolio of construction chemicals including epoxy tile adhesives, polyurethane sealants, and concrete repair systems — categories where Polygem's 519HT Ceramic Tile Adhesive, polyurethane grouts, and LCR products compete. Mapei's distribution in the tile and flooring market places it adjacent to several Polygem SKUs.
• Fosroc International: Fosroc manufactures specialty construction chemicals including epoxy-based repair mortars, polyurethane injection resins, and waterproofing systems — categories that overlap directly with Polygem's PolyFM grouts and waterproofing injection products. It serves similar infrastructure and below-grade waterproofing end markets.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's Master Builders Solutions business produces epoxy and polyurethane-based concrete repair, grouting, and waterproofing systems that compete with Polygem's waterproofing and construction chemical portfolio. Its global scale and brand recognition make it a frequent specification alternative for the same contractors Polygem targets.

Direct peers

• ChemCo Systems: ChemCo Systems is a niche specialty epoxy and polyurethane formulator serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial repair markets, with a comparable product mix to Polygem. Its emphasis on custom formulation for demanding environments makes it one of the closest privately-held direct comparables to Polygem.
• The Euclid Chemical Company: Euclid Chemical manufactures specialty epoxy, urethane, and cementitious repair products for concrete and construction — closely mirroring Polygem's LCR and Construction product lines. Its Euco and Dural product families compete directly with Polygem's crack pastes, injection resins, and wearing compounds.
• ITW Devcon: ITW Devcon manufactures two-part epoxy and urethane systems for industrial MRO, concrete repair, and wear protection — directly overlapping with Polygem's LCR, waterproofing, and mining product lines. As a brand within Illinois Tool Works, it competes head-to-head in epoxy repair pastes, crack injection resins, and wearing compounds.
• Westcoat Specialty Coating Systems: Westcoat manufactures specialty epoxy and urethane coatings, sealers, and resurfacing systems with comparable put-and-trowel application workflows to Polygem's 307-series sculpting epoxies. Its positioning in architectural and decorative concrete applications overlaps with Polygem's theming and construction coating lines.
• Smooth-On, Inc. Smooth-On is Polygem's parent company and produces liquid rubbers, plastics, foams, and coatings for the same theming, concrete repair, and industrial customers. Following the January 2024 acquisition, Smooth-On and Polygem share manufacturing infrastructure and overlapping product lines, making them the closest direct comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/polygemepoxy
• Facebookfacebook.com/zoopoxy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jjc-epoxy-inc.-dba-polygem

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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