Emecole Metro

Name

Emecole Metro

Legal name

Emecole Metro LLC

Website

https://emecole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Concrete and Basement Repair Products

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete Repair, Crack Injection & Grouts (IMADAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concrete Repair, Sealing & Waterproofing (Coatings/Membranes) (IMAIAKAK), Concrete Crack Repair & Sealing (HSAGALAA), Concrete Waterproofing & Moisture Mitigation (HSAGALAF), Foundation Crack Repair (Masonry/Concrete) (HSAGALAG)

Keywords

• Concrete crack repair
• Basement waterproofing
• Crawl space encapsulation
• Sump pump systems
• Foundation repair products

Headquarters

HQ city

Romeoville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Concrete Repair Materials: Sale of low pressure crack injection products including epoxies (101, 121 series) and polyurethanes (102, 104, 105) for foundation crack repair
2. Product Sales - Sump Pumps and Battery Backup Systems: Sale of Ion Technologies sump pumps (WC33i, BA33i, BA50i, BA75i, X-ONEi, SHV40i) and battery backup systems (30ACi+, 35ACi+, 55ACi+, Sumpro)
3. Product Sales - Crawl Space Encapsulation: Sale of EmeSeal vapor barriers, liners, and encapsulation system components
4. Product Sales - Waterproofing and Sealers: Sale of surface seals, waterproofing membranes, concrete sealers, and related waterproofing products
5. DIY Products for Homeowners: Consumer-facing product sales through DIY online store for homeowners performing their own basement and concrete repairs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emecole Metro manufactures and supplies low-pressure concrete crack injection products (epoxies and polyurethanes) for foundation crack repair, Ion Technologies sump pumps and battery backup systems, EmeSeal crawl space encapsulation systems, and concrete sealers and waterproofing membranes. The company provides complete below-grade repair solutions for both professional waterproofing contractors (via an exclusive B2B e-commerce platform) and DIY homeowners (via a separate online store).

Product overview

Emecole Metro is a manufacturer and supplier of concrete and basement repair solutions, operating as part of the Metropolitan Industries family. The product portfolio centers on low-pressure concrete crack injection products (epoxies and polyurethanes) for foundation crack repair, paired with a complementary line of sump pumps and battery backup systems manufactured by sister brand Ion Technologies. The product ecosystem includes: (1) Concrete crack repair materials including the 555 Hybrid Polyurethane for slab/floor repair, epoxies (101 and 121 series), polyurethanes (102, 105, 95, 100/800), and surface seals (302, 322, 455); (2) Ion Technologies sump pumps (WC33i, BA33i, BA50i, BA75i, X-ONEi, SHV40i) ranging from 1/3 to 3/4 HP with capacities from 43-75 GPM; (3) Battery backup systems (30ACi+, 35ACi+, 55ACi+, Sumpro) providing AC and DC power backup; (4) Crawl space encapsulation products under the EmeSeal brand including vapor barriers (10-250 mil), drain fabric, seaming tape, and radon barriers; (5) Waterproofing membranes and penetrating concrete sealers (EmeSealCrete). The company serves both professional contractors and DIY homeowners through separate product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EmeSeal: Brand for crawl space encapsulation products including vapor barriers, liners, and sealing materials.
• EmeSealCrete
• RadonShield

Products and services

• Emecole Metro 555 Concrete Crack Repair Hybrid Polyurethane Low viscosity polyurethane for repairing cracks in concrete floors and slabs with high bonding strength, fully penetrates cracks and fuses concrete back together, cures in temperatures from 40-100°F, with tensile strength over 4000 PSI and traffic resuming in one hour.
• Ion WC33i Sump Pump 1/3 HP cast iron sump pump rated at 43 GPM pumping capacity at 10 feet of head, designed for high water inflow protection.
• Ion X-ONEi Multi-Purpose Pump 1/2 HP high-efficiency pump for sump, septic tank effluent, or sewage ejector applications, rated at 60 GPM with 1.5" and 2" solid handling capability.
• Ion BA33i Sump Pump 1/3 HP stainless steel/cast iron sump pump rated at 53 GPM pumping capacity at 10 feet of head.
• Ion BA50i Sump Pump 1/2 HP ultra-high performance submersible sump pump rated at 65 GPM pumping capacity, designed to protect basements and crawl spaces from flooding.
• Ion BA75i Sump Pump 3/4 HP ultra-high performance stainless steel and cast iron sump pump rated at 75 GPM for protecting basements from flooding.
• Ion SHV40i Multi-Purpose Pump 1/2 HP multi-purpose pump for sump, septic tank effluent, or residential/light commercial sewage usage, rated at 70 GPM with 2-inch solids handling capability.
• Ion 30ACi+ Battery Backup System Battery backup system with 1/3 HP Ion WC33i Sump Pump providing 43 GPM backup protection during power outages.
• Ion 35ACi+ Battery Backup System Battery backup system with 1/3 HP Ion BA33i Sump Pump providing 53 GPM high performance backup protection, converts 12V DC battery power to 120V AC.
• Ion 55ACi+ Battery Backup System 1/2 HP high performance battery backup system with Ion BA50i Sump Pump providing 65+ GPM protection, includes Ion+ Sensor Switch with integrated high water alarm.
• Ion Technologies Sumpro Battery Backup System Power inverter system that can run any 120V pump up to 12 amps using two 12 volt batteries, includes LCD display and solar/wind charging connections.
• Emecole Metro Foundation Crack Injection Product Line (epoxies and polyurethanes) Complete low-pressure crack injection product family including 101 Original Epoxy, 102 Premium Polyurethane, 104 Stop Leak Polyurethane, 105 Original Polyurethane, 95 Premium High-Pressure Polyurethane, 100/800 Polyurethane & Catalyst system, 120 Structural Reinforcement Polyurethane, and 121 Premium Fast Curing Epoxy — designed for poured concrete foundation crack repair in multiple viscosity levels.
• Emecole Metro Surface Seals Surface preparation sealants for crack injection including 302 Premium Surface Seal, 322 Premium Surface Seal-n-Peel (removable), and 455 Odor Free Surface Seal for sensitive environments.
• EmeSeal Crawl Space Liner System Complete crawl space encapsulation system including vapor barriers in various thicknesses (10-12 mil, 20-22 mil, 90 mil, 250 mil), drain fabric, seaming tape, and accessories with aluminum diffusion for moisture and soil gas protection.
• EmeSealCrete Penetrating Concrete Sealer Deep-penetrating concrete sealer that reacts with free lime in concrete to form crystalline structures filling pores and stopping moisture and radon penetration while hardening concrete and improving resistance to chemicals, mildew, and fungus.
• RadonShield Sealant Radon and soil gas barrier sealant for crawl space and basement applications.
• Emecole Metro Water-Stop Exterior Waterproofing Membrane Exterior waterproofing membrane for foundation waterproofing applications, including a UV-resistant variant for above-grade use.
• Ion Sensor Switch Digital Level Control Electronic sump pump switch using solid-state water level sensing technology with no moving parts, eliminating conventional float-switch pump failures and removing up to 6 inches of water per cycle.
• Emecole Metro 300 HM Thixo Thixotropic material for concrete floor and slab repair dispensing applications.
• Jake Manual Dispensing Gun Manual dispensing gun for dual-cartridge concrete slab repair products including 555 and 85-90 materials, featuring a spring-linked drive rod that stores excess potential energy and provides continuous 20-40 PSI flow pressure without pulsating force.

Quantifiable outcome

• Concrete repair tensile strength exceeds 4000 PSI, making repaired concrete stronger than surrounding areas
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Metropolitan IndustriescoreOthersEmecole Metro is part of the Metropolitan Industries family of brands, which includes sister brand Ion Technologies. This corporate family relationship provides diversified product capabilities across waterproofing and pumping solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Foundation Armor: Foundation Armor produces concrete sealers, waterproofing coatings, and masonry products for basements and foundations, directly overlapping Emecole's surface seal and sealer product categories with a similar contractor/DIY go-to-market.
• Penetron International: Penetron manufactures crystalline permeability-reducing concrete admixtures and topical sealers used in foundation waterproofing, directly competing with Emecole's crystalline penetrating sealer and waterproofing membrane products.
• Koster American: Koster manufactures a comprehensive line of basement waterproofing products including injection resins, surface sealants, and waterproofing membranes, directly competing with Emecole's full basement repair product portfolio.
• Xypex Chemical Corporation: Xypex makes crystalline concrete waterproofing admixtures and coatings that chemically react with concrete to seal capillaries and cracks, making it a direct competitor to Emecole's EmeSealCrete penetrating sealer technology.
• RadonSeal: RadonSeal manufactures penetrating concrete sealers and basement waterproofing products sold directly to homeowners and contractors, competing head-to-head with Emecole's EmeSealCrete and waterproofing lines in the DIY and pro channels.

Broad incumbents

• Quikrete: Quikrete is a large specialty building products manufacturer offering concrete repair products, sealants, and waterproofing materials sold through retail and contractor channels, providing scaled competition in adjacent concrete repair categories.
• Sika US: Sika is a global specialty chemicals company producing sealants, adhesives, concrete repair mortars, and waterproofing systems used in commercial and residential construction, competing with Emecole across crack injection, sealants, and waterproofing membranes.
• Tremco Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing: Tremco (RPM International) manufactures commercial-grade sealants, waterproofing membranes, and concrete repair systems used in building envelope applications, overlapping with Emecole's waterproofing and sealant lines at a larger enterprise scale.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's Master Builders Solutions offers concrete repair, waterproofing, and sealing products for infrastructure and building applications, competing with Emecole's repair chemicals portfolio at a larger, more diversified scale.

Regional players

• Perma-Seal Basement Systems: Perma-Seal is a Midwest basement waterproofing contractor that uses Emecole products but also offers its own branded solutions, representing a customer-as-competitor dynamic in the regional basement repair services market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/emecolemetro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Emecole
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmecoleMetro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emecole-metro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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