Conklin Company

What Conklin Company does

Conklin Company Inc. is a privately held specialty chemicals manufacturer and distributor headquartered at 3951 N Kimball Drive, Kansas City, Missouri. The company manufactures and sells an industrial-scale product portfolio of 114+ SKUs organized into seven categories: Roofing Systems (its largest and most strategically emphasized line, spanning single-ply TPO membranes such as Flexion 2.0 and OUTPOST, spray polyurethane foam under the PolyCon brand, elastomeric coatings under Puma XL and Acclaim, plus cleaners, primers, tapes, sealants, and caulks), Turf Solutions, Agriculture, FASTRACK Animal Products, Lifetrack Nutrition, Professional Cleaners, and Vehicle Products. The roofing franchise is the focal business, offering premium-tier (Flexion 2.0 fleece-backed) and value-tier (OUTPOST TPO) membranes alongside compatible spray foam and coating systems designed to function as a complete commercial roofing solution.

The company's underlying technology centers on polymer chemistry and coating formulation rather than software or digital platforms. Its commercial moat rests on a proprietary product set (with registered trademarks across nine brand lines), a tiered price/performance architecture, and an established exclusive distributor channel. Conklin does not sell direct to end users; all products move through an authorized distributor network, with the corporate website serving primarily as a distributor recruitment, training, and locator tool rather than a transactional storefront. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Revenue mechanics are therefore wholesale/distributor-mediated across all seven verticals. End customers fall into two primary commercial segments — commercial building owners and facility managers (specifying roofing systems for installation, restoration, and maintenance) and professional roofing contractors (installing and servicing those systems) — with analogous installer/end-user structures in the turf, agriculture, animal health, and vehicle care verticals. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, external investor, or ownership structure, and no public financials are available in the source data.

Name

Conklin Company

Legal name

Conklin Company Inc.

Website

https://conklinbuildingproducts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Conklin Company Inc. is a privately held Kansas City-based specialty chemicals manufacturer that sells roofing systems, turf, agriculture, animal health, nutrition, cleaners, and vehicle products through an exclusive authorized distributor network across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Systems

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA)

Keywords

• Commercial roofing systems
• Single-ply membranes
• Spray foam insulation
• Agricultural adjuvants
• Industrial cleaners

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Roofing Products Distribution: Conklin Company generates revenue through manufacturing and distributing commercial roofing systems to authorized distributors. Products include membranes, coatings, spray foam, sealants, and accessories. The company sells through a network of independent distributors who purchase products and resell to commercial building owners and contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Conklin Company manufactures and distributes a diversified portfolio of branded chemical and material products, with commercial roofing systems as its anchor line. Roofing offerings span single-ply membranes (Flexion 2.0 fleece-backed, OUTPOST TPO), spray polyurethane foam (PolyCon), elastomeric coatings (Puma XL, Acclaim), plus cleaners, primers, fabric/tape/accessories, and caulks and sealants. Adjacent verticals include Turf Solutions (fertilizers, adjuvants, biostimulants, seed treatments), Agriculture products (foliar fertilizers, nitrogen management, hay/silage treatments), FASTRACK animal health products, Lifetrack Nutrition supplements, Professional Cleaners, and Vehicle maintenance chemicals. Products reach end users through authorized independent distributors rather than direct-to-consumer channels.

Product overview

Conklin Company offers a diversified portfolio of industrial, agricultural, and consumer products across multiple categories including Roofing Systems, Turf Solutions, Agriculture, FASTRACK® Animal Products, Lifetrack® Nutrition, Professional Cleaners, and Vehicle Products. The Roofing Systems division is a major focus, offering comprehensive single-ply membrane systems (Flexion 2.0, OUTPOST® TPO), spray foam products (PolyCon Foam), coatings (Puma XL), and associated accessories. The company serves commercial/industrial roofing contractors, turf professionals, farmers, and consumer markets through a distributor network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FASTRACK: Animal health products including canine, equine, feline, livestock, and other animal treatments
• Lifetrack Nutrition
• Flexion 2.0
• OUTPOST
• PUMA XL
• PolyCon
• Kwik Kaulk
• Acclaim

Products and services

• Roofing Systems Comprehensive commercial roofing product line including single-ply membranes (Flexion 2.0 fleece-backed and OUTPOST TPO), PolyCon spray foam insulation, Puma XL and Acclaim coatings, plus cleaners, primers, fabric/tapes/accessories, and caulks & sealants. Sold through authorized distributors to commercial roofing contractors and building owners for roof installation, reroofing, restoration, and maintenance.
• Turf Solutions Turf care chemical inputs for professional turf managers including turf fertilizers, adjuvants, micro and secondary nutrients, biostimulants, and seed treatments. Distributed to golf courses, sports fields, and professional lawn care operators.
• Agriculture Agricultural chemical product line for farming operations including adjuvants, foliar fertilizers, hay and silage treatments, micro and secondary nutrients, nitrogen management solutions, biostimulants, AG sales aids, seed treatments, and starter and foliar fertilizer. Distributed through authorized distributors to growers and ag retailers.
• FASTRACK Animal Products Animal health and nutritional products under the FASTRACK brand for canine, equine, feline, livestock, and other animals, along with sales aids and accessories. Distributed through authorized distributors.
• Lifetrack Nutrition Human health and nutritional supplements under the Lifetrack Nutrition brand including health supplements, health supplement packs, and water products. Distributed through authorized distributors.
• Professional Cleaners Industrial and professional cleaning products including classic cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, laundry products, accessories, and sales aids. Distributed through authorized distributors to commercial cleaning operations.
• Vehicle Products Automotive and vehicle maintenance chemicals including aerosols, appearance products, cooling system treatments, fuel conditioners and fuel system cleaners, gear oils, greases, motor oils and treatments, transmission fluids and treatments, and sales aids. Distributed through authorized distributors.
• Flexion 2.0 Fleece Backed Membrane Premium fleece-backed single-ply membrane roofing product with enhanced bonding and durability characteristics, marketed as a premium-tier roofing membrane for commercial applications.
• OUTPOST TPO Membrane System Thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) single-ply roofing membrane product line including full rolls, half-width rolls, corners, boots, T-patches, and bonding adhesive. Positioned as Conklin's value-tier membrane offering.
• PolyCon Spray Foam Roofing System Spray polyurethane foam roofing products including PolyCon Foam ISO Side A and Foam Side B resins for seamless insulation and roofing applications.
• Puma XL Roof Coating System Elastomeric roof coating top coat product line with color card options for reflective and protective roofing surfaces in commercial roofing applications.

Segments2 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Carlisle Construction Materials (Carlisle SynTec): Largest U.S. commercial single-ply roofing membrane manufacturer offering TPO, EPDM, and PVC systems. Directly comparable to Conklin's Flexion 2.0 and OUTPOST TPO product lines, serving the same commercial roofing contractors through distribution and direct channels.
• Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway): Established manufacturer of TPO, EPDM, PVC, and modified bitumen roofing membranes plus insulation systems. Directly competes with Conklin's roofing systems line with comparable product breadth and distribution model.
• Versico Roofing Systems: Specialized commercial single-ply roofing manufacturer (TPO, PVC, EPDM) selling exclusively through authorized contractors. Highly comparable distribution model and product focus to Conklin's commercial roofing business.
• Mule-Hide Products: Manufacturer of TPO, EPDM, PVC membranes and roof coatings for low-slope commercial roofing. Competes with Conklin in the value-tier single-ply and coatings segments with a similar distributor-driven model.
• Firestone Building Products (Holcim Solutions & Products): Major commercial roofing manufacturer offering TPO, EPDM, metal roofing, and roofing systems for commercial and industrial buildings. Competes head-to-head with Conklin in the single-ply membrane and roofing system categories through authorized contractor networks.
• Duro-Last Roofing: Commercial roofing manufacturer known for prefabricated PVC single-ply membranes with a national authorized contractor network. Competes in the same commercial roofing contractor channel as Conklin.
• Tremco Roofing: Commercial roofing systems manufacturer offering single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, and roof coatings with restoration and maintenance programs. Closely comparable to Conklin's combined membrane, spray foam, and coatings offering.
• IB Roof Systems: Specialized commercial single-ply membrane manufacturer (PVC, TPO, EPDM) selling through a network of authorized contractors. Directly comparable niche competitor to Conklin in the contractor-channel commercial roofing market.
• Sika Sarnafil: Manufacturer of thermoplastic (PVC, TPO) single-ply roofing membranes and roof systems for commercial applications. Directly comparable membrane technology and commercial contractor channel to Conklin's roofing systems business.

Broad incumbents

• GAF (Standard Industries): North America's largest roofing manufacturer with both residential and commercial TPO, PVC, and coated systems. Overlaps with Conklin's commercial roofing offering as part of a much broader residential and commercial product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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