TBP Construction Products

What TBP Construction Products does

TBP Construction Products, operating under the legal entity TB Philly, Inc, is a privately held specialty construction product distributor founded in 1995 and headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The company distributes waterproofing, weatherproofing, masonry, concrete repair, sealant, and adhesive materials to commercial construction contractors across the United States, carrying 376+ SKUs across 30+ manufacturer brands including 3M, Carlisle, Sika, W.R. Meadows, Henry Company, Emseal, CETCO, Saint-Gobain, GAF, and Conproco. Beyond distribution, TBP operates a custom fabrication division producing project-specific glazing tapes, gaskets, setting blocks, and backer rod.

The company's business model is straightforward specialty distribution: revenue is generated through one-time product sales to commercial contractors, with quote-based pricing, net 30 payment terms, and a credit application process for commercial accounts. Go-to-market is direct sales via phone and email, supported by a website catalog, project case studies (notably the Midtown Center 26-story high-rise in Washington D.C.), and digital resources including estimator guides and color charts. Distribution is domestic United States only, with inventory shipped from a single warehouse under F.O.B. warehouse terms.

TBP has 51–100 employees and is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and two internal divisions (TBP Construction Products and TBP Converting). The company positions itself as one of the largest specialty construction product suppliers in the U.S., competing on one-source product breadth, inventory availability, technical guidance, and custom fabrication rather than on proprietary technology. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

TBP Construction Products

Legal name

TB Philly, Inc

Website

https://tbphilly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TBP Construction Products is a privately held specialty construction product distributor founded in 1995 and headquartered in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. It distributes 376+ waterproofing, weatherproofing, sealant, and concrete repair SKUs from 30+ manufacturer brands to commercial construction contractors across the United States, supplemented by a custom fabrication division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Materials Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADAOAB

Construction Sealants (Joint, Façade & Perimeter)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Construction Adhesives, Sealants & Waterproofing Products

SECONDARYIMADAOAK

Primers, Bonding Agents & Surface Preparation Products

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Construction Adhesives, Sealants & Waterproofing Products

SECONDARYIMADAOAL

Backer Rods, Tapes & Joint Accessories

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Construction Adhesives, Sealants & Waterproofing Products

SECONDARYIMADAKAI

Joint Compounds, Skim Coats & Wall Prep Materials

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Wall Finishes, Paints & Coatings

Keywords

• Construction materials distribution
• Waterproofing products supply
• Sealants adhesives wholesale
• Commercial construction supplies
• Masonry restoration products

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenixville

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Construction Product Distribution: TBP Construction Products generates revenue through the distribution of specialty construction materials including waterproofing products, sealants, adhesives, air barriers, concrete repair materials, masonry restoration products, and related accessories. The company acts as an authorized distributor for multiple national manufacturers, selling products to commercial construction contractors, specialty trades, and builders. Their business model combines large inventory availability with responsive customer service to enable contractors to take on larger projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TBP Construction Products distributes specialty construction materials including waterproofing membranes, weatherproofing products, air barriers, sealants, adhesives, expansion joint systems, deck coatings, concrete repair and masonry restoration products from 30+ national manufacturers to commercial construction contractors across the United States. The company supplements distribution with a custom fabrication division that produces project-specific glazing tapes, gaskets, setting blocks, and backer rods.

Product overview

TBP Construction Products operates as a specialty construction product distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of waterproofing, sealants, adhesives, and related construction materials. The product line spans multiple categories including waterproofing membranes (Carlisle MIRADRI, Cetco Coreflex/Envirosheet, W.R. Meadows AIR-SHIELD/HYDRALASTIC), deck coatings (GAF Street Bond, Sika Sikalastic systems), expansion joint systems (Emseal Colorseal, Emshield fire-rated products), concrete repair and sealers (Yufix, Sofix), and application tools (Albion caulking guns). The company serves commercial construction markets with products from multiple manufacturers including 3M, Carlisle, CETCO, Emseal, Henry, Sika, and W.R. Meadows. Beyond distribution, they offer custom fabrication services for glazing tapes, gaskets, setting blocks, and backer rod.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBP Brand: Company's own branded products line, including sealants and adhesives sold under the TBP brand.

Products and services

• Sikalastic 745 AL Traffic System

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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes 3M specialty tapes including VHB tapes, structural glazing tapes, commercial vehicle tapes, and painter's tapes. 3M products are featured prominently in TBP's product catalog with extensive selection of tape products for construction applications.
• CarlislecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Carlisle Construction Materials including CCW waterproofing membranes (MiraDRI, Barricoat, Liquiseal), fire resist products, and MiraSEAL coatings. Products include below-grade membranes, liquid-applied systems, and traffic deck coatings.
• SikacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Sika products including Sikalastic traffic systems, Sikagard coatings, and related waterproofing materials. Product lines include pedestrian deck membranes, vehicular traffic systems, and FlexCoat topcoats.
• W.R. MeadowscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes W.R. Meadows building materials including AIR-SHIELD air barriers, HYDRALASTIC waterproofing, MEL-ROL membranes, MEL-DRAIN drainage composites, and Perminator underlayment. Family-owned manufacturer since 1926.
• Henry CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Henry Building Envelope Systems including Air-Bloc membranes, Aquabloc waterproofing, Blueskin sheet membranes, and CM 100 coatings. Henry Company has been a trusted source for building solutions for over 75 years.
• EmsealcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Emseal expansion joint products including Colorseal, Emshield fire-rated systems, Migutec interior profiles, Migutan plaza deck systems, and DSM/BG below-grade systems. Emseal has over 30 years of experience in precompressed sealant tapes.
• CETCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes CETCO waterproofing products including Coreflex 60 (thermoplastic membrane with active polymer core), Envirosheet, Swelltite, Ultraseal, and Voltex bentonite products.
• Albion EngineeringmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Albion caulking guns and accessories including B12S20 sausage guns, B26T600 dual component guns, DL-59-T17 bulk guns, and various cone nozzles. Albion is known for professional-grade dispensing equipment.
• Saint-GobainmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Saint-Gobain products including Thermalbond spacer tapes and Norbond bonding tapes for architectural panel and window applications.
• GAFmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes GAF products including StreetBond pavement coatings for pedestrian areas, playgrounds, and streetscapes. StreetBond SB120 provides durable, flexible pavement coating for asphalt and concrete surfaces.
• ConprocomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Conproco concrete repair and restoration products including Conpro Lastic, Conpro One Shot, Conpro Shield MX, and various mortar and coating products for masonry restoration.
• PECORAmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes PECORA sealants including the 800 Series construction sealants for various joint sealing applications in commercial construction.
• Cathedral Stone ProductsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Cathedral Stone masonry restoration products including Jahn repair mortars and CSP R97 water repellents for historic and decorative masonry surfaces.
• ZialocmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Zialoc custom silicone setting blocks for glazing applications. Custom fabrication available through TBP's fabrication division.
• NittominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Nitto tape products including Nitto 224 BlueMaxx tapes for construction applications.
• BonstoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Bonstone stone repair and restoration products for architectural stone surfaces.
• Dumond ChemicalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Dumond chemical products for construction and restoration applications.
• ChemiqueminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Chemique Artisan products including rust removers and limestone cleaners for masonry restoration projects.
• Metzger McGuireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Metzger McGuire products for concrete joint filling and repair applications.
• Prime ResinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Prime Resins products for concrete repair and injection applications.
• PROSOCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes PROSOCO cleaning and treatment products for masonry and concrete surfaces.
• ThermafiberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Thermafiber mineral wool insulation products for commercial construction applications.
• TREMCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes TREMCO sealants, waterproofing, and roofing products for commercial construction applications.
• US Concrete ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes US Concrete Products for concrete repair and restoration applications.
• HelifixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Helifix masonry anchors and repair systems for historic and contemporary masonry structures.
• BASFminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes BASF construction chemical products for various building applications.
• AndekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes Andek building envelope products for waterproofing and weatherproofing applications.
• York FlashingsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes York Flashings products for through-wall flashing applications in masonry construction.
• TESAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTBP distributes TESA tape products for construction and industrial applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lansing Building Products: Specialty exterior building products distributor serving commercial and multifamily contractors with complementary categories to TBP. Comparable channel model — phone/email-driven, project-focused specialty distribution.
• BMC Stock Holdings: Diversified building products distributor (formed via merger with Allied Building Products) serving builders and commercial contractors with complementary waterproofing and sealants categories to TBP.
• Cameron Ashley Building Products: Specialty distributor of roofing, waterproofing, sealants, and building envelope products serving commercial and residential contractors. Comparable go-to-market and product overlap with TBP's waterproofing and sealants categories.
• Distribution International: Specialty distributor of insulation, waterproofing, and building envelope products for commercial construction. Direct overlap with TBP on below-grade membranes, air barriers, and sealants, with similar contractor-customer model.
• Foundation Building Materials (FBM): Specialty distributor of building products including waterproofing, sealants, and insulation to commercial contractors across North America. Closest mid-large-scale comparable to TBP's specialty waterproofing/sealants focus.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply White Cap): Largest U.S. specialty distributor serving commercial contractors with concrete, waterproofing, sealants, fasteners, and tools. Directly comparable product breadth to TBP across sealants, membranes, and expansion joints, though at substantially larger national scale.

Broad incumbents

• ABC Supply Co. Largest U.S. distributor of roofing, siding, and exterior building products. Carries many of the same waterproofing/sealant brands as TBP but operates at far broader scale and a more residential/roofing-skewed mix.

Regional players

• Mutual Materials: Pacific Northwest manufacturer and distributor of masonry, concrete, and restoration products. Overlaps with TBP's masonry restoration and concrete repair categories but is more vertically integrated and region-specific.
• Boelter Companies: Regional specialty construction products distributor in the Upper Midwest focused on waterproofing, sealants, and concrete repair. Operates in adjacent geography with the same specialty-trade customer profile as TBP.

Emerging players

• Hohmann & Barnard: Manufacturer and specialty supplier of masonry anchors, flashings, and repair systems. Directly comparable to the masonry restoration and Helifix product lines TBP distributes, though Hohmann & Barnard is a brand partner/competitor rather than a like-for-like distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tb-philly-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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