Protective Products International

What Protective Products International does

Protective Products International, Inc. is a privately held US distributor of surface protection, dust control, and EPA Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) products serving the construction, remodeling, real estate, painting, and lead-hazard remediation industries. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Wauconda, Illinois, the company sells 21 distinct product categories including adhesive-coated polyethylene films for carpet, floor, glass, and hardwood protection; reusable fabric runners; the patented ZipWall spring-loaded dust barrier pole system; Dirt Grabber adhesive takmats; HEPA vacuums and D-Lead test kits for EPA RRP compliance; and specialty coatings such as peel-off Scratch Protection for tubs. The company holds one granted utility patent (Paint Guards snap-on shields) and four registered trademarks (ZipWall, Dirt Grabber, Paint Prep Made Easy, Paint Guards), and describes itself as the largest surface protection source in the industry based on its warehouse inventory breadth.

The business operates a direct-to-customer model with no channel partners, distributors, or resellers. Orders are accepted via the company e-commerce site, a 24/7 toll-free phone line, fax, and mail, with a quick-order interface for repeat SKU-based purchases. Two fully stocked warehouses — in Wauconda, Illinois and Lawrenceville, Georgia — collectively cover all 50 US states plus Canada, with same-day shipping on in-stock items ordered before 4:00 PM EST and free ground freight on trade orders over $3,000. Pricing follows a pay-as-you-go unit model under internet-direct pricing with a stated price-beat guarantee; bulk and custom-imprinted orders (e.g., PRO-VENT vent covers) are available at higher minimum quantities. Net 30 terms are offered to qualified business accounts, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee applies.

The customer base spans professional construction and remodeling contractors (primary), real estate and property management professionals, painters and finishers, EPA Lead-Safe RRP contractors, and individual consumers. Named logos such as Turner Construction and Family Pride Homes appear in testimonial content rather than as contracted enterprise accounts, consistent with a long-tail, low-average-order-value distribution profile. The company is unencumbered by disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, or M&A activity, and exhibits no disclosed senior leadership, AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or developer integrations — making it a focused, vertically narrow industrial e-commerce operator.

Name

Protective Products International

Legal name

Protective Products International, Inc.

Website

https://protectiveproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Protective Products International, founded in 1984 and based in Wauconda, Illinois, distributes surface protection films, dust containment systems, and EPA Lead-Safe RRP supplies directly to construction contractors, remodelers, painters, and real estate professionals across the US and Canada via two warehouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surface Protection Products

NAICS

Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Lead-Based Paint Abatement & Lead Hazard Control (BPALALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ), Chemical-Resistant & Hazardous Materials Protective Clothing (CRAAALAI)

Keywords

• Surface protection films
• Dust containment systems
• Lead-safe renovation supplies
• Construction site protection
• Floor protection products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wauconda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase of surface protection, dust control, and Lead-Safe RRP products. Products sold in various sizes, quantities, and configurations at unit pricing. No subscription or recurring revenue model.
2. Bulk/Custom Orders: Custom imprinted products available (e.g., custom imprinted PRO-VENT vent covers). Higher minimum order quantities with screen charges for custom imprinting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Protective Products International manufactures, sources, and distributes surface protection, dust control, and Lead-Safe RRP products for the construction and remodeling industry. Its product line spans adhesive films and papers for carpets, floors, glass, hardwood, and tubs; reusable fabric floor runners; the ZipWall spring-loaded dust barrier system; adhesive tack mats; protective coatings; door and trim protection; and a full suite of EPA-compliant lead-safe renovation supplies including HEPA vacuums, test kits, respirators, and protective wear.

Product overview

Protective Products International is a B2B supplier of surface protection, dust control, and Lead-Safe RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) products for the construction and remodeling industry. The company operates a direct-to-consumer and professional e-commerce platform selling 21 distinct product categories. The core product line includes adhesive films and papers (Carpet Protection, Floor Protection, Glass Protection, Hardwood Protection, Trim Protection), fabric runners (Dura Runner Plus, Econo Runner), dust containment systems (ZipWall System with poles, zippers, and accessories), adhesive mats (Dirt Grabber TakMat, Shoe and Boot Covers), barrier films (Poly-Film, Grip N Guard), and specialty coatings (Scratch Protection, UltraKraft, Flexboard). Lead-Safe RRP products provide EPA-compliant solutions including protective wear, testing kits, HEPA vacuums, and containment supplies for lead hazard work. The company also offers door/trim protection (FlexJamb, FlexCorner, Paint Guards) and reusable options (Dura Runner Plus, Econo Runner, ZipWall poles). Products serve residential, commercial, healthcare, and hospitality markets across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dirt Grabber® Brand TakMat: Adhesive-backed mats with tacky surface for removing dust and dirt from footwear; 30 sheets per mat.
• Dura Runner Plus
• Econo Runner
• FlexBoard
• UltraKraft
• ZipWall® System

Products and services

• Carpet Protection

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Nikro IndustriesminorOthersNikro Industries manufactures the NHV-02 and NHV-10 HEPA Lead Vacuums sold by Protective Products. Each unit includes a letter certifying HEPA filter efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3 micron particles. 2-year quality assurance warranty included.
• Esca-Tech (D-Lead)minorOthersEsca-Tech manufactures the D-Lead Paint Test Kits (DL-PTK7 and DL-PTK24) sold by Protective Products. These EPA-recognized test kits are used by certified renovators for lead testing in pre-1978 housing.
• MoldexminorOthersMoldex manufactures N100 rated disposable particulate respirators (R-N100-5, 5-pack) sold by Protective Products for use during lead containment work.
• GersonminorOthersGerson manufactures N100 particulate respirators (G-N100-10, 10-pack) sold by Protective Products for lead-safe work practices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell: Honeywell supplies NIOSH-certified respirators (including N100s), HEPA vacuums, and a wide PPE portfolio that overlaps directly with Protective Products' Lead-Safe RRP line.
• 3M: 3M is a broad incumbent that supplies N95/N100 respirators, adhesive films, and surface protection products through industrial channels, competing with Protective Products across PPE and adhesive-film categories.
• Protective Industrial Products (PIP): PIP is a broad industrial safety distributor offering gloves, respirators, coveralls, and disposable protective wear that overlaps with Protective Products' mask, glove, and shoe-cover assortments.
• Kimberly-Clark Professional: Kimberly-Clark Professional supplies KleenGuard coveralls, masks, and disposable protective apparel, competing with Protective Products' Lead-Safe RRP coveralls and disposable face masks.

Others

• Moldex: Moldex manufactures disposable N95/N100 respirators sold through industrial distributors — it is both a direct supplier to Protective Products (for R-N100 respirators) and an indirect competitor in the same end markets.

Direct peers

• Ram Board: Ram Board specializes in heavy-duty temporary floor protection for construction sites, directly competing with Protective Products' Flexboard, UltraKraft, and floor runner product lines.
• Trimaco: Trimaco manufactures and distributes surface protection, drop cloths, dust barriers, and painter's supplies, overlapping head-to-head with Protective Products' carpet/floor/glass films and dust containment categories.
• Pro Tect Products: Pro Tect is a comparable specialty supplier of temporary surface protection films, drop cloths, and dust barrier accessories for the construction and remodeling trades.
• Surface Shields: Surface Shields is a direct competitor selling temporary surface protection films, runners, and dust containment products to the same construction and remodeling contractor base that Protective Products serves.

Emerging players

• Showa Group: Showa designs and manufactures specialty protective gloves and disposable hand protection, an adjacent but partially overlapping category with Protective Products' glove SKUs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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