UNIFLEX

What UNIFLEX does

UNIFLEX is a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of fluid applied roofing coating systems, operating as a business unit of The Sherwin-Williams Company. Founded in 1946, the company engineered the industry's first fluid applied roof coating and now produces a portfolio of silicone, acrylic, and urethane coatings, primers, sealants, and flashing products designed to restore, waterproof, and extend the service life of existing commercial roofs (typically 10–25 additional years) rather than require full replacement. UNIFLEX also markets an integrated foam-and-coating system in partnership with NCFI using Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) technology, and offers a Cool Roof product line that reflects solar heat to reduce building cooling loads.

The company sells exclusively through two channels: The Sherwin-Williams Company's network of over 3,400 retail locations nationwide, and a tiered network of Authorized, Authorized Premier, and Premier Elite certified contractors who must meet installation-volume, licensing, and insurance thresholds to participate. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with no public price list; UNIFLEX provides a Roof Calculator tool for material estimation. The company backs qualifying installations with its UNIGUARD warranty program offering material and total-system warranties of 10 to 20 years depending on contractor tier and system specification. The company holds ISO 9001 registration, complies with EPA ENERGY STAR guidelines, and offers LEED-accredited systems for green-building projects.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. UNIFLEX is a privately held subsidiary within Sherwin-Williams' diversified portfolio and does not report as a standalone segment. It is operationally focused on the United States commercial-roofing restoration market, serving commercial building owners seeking capex-efficient roof life extension, certified roofing contractors who install its systems, and architects, engineers, and consultants who specify roofing systems on commercial construction and renovation projects.

Name

UNIFLEX

Legal name

Uniflex

Website

https://uniflexroof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

UNIFLEX, a 1946-founded Cleveland-based business unit of The Sherwin-Williams Company, manufactures fluid applied silicone, acrylic, and urethane roof coatings distributed through Sherwin-Williams' 3,400+ retail locations and a tiered certified contractor network, serving commercial building owners, contractors, and architects across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Roofing Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials Manufacturing (324122), Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Coatings & Liquid-Applied Roofing (IMADAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Systems & Waterproofing (Membranes, Shingles, TPO/EPDM, Liquid-Applied) (IMAFAMAA), Roof Coatings & Elastomeric Coatings (IMADAKAF), Specialty Coatings (Epoxy Floors, Anti-Mold, Fire-Retardant, Elastomeric) (HSAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Roof coatings
• Fluid applied roofing
• Roof restoration
• Silicone coatings
• Commercial roofing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roof Coating Products: Sale of fluid applied roofing coatings including silicone, acrylic, urethane, and related accessories (sealants, primers, flashing materials, seam tapes, reinforcing fabrics) through authorized distribution channels.
2. Warranty Programs: Material and labor/material warranties provided through the UNIGUARD program for professionally installed roofing systems. Warranty terms range from 10 to 20 years depending on contractor tier and system specifications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

UNIFLEX manufactures and sells fluid applied roofing coating systems (silicone, acrylic, and urethane chemistries) used to restore and extend the life of commercial roofs. The portfolio includes roof coatings, primers, sealants, flashing products, and integrated NCFI Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing systems. Products are specified by architects and design professionals, sold through The Sherwin-Williams Company's 3,400+ retail locations, and professionally installed by a tiered network of Authorized, Authorized Premier, and Premier Elite contractors backed by the UNIGUARD warranty program.

Product overview

UNIFLEX offers a comprehensive portfolio of fluid applied roofing systems consisting of roof coatings (silicone, acrylic, urethane, and elastomeric formulations), roof sealants (MS Hybrid Sealant), primers (Bleed Blocker Primer), and flashing products. These products are designed for roof restoration across multiple substrate types including metal, single ply (TPO/PVC), modified bitumen, BUR, and SPF roofs. The company provides coating system solutions organized by substrate type (Structural Metal, Single Ply, Modified Bitumen, Existing SPF Recoat) and chemistry type (Acrylic, Silicone, Urethane snapshots). UNIFLEX products are distributed through Sherwin-Williams stores (over 3,400 locations) and installed by their network of Authorized, Authorized Premier, and Premier Elite contractors. The company backs installations with UNIGUARD warranty programs offering material warranties and labor & material system warranties up to 20 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNIGUARD Warranty Program: Warranty program offering material warranties and total system warranties for fluid applied roofing system installations.

Products and services

• MS Hybrid Roofing Sealant Black

Quantifiable outcome

• Roof replacement cost savings of approximately $1,000,000 per 50,000 sq. ft. project compared to full replacement ($1,400,000 restoration vs $2,400,000 replacement)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 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

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Sherwin-Williams CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIFLEX is a business unit of The Sherwin-Williams Company, one of the world's largest paint and coating companies. This relationship provides UNIFLEX with access to Sherwin-Williams' extensive distribution network (3,400+ locations), financial backing as a multi-billion dollar organization, and the credibility to support warranty programs. UNIFLEX leverages Sherwin-Williams' nationwide infrastructure while operating as a specialized roofing technology division.
• ENERGY STAR (EPA)minorOthersUNIFLEX products are compliant with EPA ENERGY STAR program guidelines. The company's highly reflective systems are designed to meet ENERGY STAR requirements for cool roof surfaces, assisting in lowering roof surface temperatures and providing energy savings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Polyglass USA: Manufacturer of modified bitumen membranes and fluid-applied coatings with an active contractor specification channel. Sub-scale to UNIFLEX's parent distribution but competes in the same fluid-applied restoration category.

Direct peers

• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: A long-established commercial roofing manufacturer offering fluid-applied coatings, restoration systems, and warranty programs. Direct competitor to UNIFLEX in the same commercial restoration segment with overlapping chemistries and contractor channel models.
• National Coatings Corporation: Specialist in silicone and acrylic roof coatings for commercial restoration. A niche competitor with comparable product focus and contractor specification approach in the same fluid-applied category.
• Henry Company: Manufacturer of roof coatings, sealants, and waterproofing systems serving commercial contractors. Competes directly with UNIFLEX across fluid-applied coatings and restoration use cases.
• APOC (ICP Group): Roof coatings, sealants, and adhesives brand within the ICP Construction group. Comparable product portfolio targeting commercial contractors and restoration projects.
• Mule-Hide Products: Manufacturer of commercial roofing systems including silicone and acrylic coatings, primers, and sealants. Competes head-to-head with UNIFLEX in fluid-applied roof restoration, particularly through distributor and contractor networks.

Broad incumbents

• Versico Roofing Systems: Single-ply roofing systems manufacturer that intersects with UNIFLEX primarily where restoration decisions pit fluid-applied coatings against full TPO/EPDM replacement. Adjacent incumbent shaping the substitute-product landscape.
• Firestone Building Products: Major commercial roofing manufacturer offering single-ply membranes, metal roofing, and building envelope solutions. Adjacent incumbent offering overlapping restoration and waterproofing capabilities.
• GAF: North America's largest roofing manufacturer with a broad portfolio including coatings, TPO, asphalt, and shingle systems. Overlaps with UNIFLEX in commercial roof restoration but is a much broader incumbent rather than a coatings specialist.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Diversified commercial roofing manufacturer (EPDM, TPO, PVC, spray foam) with a growing restoration and coatings offering. Provides coincident offerings in fluid-applied systems as part of a broader membrane-led portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCeLRbTCfUTTnr5rwd1-uZ2g
• Xx.com/uniflexcoolroof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-south-fluid-applied-roof-restoration-advisor

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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