PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

What PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association does

PIMA (Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association) is a US nonprofit trade association founded in 1987 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, representing manufacturers of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) rigid foam board insulation. The association does not manufacture or sell insulation products; instead, it functions as the collective voice and technical resource hub for its member companies, which include Atlas Roofing Corporation, Carlisle Construction Materials, GAF, IKO, Johns Manville, Kingspan, Rmax, SOPREMA, Amrize, and Polyglass USA. PIMA's member manufacturers collectively operate more than 40 production sites across the United States and Canada, producing polyiso roof insulation, tapered insulation, HD roof cover boards, and continuous insulation for commercial walls, residential walls, and below-grade applications.

The association's core technology focus is the polyiso product category itself: a closed-cell rigid foam board made from isocyanate and polyol chemistry with facers of aluminum foil, glass-reinforced felt, or coated glass mat. PIMA's role is to defend and expand the category's technical position through the QualityMark third-party certification program (administered by Intertek and validated at accredited labs for LTTR thermal resistance values), an extensive library of Technical Bulletins (100-600 series) and Performance Bulletins, on-demand continuing education delivered through AEC Daily, and direct participation in codes and standards development with ICC, ASTM, NFPA, FM, and UL. PIMA also publishes industry-average Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to support LEED v5 and Building Performance Standards (BPS) compliance positioning.

PIMA's revenue model is membership dues from polyiso manufacturers, supplemented by certification and program-related fees (QualityMark, education). Pricing of polyiso products themselves is set independently by member manufacturers, and PIMA directs commercial inquiries to them. The association serves building design professionals (architects, consultants), construction professionals (roofing contractors, builders), and building owners, with go-to-market executed through technical publications, educational courses, codes advocacy, the Building Enclosure Online magazine, the PIMA Blog, and partnerships with standards bodies and research organizations such as Jensen Hughes.

Name

PIMA - Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

Legal name

Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association

Website

https://polyiso.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PIMA is a US nonprofit trade association representing polyiso rigid foam insulation manufacturers, providing the QualityMark certification program, technical bulletins, continuing education, and codes and standards advocacy for architects, contractors, and building owners across the United States and Canada.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Trade Association (Building Products / Rigid Foam Insulation)

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Foam Plastic Insulation (EPS/XPS/PIR/PUR) (IMADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyurethane (PU) Rigid Foam Manufacturing (IMANAIAD), Product Sustainability & LCA/EPD (Eco-design, PCF) (EUAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Polyiso insulation
• Thermal insulation certification
• Building code advocacy
• Construction industry education

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PIMA is the North American trade association that represents manufacturers of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) rigid foam board insulation. The association administers the QualityMark voluntary third-party certification program for LTTR/R-value verification, publishes technical and performance bulletins (including EPDs), delivers continuing-education courses for design and construction professionals, and advocates for polyiso within building and energy codes. PIMA itself does not manufacture or sell polyiso insulation products; product sales and distribution are conducted by its member manufacturers.

Product overview

PIMA represents polyiso insulation manufacturers producing a portfolio of rigid foam board insulation products. The core offerings include Polyiso Roof Insulation (the most widely used low-slope commercial roofing insulation), Tapered Insulation (for drainage), and High-Density (HD) Polyiso Roof Cover Board (for impact protection). Wall insulation products include Polyiso CI for Commercial Wall Construction and Polyiso CI for Residential Wall Construction. Below-grade applications are served by Polyiso CI for Below-Grade Construction. These products utilize various facer types (Aluminum Foil, Glass Reinforced, Coated Glass) and are supported by the QualityMark certification program for thermal resistance verification.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• QualityMark Certification Program Voluntary third-party certification program (administered by Intertek, with approved laboratories Element Materials Technology, PRI, QAI Laboratories, and R&D Services) that certifies LTTR-values for polyiso roof insulation products from participating PIMA member manufacturers, ensuring reliable thermal-resistance claims under ASTM C1303 / CAN/ULC-770 and FTC R-value Rule (16 CFR Part 460).
• Technical Bulletins (100-600 Series) Comprehensive library of technical bulletins covering roofing, competitive products, residential walls, commercial walls, HD cover boards, and below-grade applications — used by architects, engineers, and contractors to specify polyiso insulation correctly.
• On-Demand Continuing Education Courses Free continuing-education (CEU) courses on polyiso insulation topics distributed via AEC Daily for licensed architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
• Updated Polyiso Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) ISO 14025-compliant industry-average EPDs quantifying environmental impacts of polyiso insulation for use in LEED v5 and other green-building specifications; updated versions published in April 2026.
• Building Codes and Standards Advocacy Codes and standards advocacy services delivered to members, including participation in ICC (IBC, IRC), ASTM, NFPA, UL, and FM standards development for polyiso insulation products.
• Insulation Savings Reports (Roof Replacement and Retrofit) Energy and carbon savings analyses quantifying whole-building energy use reductions from polyiso roof replacement and retrofit projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Quantifiable outcome

• High R-value equals thinner wall assemblies and savings with shorter fasteners
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Polyglass USAcoreOthers · 1 June 2026New member manufacturer of polyiso insulation products as of June 2026. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S.
• AmrizecoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• Atlas Roofing CorporationcoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• Carlisle Construction MaterialscoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• GAFcoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• IKOcoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• Johns ManvillecoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• KingspancoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• RmaxcoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• SOPREMAcoreOthersMember manufacturer of polyiso insulation products. Participate in QualityMark certification program. Operates manufacturing facilities in U.S. and Canada.
• IntertekcoreTechnology or IntegrationProgram administrator for QualityMark certification program. Provides third-party testing and certification services for LTTR values and R-value verification of polyiso roof insulation products.
• Jensen HughescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire science engineering firm providing expert commentary for PIMA's Know the Fire Facts video series. Helps educate design and construction industry on NFPA 285 fire test standard.
• International Code Council (ICC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) which incorporate polyiso product standards and performance requirements.
• ASTM InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationStandards organization that publishes product standards for polyiso insulation including ASTM C1289 and test methods for thermal resistance.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationPublishes NFPA 285 fire test standard that polyiso CI must pass for use in exterior walls of multi-story commercial buildings.
• National Building Performance Standards CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of 30+ state and local governments committed to advancing BPS legislation. PIMA provides resources for roof alterations as a BPS compliance strategy.
• AEC DailycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages and maintains PIMA's on-demand educational courses. One of the world's largest sources of free continuing education for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA): Trade association for roofing contractors, the primary installer channel for polyiso roof insulation. Comparable trade-association structure with parallel codes advocacy and technical education, though representing the demand side of PIMA's member products.
• Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI): Trade association for single-ply roofing membrane manufacturers. Adjacent but directly relevant to polyiso's largest application (low-slope commercial roofing); engages in codes/standards and technical bulletin work similar to PIMA.
• Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA): Trade association for asphalt-based roofing manufacturers; competes with polyiso-covered assemblies in steep- and low-slope applications. Similar trade-association governance and technical-publication model.
• EPDM Roofing Association (ERA): Trade association for EPDM membrane manufacturers serving the same low-slope commercial roof market where polyiso is the dominant insulation substrate. Comparable codes/advocacy profile and member-driven structure.

Others

• National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC): Independent certification body for windows, doors, skylights, and attachment products. Comparable as a third-party-administered certification program (NFRC label) operating alongside an industry trade association structure, analogous to PIMA's QualityMark model.

Direct peers

• XPSA (Extruded Polystyrene Foam Association): Trade group representing extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation producers. A direct competing-insulation trade association with parallel codes/advocacy and technical-bulletin activities analogous to PIMA's role for polyiso.
• Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA): Trade association for spray polyurethane foam (SPF) manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers. Comparable to PIMA as a polyurethane-family insulation trade body with certification programs (e.g., ACC SPF accreditation), technical training, and codes advocacy.
• NAIMA (North American Insulation Manufacturers Association): Trade association representing manufacturers of mineral fiber insulation (fiberglass, rock wool, slag wool). Directly comparable to PIMA as a building insulation trade group that performs technical education, codes/standards advocacy, and product certification for its members.
• EPS Industry Alliance: Trade association for expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation manufacturers. Closely comparable to PIMA in structure, mission, and member base; competes head-to-head with polyiso in roof and wall insulation and engages in similar codes, standards, and education work.

Broad incumbents

• American Chemistry Council (ACC) – Plastics Division: Broader chemistry industry trade group that includes polyiso-relevant advocacy (blowing agents, flame retardants, polyurethane chemistry). Operates at a larger scope than PIMA but engages on overlapping regulatory and technical issues affecting PIMA members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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