What Roofmaster Products Co. does

Roofmaster Products Co. is a US-based, founder-family-owned manufacturer and distributor of roofing tools, equipment, and supplies serving commercial and residential roofing contractors. Founded in 1952 in Monterey Park, California by Deryl Yundt — formerly the Pacific Coast manager at Aeroil Products Company — the company operates five regional branches in California (Monterey Park, Hayward), Washington (Pacific), Texas (Fort Worth), and Georgia (Atlanta), each functioning as a sales outlet, service/repair center, and parts depot. The business is now in its third generation of Yundt family leadership.

The company's product portfolio spans the roofing project lifecycle: tear-off tools (including the proprietary TIGERR fiberglass-handled spades), kettles for hot asphalt (Roofmaster Kettles), powered equipment such as the Ol' Sparky 15kW portable generator with Honda engine, single-ply welding tools, fall protection systems, roof drains from third-party manufacturers (Marathon, Josam, Smith, Zurn, LSP, Thunderbird, Frank Pattern), fasteners, safety equipment, and consumables. Roofmaster also serves as an Authorized Leister Repair Center for hot-air welding equipment. The company distinguishes its offering through proprietary branded products developed in response to contractor feedback over seven decades, OSHA-compliance guidance, and in-house repair capabilities.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales distributed across e-commerce, phone/fax/email orders, the five branch locations, and an annual catalog; pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed, and the company also sells closeout and overstock inventory at reduced prices. Roofmaster serves roofing contractors as its primary customer segment across use cases including commercial roofing, residential roofing, tear-off, single-ply applications, modified bitumen, built-up roofing, and tile roofing. Marketing is conducted primarily through the company website, blog, Facebook and LinkedIn, an annual catalog, and industry trade shows (IRE, WSRCA). The company is privately held with no parent, subsidiaries, or institutional investors identified in source materials.

Name

Roofmaster Products Co.

Legal name

Roofmaster Products Co.

Website

https://roofmaster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roofmaster Products Co., founded 1952 and now in its third generation of family ownership, is a US manufacturer and distributor of roofing tools, equipment, drains, fasteners, and safety gear serving commercial and residential roofing contractors through five regional branches, an e-commerce site, and an annual catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Roofing Tools and Equipment

NAICS

Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)

SIC

Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Flashing, Edge Metal & Roof Accessories (IMADAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Roofing Materials Retail (Shingles, Underlayment, Flashing) (CRAIAEAC), Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

Keywords

• Roofing tools
• Roofing equipment
• Commercial roofing supplies
• Fall protection equipment
• Roof drains

Headquarters

HQ city

Monterey Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Roofmaster generates revenue through the sale of roofing tools, equipment, fasteners, safety gear, generators, drains, and related supplies. Products are sold directly to roofing contractors through e-commerce, phone orders, and at physical branch locations. The company also offers closeout/specials inventory and maintains an annual catalog.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Roofmaster Products Co. manufactures and distributes roofing tools, equipment and supplies directly to professional roofing contractors. Its portfolio spans proprietary branded items such as Roofmaster Kettles, Ol' Sparky 15kW generators, TIGERR fiberglass tear-off spades, Mopmaster, Rotomaster, Feltmaster and Gravelmaster, together with a full catalog of roof drains, fall protection, single-ply tools, fasteners, tarps, trash chutes, kettles and welders sourced from manufacturers such as Leister, Marathon, Josam, Smith, Zurn, LSP, Thunderbird and Frank Pattern.

Product overview

Roofmaster Products Co. is a manufacturer and distributor of roofing tools and equipment serving commercial and residential roofing contractors since 1952. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized into several product lines: powered equipment including the 15kW Roofmaster Generator (Ol' Sparky), Roofmaster Kettles, and Hot Air Welders; safety equipment including Fall Protection (FallMaster systems, harnesses, safety lines), Roof Anchors, and Ladders; hand tools including Tear Off Tools (Tigerr spades, tear-off bars, shovels, scrapers), Single Ply Tools (adhesive rollers, LP torches, scissors), Mops & Applicators, Scoop Shovels, and Hand Tools; drain products from various manufacturers including Marathon, Josam, Smith, Zurn; containment products including Tarps and Trash Chutes; plus fasteners, tires (including NFL Non-Flat), replacement parts, and closeout specials. The product ecosystem is designed to support the full lifecycle of roofing projects from tear-off through installation, with a focus on commercial roofing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 15kW Roofmaster Generator (Ol' Sparky) Proprietary 15kW portable generator with a 20HP Honda engine, less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion clean power, all-copper windings, CARB and EPA compliant, 11-gallon fuel tank and heavy-duty frame on an NFL wheel kit; built for roofing contractor jobsite power.
• Roofmaster Roof Drains Roof drain products including aluminum, copper and plastic retrofit drains, new installation drains, combo/overflow drains, large/medium/small sump cast iron drains, side outlet drains, scuppers and clamping rings/domes sourced from manufacturers such as Marathon, Josam, Smith, Zurn, LSP, Thunderbird and Frank Pattern.
• Fall Protection Equipment OSHA-oriented fall arrest, fall protection and roof safety equipment including FallMaster systems, harnesses, ladder cable systems, mobile fall carts, perimeter warning and roof edge products, and personal protection and safety accessories for commercial and residential roofers.
• Tear Off Tools Tear-off spades (including TIGERR fiberglass-handled and wood-handled variants), tear-off bars for built-up and shingle roofs, mini-razers, hand spudders, scoop shovels and related tear-off parts and scrapers for roofing demolition.
• Single Ply Tools & Equipment Tools and equipment for single-ply roofing membrane installation including adhesive rollers and frames, hot air welders, single-ply scissors and testers, modified bitumen LP torches, LPG tanks and hoses, material clamps, and related powered hand tool accessories.
• Tarps & Debris Containment Tear-off debris containment tarps including blue poly tarps, HD green poly tarps, HD silver poly tarps, debris tarps and truck covering tarps for jobsite cleanup and material protection.
• Trash Chutes Gravel and trash chutes for removing debris from roofs during tear-off, including hopper attachments and replacement snaps.
• LPG Tanks & Hoses LPG tanks (5, 7.5 and 10 gallon with OPD valves) and hoses for torch-applied modified bitumen and other single-ply roofing applications.
• Generator / Welder Accessories Accessories for jobsite generator/welder setups, including drop cords, extension cords, portable power centers with GFI, twist lock sockets and plugs, and adaptors.
• Scoop Shovels Steel and aluminum scoop shovels including #8 and #10 steel scoops, #14 aluminum scoops, and coal shovels with various handle options for roofing tear-off and material handling.
• Non-Flat Lite (NFL) Foam-Filled Tires Non-Flat Lite foam-filled (NFL) tires, pneumatic tires and wheels designed to eliminate flat tires on roofing equipment such as kettles, generators and conveyor carts; sold with optional heavy-duty frames, HD lifting eyes and locking caster systems.
• Equipment Service & Repair Repair and maintenance services for kettles, small engines, generators, conveyors, sprayers, hot-air welders and pumps at Roofmaster branch locations, including Authorized Leister Repair Center support, Metal Fabrication/Laser Shop services in Dallas/Fort Worth, and Tire Filling (NFL).

Quantifiable outcome

• TIGERR fiberglass spades have more than double the breaking strength of wood-handled spades
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LeistercoreTechnology or IntegrationRoofmaster is an Authorized Leister Repair Center. Leister is a leading manufacturer of hot air welders used in single-ply roofing applications. This partnership provides Roofmaster customers with certified repair services for Leister equipment including Triac, Varimat V2, and other hot air welding tools.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fastenal: Large US distributor of fasteners, tools, and industrial supplies. Overlaps with Roofmaster in fasteners, hand tools, and contractor supplies, but serves a much broader industrial customer base.
• Ferguson: Major US distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and related building products. Comparable as a branch-based specialty distributor serving professional trades, though focused on different trades than roofing.
• QXO: Building products distributor recently expanded through the acquisition of Beacon's specialty distribution network. Comparable as a roofing and building products distributor with national reach pursuing roll-up growth in the same contractor channel.
• Grainger: Major US industrial and contractor supplies distributor with broad product catalog. Comparable in tools, safety equipment, and contractor customer overlap, though significantly larger and more diversified.
• White Cap (formerly HD Supply Construction Solutions): Large US distributor of construction supplies, tools, and safety equipment serving professional contractors. Overlaps significantly with Roofmaster in tools, safety gear, and contractor supplies, though White Cap serves broader trades beyond roofing.

Direct peers

• SRS Distribution: National roofing and building products distributor with a similar branch-based model serving professional contractors. Comparable in target customer (roofing contractors) and product mix (tools, accessories, materials), though SRS is significantly larger and PE-backed.
• ABC Supply Co. The largest US wholesale distributor of roofing supplies and accessories, serving residential and commercial contractors nationwide. Directly comparable as a roofing-specialty distributor with a branch-based model, though at vastly greater scale (700+ branches) than Roofmaster.
• Beacon Building Products: Publicly traded (NASDAQ: BECN) US distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products serving contractors. Directly comparable in customer base and core product categories, with a national footprint and complementary residential roofing offering.

Regional players

• Roofing Corp of America: PE-backed roofing services and supply platform consolidating commercial and residential roofing businesses across the US. Relevant as a competitor and consolidation reference point operating in the same roofing channel, though more focused on services and re-roofing contracts.

Others

• Leister: Swiss manufacturer of hot air welding equipment and accessories used in single-ply roofing applications. Roofmaster is an Authorized Leister Repair Center; comparable as a supplier partner within the same contractor ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RoofmasterProducts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roofmaster-products-co-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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