I. BAIN ASSOCIATES INC.

What I. BAIN ASSOCIATES INC. does

Bain Associates, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer's representative firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. The company sells and provides specification-stage support for building envelope products on behalf of 13 manufacturer principals, with brands spanning roofing membranes and boards (Polyglass, FiberTite, Georgia-Pacific DensDeck), architectural metal roofing (BEMO), waterproofing (Laurenco, VaproShield), rainscreen and cladding systems (Knight Wall Systems, Tion, Trespa, Westlake Royal), adhesives (ICP Adhesives/Polyset), concrete admixtures (SPG), and hardwood decking/siding (Mataverde). Its coverage territory includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

The firm operates a sales-led, field-based GTM motion in which approximately eight employees - including a president, information manager, and senior/junior sales representatives - work directly with architects, engineers, consultants, building owners, general contractors, installers, and suppliers. Value-added services (roof evaluations, detail and specification review, design training, installation training, budgeting, and lunch-and-learn programs) are layered on top of the represented-brand portfolio to influence specification decisions early in the design cycle. Marketing assets include a Building Science blog and an email newsletter covering sustainable design, purple roofs, and stormwater management.

Bain is compensated via product sales commissions from its manufacturer principals rather than direct customer billing, so pricing is not publicly disclosed. Repeat business is the primary compensation model. The firm has no institutional investors, no parent organization, and no subsidiaries. In 2026, Owen Elkins acquired the company from founders John Herrmann and Jeff Elkins, who transitioned to Founder Emeritus roles, marking the most significant structural change in the firm's history.

Name

I. BAIN ASSOCIATES INC.

Legal name

Bain Associates, Inc.

Website

https://bainassociatesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bain Associates Inc is a privately held Pacific Northwest manufacturer's representative firm, selling and providing specification support for 13 building envelope brands to architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and building owners across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Product Sales Commission: Commission-based revenue from selling products and materials from manufacturer partners. Paid for the products and materials sold. Repeat business is their primary compensation model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

I. Bain Associates Inc. is a Pacific Northwest manufacturer's representative agency that sells and specifies building envelope and roofing products from 13 manufacturers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The firm supplements its product representation with Roof Evaluations, design and installation training, detail and specification review, budgeting assistance, and the Box Lunch Program continuing-education offering for architectural specifiers.

Product overview

Bain Associates Inc is a manufacturer's representative firm specializing in building envelope products and systems. The company represents 13 distinct manufacturer brands covering roofing, waterproofing, cladding, and deck materials. Their portfolio includes BEMO (architectural metal roofing), DENSDECK (roof boards), FIBERTITE (roofing membranes), ICP ADHESIVES/Polyset (adhesive systems), KNIGHT WALL SYSTEMS (rainscreen attachments), LAURENCO (waterproofing), MATAVERDE (hardwood decking), POLYGLASS (modified bitumen), SPG/Vapor Lock (concrete admixtures), TION (cladding systems), TRESPA (architectural panels), VAPROSHIELD (air/water barriers), and WESTLAKE ROYAL BUILDING PRODUCTS (exterior building products). These products are supported by six service offerings: roof evaluations, box lunch presentations, design training, specification review, budgeting, and installation training. The company serves architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, and consultants across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BEMOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal solution provider for freeform architectural shapes with standing seam roofing panels including tapered, curved, and serpentine designs custom manufactured for structures.
• Georgia-Pacific DensDeckcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of DensDeck Roof Board, an innovative cover board providing puncture protection with a non-combustible gypsum core, redefining roof boards since 1987.
• FiberTitecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoofing membrane manufacturer with 60 years of high-performance fabric technology featuring 4-Layer technology with proprietary ELVALOY Ketone Ethylene Ester based formula.
• ICP AdhesivessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of Polyset roofing adhesives providing low-pressure solutions for steep slope and low slope commercial roofing applications including polyurethane foam adhesives.
• Knight Wall SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of ventilated rainscreen attachment systems including award-winning CI System and HCI System for continuous insulation and ASHRAE 90.1 compliance.
• Laurenco Waterproofing SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCold applied reinforced rubberized asphalt membrane system with over 60 years of track record dating back to 1955, manufactured in the United States.
• MataverdesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of high-quality hardwood decking and rain screen siding including Ipe, Cumaru, FSC Certified Machiche, Garapa and Jatoba for over 60 years.
• PolyglasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing, waterproofing membranes and roof coatings for low and steep slope applications.
• SPGsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of Vapor Lock concrete admixtures creating hygroscopic concrete, plus soil stabilization, dust control, cleaners, underlayment and below-grade coating products.
• Tion CladdingsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of mechanically adjustable cladding support system with patented triaxil adjustable hanger allowing multiple-point adjustments during and after installation.
• TrespasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational innovator in architectural materials, developer of high-quality panels for exterior cladding, decorative facades, and scientific surface solutions.
• VaproShieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesigner and manufacturer of high performance vapor permeable water resistive barriers and air barrier systems with accessories for building envelope protection.
• Westlake Royal Building ProductssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer of building products including Atlantic Premium Shutters, Builders Edge, Foundry Specialty Siding, Mid America siding accessories, and Sturdi Mount.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Mutual Materials: Pacific Northwest masonry and building products manufacturer and distributor; Bain's own Bill Thordarson spent 15 years there as an architectural representative, and the firm serves overlapping architects and contractors in the same PNW territory.

Emerging players

• RDH Building Science: Building envelope consulting firm with strong PNW presence that frequently specifies and reviews the kinds of roofing, waterproofing, and rainscreen products Bain represents, making it both an influencer and adjacent service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Foundation Building Materials: Specialty building products distributor with a strong roofing and wall systems focus; targets many of the same commercial roofing contractors and design professionals as Bain, though at greater scale and with direct inventory.
• Lansing Building Products: National distributor of exterior building products (siding, soffit, rainware, roofing accessories) serving contractors and builders; overlaps with Bain's contractor and installer customer base across overlapping geographies.
• ABC Supply Co. Largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding, and building products in North America; competes with Bain for the same contractor and installer customers, though via a stock-and-deliver model rather than commissioned specification sales.
• Kodiak Building Partners: Roll-up platform acquiring specialty building products distributors across the U.S.; many of its subsidiaries serve the same roofing, waterproofing, and cladding contractor base that Bain supports via manufacturer representation.
• GAF: North America's largest roofing manufacturer, offering commercial and residential roofing systems; competes in the same specification and reroofing market Bain serves through FiberTite and DensDeck partnerships.
• L&W Supply: National building materials distributor (owned by ABC Supply) focused on drywall, ceilings, steel framing and insulation; serves many of the same commercial contractors and is expanding into adjacent building envelope categories where Bain operates.
• Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance: Major commercial roofing and waterproofing manufacturer that competes directly with several of Bain's represented brands (e.g., Polyglass, FiberTite) and could in-hire direct sales to displace independent reps.
• Harvey Building Products: Northeast U.S. building products distributor offering windows, roofing, and exterior building products; comparable business model as a regional multi-line exterior products supplier serving contractors and design professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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