GeoCHEM, Inc.

What GeoCHEM, Inc. does

GeoCHEM, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer and distributor of geosynthetics and polymer systems for earth stabilization, environmental containment, and civil infrastructure repair, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska with a regional sales office in Washington state. The company serves federal, state, and municipal transportation agencies, defense organizations, energy and mining operators, industrial facilities, and environmental engineering projects through approximately ten product lines organized around proprietary Percol® polyurethane elastomer repair systems, Terra® dust control polymers, Geoweb® cellular confinement systems, GeoBlock®/GeoPave® porous pavers, geomembrane containment liners (HDPE, LLDPE, polypropylene), and ancillary geosynthetics and geotextiles.

The company's core technology is its proprietary 100% polyurethane elastomer chemistry, originally co-developed with the U.S. Air Force and NATO for rapid runway repair, which delivers traffic-ready cure times as short as 10 minutes and load tolerance exceeding 750,000 lbs per aircraft. Complementary offerings include 3D cellular confinement systems (geocells), porous pavement systems, geomembranes for primary and secondary chemical containment, and site access/turf protection mats. Products meet AASHTO and DOT specifications and are supported by ASTM-compliant testing services (e.g., Air Lance Testing per ASTM D4437). The portfolio serves demanding applications including bridge deck repair, runway spall repair, mining leach pads, oil and gas reserve pits, landfill liners, and dust suppression on haul roads.

GeoCHEM operates a direct-to-customer go-to-market model: products are sold via the company-owned e-commerce storefront and a direct sales team (toll-free plus regional offices), with technical consultation and project-specific quote-based pricing. The revenue model is one-time product sales; no subscription, licensing, or recurring service revenue is disclosed. Pricing is opaque (all products listed as "Call for Price"), and the distribution strategy bypasses third-party resellers in favor of direct engagement with engineers, contractors, and project managers. Anchor customers include NATO, the U.S. Air Force, CALTRANS, and various State DOTs.

Name

GeoCHEM, Inc.

Legal name

GeoCHEM, Inc.

Website

https://geocheminc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GeoCHEM, Inc., founded in 1982 and headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, manufactures and distributes geosynthetics and proprietary polyurethane polymer systems for rapid pavement repair, soil stabilization, and environmental containment, serving government, defense, energy, mining, and industrial customers via direct e-commerce and technical consultation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geosynthetics & Civil Infrastructure Materials

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Geomembrane/Geotextile Sheet Extrusion (IMANACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK), Polymer-Modified Asphalt (PMB) & Modified Binders (SBS/Crumb Rubber/Plastomers) (EUALAKAD), Rubber Linings, Coatings & Corrosion Protection (Tanks, Pipes, Chutes) (IMANALAH)

Keywords

• Geosynthetics manufacturing
• Polymer pavement repair
• Environmental containment liners
• Soil stabilization polymers
• Civil infrastructure materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

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, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sale of geosynthetic materials and polymer repair products through e-commerce platform and direct sales team. Products sold as one-time purchases with pricing based on project specifications and volume.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GeoCHEM manufactures and distributes proprietary engineered geosynthetics and advanced polymer systems for earth stabilization, environmental containment, and rapid civil infrastructure repair. The portfolio spans the Percol® 100% polyurethane elastomer polymer line for asphalt and concrete repair (originally co-developed with NATO and the U.S. Air Force), Terra® dust control polymers, Geoweb® 3D cellular confinement geocells, porous pavement systems, geomembrane liners, geotextiles, and site access mats. Products are sold as one-time purchases with quote-based pricing and technical consultation to government, military, mining, energy, and industrial customers globally.

Product overview

GeoCHEM, Inc. is a specialized distributor and private-label manufacturer of engineered solutions for earth stabilization and environmental containment, operating since 1982. Their product portfolio is organized into multiple core product lines: (1) Percol® Polymers & Slurries for concrete and asphalt repair, including Alligator Glue, GeoFlo Rapid Asphalt Repair Slurry, GeoSet Rapid Concrete Repair Slurry, Concrete Welder, Asphalt Welder, Elastic Cement AC, and Dopey Soup for rapid structural restoration; (2) Terra® Dust Control Polymers including TerraGlue, TerraTac, and TerraLock for haul road and construction site dust suppression; (3) Geoweb® Geocell Confinement System in GW20V, GW30V, and GW40V sizes for load support and erosion control; (4) GeoBlock® and GeoPave® Porous Pavers for permeable load support; (5) GeoSystems Site Access & Turf Mats including GeoTerra construction mats (GTO and Padloc systems) and GeoRunner scour/turf protection mats; (6) Geomembrane Liners & Containment including HDPE, LLDPE, and polypropylene liners with various reinforcement options plus seam tapes and accessories; (7) Ice Rink Liners for single and multi-season applications; (8) Geosynthetics & Geotextiles including geocomposites, geogrids, and woven/nonwoven geotextiles; (9) Industrial Site Solutions for portable shelters and equipment protection; and (10) Warehouse Inventory Sale for clearance overstock products. The company bridges traditional civil construction with advanced polymer technologies for demanding field conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Percol®: Concrete and asphalt repair polymer systems for rapid pavement restoration
• Terra®
• Geoweb®
• GeoBlock®
• GeoPave®
• GeoTerra®
• GeoRunner®
• GeoDakota®
• GeoFlo®
• GeoSet®

Products and services

• Percol Polymer Concrete and Asphalt Repair System 100% polyurethane elastomer polymer systems for permanent structural restoration of asphalt and concrete, including rapid-set polymers and slurries engineered for load-bearing strength with traffic-ready capability in as little as 10 minutes. Used for runway repair, bridge headers, highway maintenance, and industrial facility restoration by government DOTs and contractors.
• Terra Dust Control Polymer System Eco-friendly dust control polymers (TerraGlue, TerraTac, TerraLock) that bind soil particles to create durable surfaces resisting wind erosion and water runoff. Used on industrial haul roads, construction sites, and helipads by mining, energy, and construction clients.
• Geoweb Geocell Confinement System 3D cellular confinement system in GW20V (standard), GW30V (mid), and GW40V (large) cell sizes plus wall sections. Stabilizes infill material to prevent lateral displacement, enabling thinner base layers and superior performance on soft subgrades for unpaved road stabilization, steep slope protection, and retaining walls.
• GeoBlock and GeoPave Porous Paver Systems Rigid grass pavers (GeoBlock) and aggregate gravel pavers (GeoPave) providing heavy-duty load support while maintaining 100% permeability for stormwater management. Used for fire lanes, overflow parking, ATV trail hardening, and remote construction site access.
• GeoTerra and GeoRunner Site Access and Turf Protection Mats Portable structural matting and turf protection systems including GeoTerra heavy access roads in GTO (fast-in/fast-out) and Padloc interlocking configurations, plus GeoRunner scour protection and turf protection mats. Used to enable site access over unstable ground and protect grassed areas from construction traffic.
• Geomembrane Liner and Containment System Industrial-grade geomembrane liners in HDPE, LLDPE, and polypropylene variants (including HDPE Alloyed, Fish Safe, GeoFlex Series, Geo-Skrim Series, reinforced and non-reinforced) with seam and patch tapes. Used for landfills, wastewater lagoons, mining leach pads, hazardous waste containment, and secondary spill containment berms.
• Ice Rink Liner System Heavy-duty flexible membranes for ice rink construction and protection engineered to withstand extreme freeze-thaw cycles. Includes single-season (Type IV 6 Mil 3 Ply, Type II LFL 5 Mil) and multi-season (Type 1 HR 6 Mil, Type III C 12 Mil) options.
• Geosynthetics and Geotextile System Civil, geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and hydraulic fabrics including geocomposites, geogrid soil reinforcement (Bi-Axial Knitted Single Layer Basegrids and Uni-Axial Knitted Stratagrids), and woven/nonwoven geotextiles for separation, filtration, reinforcement, and stabilization applications.
• Industrial Site Solution System Heavy-duty portable shelters, remote site enclosures, and equipment protection solutions for industrial applications in demanding environments.
• Polymer Dispensing Equipment and Accessories Dispensing equipment for applying polymer repair products including Hand Operated Dual Cartridge Gun, Pail Mixer (Egg Beater Style), Motor Mix Machine, and VariFlo Upright Polymer Dispenser, sold alongside Percol polymer systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Traffic-ready in as little as 10 minutes with Percol Polymers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Crafco Inc. Crafco is a leading manufacturer of pavement preservation and asphalt repair products including crack sealants, patching materials, and related equipment. It directly competes with GeoCHEM's Percol line in the DOT and infrastructure rapid-repair segment.
• Presto Geosystems: Presto Geosystems is the original manufacturer of the Geoweb geocell system, GeoBlock, and GeoPave porous pavers. GeoCHEM distributes several Presto products, making Presto both a key OEM partner and a direct competitor in geocell and porous paver markets.
• Solmax: Solmax is one of the world's largest manufacturers of geomembranes (HDPE, LLDPE, PVC) for environmental containment, mining, and energy applications. It directly competes with GeoCHEM's GeoDakota and HDPE/LLDPE geomembrane liner lines.
• Nilex Inc. Nilex is a geosynthetics distributor and solutions provider specializing in geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geomembranes, and erosion control products. Its vertically-oriented distribution and project consultation model closely mirrors GeoCHEM's go-to-market approach.
• Tensar International: Tensar is a major manufacturer of geosynthetics including geogrids, geocells, and pavement stabilization systems. It competes with GeoCHEM in soil stabilization, load support, and pavement reinforcement applications for transportation and civil infrastructure.
• Hanes Geo Components: Hanes Geo Components is a distributor and manufacturer of geosynthetics, erosion control products, and geotextiles serving infrastructure, environmental, and construction markets. It is a direct peer to GeoCHEM's geotextile, geogrid, and geosynthetic distribution business.
• Willamette Valley Company: Willamette Valley Company manufactures polyurethane and specialty polymer products for pavement preservation, concrete repair, and infrastructure maintenance. Its polymer repair portfolio overlaps directly with GeoCHEM's Percol polyurethane elastomer line.
• Raven Industries (Raven Applied Research): Raven Applied Research manufactures geomembrane liners and engineered films for environmental containment, energy, and agricultural applications. It competes with GeoCHEM's geomembrane liner offering across containment, mining, and agricultural cover markets.
• CETCO (Mineral Technologies): CETCO produces geosynthetic clay liners, geosynthetics, and environmental containment products for landfill, mining, and water treatment applications. It overlaps with GeoCHEM's environmental containment, geomembrane, and mining customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Tremco CPG Inc. Tremco is a broad specialty construction products manufacturer offering sealants, coatings, and concrete repair systems. It is a broad incumbent whose polyurethane-based sealants and concrete restoration products partially overlap with GeoCHEM's polymer repair portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geochem-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about GeoCHEM, Inc.