resisto.us

What resisto.us does

RESISTO.US is the U.S.-facing commercial brand of RESISTO, a division of SOPREMA, a privately held Canadian construction-materials manufacturer headquartered in Drummondville, Québec. The company manufactures and distributes roofing, waterproofing, insulation, wall-system, and soundproofing products built on SBS-modified bitumen membrane technology, extruded polystyrene (XPS) and polyisocyanurate foam insulation boards, reflective bubble insulation, and elastomeric-bitumen acoustic membranes. Its product portfolio spans five main functional categories — roofing underlayments and cap/base sheets, below-grade waterproofing membranes, air and vapor barrier systems, rigid and reflective insulation boards, and acoustic membranes — distributed through a network of sub-brands (RESISTO, SOPREMA, ALSAN, REDZONE, INSONO, TECSOUND, AYR-FOIL).

The company's go-to-market is channel-first: products are sold exclusively through an authorized network of distributors across the United States and Canada, supported by a Distributors' Zone portal, a Find a Distributor locator, a RESISTO Rewards loyalty program, and contractor training and installation guides. End customers are professional contractors and building professionals installing roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and wall systems in residential and light commercial projects, with a secondary segment of DIY homeowners and prosumers reached via the Projects & Tips content hub. Pricing is quote-based through distribution partners rather than publicly listed, and the company carries an extensive portfolio of building-code certifications (Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade, Texas Department of Insurance, ICC-ES, UL, FM, CCMC, ULC, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GREENGUARD Gold).

Operationally, RESISTO benefits from its parent's vertically integrated manufacturing footprint, including a dedicated SBS-modified bitumen membrane plant built in Woodstock in 2018 and an XPS thermal insulation board plant inaugurated in Sherbrooke, Québec in January 2019. Parent-level M&A activity has shaped the portfolio, notably the 2018 acquisition of Derbigum Americas, which expanded waterproofing membrane capacity. The company is privately held with no venture capital or public listing referenced, and its marketing reach spans a content blog, email newsletters, and active social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

Name

resisto.us

Legal name

RESISTO (a division of SOPREMA)

Website

https://resisto.us

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RESISTO manufactures roofing, waterproofing, insulation, wall-system, and soundproofing products for residential and light commercial construction, distributing exclusively through an authorized North American network of distributors to contractors, building professionals, and DIY homeowners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Envelope Construction Materials

NAICS

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing (32412), Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (32614), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof Insulation & Cover Boards (IMADAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waterproofing Membranes & Systems (Liquid-Applied & Sheet) (IMADAOAC), Multi-layer Coextrusion & Barrier Structures (EVOH/PA Barrier, Tie-Layer Systems) (IMANACAJ)

Keywords

• Roofing membranes
• Waterproofing systems
• Building insulation
• Wall systems
• Construction materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Product Sales: RESISTO generates revenue through the sale of construction and renovation products including roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and wall systems. Products are sold through a network of distributors to contractors and building professionals. The company operates a RESISTO Rewards loyalty program indicating repeat purchase dynamics with distribution partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RESISTO manufactures and sells roofing, waterproofing, insulation, and wall system products for residential and light commercial construction. The product portfolio spans SBS-modified bitumen roofing membranes, self-adhesive waterproofing membranes for foundations and ICF systems, air and vapor barrier membranes, rigid thermal insulation boards (XPS and polyisocyanurate), reflective insulation, and acoustic/soundproofing membranes. Products are sold through an authorized network of distributors across North America targeting contractors and building professionals.

Product overview

RESISTO.us is a construction and renovation products company offering a comprehensive portfolio of building envelope solutions. The product portfolio spans five main categories: Roofing (SBS-modified bitumen membranes including SELECT TORCH, SA CAP GR, SA BASE, LASTOBOND PRO, RESISTOFLEX, ICE & WATER PROTECTOR, and DECK TAPE); Waterproofing (foundation membranes including FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE, ICF FOUNDATION MEMBRANE, SELF-ADHERED WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE, WATERPROOFING REPAIR KIT, MULTIPURPOSE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE, BELOW-GRADE DRAINAGE BOARD, ALSAN FLASHING, and ALSAN FOAM products); Wall Systems (air and vapor barrier membranes including REDZONE PRO, REDZONE 25, RESISTO VP SA, FLASHING TAPE, ALL-WEATHER BUTYL FLASHING TAPE); Insulation (SOPRA-XPS extruded polystyrene boards, SOPRA-ISO polyisocyanurate boards, HIGH-PERFORMANCE REFLECTIVE INSULATION products with M1V/M2M/M2V/CM2P variants, SPACING STRIPS, and adhesive tapes); and Soundproofing (SOPRAWAY NG2, INSONOMAT, INSONOFLOOR, INSONO AF3, TECSOUND CLG products, SILENTCRETE, VELAPHONE, STICKSON). Supporting products include primers (EXTERIOR PRIMER, LOW V.O.C. PRIMER, ELASTOCOL STICK) and sealants (ELASTOMERIC SEALANT, ALUMINUM ELASTOMERIC SEALANT). The company also distributes SOPREMA brand products. RESISTO is a division of SOPREMA, a manufacturer of waterproofing and roofing solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RESISTO PRODUCTS: RESISTO-branded construction and renovation products including waterproofing membranes, insulation, roofing underlayments, and soundproofing solutions.
• SOPREMA PRODUCTS
• RESISTO Rewards
• ALSAN
• REDZONE
• INSONO
• TECSOUND
• AYR-FOIL

Products and services

• Roofing Membranes (SBS-Modified Bitumen Cap Sheets, Base Sheets, and Underlayments)

Quantifiable outcome

• Significant energy savings in both new construction and renovation projects through high-performance insulation products

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SOPREMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRESISTO is a division/brand of SOPREMA, a major manufacturer of construction waterproofing and roofing products. SOPREMA manages the RESISTO website operations from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada and provides manufacturing and technology expertise for RESISTO products including SBS-modified bitumen technology, extruded polystyrene insulation, and other building materials.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAF: Largest North American roofing manufacturer (residential and commercial), offering asphalt shingles, modified-bitumen, single-ply membranes, and a broad building envelope range — directly comparable to RESISTO's SBS-modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing focus.
• IKO: Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of bitumen-based roofing, waterproofing, and insulation products with strong North American distribution — most direct overlap with RESISTO's SBS-modified bitumen systems.
• CertainTeed: Saint-Gobain-owned building products brand offering roofing membranes, insulation, air/vapor barriers, and acoustic products under one portfolio — closely mirrors RESISTO's full building envelope strategy.
• Siplast: US-focused manufacturer of SBS-modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing membranes; competes head-to-head with RESISTO in low-slope commercial and residential waterproofing.
• Firestone Building Products: Holcim-owned manufacturer of EPDM, TPO, and modified-bitumen roofing systems plus insulation — comparable membrane and insulation portfolio serving North American commercial and residential markets.

Broad incumbents

• SOPREMA: RESISTO's parent and a global waterproofing/roofing incumbent with broader geographic reach and product depth; serves as both supplier (SOPREMA-branded products distributed via RESISTO) and adjacent competitor in commercial roofing.
• Carlisle Construction Materials: Largest US single-ply roofing manufacturer (EPDM/TPO) with growing insulation and waterproofing lines — represents the single-ply competitive pressure on RESISTO's bitumen-centric mix.
• Johns Manville: Berkshire Hathaway-owned building products manufacturer with roofing membranes, insulation, and air barriers — broad incumbent with overlapping categories but a wider product and geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Mule-Hide Products: US-focused low-slope roofing membrane brand offering TPO, EPDM, PVC, and modified-bitumen systems; smaller portfolio but directly overlapping RESISTO in commercial roofing and waterproofing membranes.
• Versico Roofing Systems: US-focused single-ply roofing manufacturer (EPDM/TPO/PVC) with growing presence in commercial retrofit; represents the single-ply category that competes with RESISTO's bitumen-based offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSZ8ksjTTYBtJfGm17r0pcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/resistoconstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/resisto
• Instagraminstagram.com/resisto_buildingproducts

Compliance22 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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