Accella Polyurethane expands in roofing market with Covestro acquisition

AccellaAccella Polyurethane Systems LLC is expanding its presence in the roofing market and renewing its focus on polyurethane spray foam and roof coating systems with its recent acquisition of the Covestro spray foam assets.

The Covestro assets, combined with Accella’s leading BayTec silicone, BayBlock acrylic and BaySeal polyurethane spray foam technologies, position the company with an outstanding array of solutions for low slope and flat roof commercial coatings for new and restoration construction.

The solution options offered allow the user to maximise ROI depending on their specific needs for capital spend and roof longevity. The benefits of this system are easy application on most existing roofing surfaces with high durability, easy maintenance and cost-effective approach to extending roof life without replacement.

Ridge Stockdale will assume the role of Commercial Director of Spray Foam Roofing and manage a nationally based dedicated team that covers both distribution and contractors.

“A leader in the rapid growth of spray polyurethane wall insulation, Accella will now provide a platform for similar growth in SPF roofing, marketing their products that have a proven performance history of over 40 years,” said Stockdale. Ridge has 40 years in coatings experience and solution development for the roofing market segment and is considered a leader in the industry. Ridge is based out of Houston, Texas.

Chris Brink Vice President of Accella Polyurethane Systems remarked, “Spray Foam and liquid applied roof systems remain underpenetrated in the massive roofing market.  Delivering these high value-added technologies to building owners, through our strong support of the best contractors in the country, is a focus area for Accella as we continue to build a strident materials business in the construction sector.  We have assembled a dynamic and experienced team to aggressively build presence in this market, selling our best in class products.”

Leading brands formed by the new Accella Roofing Solutions group include: RoofTek, PolySil, Premiseal, BaySeal, BayTec, BayBlock and SealTite its newest brand of advanced roofing solutions.