Welcome to Everkem’s 4th Quarter of 2025 edition of the Caulk Talk newsletter – where we talk about all things caulk, sealants, adhesives, and construction chemical products.
This issue of Caulk Talk shares company updates, industry insights, and stories from the people and partnerships that keep Everkem moving forward. From the lab to the jobsite, we are focused on building better products, stronger relationships, and a safer built environment.
Everkem 2025: Built for What’s Next
This year, we made meaningful strides in developing our team and continuing to perfect our craft of caulk manufacturing. Throughout 2025, we learned a great deal about who we are and who we need to become to rise up in a soft market and navigate an increasingly turbulent business landscape.
Beyond major investments in product testing, research and development, and mixing infrastructure, our focus extended inward. Our team leaned heavily into personal development, process improvements, stronger departmental communication, and more intentional planning and strategy.
As we enter our 24th year of business, we are grateful to remain an independently owned, made from scratch, grassroots North Carolina manufacturer. Our growth potential remains limitless, fueled by passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to serving our industry and supporting our customers’ success.
To kick off this edition, we are diving into a timely and important topic, Fireblocking Foams used in single family residential construction. We will explore building code requirements, testing standards, and what it truly means to maintain fireblocking integrity for life safety. Not all fireblocking foams are created equally and allowing orange or pink foam sealants that have not been properly tested can lead to costly callbacks or, in the worst case scenario, tragic consequences in the event of a house fire.
Welcome to Everkem’s 4th Quarter of 2025 edition of the Caulk Talk newsletter – where we talk about all things caulk, sealants, adhesives, and construction chemical products.
This issue of Caulk Talk shares company updates, industry insights, and stories from the people and partnerships that keep Everkem moving forward. From the lab to the jobsite, we are focused on building better products, stronger relationships, and a safer built environment.
Everkem 2025: Built for What’s Next
This year, we made meaningful strides in developing our team and continuing to perfect our craft of caulk manufacturing. Throughout 2025, we learned a great deal about who we are and who we need to become to rise up in a soft market and navigate an increasingly turbulent business landscape.
Beyond major investments in product testing, research and development, and mixing infrastructure, our focus extended inward. Our team leaned heavily into personal development, process improvements, stronger departmental communication, and more intentional planning and strategy.
As we enter our 24th year of business, we are grateful to remain an independently owned, made from scratch, grassroots North Carolina manufacturer. Our growth potential remains limitless, fueled by passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to serving our industry and supporting our customers’ success.
To kick off this edition, we are diving into a timely and important topic, Fireblocking Foams used in single family residential construction. We will explore building code requirements, testing standards, and what it truly means to maintain fireblocking integrity for life safety. Not all fireblocking foams are created equally and allowing orange or pink foam sealants that have not been properly tested can lead to costly callbacks or, in the worst case scenario, tragic consequences in the event of a house fire.