Gardner-Gibson is a good example of why Florida brand history and current ownership are different questions. The company says it began as a small Tampa plant and remains headquartered in Tampa, but ICP Group acquired Gardner-Gibson in 2021. ICP’s portfolio includes Gardner, Black Jack, APOC and DYCO products used for roofs, driveways, pool/deck surfaces and other exterior work.
Tampa Roots, National Specialty-Chemical Ownership
Gardner-Gibson’s own company history describes the business as beginning with the Hyer family in Tampa and later expanding to multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. In January 2021 it was acquired by ICP Group. ICP describes itself as a specialty-chemical manufacturer and identifies the combined Gardner-Gibson brands as part of its building-solutions portfolio.
Where DYCO Fits
ICP says DYCO’s product line includes pool paints, pool-deck coatings, concrete stains, paver sealers and bonding primers. That makes DYCO relevant to several Surface Blueprint categories even though the brand no longer represents a stand-alone Florida-owned manufacturer.
APOC and Gardner Are Especially Relevant to Roof Work
Gardner-Gibson’s roof portfolio includes reflective coatings, asphalt products and repair materials under multiple brands. Florida Product Approval records can identify specific APOC systems and components. A brand-family relationship does not make every roof coating interchangeable, so approval numbers, substrates, primers and installation documents still need to match the exact proposal.
What Ownership Does—and Does Not—Tell You
ICP ownership helps explain why several familiar Florida retail names now share corporate resources and distribution. It does not tell you whether a particular DYCO deck coating or APOC roof system is appropriate for your substrate. The technical sheet and approval record remain the decision documents.