Name

Ex-Cell Kaiser

Legal name

Ex-Cell Kaiser LLC

Website

https://ex-cell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Park

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Commercial Waste & Recycling Receptacles: Primary revenue stream from sale of commercial waste and recycling receptacles. Products include various collections (Kaleidoscope, Black Tie, Arena 51, Nature Series, etc.) with capacities ranging from 8 to 90 gallons. One-time purchase model with prices ranging from approximately $70 to $4,090 depending on product and configuration.
2. Facility Maintenance Products: Sale of facility maintenance products including mop holders, dustpans, coat racks, sanitizing dispensers, and related janitorial supplies.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing and custom design services including branded solutions (custom imprinting logos), design engineering, rapid prototyping, and completely custom product manufacturing.
4. Replacement Parts & Accessories: Sale of replacement parts including liners, lids, decals, casters, gaskets, and other components for existing products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ex-Cell Kaiser designs and manufactures commercial-grade waste and recycling receptacles from steel and aluminum for indoor and outdoor facilities, along with facility maintenance products such as coat racks, mop holders, and dustpans. Products are sold in capacities ranging from 8 to 90 gallons, feature fire-resistant steel construction, ADA-compliant designs, and offer modular waste-stream customization with custom colors, decals, and logo branding. The company operates a US-based manufacturing facility in Franklin Park, IL and distributes primarily through a B2B distributor network serving hospitality, sports venues, healthcare, education, parks, and property management customers.

Product overview

Ex-Cell Kaiser offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial waste and recycling receptacles along with facility maintenance products. The core product line includes multiple receptacle collections (Arena 51 Series, Black Tie Kaleidoscope, Classic Kaleidoscope, Nature Series, Streetscape, Metro, Venue, Premier, International, Landscape, Ellipse, Liquids Disposal, Gradience, and Outdoor Kaleidoscope) available in various capacities (8-90 gallons) for indoor and outdoor commercial use. Specialty products include the new Universal Pet Waste Dispenser and Pizza Box Recycler. The company also provides facility maintenance products including coat racks, mop holders, dustpans, and storage systems. Products feature customization options including custom colors, decals, laser graphics, and logo branding. All products are manufactured in the USA with recycled materials and include ADA-compliant models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaleidoscope Collection: A product line of waste and recycling receptacles featuring customizable waste-stream identifiers, colors, and lid-types.
• Black Tie Series
• Arena 51 Series
• The Gradience Collection
• Outdoor Kaleidoscope Collection
• Nature Series
• Metro Collection
• Streetscape Collection
• Venue Collection

Products and services

• Arena 51 Series 51-gallon indoor and outdoor perforated steel receptacles designed for stadiums and high-traffic venues with leak-proof rigid plastic liners and customizable colors and graphics.
• Black Tie Kaleidoscope Series Premium indoor receptacles with ultra-modern silver graphics and platinum-finish lids, available in 8, 17, 24, and 36-gallon capacities with customizable decals and lid openings.
• Classic Kaleidoscope Collection Indoor waste and recycling receptacles with customizable waste-stream identifiers, colors, and lid-types that can be reconfigured without purchasing new units.
• Outdoor Kaleidoscope Collection Weather-resistant outdoor receptacles designed for exterior installation with the same modular waste-stream customization as the indoor Kaleidoscope line.
• Nature Series Eco-themed receptacles featuring bamboo and steel materials with nature-inspired designs for 33-gallon capacity applications.
• Streetscape Collection Outdoor receptacles including 37-gallon models with optional canopies, designed for urban and public space installations.
• Metro Collection Versatile receptacles available in single-stream, two-stream, and three-stream configurations with XL models for high-capacity needs.
• Venue Collection Stadium and arena-focused receptacles including compost, recycling, and trash models with 33-gallon perforated stainless steel options.
• Premier Series Powder-coated steel receptacles available in neutral colors for professional indoor environments.
• International Collection Globally-styled receptacles with powder coat finish options and dome tops for international facility applications.
• Landscape Series Outdoor receptacles in various capacities (10-34 gallons) including perforated waste models and hinged drop bottom options.
• Ellipse Collection Ellipse-shaped receptacles offering a distinctive design alternative for waste and recycling collection.
• Liquids Disposal Collection Specialized receptacles for safe disposal of liquid waste with accompanying recycle companion units.
• Gradience Collection New collection featuring espresso finish options for modern facility aesthetics.
• Universal Pet Waste Dispenser Universal pet waste dispenser made in the U.S. designed for outdoor spaces such as parks and apartment complexes, featuring durable materials, sleek design, and over 30% recycled content.
• Pizza Box Recycler Designed to neatly collect and recycle pizza boxes; pairs with Kaleidoscope 36-gallon capacity units to create waste and recycling solution stations.
• Cigarette Receptacles Smoking waste receptacles including Smokers' Oasis, Pioneer Floor Urns, and Metro Collection ash/trash models.
• Bucket Wipes Dispenser Touch-free sanitizing dispenser designed for hygienic use with wipes pulled through an opening in the lid with grommet for dispensing and separation.
• Wall-Mounted Coat Racks Aluminum coat racks in 18 and 36-inch sizes with durable plated double hooks and steel ball tips, made with at least 70% recycled materials.
• Mop & Broom Holders Stainless steel and economy mop and broom holders including Clincher models for commercial cleaning applications.
• Self-Closing Dustpans Steel dustpans with self-closing mechanism for efficient commercial cleaning operations.
• Custom Innovations & Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing and custom design services including branded solutions (custom imprinting logos), design engineering, rapid prototyping, and completely custom product manufacturing for commercial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ships in average 10 days or less - quickest in the industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Witt Industries: Witt Industries is a US manufacturer of indoor and outdoor waste, recycling, and ash receptacles serving commercial facilities, parks, and hospitality. It competes head-to-head with Ex-Cell Kaiser in the same stadium, campus, and venue segments and offers comparable powder-coated steel construction.
• Busch Systems: Busch Systems is a Canadian-based manufacturer of recycling, waste, and compost bins for commercial, educational, and municipal customers. It is a direct competitor to Ex-Cell Kaiser with overlapping product lines (multi-stream recycling stations, indoor/outdoor bins) and a comparable customization and sustainability positioning.
• Toter (Wastequip): Toter, part of Wastequip, manufactures heavy-duty waste and recycling carts and containers widely used in commercial and municipal applications. It competes directly with Ex-Cell Kaiser's outdoor and high-capacity receptacle lines, including the Arena 51 and Streetscape collections, in stadiums, parks, and public spaces.
• IPL Plastics (IPL Global): IPL Plastics (now part of IPL Global) manufactures rigid plastic containers, bins, and waste/recycling solutions for industrial and commercial customers. While its product line emphasizes plastics over Ex-Cell Kaiser's steel focus, it competes in the same commercial and municipal waste-receptacle market with comparable customization capabilities.
• Rubbermaid Commercial Products: Rubbermaid Commercial Products (a Newell Brands division) is the dominant US manufacturer of commercial waste receptacles, recycling containers, and facility maintenance products. It is the most direct competitor to Ex-Cell Kaiser in the same product categories (indoor/outdoor receptacles, janitorial supplies) serving the same hospitality, healthcare, and education end markets.
• Simplehuman: Simplehuman is a US-based manufacturer of premium residential and commercial-grade trash cans, recycling bins, and sensor-activated receptacles. While skewed toward higher-end residential, its commercial-grade product line and design-led positioning compete with Ex-Cell Kaiser in upscale hospitality and corporate environments.
• Rehrig Pacific Company: Rehrig Pacific manufactures recycling bins, waste containers, and material handling solutions, including the well-known EZO brand recycling and waste receptacles. It is a direct competitor to Ex-Cell Kaiser in commercial outdoor receptacles and has stronger distribution in retail and grocery channels.
• Cascade Engineering: Cascade Engineering is a Michigan-based plastics manufacturer producing recycling and waste carts, bins, and containers under brands like BearSaver. It competes with Ex-Cell Kaiser in outdoor and public-space receptacles, particularly for parks, universities, and municipal customers.
• Continental Commercial Products: Continental Commercial Products manufactures janitorial and facility maintenance equipment including commercial waste receptacles, mop buckets, and cleaning carts. It overlaps with Ex-Cell Kaiser's facility maintenance product line (mop holders, dustpans, coat racks) and competes in the same janitorial distribution channel.

Emerging players

• Bigbelly: Bigbelly is a smart waste and recycling system provider specializing in sensor-equipped, solar-compactor bins for campuses, cities, and high-traffic public venues. It overlaps with Ex-Cell Kaiser's stadium and public-space segments but competes on technology-enabled waste management rather than passive receptacles.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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