Moldex-Metric, Inc.

What Moldex-Metric, Inc. does

Moldex-Metric, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) specializing in hearing and respiratory protection, headquartered at 10111 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, California. The company designs products in Culver City and manufactures the vast majority of its line in the United States, with additional manufacturing capacity in Europe. Its product portfolio spans disposable respirators (N95, N99, N100, P95, P100, R95, including proprietary AirWave pleated-filter respirators and Dura-Mesh shell technology), reusable respirators (7000, 7800, 9000 Series, with compatible filters and cartridges for chemical, particulate, organic vapor, acid gas, ammonia/methylamine, formaldehyde and multi-gas protection), disposable and reusable earplugs (Meteors, SparkPlugs, Pura-Fit, Softies, Glide, Rockets, Alphas, Goin' Green), earplug dispensers (PlugStation, EcoStation, TouchFree EcoStation), banded hearing protectors (Jazz Band), MX-series earmuffs, and 5000-series safety glasses. The company also produces specialty products such as BattlePlugs impulse-protection earplugs for military and law enforcement use and metal-detectable variants for food-processing compliance.

Moldex holds over 200 patents and trademarks with 70+ specifically enumerated patents protecting its core technologies, and maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification through DQS (valid through 2026). Its entire product line and packaging is PVC-free, which the company positions as a sustainability differentiator versus conventional PPE. The firm sells through a channel-partner model: authorized distributors for the bulk of volume, supplemented by territory-based direct sales representatives and dedicated regional websites for Australia/NZ, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Japan, USA, South America, and Europe. Distribution extends across more than 50 countries with sales offices and warehouses in all major markets worldwide.

The customer base is diversified across vertical-specific industrial applications, with named case-study users in steel manufacturing, construction, roofing, food processing, industrial adhesives manufacturing, energy, agriculture (CNH Industrial), coal mining, healthcare construction, iron and steel pipe manufacturing, paint application, and university environmental health and safety departments. Primary served verticals per company materials are healthcare, construction, mining, and food processing, with secondary exposure to military/government/law enforcement, pharmaceutical manufacturing, metal production, energy/utilities, oil and gas, transportation, and waste management. The company employs 101-250 people and is privately held with no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed institutional ownership.

Name

Moldex-Metric, Inc.

Legal name

Moldex-Metric, Inc.

Website

https://moldex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Moldex-Metric, Inc. is a privately held US-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment specializing in respiratory protection (N95/P95 disposable respirators and 7000/7800/9000 series reusable respirators) and hearing protection (disposable and reusable earplugs, earmuffs, dispensers), distributed across 50+ countries to industrial, healthcare, mining, construction, food processing, and military customers through authorized distributors and direct sales representatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Gloves, Masks/Respirators, Gowns, Face Shields) (HLAHANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, PPE & Workwear Retail (Gloves, Respirators, Eye/Ear Protection) (CRAIADAK), Protective Disposable Wear (Masks, Gloves, Shoe Covers, Hairnets) (CRADALAJ)

Keywords

• Respiratory protection equipment
• Hearing protection products
• Disposable respirators
• Reusable respirators
• Personal protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Culver City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. PPE Product Sales: Moldex generates revenue through the sale of personal protective equipment including disposable and reusable respirators, earplugs, earmuffs, eye protection, and related accessories. The company sells through authorized distributors and direct sales representatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moldex-Metric, Inc. manufactures and sells personal protective equipment (PPE) specializing in respiratory protection (disposable and reusable respirators with NIOSH-rated filters) and hearing protection (disposable earplugs, reusable earplugs, earplug dispensers, and earmuffs), along with a smaller line of industrial safety eyewear. Products are designed in Culver City, California and the vast majority are manufactured in the USA, with additional manufacturing in Europe, and are distributed through authorized distributors and direct sales representatives across more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Moldex-Metric, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) focusing on hearing protection and respiratory protection products. The company's product portfolio includes: Respiratory Protection (disposable respirators in N95/N99/N100/P95/P100/R95 ratings including AirWave series with proprietary Dura-Mesh shell technology, and reusable respirators including the 7000/7800/9000 series with compatible filters and cartridges); Hearing Protection (disposable foam earplugs such as Zebras, Meteors, SparkPlugs, Pura-Fit, Softies, Goin' Green with NRR ratings from 28-33dB, reusable earplugs including Rockets, Alphas, Glide series with twist-in and no-roll designs, earplug dispensers including PlugStation as the first disposable dispenser and EcoStation/TouchFree EcoStation, hearing bands such as Jazz Band, and MX earmuff series); Eye Protection (industrial safety glasses in the 5000 series). All products are designed in Culver City, California with the vast majority manufactured in the USA, and the company maintains a PVC-free commitment across all products and packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meteors: Contoured disposable earplugs with unique shape following the curves of the ear canal for all-day comfort
• Dura-Mesh
• PlugStation
• HandyStrap
• SmartStrap
• AirWave
• Rockets
• Glide
• EcoStation
• Pura-Fit
• SparkPlugs
• Soothers
• Jazz Band
• BattlePlugs
• 9000 Series
• 7800 Series
• 7000 Series

Products and services

• 7000 Series Reusable Half Mask Respirator
• 7800 Series Reusable Silicone Half Mask Respirator
• 9000 Series Reusable Full Face Respirator
• AirWave Disposable Respirator Masks
• M Series Black Masks (AirWave)
• Filters & Cartridges
• Zebras Disposable Earplugs
• Meteors Disposable Earplugs
• SparkPlugs Disposable Earplugs
• Pura-Fit Disposable Earplugs
• Softies Disposable Earplugs
• Goin' Green Disposable Earplugs
• Glide Foam Earplugs
• Soothers Moisturizing Earplugs
• Rockets Reusable Earplugs
• Alphas Reusable Earplugs
• Glide Trio Reusable Earplugs
• BattlePlugs Impulse Protection Earplugs
• PlugStation Earplug Dispensers
• EcoStation Earplug Dispensers
• TouchFree EcoStation
• Jazz Band Hearing Protector
• MX Earmuff Series
• 5000 Series Safety Glasses

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed in Culver City, California with the vast majority manufactured in the USA
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M's Personal Safety Division is the global leader in respiratory protection (N95 respirators), hearing protection, and broader industrial PPE. Comparable to Moldex across virtually every product category but operates as a broad-line conglomerate with massive scale, broader distribution, and adjacent safety categories.
• Honeywell PPE (North, Howard Leight): Honeywell's PPE portfolio includes North respiratory protection and Howard Leight hearing protection, directly overlapping Moldex's core categories. Operates as a diversified industrial conglomerate with much larger scale and broader PPE offerings including fall protection and protective clothing.
• Ansell Limited: Ansell is a global PPE manufacturer with leadership in hand protection and growing exposure to respiratory and body protection. While primarily known for gloves, Ansell's broader industrial safety portfolio and global distribution make it a comparable scaled peer in industrial PPE channels.

Direct peers

• MSA Safety Incorporated: MSA Safety is a dedicated safety equipment manufacturer with direct overlap in respiratory protection (full-face and half-mask respirators, filters/cartridges) and hearing protection, serving industrial, mining, construction, and military customers. Publicly listed mid-cap peer closest in product focus and customer base to Moldex.
• Bullard: Bullard is a privately held safety equipment manufacturer specializing in respiratory protection, hard hats, and thermal imaging for industrial and first-responder markets. Directly comparable to Moldex in respiratory protection focus and similar mid-size, privately held profile.
• JSP Safety Group: JSP is a UK-based PPE manufacturer specializing in respiratory protection, hearing protection, head protection, and eye protection for industrial markets. Comparable product portfolio and vertical specialization, with similar size and international distribution profile.
• Avon Protection: Avon Protection designs and manufactures respiratory and head protection systems with particular strength in military, law enforcement, and first-responder segments. Comparable to Moldex's BattlePlugs tactical line and reusable respirator offerings, with higher exposure to defense procurement.
• Dräger Safety: Dräger is a German-based safety and medical technology company with a substantial respiratory protection portfolio serving industrial, mining, and emergency response customers. Direct overlap with Moldex in reusable respirators and filters/cartridges, with deeper presence in European industrial markets.
• Sundström Safety: Sundström Safety is a Swedish manufacturer specializing in reusable respirators, filters, and hearing protection for industrial and professional users. Closely comparable to Moldex's reusable respirator lines (7000/7800 series) with similar mid-sized European manufacturing footprint.
• Delta Plus Group: Delta Plus Group is a France-based PPE specialist offering head, eye, hearing, respiratory, hand, and body protection for industrial customers. Comparable product breadth within Moldex's core categories, with similar international distribution model and mid-market scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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