Tekra

What Tekra does

Tekra, LLC is a specialty manufacturer and authorized industrial distributor of high-performance coated polymer films headquartered in New Berlin, Wisconsin. Founded in 1984 (the company traces its operating history to 1938) and operating as a brand under parent company Mativ, Tekra applies functional hardcoats to polyester, polycarbonate, PEN, and other specialty films through proprietary product lines including Marnot, Marnot Advanced, ProTek, and Terrapin. The company operates precision converting — slitting, sheeting, laminating — and runs a clean-room coating facility that supports toll and custom project coating from proof-of-concept through full production. Tekra also maintains a wholly-owned subsidiary, Trient Technologies, which adds rotary die cutting, prototyping, clean room services, fulfillment, and assembly.

Tekra is the only Master Converter for 3M Tapes & Adhesives and an Authorized Distributor of 3M products, the exclusive North American distributor for Mylar Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films) in the medical diagnostics market (a partnership begun in 1992), an authorized distributor and converter of POLYVANTIS LEXAN polycarbonate films, and an authorized distributor of Henkel Loctite conductive inks and coatings. The company generates revenue through hardware sales of plastic films, hardcoated films, 3M adhesives, and conductive inks, complemented by professional-services revenue from converting and custom project coating. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is concentrated in North America via direct field sales to enterprise customers, a network of authorized coated-products distributors for mid-market accounts, and supply-chain management services for inventory and logistics support.

Tekra serves nine vertical markets including medical (primary), digital print (primary), graphic films and adhesives, membrane switches, flexible electronics, automotive (with a dedicated EV and charging stations sub-vertical), computer and digital displays, appliances, and industrial films. Medical customers are supported by FDA- and USP-VI-compliant substrates such as LEXAN 8040 film for sterile packaging and medical device components. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, is positioned as a Made-in-USA manufacturer, and engages in ongoing capital investment in building upgrades, warehouse expansion, and additional manufacturing machinery.

Name

Tekra

Legal name

Tekra, LLC

Website

https://tekra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tekra is a Wisconsin-based manufacturer and authorized industrial distributor of coated polymer films and adhesives, serving medical, digital print, automotive, flexible electronics, and graphics customers across North America. It is the sole 3M Master Converter and exclusive Mylar Specialty Films distributor in medical diagnostics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coated Polymer Films and Adhesives

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (3328)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Coated polymer films
• Precision film converting
• Industrial adhesives distribution
• Conductive inks supply
• Hardcoat film manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

New Berlin

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Film and Adhesive Distribution: Revenue from distributing plastic films (polyester, polycarbonate) and 3M adhesives as an authorized distributor and Master Converter for 3M.
2. Converting Services: Precision converting services including slitting, sheeting, laminating, and medical converting capabilities.
3. Project Coating and Toll Coating: Custom coating services and toll coating from proof of concept through full production, including hardcoating.
4. Conductive Inks Distribution: Distribution of Henkel Loctite brand conductive inks and coatings for printed electronics, RFID, smart cards, and biosensors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tekra manufactures high-performance coated polymer films (polyester and polycarbonate) with proprietary functional hardcoats, and serves as an authorized distributor for leading brands including 3M adhesives, Mylar Specialty Films, POLYVANTIS LEXAN polycarbonate films, Henkel Loctite conductive inks, and DuPont Tyvek. The company provides precision converting services (slitting, sheeting, laminating, medical converting), custom project coating from proof of concept through full production, and supply chain management to industrial customers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marnot: Hardcoat brand for polycarbonate and polyester films offering superior abrasion, scratch, and chemical resistance with various gloss levels
• Marnot Advanced
• ProTek
• Terrapin
• Dura-Go
• ToneKote
• JetView
• Trient Technologies
• Tekra Labels

Products and services

• Polyester Films Polyester (PET) films including standard, heat stabilized, hardcoated, optically clear, industrial, medical, and PEN harsh environment grades for industrial applications such as labels, laminates, flexible electronics, and medical packaging.
• Polycarbonate Films (LEXAN) Polycarbonate films (including LEXAN) in clear, graphic, optical, flame retardant, hardcoated, ID/security, medical, anti-fog, weatherable, and digital print grades, sold as an authorized POLYVANTIS distributor and converter.
• Hardcoated Polyester & Polycarbonate Films (Marnot, ProTek, Terrapin) Proprietary functional hardcoat films including Marnot (polycarbonate/polyester hardcoats), Marnot Advanced (next-generation hardcoat), ProTek (nameplates, membrane touch switches, lenses), and Terrapin (flat panel and LCD displays), providing abrasion, scratch, chemical, and weather resistance.
• Digital Print Films (Dura-Go, ToneKote, JetView) Plastic film substrates engineered for digital printing presses: Dura-Go (HP Indigo), ToneKote (toner), JetView (UV inkjet, latex, solvent inkjet), and film substrates for wide/grand format inkjet printers.
• Medical Films Medical-grade plastic films (polyester, polycarbonate, COC, PMMA) for medical diagnostics, medical device components, sterile packaging, microfluidics, and pharmaceutical applications, with FDA and USP-VI compliance options.
• 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes 3M adhesive transfer tapes, single/double coated tapes, foam tapes, VHB tapes, electronics assembly solutions, performance label materials, membrane switch spacers, reclosable fasteners, and commercial solutions, converted and distributed under Tekra's Master Converter status.
• Conductive Inks (Henkel Loctite) Henkel Loctite brand conductive inks and coatings for printed electronics, RFID, smart cards, biosensors, medical electrodes, flexible displays, printed resistors, and heating elements.
• DuPont Tyvek DuPont Tyvek substrates for industrial and graphics applications, distributed as an authorized supplier.
• Solventum Medical Grade Tape Solventum medical grade tapes for skin friendly adhesive applications, medical device attachment, wound care, and other medical products.
• Plastic Film and Adhesive Converting Services Precision converting services including slitting, sheeting, laminating, and medical converting (including clean room capabilities) for films and adhesive products.
• Custom Plastic Film Coating and Toll Coating Custom project coating and toll coating services for plastic films from proof of concept through full production, including custom coating formulations and hardcoating.
• Supply Chain Management Services Supply chain management services supporting customers with inventory and logistics needs for plastic films, adhesives, and conductive inks.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3McoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTekra is the Only Master Converter for 3M Tapes & Adhesives and an Authorized Distributor. Tekra's converting and laminating capabilities provide unique solutions for 3M adhesive products including transfer tapes, single/double coated tapes, foam tapes, VHB tapes, and specialty adhesive solutions.
• Mylar Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTekra is the exclusive North American distributor for Mylar Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films) serving the medical diagnostics market, and authorized distributor for the general market. Partnership spans more than 30 years, offering Melinex and Mylar polyester film brands.
• POLYVANTIS (formerly SABIC Innovative Plastics)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTekra is an authorized distributor and converter of POLYVANTIS, manufacturer of LEXAN polycarbonate film. The partnership provides the complete range of LEXAN polycarbonate films including clear, graphic, optical, flame retardant, hardcoated, and weatherable films.
• Henkel Functional Inks (Loctite)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTekra has partnered with Henkel Electronic Materials as an authorized distributor for the Loctite brand of conductive inks and conductive coatings, serving emerging technologies, flexible displays, medical electrodes, printed electronics, resistors, heating elements, RFID, and smart card applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Madico: Madico is a specialty manufacturer of coated films and laminates (window, solar, protective, surface protection) with custom coating capabilities. Directly comparable to Tekra in the made-to-order coated-film business model, custom coating operations, and broad industrial customer base across graphics, automotive, and electronics applications.
• Transcendia (formerly Dunmore): Transcendia is a custom film manufacturer specializing in coated, laminated, and metallized films for industrial, aerospace, graphics, and medical markets. Closely comparable to Tekra in custom film coating, precision converting, and a multi-vertical specialty film portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• POLYVANTIS (formerly SABIC Innovative Plastics): POLYVANTIS manufactures LEXAN polycarbonate films for graphics, displays, automotive, and security ID. A current Tekra supplier and authorized distributor partner; competes in polycarbonate substrate supply to similar converter and end-customer accounts.
• Mylar Specialty Films (formerly DuPont Teijin Films): Mylar Specialty Films produces Melinex and Mylar polyester PET films for medical, industrial, and graphics markets. Tekra is the exclusive North American distributor for medical diagnostics and an authorized distributor in the general market, making this a partner that also competes at the film-substrate level.
• 3M Company: 3M is Tekra's most important supplier under the Master Converter and Authorized Distributor relationship for industrial tapes and adhesives. As a massive diversified industrial conglomerate, 3M also competes in industrial films, adhesives, and converting adjacencies that overlap with Tekra's served markets.
• Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman manufactures specialty PET films (including Cadence™ and EnviroGuard™ lines) serving graphics, medical, and industrial applications. Competes at the polyester film substrate level with converters and direct customers that also buy from Tekra.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Films: Saint-Gobain operates specialty films for industrial, automotive, and architectural applications including coated and laminated films. Comparable in scope as a global specialty film producer with overlapping end markets in graphics, automotive, and electronics.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group (Mitsubishi Polyester Film): Mitsubishi Chemical produces hostaphan and other specialty polyester films serving industrial, graphics, electronics, and medical applications. Comparable as a major global PET film producer competing for the same downstream converters and end customers.
• Covestro AG: Covestro is a major polycarbonate and specialty plastics producer serving automotive, electronics, medical, and construction markets. Overlaps with Tekra via polycarbonate film substrates and shared customers in displays, automotive, and EV applications.

Emerging players

• Adchem Corporation: Adchem is a smaller specialty coater of pressure-sensitive adhesives and films serving medical, industrial, and graphics markets. Comparable in the custom coating/toll coating model, narrower scale, and OEM-direct go-to-market similar to Tekra.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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