Flambeau, Inc.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersBaraboo, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Flambeau, Inc. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Flambeau, Inc.
- Legal name
- Flambeau, Inc.
- Website
- https://flambeau.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Flambeau, Inc. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Plastic Contract Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Blow-Molded Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging (IMANAGAJ), Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE), Cosmetics & Personal Care Plastic Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAL)
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Where Flambeau, Inc. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Baraboo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices12 records
Markets served
Flambeau, Inc. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Contract Manufacturing: Custom injection molding and blow molding of thermoplastic parts for OEM customers across automotive, medical, industrial, appliance, and other markets. Revenue generated through production of customer-designed parts, assemblies, and components on a per-unit or program basis.
- Proprietary / Branded Products: Sale of proprietary consumer and professional products under brands including ArtBin, Duncan Toys, Flambeau Outdoors, Flambeau Fluid Systems, Flambeau Packaging & Storage Solutions, and Flambeau Brute tool boxes and cases.
- Tooling & Mold Manufacturing: Design and fabrication of injection and blow molds, both for in-house use and for external customers. Revenue from custom tooling programs.
- Engineering Services: Product design, design for manufacturability consulting, project management (APQP/PMGS), prototype tooling, and EPA regulatory compliance and certification services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contract Manufacturing - Custom OEM Parts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Flambeau, Inc. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Flambeau is a custom contract manufacturer producing injection-molded and blow-molded thermoplastic parts, components, and assemblies for OEM customers across automotive, medical, industrial, agriculture, appliance, defense, and consumer markets. The company operates vertically integrated capabilities including product design, in-house tooling and mold building, prototyping, secondary operations, and automation, supplemented by a portfolio of proprietary branded consumer products (ArtBin, Duncan Toys, Flambeau Outdoors, Flambeau Fluid Systems, Flambeau Cases, Flambeau Medical Markets).
Product overview
Flambeau, Inc. is a plastic contract manufacturer and proprietary products company offering comprehensive thermoplastic manufacturing solutions. The company operates a multi-faceted business model combining core contract manufacturing services (blow molding, injection molding, tooling, secondary operations, product design, prototyping, project management, and automation) with proprietary product divisions. The proprietary portfolio includes sub-brands under the Nordic Group umbrella: ArtBin (art/craft storage), Duncan Toys (yo-yos and toys), Flambeau Cases (packaging cases), Flambeau Fluid Systems (tanks and reservoirs), Flambeau Medical Markets Group (medical OEM products), and Flambeau Outdoors (hunting/fishing gear including tackle boxes and gun cases). The company serves diverse industries including automotive, medical, industrial, agriculture, construction, and consumer products through 8+ manufacturing facilities across the US, Mexico, and UK, with over 1,400,000 square feet of production space.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ArtBin: Art & craft storage/transport products
- Duncan Toys
- Flambeau Cases
- Flambeau Outdoors
- Flambeau Fluid Systems
- Flambeau Medical Markets Group
- Flambeau Brute
- Formula Bow Case
- OrnaMates
- Flambeau Packaging & Storage Solutions
Products and services
- Blow Molding Services Advanced blow molding solutions producing high-quality, durable hollow plastic parts and containers. Services include extrusion blow molding, suction blow molding, and continuous blow molding in various resins.
- Injection Molding Services Custom injection molded thermoplastic parts manufacturing with over 150 machines ranging from 24 to 1,900 ton. Includes precision molding, cleanroom molding, two-shot molding, and over-molding capabilities.
- Tooling (Design + Fabrication) Precision tool design and mold fabrication with CAD capabilities (Unigraphics, SolidWorks, CATIA, PRO-E), CNC machining, EDM, and expertise in automation and runnerless molds.
- Secondary Operations Custom work cells for assembly, packaging, welding (ultrasonic, vibration, hot plate), decorating (hot stamping, pad printing, in-mold labeling), and automated finishing solutions.
- Product Design Turnkey product design engineering services based on a 5-factor approach. Includes mold-flow and FEA analysis, prototyping with in-house 3D printing, and scientific molding process optimization.
- Prototyping Rapid plastic prototyping services including in-house 3D printing using FDM technology, CNC machining, and quick injection molded tooling using MUD Bases.
- Project Management Rigorous project management system using PMGS (Project Management Gate System) APQP-driven approach with full team including account manager, engineering, production, and customer advocate.
- Automation Custom engineered automated equipment for finishing parts in one step. Includes secondary design and build services, programmable controllers, and programmable logic for accuracy, repeatability, and safety.
- Metal-to-Plastic Conversion Services Engineering consulting service helping customers convert metal components into less expensive, lighter-weight thermoplastic parts. Includes design analysis, material selection, and process optimization.
- 3D Scanning Services Dimensional inspection and reverse engineering using Hexagon RS6 blue-laser scanner. Enables 3D analysis without size distortions for quality control and mold comparison.
- ArtBin Art and craft storage and transport products marketed by Flambeau's Retail Markets Group.
- Duncan Toys Skill, interactive, and outdoors toys including the iconic yo-yo line. One of the oldest independent toy brands in America.
- Flambeau Cases Durable box and case solutions for protecting, transporting and displaying products.
- Flambeau Fluid Systems Plastic tanks, caps, fittings, bottles and reservoir systems for vehicles and equipment through stock products and custom solutions.
- Flambeau Medical Markets Group OEM medical product tooling and manufacturing including precision injection molded parts, cleanroom production, and medical device enclosures.
- Flambeau Outdoors Hunting and fishing products including tackle boxes, gun cases, decoys, and outdoor gear. Includes Formula Bow Case and Brute tool boxes.
- PACCAR DEF Tank Blow molded Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank assembly for PACCAR's Kenworth diesel heavy-duty trucks. Designed to maximize fuel capacity with improved installation capabilities.
- Formula Bow Case Large-sized bow case measuring 17 pounds and 47 inches in length. Sturdy and durable with modern stylings and innovative accessories for the hunting market.
- Flambeau Brute Tool Boxes Heavy-duty plastic tool boxes manufactured at the Columbus, Indiana facility.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked #19 blow molder in North America (Plastics News Top 100, 2022)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use Flambeau, Inc.
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Flambeau, Inc. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Flambeau, Inc. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- MakitacoreFlambeau and Makita collaborated on production of plastic case assemblies for Makita power tools (planers, drills, grinders, saws) at the Ramsgate, UK facility. The program required 7 new injection molding presses (100- to 1,000-ton), enhanced material handling systems, and robotics. Flambeau EuroPlast committed substantial investment at its UK manufacturing facility specifically for this contract.
- PACCARcorePACCAR (headquartered in Bellevue, Washington) is a major customer for Flambeau's Saltillo, Mexico facility. PACCAR annually recognizes suppliers exceeding its '10 ppm' quality standard. Flambeau manufactures DEF tank assemblies and air duct components for PACCAR's Kenworth diesel heavy-duty trucks. A smooth transition between air duct and DEF tank projects demonstrated collaborative synergy between the companies.
- General Motors (GM)coreGM named Flambeau a Supplier Quality Excellence Award recipient for 2019. Flambeau's Madison, Georgia and Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico facilities manufacture thermoplastic molded parts for GM's large platform SUVs (Chevrolet Tahoe, Cadillac Escalade) and Chevrolet Corvette. Parts include ducts, duct assemblies, and nozzles. Mexico facility has received the award for six consecutive years.
- Cummins Inc.coreFlambeau and Cummins collaborated to manufacture key components for 3M's powered air purifying respirator (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Flambeau was awarded the project six days after initial discussion and expedited engineering and tool making. Cummins manufactures the filter while Flambeau injection molds the plastic housing (glass-filled polypropylene housing, TPE overmold, ABS cover) and ships to 3M's Nebraska plant. Flambeau also manufactures air-intake manifolds for Cummins small engines and water outlets for diesel engine cooling systems.
- 3McoreFlambeau supplies plastic housing components for 3M's powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) used by frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19. Flambeau and Cummins team to supply the filter element of the 3M respirator kit. Flambeau's injection-molded parts and Cummins filters are assembled at 3M's Nebraska plant into respirator kits. Weekly production of over 50,000 housing components.
- Nordic Group of Companies, Ltd.coreNordic Group of Companies, Ltd. is the parent company of Flambeau, Inc. and its sister companies including ArtBin, Duncan Toys, Flambeau Cases, Flambeau Fluid Systems, Flambeau Medical Markets, Flambeau Outdoors, Stadium Building Products, Columbia Vehicles Group, Tomberlin, and Seats Incorporated. Flambeau is described as 'a subsidiary of Nordic Group of Companies.'
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Flambeau, Inc. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- EVCO Plastics: Custom injection molder serving consumer products, medical, and industrial customers with multi-process capabilities. Closely comparable to Flambeau in custom injection molding, secondary operations, and broad vertical diversification.
- Phillips Plastics (Phillips-Medisize): Custom injection molder specializing in medical device and drug delivery components with cleanroom capabilities. Comparable to Flambeau's Medical Markets Group in serving medical OEMs with precision molded components.
- Kaysun Corporation: Mid-size custom injection molder serving automotive, industrial, and consumer customers with engineering and secondary operations. Comparable to Flambeau as a private, family-influenced custom injection molder.
- Tessy Plastics: Custom injection molder focused on medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs with in-house tooling and cleanroom molding. Directly comparable to Flambeau in processes, customer mix, and tooling-plus-molding integration.
- Plastic Omnium (OPmobility): Global automotive plastics Tier 1 supplier specializing in injection- and blow-molded exterior and structural components for OEMs. Directly comparable to Flambeau in customer base (GM, PACCAR-adjacent OEMs), processes (blow and injection molding), and contract manufacturing model.
- Flex-N-Gate: Tier 1 plastics and metals manufacturer serving automotive OEMs with injection-molded exterior and structural parts. Comparable to Flambeau as a custom plastic molder with deep OEM relationships and a multi-process manufacturing footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Magna International: Largest Tier 1 automotive supplier with significant plastics, body, and chassis operations. Overlaps with Flambeau in automotive injection molding and OEM contract manufacturing, but operates as a broad, diversified Tier 1 rather than a custom specialist.
- Silgan Holdings: Major manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, dispensing closures, and metal containers for consumer goods. Comparable to Flambeau Fluid Systems and Flambeau Packaging & Storage Solutions in plastics packaging and closures.
- Berry Global (Amcor): Global plastics packaging giant with broad injection and blow molded consumer and industrial packaging portfolios. Comparable to Flambeau's blow molding and packaging storage lines, though at much larger scale.
- AptarGroup: Global manufacturer of dispensing systems and packaging components, including injection- and blow-molded closures and pumps for consumer and personal care markets. Comparable to Flambeau in dispensing/pump and packaging components, but at larger scale and consumer-focused.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Flambeau, Inc. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
Flambeau, Inc. financial estimates
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Flambeau, Inc. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Flambeau, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries15 records
Flambeau, Inc. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Flambeau, Inc.
What does Flambeau, Inc. do?
Flambeau is a custom contract manufacturer producing injection-molded and blow-molded thermoplastic parts, components, and assemblies for OEM customers across automotive, medical, industrial, agriculture, appliance, defense, and consumer markets. The company operates vertically integrated capabilities including product design, in-house tooling and mold building, prototyping, secondary operations, and automation, supplemented by a portfolio of proprietary branded consumer products (ArtBin, Duncan Toys, Flambeau Outdoors, Flambeau Fluid Systems, Flambeau Cases, Flambeau Medical Markets).
Is Flambeau, Inc. a public or private company?
Flambeau, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Flambeau, Inc. founded?
Flambeau, Inc. was founded in 1947. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Flambeau, Inc. based?
Flambeau, Inc. is headquartered in Baraboo, United States, in the North America region.
How does Flambeau, Inc. make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Contract Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are proprietary / Branded Products, tooling & Mold Manufacturing and engineering Services.
Who are Flambeau, Inc.'s main competitors?
Direct peers on record are EVCO Plastics, Phillips Plastics (Phillips-Medisize), Kaysun Corporation, Tessy Plastics, Plastic Omnium (OPmobility) and Flex-N-Gate. Broad incumbents are Magna International, Silgan Holdings, Berry Global (Amcor) and AptarGroup.
Does Flambeau, Inc. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Flambeau, Inc..
What industry is Flambeau, Inc. in?
Flambeau, Inc.'s product category is Plastic Contract Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAFAJ, Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs), with a secondary code of IMANAGAJ, Blow-Molded Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging. Its NAICS code is 3261.