W.S. Hampshire

What W.S. Hampshire does

W.S. Hampshire, Inc. is a full-line custom fabricator and supplier of non-metallic materials, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Hampshire, Illinois. The company operates a 135,000 sq ft manufacturing facility housing CNC machining, plastic thermoforming, and flexible fabrication assets, and is organized around two proprietary material brands: Ryertex Composites (phenolic, epoxy, and melamine thermoset laminates) and Timco Technical Thermoplastics (nylon, UHMW, acetal, and PET). These materials are converted into bearings, bushings, sheaves, wear pads, outrigger pads, thrust collars, electrical and thermal insulation components, and structural fiberglass parts for industrial OEM customers.

The customer base spans eleven industrial verticals, with primary exposure to steel and aluminum rolling mills, construction and heavy equipment, mining equipment, wire and cable manufacturers, and power equipment and electrical utilities. Secondary verticals include material handling, forestry, chemical processing, aerospace, pulp/paper, and food and beverage processing. The company claims the largest share of fabricated non-metallic sheaves in North America and sources raw materials globally. Its go-to-market is direct sales-led, supported by an online catalog, Thomasnet marketplace listing, and a small digital footprint on LinkedIn and YouTube.

Revenue is generated through quote-based custom fabrication projects and material sales, with multi-year supply arrangements and custom stocking programs available for OEM partners. The business is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and one disclosed acquisition (Timco, 2017). Reported leadership includes Jeff Pope (President), Brian Loftus (COO), Dan Jankoski (Controller), and Mark Boardman (Operations Manager).

Name

W.S. Hampshire

Legal name

W.S. Hampshire, Inc.

Website

https://wshampshire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

W.S. Hampshire is a privately held, full-line custom fabricator of non-metallic materials — including Ryertex thermoset composites and Timco technical thermoplastics — producing bearings, sheaves, wear pads, and electrical insulation components for OEM customers across multiple industrial verticals from a 135,000 sq ft Hampshire, Illinois facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Non-Metallic Fabrication

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastics Foam Products (3086), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Thermoformed Electronics & Appliance Components (IMANAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom non-metallic fabrication
• CNC machining services
• Industrial composite materials
• Thermoplastic engineering components
• Phenolic laminate fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication of non-metallic components including CNC machining, thermoforming, and flexible fabrication for bearings, bushings, sheaves, wear pads, and structural/insulating components. Serves OEM production, replacement parts, and custom-fabricated components.
2. Material Sales: Sale of fabricated non-metallic materials including Ryertex composites, Timco technical thermoplastics, thermal insulation boards, structural fiberglass, and electrical insulation materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

W.S. Hampshire is a full-service custom fabricator of non-metallic materials, producing components from its proprietary Ryertex thermoset composites and Timco Technical Thermoplastics via CNC machining, plastic thermoforming, and flexible fabrication. The company serves OEM production runs and small-batch made-to-order projects with bearings, bushings, sheaves, wear pads, outrigger pads, and electrical/thermal insulation components.

Product overview

W.S. Hampshire is a full-service, custom fabricator of non-metallic materials operating a 135,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. The company fabricates two primary material brands: Ryertex Composites (thermoset phenolic, epoxy, and melamine laminates) and Timco Technical Thermoplastics (nylon, UHMW, acetal, PET, and other engineering plastics). These materials are fabricated into industrial components including bearings, bushings, sheaves, wear pads, outrigger pads, and electrical/thermal insulation components. Core fabrication services include CNC machining, flexible fabrication, and plastic thermoforming. The company serves OEM production as well as small-batch, made-to-order projects, with capabilities for custom stocking programs and reverse engineering of legacy parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ryertex Composites Proprietary brand of thermosetting composite laminates (phenolic, epoxy, melamine composites) used to fabricate industrial bearings, bushings, wear plates, and electrical insulation components, offering high compressive strength, low friction, wear resistance, and thermal stability.
• Timco Technical Thermoplastics Proprietary brand of engineered thermoplastics including nylon, UHMW, acetal, and PET, fabricated into low-friction, high-wear components such as bearings, bushings, wear pads, and conveyor parts.
• CNC Machining Services Precision CNC machining services for producing rigid insulation components and custom-fabricated parts from non-metallic materials with high accuracy.
• Flexible Fabrication Services Flexible fabrication capabilities for custom non-metallic components supporting both large production runs and small-volume made-to-order projects.
• Plastic Thermoforming Services Thermoforming services for shaping thermoplastic sheets into plastic components through heating and forming processes.
• Bearings & Bushings Non-metallic bearings and bushings fabricated from Ryertex or nylon composites, offering self-lubrication, corrosion resistance, and reduced maintenance versus metal alternatives.
• Sheaves Nylon sheaves for heavy equipment, wire and cable, and material handling applications. Self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant, and engineered to extend wire rope life.
• Wear Pads Wear-resistant components fabricated from nylon, UHMW, and Ryertex materials for material handling and construction equipment applications.
• Outrigger Pads / Cribbing Plates Timcolite brand outrigger pads and cribbing plates for construction equipment, weighing approximately one-seventh of comparable steel pads with a lifetime guarantee.
• Electrical Insulation Components Custom fabricated non-metallic electrical insulation components including busbar supports, arc shields, phase barriers, and transformer spacers for switchgear, transformers, busway, and rotating equipment.
• Thermal Insulation Components Custom fabricated thermal insulation components including Glastherm and Marinite materials used as heat shields and thermal barriers in electrical enclosures and industrial equipment.
• Phenolic Materials Phenolic laminate materials used for structural and electrical insulation applications with high heat resistance and mechanical strength.
• Fiberglass / Structural Composites Composite fiberglass materials, including EXTREN and Wesliner lines, used for structural and electrical applications such as aerial tower work platforms.
• UHMW Products Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene supplied as sheet, rod, and tube in virgin or regrind grades, featuring abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, and self-lubrication up to 160°F.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wire rope life extended by two to three times when Timco sheaves replace steel sheaves
• +3 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Large multi-national industrial materials business with engineered plastics, composites, and fabricated components for industrial, aerospace, and electrical markets — overlapping capabilities but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Curbell Plastics: One of the largest plastics distributors in North America offering fabrication, machining, and converting services for industrial customers, comparable in custom-fabricated non-metallic components.
• Interstate Plastics: Plastics distributor with in-house CNC fabrication and converting services for industrial OEM and job-shop customers, with overlapping engineered plastics material range.
• Ensinger: Manufacturer of engineering plastics (including TECAMID, TECAST, TECAFLON) with machined parts and fabricated components for industrial applications across mechanical, electrical, and chemical processing markets.
• Drake Plastics: Manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic stock shapes and precision-machined components (PEEK, Torlon, Ultem) serving aerospace, medical, and industrial OEM customers, comparable in custom machined plastics fabrication.
• Atlas Fibre: Fabricator and distributor of thermoset composite laminates (phenolic, fiberglass, epoxy), closely comparable to W.S. Hampshire's Ryertex Composites thermoset product line for industrial and electrical applications.
• Professional Plastics: Distributor and fabricator of plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and machined parts serving industrial customers, overlapping with W.S. Hampshire's catalog sales, custom fabrication, and engineered thermoplastics business.
• Röchling Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineering plastic semi-finished products and custom-machined thermoplastic and composite components for industrial OEMs, directly comparable across product mix, fabrication services, and target verticals.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (Quadrant): Global supplier of engineering plastic stock shapes and machined components (formerly Quadrant EPP), with broad industrial coverage that closely mirrors W.S. Hampshire's thermoplastics fabrication and OEM distribution model.

Emerging players

• Granta Composites: Composite design and manufacturing services provider focused on advanced composite solutions for industrial customers, representing an emerging capability set adjacent to W.S. Hampshire's thermoset composite work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_b2uxoj-e_Pr3WZZgoeTSg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ws-hampshire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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