Meese

What Meese does

Meese, founded in 1931 in Madison, Indiana and a subsidiary of Tingue, Brown & Co. since 1978, designs and manufactures rotomolded plastic carts, trucks, and bulk containers for the commercial laundry, textile rental, healthcare, material handling, recycling, food processing, and construction industries. Its core technology is rotational molding, in which powdered plastic is heated and rotated inside a mold; the company operates one of only two fully automated Persico Leonardo rotomolding machines in the United States, supplemented by proprietary capabilities such as an in-mold foaming technique for prison-grade strength and Silva-Trux antimicrobial infusion certified through Thomson Research Associates under AATCC test methods. The product portfolio centers on the Poly-Trux brand family - Bulk-Trux, Shelf-Trux, Utility-Trux, and Tilt-Trux - anchored by the industry-standard 72P and 72S laundry carts (the latter with lockable lid/door options), and extends into the ERGO ergonomic line, Silva-Trux antimicrobial carts, recreational products (Pool Shot, Twin Troller X10 hulls), and custom rotomolding services for customers such as Callaway Golf and Freedom Electric Marine.

Meese runs 8 manufacturing facilities in the United States (Madison IN, La Mirada CA, Ashtabula OH, Jacksonville FL, Lake Wales FL, Chino CA, plus two additional sites), enabling freight cost reduction and Quick Ship expedited delivery on four popular products. The company employs 101-250 people and ranks as the 16th largest rotational molder in North America per Plastics News. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of rotomolded carts and trucks, ongoing replacement parts and accessories (casters, lids, doors, bases, spring platforms), and project-based custom molding services billed on a 50%-at-confirmation / 50%-at-approval basis with Net 30 terms. Distribution is direct via a regional sales management team covering the Southeast, Midwest, Western US, and Canada, complemented by an e-commerce storefront and channel partnerships such as Maxi-Movers. The go-to-market emphasizes industry trade shows (TRSA, CLEAN Show, CSC Network, Mission Linen Vendorama, ISRI), trade-association leadership (TRSA Education Committee chair), and earned media in publications such as Plastics News, Laundry Ledger, and American Laundry News.

Name

Meese

Legal name

Tank Holding Corp

Website

https://meese-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Meese designs and manufactures rotomolded plastic carts, trucks, and bulk containers - including the Poly-Trux and Silva-Trux lines - for commercial laundry, textile rental, healthcare, material handling, recycling, and food processing customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rotomolded Plastic Carts and Trucks: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling rotomolded plastic carts, trucks, and containers for laundry, material handling, healthcare, recycling, and other industries. Products include Bulk-Trux, Poly-Trux, Shelf-Trux, Utility-Trux, Tilt-Trux lines. Revenue is transactional with one-time product sales and potential repeat orders.
2. Custom Rotomolding Services: Custom molding division provides design and manufacturing services for customer-specific rotomolded products. Examples include Twin Troller X10 fishing boat hulls, Callaway Golf carts, and FDA-approved X-Ray metal detectable containers. Project-based revenue from design, tooling, and production.
3. Accessories and Replacement Parts: Sale of cart accessories including metal and poly bases, lids, doors, casters, bio-hazard placards, shelves, tow bars, and hanging spring platforms. Ongoing revenue from existing customer base needing replacements or additions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meese designs, manufactures, and sells rotomolded plastic carts, trucks, and bulk containers (the Poly-Trux family and related Bulk-Trux, Shelf-Trux, Utility-Trux, Tilt-Trux, Silva-Trux, and ERGO lines) used for linen transport, material handling, healthcare, food processing, recycling, and construction applications. The company also operates a custom rotomolding service that produces bespoke products such as Twin Troller X10 fishing boat hulls, Callaway Golf carts, and X-Ray metal-detectable containers. Goods are distributed via a direct regional sales force, an e-commerce website, and the Quick Ship expedited-delivery program launched October 2023.

Product overview

Meese is a manufacturer of rotomolded plastic carts, trucks, and bulk containers serving the laundry, material handling, healthcare, food processing, recycling, and construction industries. The product portfolio centers on the Poly-Trux brand family including Bulk-Trux, Shelf-Trux, Utility-Trux, and Tilt-Trux lines, supplemented by specialty offerings like antimicrobial Silva-Trux and ergonomic ERGO products. Core products include the iconic 72P Bulk Trux (industry standard since 1931), the premium 72S Bulk-Trux with lockable features, and the space-efficient 102P Roundtripper. Meese also offers custom rotomolding services for bespoke products and operates a Quick Ship program for expedited delivery. The company holds EPA and CARB certifications for fuel tanks and has received multiple safety awards including from ARM and TRSA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Poly-Trux: Proprietary line of rotomolded laundry carts and trucks for linen transport
• Bulk-Trux
• Shelf-Trux
• Utility-Trux
• Tilt-Trux
• Silva-Trux
• Ship Shape
• ERGO

Products and services

• Poly-Trux Meese's flagship brand family of rotomolded plastic carts and trucks for laundry, material handling, recycling, and storage applications. Poly-Trux products feature lightweight HDPE construction with ergonomic options and are the umbrella brand under which 72P, 72S, and 102P carts are sold.
• Bulk-Trux Bulk-Trux line of bulk containers for linen transport, material handling, and storage. Available in multiple sizes and configurations including HDPE construction; designed for high-volume commercial laundry and material handling.
• Shelf-Trux Laundry carts with built-in, repositionable shelves for organized linen transport and exchange in hospitality, healthcare, and on-premise laundry settings.
• Utility-Trux Versatile rotomolded utility carts available in multiple sizes and capacities for general material handling, including the 39 Series and 50P Series sub-lines with options such as spring-loaded platforms.
• Tilt-Trux HDPE tilt trucks designed for recycling, waste collection, and picking and packing operations. Available in 5/8, 1, and 1.5 cubic yard capacities with up to 2,200 lbs payload.
• Silva-Trux Antimicrobial Laundry Carts First and only proven antimicrobial Poly-Trux on the market. HDPE carts infused with antimicrobial agent that protects against mold, mildew, odors, and stains. Available on 70P, 72P, 90P, 92P, and 101P models at prices from $1,029 to $1,479 each.
• ERGO Ergonomic Material Handling Products Line of 9 ergonomic material handling products with special safety features including spring-loaded platforms and ergonomic handles, designed to reduce worker injury and back strain and boost productivity in distribution and laundry operations.
• 72P Bulk Trux Iconic industry-standard bulk laundry cart pioneered by Meese in the rotomolded era. Handles payloads up to 1,000 lbs and is now built with HDPE as standard for increased strength and rigidity versus LDPE, ABS, and fiberglass alternatives.
• 72S Bulk-Trux with Lockable Lid and Door Premium hospitality-focused upgrade of the 72P with rugged, lockable lid and door option that protects linens from theft and weather during transport and storage. Manufactured at Madison, Indiana plus Chino, California and Lake Wales, Florida.
• 102P Roundtripper Bulk Linen Cart Slim-profile 24-inch-wide bulk linen cart with 38 bushel capacity that fits four across standard 102-inch trailers to maximize payload and reduce fuel costs per pound transported.
• 50P Series Picking and Utility Carts Ergonomic rotomolded picking and utility carts with optional spring-loaded platform designed for warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment operations to reduce bending and reaching. Available in 18, 16, and 11 bushel capacities.
• 25P-24 Flare Truck Spring-loaded ergonomic flare truck with a rotomolded platform that rises as laundry is removed, designed to reduce bending and reaching. Stands 31 inches high.
• Industrial Sorting Table Heavy-duty rotomolded sorting table for healthcare and material-handling applications with rugged construction marketed by Meese as its 'heavyweight champion'.
• Linen Locker Secure, lockable, weatherproof collection bin for indoor or outdoor linen collection. 80 inches tall with 54 cubic feet capacity, developed for restaurants, hotels, and food service facilities.
• Ship Shape Bulk Containers (including P-340) Ship Shape line of reusable rotomolded HDPE bulk containers including the P-340 low profile container standing 30 inches high with up to 1,000 lbs capacity and a smooth non-stick interior for high-density dry products, powders, and granular materials.
• Powder-Saver Dry Hopper Container FDA/USDA-approved sanitary dispensing container for food, beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical processors. Features stainless steel slide gate, 31 cubic feet capacity, and is built from FDA/USDA-approved polyethylene for contamination-controlled ingredient storage, transport, mixing, and dispensing.
• X-Ray Metal Detectable Containers FDA-approved rotomolded containers manufactured with X-ray metal detectability for use in food processing environments to prevent physical contamination and support food safety compliance.
• Pool Shot Recreational Products Recreational product line from Meese using rotomolded plastic construction, including pool and outdoor entertainment equipment leveraging Meese's manufacturing capabilities.
• Custom Rotomolding Solutions Custom design and manufacturing service using rotational molding technology to produce bespoke plastic products. Past projects include the Twin Troller X10 electric fishing boat hull for Freedom Electric Marine and Callaway Golf carts. Pricing is project-based with 50% due on sales confirmation and 50% on customer approval, with Net 30 terms available.
• Quick Ship Program Expedited shipping program launched in late 2023 covering select popular products including the 72P Bulk Trux, 72S Bulk-Trux, 39-12 Utility-Trux, and 50P16 Utility-Trux, shipping from inventory in 2-5 business days. Delivered over 7,000 carts to customers in under a week in its first 11 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel cost reduction from $0.063 to $0.051 per pound using 102P carts vs. older carts
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maxi-MoverscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024Maxi-Movers is a channel partner that works alongside Meese at industry events. Both companies launched coordinated Quick Ship programs enabling customers to receive select products faster. Meese team participated in Mission Linen's Vendorama and CSC Network Annual Convention together with Maxi-Movers.
• Tingue, Brown & Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Meese. Tingue division, founded in 1902, acquired Meese Inc. in 1978. Meese is a member of the Tingue family of companies drawing from 115+ years of global manufacturing experience. David Tingue is CEO.
• Freedom Electric MarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom rotomolding partnership for Twin Troller X10 electric powered fishing boat. Meese created rotationally molded plastic hull for the boat, enabling hands-free fishing with 360-degree foot pedal rotation. Boat weighs only 175 lbs and can access shallow water.
• Callaway Golf CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom molding partnership for golf club fitting carts. Meese redesigned and manufactured custom cart for Big Bertha clubs, winning Conversion of the Year award. Cart holds numerous woods/irons and IBM ThinkPad data acquisition system.
• TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMeese is an associate member. J.R. Ryan serves as TRSA Education Committee Chair. Meese participates in TRSA events, Production Summits, and won TRSA Safety Award. TRSA provides industry standards and networking for textile rental companies.
• Association of Rotational Molders (ARM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrade association representing rotational molding manufacturers. Meese received Safety Recognition Award from ARM. Association hosts annual Rotomolded Products Competition where Meese won Conversion of the Year.
• CSC NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest association of independent textile rental laundries. Meese receives best pricing in industry through CSC partnership, along with high quality cost-effective training and support. Meese exhibited at CSC Network Annual Convention.
• Tank Holding CorpcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent/affiliate company. Dan Rodriguez is Director of Sales and Marketing at Tank Holding. Terms and Conditions are governed by Tank Holding Corp. Operates Meese as subsidiary brand.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bonar Plastics / XACT Containers: Bonar Plastics / XACT Containers manufactures rotomolded plastic bulk containers and material handling solutions. Comparable product portfolio to Meese's Ship Shape and Bulk-Trux lines and a direct competitor in industrial bulk packaging.
• Snyder Industries: Snyder Industries is one of North America's largest rotational molders, producing bulk containers, material handling tanks, and custom rotomolded products for industrial applications. Directly comparable to Meese's bulk container and material handling lines with overlapping product categories and end customers.
• Remcon Plastics: Remcon Plastics manufactures rotational molded products including material handling carts, bulk containers, and custom molded solutions. Direct product and customer overlap with Meese's core lines.
• Formed Plastics: Formed Plastics is a rotational molder producing material handling carts, recycling containers, and custom molded products. Direct overlap with Meese's product portfolio in material handling and recycling/waste.
• Dura-Cast Products: Dura-Cast Products is a rotational molder specializing in material handling carts, tilt trucks, and bulk containers serving commercial laundry, recycling, and industrial segments. Competes directly with Meese's Poly-Trux and Tilt-Trux product lines across similar enterprise customers.
• Elkhart Plastics: Elkhart Plastics is a rotational molder producing custom and standard rotomolded products across multiple industries. Overlaps directly with Meese's custom rotomolding services and material handling product portfolio with similar customer verticals.

Others

• Tingue, Brown & Co. Tingue, Brown & Co. is the parent company of Meese with 115+ years of manufacturing experience in textile and industrial supplies. Provides strategic context for Meese's ownership structure rather than direct product competition.

Broad incumbents

• Pelican Products: Pelican Products is a much larger manufacturer of rotomolded protective cases and containers serving industrial, military, and consumer markets. Not a direct laundry/material handling competitor but shares rotomolding process expertise and plastic-product manufacturing model with Meese.
• Ropak Packaging (Mauser Packaging Solutions): Ropak, now part of Mauser Packaging Solutions, manufactures rotomolded plastic containers and material handling products for industrial and chemical applications. Directly competes with Meese in bulk containers while operating as part of a much larger diversified packaging platform.

Emerging players

• TR Manufacturing: TR Manufacturing is a custom rotational molder offering design and production services across industrial markets. Comparable to Meese's custom rotomolding division but smaller in scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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