Nicolet Plastics, Inc

What Nicolet Plastics, Inc does

Nicolet Plastics, Inc. is a privately held custom plastic injection molder founded in 1986 and headquartered in Mountain, Wisconsin, with a second production facility in Jackson, Wisconsin. The company operates 46 injection molding presses spanning 30 to 610 tons across 72,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, plus in-house tooling and mold maintenance capabilities, and applies a scientific molding methodology using mold-flow analysis and automated process controls to deliver tight-tolerance, multi-cavity production. Service offerings span low- to high-volume runs, insert and overmolding, two-shot molding, value-added assembly (CNC machining, plastic welding, heat staking, decorating, kitting), and tool/prototype support. Recent additions include Mantle 3D metal printing for rapid injection mold tooling with conformal cooling, and a Carbon 3D Production Partner relationship for Digital Light Synthesis additive manufacturing.

The company serves medical device manufacturers, industrial equipment makers, and consumer products companies as primary segments, with additional exposure to aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, food service, marine, agriculture, and sporting goods. Customer relationships are characterized by long durations—e.g., a publicly cited 25-year partnership with Invivo Corporation producing 49 parts across 24 tools for medical imaging biopsy devices—indicating deep program-level entrenchment. Pricing is exclusively quote-based, gated by a Request-a-Quote intake capturing EAU, target production dates, and design stage, and contracts typically run on multi-year horizons.

Nicolet Plastics generates revenue through transaction-fee service engagements: custom injection molding, value-added post-molding operations, tooling and prototype services, and additive manufacturing. Distribution is entirely direct via the company website, phone, and facility engagement, with no channel partners or resellers. Since March 2017 the company has operated as a subsidiary of TruVenture Composites LLC, a Wisconsin-based diversified manufacturing group, and in 2024 was recognized on the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (ANAB) at both Wisconsin facilities, and the company has won multiple Plastics News recognitions including Processor of the Year for Customer Relations (2015).

Name

Nicolet Plastics, Inc

Legal name

Nicolet Plastics LLC

Website

https://nicoletplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nicolet Plastics is a Wisconsin-based custom plastic injection molder operating two facilities with 46 presses, serving medical, industrial, consumer, and other manufacturers with scientific molding, in-house tooling, and additive manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastic Injection Molding

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA), Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF), Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom) (IMANAFAC), Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing (IMANAOAG)

Keywords

• Custom injection molding
• Plastic part manufacturing
• Insert molding services
• Additive manufacturing services
• Rapid tooling solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Mountain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Injection Molding Services: Core revenue stream from plastic injection molding services spanning low-to-high volume production. Equipment ranges from 30 to 610 tons with capabilities for tight tolerance and micro molding. Services include custom molding, insert molding, overmolding, and value-added assembly operations.
2. Value-Added Post-Molding Operations: Additional revenue from assembly, sub-assembly, CNC machining, plastic welding, heat staking, pad printing, hot stamping, decorating, labeling, kitting and packaging services.
3. Tooling and Prototype Services: Revenue from prototype tooling, bridge tooling, production tooling, tool maintenance, and tool transfer services. Includes rapid tooling using Mantle 3D metal printing technology.
4. Additive Manufacturing Services: Carbon 3D plastic printing and Mantle 3D metal printing services for prototyping and low-volume production, offering tool-free design flexibility and fast turnaround.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nicolet Plastics is a custom plastic injection molding manufacturer offering low-to-high volume production of precision plastic components across 46 presses ranging from 30 to 610 tons at two Wisconsin facilities. Services span custom injection molding, insert molding, metal-to-plastic conversion, rapid tooling via Mantle 3D metal printing, additive manufacturing via Carbon 3D, engineering and DFM support, and post-molding value-added operations including assembly, welding, and decorating.

Product overview

Nicolet Plastics is a custom plastic injection molding manufacturer offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around its core Custom Plastic Injection Molding capability. The portfolio includes specialized processes (Insert Molding, Metal to Plastic Conversion, Additive Manufacturing via Carbon 3D and Mantle 3D printing), engineering support services (Engineering & Product Support, Design for Manufacturability, Tooling & Prototype Support), and value-added finishing operations (Value-Added Operations including welding, heat staking, assembly). Rapid Tooling via Mantle 3D metal printing and educational resources through Nicolet Plastics University complement the offering. Services span from low-volume prototyping to high-volume production across 46 presses totaling 30-610 ton capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Plastic Injection Molding Core injection molding service for industrial, medical, consumer, food service, sporting goods, aerospace, automotive, electronics, defense, marine, and agricultural manufacturers requiring low-to-high volume production with tolerances of ±0.001 inches across 200+ commodity and engineering resins.
• Engineering & Product Support Comprehensive engineering services including product development engineering, project management via Smartsheet, design consultation, tooling and mold flow analysis for manufacturers launching new plastic components.
• Rapid Tooling via Mantle 3D Metal Printing Rapid tooling service using Mantle 3D metal printing to produce injection mold tooling with conformal cooling channels, reducing lead times from weeks or months to days and cutting tooling costs by up to 65–67%.
• Additive Manufacturing via Carbon 3D Printing Additive manufacturing service using Carbon Digital Light Synthesis technology for low-volume production, proofs-of-concept, and customization with engineering-grade resins, consistent mechanical properties, and tool-free design flexibility.
• Value-Added Post-Molding Operations & Assembly Post-molding operations including plastic welding, heat staking, CNC machining, pad printing, hot stamping, decorating, labeling, kitting, packaging, and sub-assembly/assembly services to deliver finished components.
• Metal-to-Plastic Conversion Consultation and manufacturing service converting metal parts to plastic, offering weight reduction, lower costs, design flexibility, and production speed improvements across 25,000+ plastic types.
• Insert Molding Molding process where metal or plastic inserts are placed within the mold cavity to produce parts with enhanced strength and structural integrity, eliminating the need for separate fasteners; supported by dedicated automated insert molding cells.
• Tooling & Prototype Support Prototype tooling, bridge tooling, production tooling, tool maintenance, and tool transfer services including conventional 3D printing and CNC machining for smooth production transitions.
• 360-Ton Two-Shot Injection Molding Advanced two-shot injection molding press at the Jackson facility enabling in-house production of complex, multi-material plastic components in a single molding cycle, combining rigid and flexible materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tooling cost reduction up to 67%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Carbon 3DcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 October 2023Nicolet Plastics is a Carbon 3D Production Partner, offering Carbon Digital Light Synthesis additive manufacturing technology. This partnership enables production of end-use quality parts with engineering-grade resins, consistent mechanical properties, and tool-free design flexibility for prototyping and low-volume production.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Evco Plastics: Large U.S. custom injection molding contract manufacturer with multi-plant footprint serving medical, industrial, and consumer OEMs. Directly comparable to Nicolet in service offering, end-market mix, and mid-to-high volume contract manufacturing orientation.
• Placon: Custom plastic injection molder and thermoformer serving medical, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable in custom molding services, multi-plant operation, and broad end-market exposure similar to Nicolet Plastics.
• Tessy Plastics: U.S.-based custom plastic injection molder serving medical, automotive, and industrial customers with multiple facilities. Directly comparable in contract manufacturing model, scale (multiple presses), and medical/industrial end-market focus.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing platform offering rapid injection molding, CNC, and additive manufacturing for prototyping and low-volume production. Comparable to Nicolet in offering rapid tooling and additive manufacturing, though with a digital-first GTM model rather than field sales.
• GW Plastics: Custom injection molder with strong medical device and industrial focus, including multi-shot and insert molding capabilities. Highly comparable to Nicolet Plastics in regulated end markets, advanced molding technologies, and engineering-support-driven value proposition.
• Phillips Plastics (Molex): Custom injection molding business now operating under Molex, serving medical, automotive, and industrial OEMs. Comparable as a mid-to-large custom molder offering insert molding, multi-shot, and value-added assembly similar to Nicolet's portfolio.

Emerging players

• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace offering injection molding, CNC, 3D printing, and sheet metal via a network of suppliers. Comparable as a competing channel for rapid prototyping and low-volume production work that Nicolet addresses through Carbon 3D and rapid tooling.

Broad incumbents

• Stratasys: Major 3D printing OEM and service provider offering additive manufacturing technologies including polymer printing. Comparable as a competitor in the additive manufacturing service space where Nicolet operates Carbon and Mantle 3D offerings.
• RTP Company: Specialty compounder of engineered thermoplastics offering custom-formulated resins for injection molding applications. Comparable as an upstream materials partner and broader plastics industry incumbent relevant to Nicolet's 200+ material portfolio.
• Avient: Large specialty formulator of polymer materials, colorants, and composites serving medical, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable as a broad plastics incumbent whose engineered materials feed into the same injection molding value chain Nicolet serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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