Snyder Industries
Snyder Industries is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based rotational molder manufacturing engineered plastic tanks, IBC totes, material handling bins, and pallets under the Snyder, Bonar, and Stratis brands, serving industrial, agricultural, water and wastewater, and chemical customers across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersLincoln, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Snyder Industries does
Snyder Industries, Inc. is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based manufacturer of engineered plastic storage and material handling products, founded in 1970 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tank Holding, a holding investment company. The company employs 501-1,000 people and runs a multi-brand portfolio that includes its core Snyder Industries line, Bonar Plastics (material handling bins, insulated containers, portable hoppers), Stratis Pallets (solid-wall and steel-reinforced plastic pallets, where Snyder claims to be the largest U.S. manufacturer), and the PolyYard Factory Outlet for cosmetic-second tanks.
Snyder Industries firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Snyder Industries
- Legal name
- Snyder Industries, Inc.
- Website
- https://snydernet.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Snyder Industries is a Lincoln, Nebraska-based rotational molder manufacturing engineered plastic tanks, IBC totes, material handling bins, and pallets under the Snyder, Bonar, and Stratis brands, serving industrial, agricultural, water and wastewater, and chemical customers across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Snyder Industries industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Plastic Tanks and Containers
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components (IMANAGAE), Blow-Molded Industrial Containers & Crates (Non-packaging) (IMANAGAF), Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG), Blow-Molded Agricultural Containers (Fertilizer, Pesticide) (IMANAGAM)
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Where Snyder Industries is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lincoln
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Snyder Industries business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Plastic Storage Tanks and Containers: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling poly tanks, IBC totes, bins, containers, and pallets for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications. Products are sold through direct sales, dealer network, and e-commerce channels with build-to-order manufacturing model.
- E-commerce Direct Sales: Online sales through shop.snydernet.com offering bins, containers, pallets, tanks, IBCs, and accessories. Orders placed online with credit card payment, built to order with shipment to customer.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Product Catalog |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | PolyYard Factory Outlet (Factory Seconds) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Snyder Industries product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Snyder Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures rotationally molded polyethylene storage tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), below-ground septic and cistern tanks, material handling bins, specialty fluid tanks, and plastic pallet systems. Products are sold build-to-order through direct sales, a nationwide manufacturer representative and dealer network, and an e-commerce storefront to industrial, agricultural, water/wastewater, chemical, and other commercial buyers.
Product overview
Snyder Industries is a recognized global leader in manufacturing and marketing a broad range of highly engineered durable product solutions for material handling and bulk storage applications. The company operates a multi-brand portfolio including its core Snyder Industries brand alongside sub-brands Bonar Plastics (material handling bins and containers) and Stratis Pallets (plastic pallets), plus PolyYard Factory Outlet (discounted factory-second tanks). The product portfolio centers on above ground industrial tanks, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) in plastic/steel/composite variants, below ground tanks (septic, cisterns, pump tanks), water storage tanks, specialty fluid solutions for lubricants, waste containers, and custom-engineered products. The company serves diverse industries including agriculture, industrial chemical, oil & gas, food & beverage, water & wastewater, refuse disposal, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bonar Plastics: A brand of Snyder Industries that designs and manufactures material handling container solutions for both standard and custom design configurations.
- Stratis Pallets
- PolyYard Factory Outlet
Companies that use Snyder Industries
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Snyder Industries technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Snyder Industries partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Bonar PlasticscoreBonar Plastics is a brand of Snyder Industries that designs and manufactures material handling container solutions for both standard and custom design configurations. It markets a line of material handling bins, insulated containers, and portable hoppers.
- Stratis PalletscoreStratis Pallets is a brand of Snyder Industries that provides material handling pallet solutions in both standard and custom pallet designs for a variety of markets including chemicals. Snyder is the largest manufacturer of solid wall and steel reinforced plastic pallets.
- PolyYard Factory OutletminorSnyder's PolyYard Factory Outlet offers factory second plastic tanks, which have been discounted for not meeting high quality standards for cosmetic reasons. Provides an outlet channel for products that don't meet cosmetic standards.
Scale indicators2 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Snyder Industries competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Greif Inc: Greif is a global industrial packaging manufacturer producing steel, plastic, and fiber containers including IBCs, drums, and bulk containers. Competes with Snyder's IBC and industrial container categories as a large, publicly traded incumbent.
- Schoeller Allibert: Schoeller Allibert is a European-headquartered manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging including pallets, large containers, and bulk bins. Comparable to Snyder/Stratis in plastic pallets and material handling containers, with stronger European presence.
- Brambles (CHEP): Brambles operates the CHEP pooled pallet platform and serves global supply chains with reusable pallets and containers. Adjacent competitor to Stratis Pallets, particularly in pooled/reusable pallet programs.
- Mauser Packaging Solutions: Mauser is a global industrial packaging manufacturer offering plastic and steel IBCs, drums, and reconditioning services. Overlaps directly with Snyder's IBC product line as a much larger, publicly backed incumbent.
Direct peers
- ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS is a leading manufacturer of reusable plastic pallets, bins, and bulk containers serving automotive, food, and industrial supply chains. Direct competitor to Snyder's Stratis Pallets and Bonar Plastics brands.
- Norwesco: Norwesco is a leading North American manufacturer of rotationally molded polyethylene tanks for water, agricultural, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to Snyder across above-ground poly tanks, septic, cistern, and chemical storage categories.
- Den Hartog Industries: Den Hartog Industries manufactures rotationally molded tanks and trailers, including agricultural, industrial, and liquid transport tanks. Directly comparable product set and manufacturing process to Snyder's poly tanks and specialty fluid solutions.
- Assmann Corporation of America: Assmann produces rotationally molded storage tanks, IBCs, and secondary containment products. Directly comparable to Snyder's IBC and industrial tank offerings serving chemical and industrial customers.
- Chem-Tainer Industries: Chem-Tainer manufactures rotationally molded tanks, IBCs, and bulk containers for chemical, food, and water applications. Closely overlaps with Snyder's industrial chemical, water/wastewater, and IBC product lines.
Regional players
- Grupo Rotoplas: Rotoplas is a Latin American leader in rotational molded water storage tanks and plastic storage solutions. Comparable manufacturing process and product overlap with Snyder, primarily serving Mexico and Latin America — adjacent to Snyder's international sales footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Snyder Industries social profiles
Digital presenceSnyder Industries compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Snyder Industries financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Snyder Industries leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Snyder Industries subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Snyder Industries funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Snyder Industries M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Snyder Industries
What does Snyder Industries do?
Snyder Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures rotationally molded polyethylene storage tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), below-ground septic and cistern tanks, material handling bins, specialty fluid tanks, and plastic pallet systems. Products are sold build-to-order through direct sales, a nationwide manufacturer representative and dealer network, and an e-commerce storefront to industrial, agricultural, water/wastewater, chemical, and other commercial buyers.
Is Snyder Industries a public or private company?
Snyder Industries is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Snyder Industries founded?
Snyder Industries was founded in 1970. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Snyder Industries based?
Snyder Industries is headquartered in Lincoln, United States, in the North America region.
How does Snyder Industries make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Plastic Storage Tanks and Containers are the primary driver. The others are E-commerce Direct Sales.
Who are Snyder Industries's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Greif Inc, Schoeller Allibert, Brambles (CHEP) and Mauser Packaging Solutions. Direct peers are ORBIS Corporation, Norwesco, Den Hartog Industries, Assmann Corporation of America and Chem-Tainer Industries. Grupo Rotoplas is listed as a regional player.
Does Snyder Industries have an API?
No public API is recorded for Snyder Industries.
What industry is Snyder Industries in?
Snyder Industries's product category is Industrial Plastic Tanks and Containers. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAEAA, Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMANAGAE, Blow-Molded Drums, Barrels & IBC Components. Its NAICS code is 3261 and its SIC code is 3080.