Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries

What Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries does

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries, Inc. (PVP Industries) is a privately held, family-owned B2B manufacturer founded in 1984 and operating from a 20-acre, 41,000+ sq ft facility in North Bloomfield, Ohio. The company mines, processes, exfoliates, and packages perlite (a volcanic glass expanded at 1,600°F+ to ~7x original volume) and vermiculite (exfoliated at 1,472–1,832°F to 20–30x original volume) into multiple grades — from Micron to Super Coarse — produced to ASTM standards. Manufacturing uses Incon furnaces, Bouldon Lawson mixing lines, All-Fill auger fillers, and ribbon blenders, with custom-blending capacity up to 100 cubic yards per hour and 3,000 tons of storage. OMRI-listed and USDA-approved for organic production, with asbestos-free certifications across the product line.

The company sells exclusively to dealers, distributors, and large-volume customers across the United States and Canada — it does not sell directly to consumers online. The portfolio spans bulk perlite and vermiculite for horticulture, construction, and industrial markets (~25% industrial, ~20% construction by management's split, with horticulture as the primary vertical), private-label and contract packaging, custom-blended mixes (combining perlite, vermiculite, peat moss, bark, limestone, nutrients, and wetting agents), and a branded consumer sub-brand portfolio (Magik-Moss, Perl-Lome, Mica-Grow) plus Perlite Grow Bags for hydroponic systems. Go-to-market is sales-led with field-based technical sales representatives targeting Ohio Valley industrial accounts, supplemented by distribution partnerships and active participation in 22+ trade shows annually (Cultivate, Canadian Greenhouse Conference, Mulch & Soil Council, Perlite Institute Annual Meeting). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries

Legal name

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries, Inc.

Website

https://pvpind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries is a family-owned B2B manufacturer founded in 1984 in North Bloomfield, Ohio, producing exfoliated perlite and vermiculite products in multiple grades for horticultural, industrial, and construction markets, sold exclusively through dealers and distributors across the U.S. and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticultural Growing Media & Industrial Minerals

NAICS

Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992), All Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (32799)

SIC

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods (3290)

akta.pro primary industry

Perlite & Vermiculite (IMAEAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Blending & Private-Label Specialty Fertilizers (AFABACAN)

Keywords

• Perlite vermiculite manufacturing
• Horticultural growing media
• Soil amendment production
• Custom blended mixes
• Industrial mineral processing

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Bulk Perlite and Vermiculite Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling perlite and vermiculite products in various grades (Super Coarse, Coarse, Medium, Fine, Super Fine, Micron, Insulation Grade) to distributors, dealers, and large-volume customers. Products are sold in bags (4 cu ft, 2.5 cu ft, 60 lb bags), bulk bags, and bulk quantities.
2. Consumer Branded Products: Sale of branded consumer products under the Magik-Moss, Perl-Lome, and Mica-Grow brands through retail dealers. Includes potting soils, cactus soil, seed starters, African violet soil, and perlite grow bags sold at home and garden centers.
3. Private-Label and Custom Packaging: Contract manufacturing of private-label perlite and vermiculite products for distributors and packaging partners. Includes custom blending to client specifications.
4. Custom Blended Mixes: Professional nursery and landscape-customized soilless mixes formulated to client specifications containing perlite, vermiculite, peat moss, bark, limestone, nutrients, and wetting agents. Sold in packaged or bulk form.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries manufactures and packages expanded perlite and vermiculite mineral products in multiple grades (Super Coarse through Micron) for horticulture, construction, and industrial applications. The company also produces custom-blended soilless growing media and private-label/consumer branded products including Magik-Moss, Perl-Lome, and Mica-Grow.

Product overview

Perlite Vermiculite Packaging Industries (PVP) is a manufacturer of perlite and vermiculite mineral products. The portfolio includes two core raw mineral products (Perlite and Vermiculite, each available in multiple grades from Micron to Super Coarse) and several consumer-facing branded blends under the Magik-Moss and Perl-Lome/Mica-Grow sub-brands, plus professional-grade soilless mixes (Soilless Mix, Seed Germination Mix, Custom Blended Mix) and Perlite Grow Bags for hydroponic systems. The core minerals serve as the foundation for all blends and are sold directly in bulk for horticulture, construction, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magik-Moss: Product line including potting soil, cactus soil, and seed starter mixes.
• Perl-Lome
• Mica-Grow

Products and services

• Perlite (multiple grades)
• Vermiculite (multiple grades) Expanded vermiculite mineral product offered in multiple grades for horticultural, construction, and industrial applications, used as a soil amendment and lightweight functional mineral.
• Custom-blended soilless mixes Custom-blended soilless growing media formulated to customer specifications, combining perlite, vermiculite, and complementary components for commercial growers, blenders, and private-label accounts.
• Magik-Moss Consumer-branded perlite/vermiculite-based growing product distributed through dealers and retail channels for home horticulture users.
• Perl-Lome Consumer-branded perlite-based growing product distributed via dealers and retail channels for hobbyist and home horticulture use.
• Mica-Grow Consumer-branded growing product distributed through dealer and retail channels for home and hobbyist horticulture users.
• Private-label / contract packaging Contract manufacturing and packaging service that produces perlite and vermiculite products under third-party retail or brand labels, leveraging in-house mixing and packaging lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Perlite expands up to 7 times its original size when superheated to 1,600°F (871°C), creating lightweight porous material
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ohio Valley Energy AssociationminorOthersPVP Industries is a member of the Ohio Valley Energy Association, a regional trade organization supporting energy-related industries in the Ohio Valley region.
• AmericanHortcoreOthersPVP Industries is a member of AmericanHort, the leading national association representing the green industry. They have attended Cultivate (the flagship AmericanHort event) for 41+ consecutive years.
• Mulch & Soil CouncilcoreOthersPVP Industries is a member of the Mulch & Soil Council, which sets standards and promotes the mulch and soil industry. They attend the annual Mulch & Soil Council Meeting.
• The Vermiculite AssociationcoreOthersPVP Industries is a member of The Vermiculite Association (TVA), founded in 1948 to promote vermiculite worldwide. TVA covers over 80% of vermiculite production across 13 countries and provides a forum for best practice exchange between producers and consumers.
• Flowers Canada GrowersminorOthersPVP Industries is listed in the Flowers Canada Growers directory as a supplier member supporting Canadian greenhouse and floral growers.
• Ohio Manufacturers' AssociationminorOthersPVP Industries is a member of the Ohio Manufacturers' Association, which represents and advocates for Ohio manufacturing companies.
• Ohio Green Industry AssociationminorOthersPVP Industries is a member of the Ohio Green Industry Association, supporting the green industry in Ohio.
• Perlite InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPVP Industries is a member of the Perlite Institute, an international trade association founded in 1949 that establishes standards and encourages development, uses, and research for perlite. PVP Industries hosted the Perlite Institute's 2025 Annual Meeting at Lodge on Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.
• Nursery Growers of Lake County OhiominorOthersPVP Industries is a member of the Nursery Growers of Lake County Ohio, a regional trade association supporting nursery growers in the Lake County area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Supreme Perlite Company: North American perlite mining and processing company supplying expanded perlite for horticulture, construction, cryogenic, and filtration uses. Directly comparable in product range and grade structure to PVP's perlite line.
• Whittemore Company: Long-standing US manufacturer and processor of vermiculite and perlite products serving horticulture, construction, and industrial customers. Closely comparable in mineral focus, grade structure, and B2B manufacturer/wholesale model.
• Berger: Canadian peat moss and growing-media manufacturer producing peat-based substrates with perlite and vermiculite for professional greenhouse and nursery customers. Directly comparable in custom-blended professional mix capability and horticulture focus.
• Lambert Peat Moss: Canadian peat-based growing media producer offering professional and consumer substrates, often with perlite additions. Comparable in custom-blended horticultural mixes and North American distributor/wholesale channel strategy.
• FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company: US-based manufacturer of branded potting soils, fertilizers, and growing media sold through independent garden centers. Comparable in consumer-facing Magik-Moss-style branded soil blends competing for the same retail shelf space.
• Michigan Peat Company: US manufacturer of peat-based soil amendments, potting mixes, and professional growing media. Directly comparable in custom-blended professional substrates and B2B distribution through garden centers and nurseries.
• Dicalite Minerals / Dicaperl: Major North American producer of perlite and diatomaceous earth products for filtration, construction, and horticultural uses. Directly comparable as a perlite-focused mineral processor selling into overlapping industrial and horticulture end markets.
• The Schundler Company: US-based perlite producer and distributor serving construction, horticulture, and industrial filtration applications. Comparable product portfolio (perlite grades, filter aid, construction aggregates) and B2B wholesale GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Sun Gro Horticulture: Largest North American producer of horticultural growing media (peat-based mixes, including perlite-containing brands like Black Gold). A broader incumbent in the same horticulture/soil-amendment category where PVP competes in consumer and professional blends.
• Premier Tech: Large Canadian-based manufacturer of peat, growing media, and perlite-based products for horticulture and agriculture. Overlaps with PVP in custom-blended professional substrates and consumer mixes, but operates at significantly larger scale globally.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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