Saylor Technical Products

What Saylor Technical Products does

Saylor Technical Products is a Grand Rapids, Ohio-based manufacturer of flexible, non-metallic wire and hose protection products, founded in 1901 by three brothers (originally as Saylor Brothers) and operating today as a subsidiary of Precision Products Group. The company produces braided sleeving, woven loom, protective tapes, specialty cords, and high-temperature textiles through textile processing techniques including weaving, knitting, twisting, and braiding of PET monofilament and multifilament yarns, fiberglass, aramids (Kevlar, Nomex), and other specialty fibers. Its portfolio is organized across 10 product categories: Mil Spec Tapes, Industrial Electrical Tapes, Wire & Hose Protection, Wire & Cable Textiles, Masking, Cordage, Casting Tube, Automotive, Waxed Telecom Cords, and Upholstery Twine. Flagship products include Saylor Classic (asphalt-coated loom in production for 110+ years), Saylor Advantage (PET loom), SayFuse self-fusing silicone tape (A-A-59163), Saylor 3000 high-temperature sleeving rated to 3000°F, and Quantum Flex FIRE-PROOF wire protection. Manufacturing is conducted in an ISO 9001-certified facility; key certifications include UL, CSA, RoHS, and a broad set of MIL-spec qualifications.

Saylor sells through a structured authorized distributor network segmented by product category (Auto Loom & Sleeving, Military Specified Products, Industrial Tapes, Aerospace) spanning North America and Australia/New Zealand, with named partners including Apex, Grote, Del City, EIS, Essex Brownell, WireMasters, and AE Petsche. All products use a quote-based pricing model with no public price disclosure, and the company supports its channel with trade show participation at WHMA, Wire Expo, IWCS, and the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo. The end-customer base spans automotive OEMs (Ford, GM, Chrysler), heavy equipment and transportation (Bluebird Coach, Airstream), military (U.S. Army), aerospace, industrial electrical, marine, and recreational vehicle markets.

The company is privately held with 11-50 employees, operating from a single 6-acre site at 17484 Saylor Lane in Grand Rapids, Ohio. In March 2021, Saylor acquired the Wire and Cable Division of Saunders Thread Company of Gastonia, NC, adding over 50 years of textile supply capability into the wire and cable market. Saylor operates alongside sister companies Breyden Products, Paramount Tube, Euclid Medical Products, and Fusheng Insulation under Precision Products Group, with which it shares distribution channels and trade show representation.

Name

Saylor Technical Products

Legal name

Saylor Technical Products

Website

https://saylorproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire and Hose Protection Products

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210), Fabric Coating Mills (313320), Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOABAI

Coated & Laminated Base Fabric Mills (Pre-finish Substrates)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Fabric & Textile Mills (Woven/Knitted/Nonwoven)

SECONDARYIMAOALAD

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Textile & Apparel Trims Manufacturing (Zippers/Buttons/Labels/Elastic)

SECONDARYIMAOADAF

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Technical & Industrial Textiles Manufacturing

Keywords

• Wire loom products
• Protective sleeving
• Industrial tapes
• Braided sleeving
• Hose protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wire and Hose Protection Products: Sale of braided sleeving, wire loom, and protective sleeving products for wire and cable management across automotive, industrial, aerospace, and marine applications.
2. Industrial and Mil-Spec Tapes: Sale of military-specified tapes and industrial electrical tapes including PTFE film tape, silicone tape, polyimide film tape, polyester film tape, glass cloth tape, and aluminum foil tape.
3. Cordage and Specialty Textiles: Sale of braided cordage, twisted cordage, waxed telecom cords, upholstery twine, and custom cordage products for various industrial and recreational applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saylor Technical Products manufactures flexible, non-metallic wire and hose protection products using textile processing techniques. Its portfolio includes braided sleeving, woven loom, MIL-spec and industrial electrical tapes, braided and twisted cordage, masking tapes, and casting tubes sold through a categorized distributor network. Products serve automotive, heavy equipment, military, aerospace, marine, and industrial electrical applications requiring abrasion, thermal, chemical, and electrical insulation protection.

Product overview

Saylor Technical Products is a Precision Products Group company that manufactures flexible, non-metallic wire and hose protection products, sleeving, loom, and industrial tapes for well over a century. The company's product portfolio is organized across 10 product categories: Mil Spec Tapes (7 products including PTFE Film Tape, Sayfuse Self-Fusing Silicone Tape, Aluminum Foil Tape, Polyimide Film Tape, Polyester Film Tape, Glass Cloth Tape, and Sayfuse 707), Industrial Electrical Tapes (5 products including Woven Cotton Tape, Knitted Polyester Tape, Woven Fiberglass Tape, Saylor Surge Rope, and EC-9 Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord), Wire & Hose Protection (6 products including Classic asphalt coated loom, Advantage PET loom, Sayflex GP, Sayflex FR, Sayflex EZ Cut, and Sayflex Self-Closing Wrap), Wire & Cable Textiles (4 products including Overbraiding Yarns, Twisted Kraft Paper, Binders & Fillers, and Ripcords), Masking (3 products), Cordage (4 products including Custom Cordage and Braided Cordage), Casting Tube (Molduct), Automotive (7 products overlapping with Wire & Hose Protection), Waxed Telecom Cords (3 products including 9048-2 and 12048-2), and Upholstery Twine. Additional specialty products include Saylor 3000 High Temperature Sleeving and Quantum Flex FIRE-PROOF Wire Protection. The company acquired the Wire and Cable Division of Saunders Thread Company in March 2021, expanding their textile offerings. Products serve automotive, electrical, aerospace, military, marine, and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PTFE Film Tape-Silicone Adhesive (A-A-59474) PTFE film skived tape (2 mil) with silicone pressure sensitive adhesive for high temperature, acid, alkali, and high voltage cable wrapping applications.
• SayFuse A-A-59163 Self-Fusing Silicone Tape Self-fusing silicone rubber insulation tape that bonds to itself without adhesive, forming a continuous void-free layer with a triangular profile for irregular shapes, used for coils, splices, bus bars, and cable harnesses.
• Aluminum Foil Tape (MIL-T-23397B/LT80B) Pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive aluminum foil tape (0.003 inch foil, 0.005 inch total thickness) used for aircraft paint stripping and electroplating masking.
• Polyimide Film Tape-Silicone Adhesive Polyimide film tape with silicone adhesive for electrical insulation applications, meeting MIL-P-46112B, ASTM D-5213, and A-A-59770-A Type IX specifications.
• Polyester Film Tape-Rubber Thermosetting Adhesive Polyester film backing with rubber thermosetting adhesive offering abrasion and puncture resistance, chemical and solvent resistance, and excellent electrical insulation properties.
• Glass Cloth Tape Silicone Adhesive Glass cloth tape with silicone adhesive meeting MIL-I-19166-C and A-A-59770-A Type IV specifications for high temperature, acid, and alkali resistant shielding applications.
• SayFuse 707 (SBF707 GRY) Self-fusing silicone tape in grey, 0.012 inch thick x 1 inch wide x 30 ft long, Type 1 Class 1 rectangular profile.
• Woven Cotton Tape - Commercial Grade High quality cotton yarns in plain weave construction, unfinished to allow maximum varnish penetration, for coil wraps, transformer windings, cable wrap, and reinforcement.
• Knitted Polyester Tape Flat knitted tape from 100 percent high tenacity continuous filament industrial polyester yarn, heat resistant to 180°C, for tying electrical apparatus in motor and transformer industry.
• Woven Fiberglass Tape Electrical grade continuous filament yarns in medium weave construction, unfinished design allowing strong resin saturation, retaining 50 percent tensile strength at 340°C.
• Saylor Surge Rope Round, untreated fiberglass surge rope with glass fiber rovings encapsulated by braided fiberglass sleeving, designed for dip or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation) systems.
• EC-9 Coated Fiberglass Tie Cord Twisted and cabled fiberglass cordage meeting MIL Y-1140 specifications, available in neoprene coated and uncoated versions for lacing, tying, banding, and wrapping in electrical apparatus manufacture.
• Classic Asphalt Coated Loom Standard asphalt coated non-metallic flexible conduit woven from highest grade poly fiber, paper, and asphaltic resin, in sizes from 1/8 inch through 1-1/2 inch I.D., in continuous production for over 110 years.
• Advantage PET Loom Non-metallic flexible conduit made from woven PET multifilament and monofilament yarns, coated and heat treated with water-based emulsion for shock absorption, oil/fuel resistance, crush resistance, and temperature resistance up to 150°C.
• Sayflex GP General Purpose Sleeving General purpose sleeving made from 0.10 inch diameter PET monofilament, lightweight and extremely flexible with temperature rating from -70°C to +125°C, RoHS compliant.
• Sayflex FR Fire Retardant Sleeving Fire retardant sleeving made from self-extinguishing monofilament PET with good mechanical and chemical properties, rated from -70°C to +125°C.
• Sayflex EZ Cut Expandable Sleeving Expandable sleeving cuttable with ordinary scissors while maintaining a fray-less end, rated for continuous service from -70°C through 125°C with short-term exposure up to 230°C.
• Sayflex Self-Closing Wrap Durable polyester sleeving with split design for quick installation over existing cables with connectors attached, providing strong resistance to abrasion and wear.
• Overbraiding Yarns Textiles for overbraiding including nylon, polyester, cotton, rayon, polypropylene, aramids, and para-aramids in various colors and packages.
• Twisted Kraft Paper (SKC1002X) Dual component moisture resistant cord made from 100 percent virgin kraft paper, designed for tying and holding applications with just under 0.100 inch total diameter.
• Ripcords Durable yarns designed for the cable industry for consistent performance in cable access and separation, available in cone and tube packaging.
• Polyimide Film Tape-Silicone Adhesive (Masking) Polyimide film tape with silicone adhesive for masking applications.
• Aluminum Foil Tape (Masking) Aluminum foil tape designed for masking applications.
• Blue Masking Tape Blue masking tape for various masking applications.
• Custom Cordage Custom braided cord and twine manufactured from various fibers including Spectra, Nomex, and Kevlar, available in bonded, waxed, tarred coatings up to 1/4 inch diameter.
• Braided Cordage Braided cordage produced from polyester, nylon, and other high performance fibers, available in bonded, tarred, waxed, or uncoated options.
• Molduct Casting Tube Lightweight air ducting system designed for porcelain, clay, and other mold producers for air ducting applications.
• Waxed Telecommunications Cords Round twisted polyester cord treated with wax finish that reduces fraying and improves knot retention, commonly referred to as 9 Ply or 12 Ply, used in place of cable ties.
• 9048-2 Waxed Telecom Cord High-tenacity polyester waxed telecom cord with 150 lb minimum tensile strength and 0.045 inch diameter for secure cable bundling.
• 12048-2 Waxed Telecom Cord Heavy duty waxed telecom cord with 200 lb minimum tensile strength and 0.060-0.065 inch diameter for larger cable assemblies.
• Upholstery Twines High tenacity industrial strength nylon yarn twisted and plied into strong compact twine, available in #9 and #12 sizes with improved knot holding and reduced fraying.
• Saylor 3000 High Temperature Sleeving Protective sleeving using high temperature yarns to protect wires, cables, and hoses in environments up to 3000°F, featuring high LOI, flame resistance, 0% shrink at 1250°C for 30 seconds, non-conductive properties, and chemical resistance.
• Saylor Loom Protective Wire Loom Braided wire loom made from PET yarns filled with PET monofilament, self-closing around wire bundles with semi-rigid braided construction that is stretchy, springy, and flexible, retaining shape up to 150°C.
• Quantum Flex FIRE-PROOF Wire Protection Quantum Flex FIRE-PROOF wire loom and wire textiles designed for high temperature wire protection applications requiring lightweight materials, wire integrity, and dependable fire-proof performance.

Quantifiable outcome

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• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered acquisition, parent company, sister company and partner.

• Saunders Thread Company (Wire and Cable Division)acquisitionStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Saylor acquired the Wire and Cable Division of Saunders Thread Company of Gastonia, NC. This acquisition completed before end of March 2021. The acquisition provided Saylor with additional know-how and capability to supply textiles into the wire and cable market. Wes Forbus (General Manager of Saunders) and Doug Mueller (General Manager of Saylor) coordinated the transition.
• Precision Products Groupparent companyOthersPrecision Products Group is the parent company of Saylor Technical Products. Saylor operates as a division within the Precision Products Group portfolio of companies.
• Breyden Productssister companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaylor Technical Products and Breyden Products operate as sister companies under the same parent. They often exhibit together at trade shows and share distribution channels. Breyden Products introduced the Breyfuse line of self-fusing silicone tapes that complement Saylor's product portfolio.
• Paramount TubepartnerOthersParamount Tube is listed as a partner company within the Precision Products Group network.
• Euclid Medical ProductspartnerOthersEuclid Medical Products is listed as a partner company within the Precision Products Group network.
• Fusheng InsulationpartnerOthersFusheng Insulation is listed as a partner company within the Precision Products Group network, operating under ppgfs.com.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davlyn Group: Davlyn Group manufactures technical textile components including knitted and braided sleeving, gaskets, and high-temperature fabrics for industrial, appliance, and transportation markets. Its braided fiberglass and aramid sleeving overlaps with Saylor's Saylor 3000 high-temperature product line and fiberglass cordage offerings.
• Atkins & Pearce: Atkins & Pearce is a manufacturer of technical textiles, braided sleeving, and cordage from fiberglass, aramid (Nomex, Kevlar), and ceramic fibers. Its braided products, lacing cords, and tape lines directly mirror Saylor's braided cordage, EC-9 fiberglass tie cord, and Woven Fiberglass Tape offerings in industrial electrical and mil-spec markets.
• Techflex: Techflex is a direct peer manufacturing braided sleeving, expandable wire protection, and specialty cable management products from PET, nylon, and advanced fibers. Its product lines (Flexo PET, F6 Woven Wrap, Clean Cut, FR) directly overlap Saylor's Sayflex GP/FR/EZ Cut/Self-Closing Wrap and Saylor Loom braided products, serving the same automotive, industrial, and electronics wire-harness customers.
• HellermannTyton: HellermannTyton (a HellermannTyton Group / Aptiv company) manufactures cable management, wire protection sleeving, heat-shrink tubing, and identification systems. Its Helagaine braided sleeving, spiral wrap, and convoluted tubing directly compete with Saylor's braided wire loom and protective sleeving across automotive, industrial, and aerospace channels.
• Alpha Wire: Alpha Wire manufactures wire, cable, tubing, and wire management accessories including braided sleeving and heat-shrink products. Its FIT Wire Management line competes with Saylor's braided wire loom, while its overall portfolio serves overlapping automotive, industrial, and mil-spec customers with similar materials (PET, fiberglass).
• Bentley Harris: Bentley Harris (now part of Federal-Mogul Powertrain / Tenneco) is a direct competitor in expandable braided sleeving (Expando) for wire and hose protection, serving aerospace, automotive, and industrial markets. Its products overlap functionally with Saylor's Advantage Loom and Sayflex lines for harness abrasion protection.

Broad incumbents

• Panduit: Panduit is a broad incumbent in cable management, offering braided sleeving (Pan-Wrap), spiral wrap, duct, raceway, and wire protection accessories alongside its dominant structured cabling and connectivity portfolio. Its braided sleeving directly overlaps with Saylor's braided loom products in industrial and data-center-adjacent channels.
• 3M: 3M is a diversified industrial conglomerate whose Electrical & Industrial tapes portfolio (PTFE, polyester, polyimide, glass cloth, foil tapes under Scotch, Temflex, and 3M brand) directly competes with Saylor's Mil-Spec Tapes and Industrial Electrical Tapes. As a broad incumbent, 3M covers many adjacent categories beyond wire protection.
• Essentra Components: Essentra Components is a broad manufacturer and distributor of cable management, wire protection accessories (including braided sleeving and spiral wrap), and industrial hardware. Its catalog-based distribution model and braided sleeving line compete with Saylor's products in MRO, industrial, and electronics channels globally.
• Saint-Gobain (Performance Materials): Saint-Gobain's Technical Textiles and Tape Solutions divisions produce high-performance coated fabrics, tapes, and engineered materials for industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. Its fiberglass and aramid textile products (under Norbond, Chemfab, Norseal brands) compete with Saylor's woven fiberglass, polyimide, and high-temperature sleeving.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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