Breyden Products

What Breyden Products does

Breyden Products, LLC is a Columbia City, Indiana-based manufacturer of high-performance braided textiles operating since 1990. The company produces military-specification lacing tapes, twines and cords, overbraiding yarns, and Nomex/Meta-Aramid sleeving designed for aerospace, space, defense, and electric motor applications. Input materials include Nomex Meta-Aramid, Kevlar Para-Aramid, high-tenacity nylon, and polyester, with products engineered to satisfy MIL-PRF-572 Type PAA, A-A-52080, A-A-52081, A-A-55220 and ASTM-E595 (low-outgassing) specifications, including temperature ranges from -100°F to 350°F and up to 220°C for Class H stator applications.

The company operates an AS9100 D certified (valid through 2029) and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility, and its aerospace coatings are California Prop 65 compliant. Product configurations are highly specified – flat braids in continuous filament form, multiple finishes (microcrystalline wax, synthetic rubber/elastomer, vinyl, liquid nylon, and proprietary Nomex/Kevlar finishes designed to reduce fraying and improve knot holding), and a range of widths and denier sizes. A UL tested stator tape sample (BPCCT180) supports electric motor stator end-turn lacing.

Breyden Products sells exclusively through an authorized distributor network with a gated login portal on its website; pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers must be authenticated distributors to view pricing. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Precision Products Group (PPG), a diversified industrial group whose portfolio also includes Paramount Tube, Saylor Technical Products, Euclid Medical Products, and Fusheng Insulation Materials. Breyden self-describes as serving 'hundreds of customers' across its primary aerospace and defense vertical and secondary electric motor and commercial industrial segments, with a worldwide market posture.

Name

Breyden Products

Legal name

Breyden Products, LLC

Website

https://breydenproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Breyden Products, LLC is a Columbia City, Indiana-based specialty textile manufacturer of military-specification lacing tapes, cords, sleeving, and braiding yarns made from Nomex, Kevlar, nylon, and polyester, serving aerospace, defense, and electric motor customers worldwide through authorized distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Textile Materials

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOADAK

Industrial Ropes, Cords, Twines & Netting (Mooring/Lifting/Fishing/Load Restraint)

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

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)

Keywords

• Aerospace lacing tapes
• Military specification cords
• Braiding yarns
• Nomex Meta-Aramid sleeving
• Kevlar Para-Aramid textiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia City

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Lacing Tapes and Cords: Manufacture and sale of military specification and commercial grade lacing tapes, twines, and cords for aerospace applications. Products include nylon lacing tape (A-A-52080), Nomex/Meta-Aramid lacing tape, and low-outgassing tapes (A-A-52081).
2. Aerospace Braiding Yarns: Sale of high-performance braiding yarns including Kevlar Para-Aramid (A-A-55220), Nomex Meta-Aramid (Mil-PRF-572 Type PAA), and Polyester (Mil-PRF-572 Type ESTR) for aerospace and industrial applications.
3. Electrical Lacing Tapes and Sleeving: Manufacturing and sale of Nomex Meta-Aramid stator electrical tapes designed for electric motor stator applications, including UL tested products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Breyden Products, LLC manufactures military specification lacing tapes, twines, cords, overbraiding yarns, and Nomex/Meta-Aramid sleeving from engineered fibers (Nomex Meta-Aramid, Kevlar Para-Aramid, nylon, and polyester). Products are built to MIL-PRF-572, A-A-52080, A-A-52081, and A-A-55220 specifications, including low-outgassing variants meeting ASTM-E595 for space applications. The full product line serves aerospace, space, defense, and electric motor stator manufacturing customers.

Product overview

Breyden Products is a manufacturer of military specification lacing tapes, twines, cords, and commercial grade braided tapes and sleeving for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company's product portfolio includes: Nomex® Meta-Aramid sleeving and lacing tapes meeting MIL-PRF-572 standards; Kevlar® Para-Aramid braiding yarns meeting A-A-55220 specification; Nylon Lacing Tape A-A-52080 (formerly Mil-T-43435 Type 1); Low Outgassing Lacing Tape A-A-52081 (formerly Mil-T-43435 Type II) meeting ASTM-E595 for space applications; and Polyester Braiding Yarn Mil-PRF-572 Type ESTR. Products are offered in various sizes, finishes, and configurations to meet specific application requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nomex Meta-Aramid Sleeving Sleeving manufactured from 100% continuous filament Nomex Meta-Aramid that resists most acids, solvents, and engineering chemicals. Meets MIL-PRF-572 Type PAA standards. Used by aerospace and defense manufacturers for protective cable and harness sleeving.
• Kevlar Para-Aramid Braiding Yarn (A-A-55220) Para-Aramid braiding yarn offering high strength, cut resistance, and thermal stability for demanding aerospace and industrial braiding applications. Meets A-A-55220 specification, available in sizes from 1/4" to 2" diameter and various deniers including 1500 denier (70 lbs breaking strength).
• Nylon Lacing Tape (A-A-52080) Flat braid lacing tape manufactured from high-tenacity continuous filament nylon yarn, formerly Mil-T-43435 Type 1. Available in multiple finishes (No Finish, Microcrystalline Wax, Syn Rubber/Elastomer, Vinyl, Liquid Nylon) and operates in a -67F to 250F temperature range. Used for aerospace wire harness lacing and binding.
• Nomex/Meta-Aramid Lacing Tape (including Stator Electrical Tape) Flat braided tape manufactured from continuous filament Nomex Meta-Aramid yarn for lacing end turns of Class H electric motor stators. Specially formulated finish reduces fraying and improves knot holding characteristics. UL tested sample BPCCT180. Temperature range to 220C. Available in widths from 0.075" to 0.500".
• Low Outgassing Lacing Tape (A-A-52081) Flat braid lacing tape manufactured from high-tenacity continuous filament polyester yarn (formerly Mil-T-43435 Type II) meeting A-A-52081 specification. Meets ASTM-E595 low-outgassing requirements (maximum 1% TML, 0.10% CVCM) for space applications. Temperature range -100F to 350F.
• Nomex Meta-Aramid Braiding Yarn (Mil-PRF-572 Type PAA Form Y) Continuous filament Nomex Meta-Aramid yarn twisted to form an essentially round bundle for aerospace overbraiding. Meets Mil-PRF-572 Type PAA specification.
• Polyester Braiding Yarn (Mil-PRF-572 Type ESTR Form Y) High-tenacity continuous filament polyester yarn twisted to form an essentially round bundle for aerospace overbraiding. Meets Mil-PRF-572 Type ESTR specification.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Precision Products Group (PPG)coreOthersPrecision Products Group is the parent company of Breyden Products, Paramount Tube, Saylor Technical Products, Euclid Medical Products, and Fusheng Insulation Materials. PPG is described as a leading brand family of high-achieving, fast-growing manufacturers across many industries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bally Ribbon Mills: Specialty weaver of narrow braided tapes, cords, webbing, and 2D/3D braided structures serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Directly comparable product portfolio to Breyden's lacing tapes, braiding yarns, and sleeving.
• Atkins & Pearce: Manufacturer of braided textiles including lacing tapes, cordage, and specialty yarns with aerospace and defense exposure. Closely overlaps Breyden's MIL-spec lacing tape and braided cord offerings.
• New England Wire Technologies: Producer of custom braided wire and textile components, including aramid and synthetic fiber braids for aerospace and defense. Comparable in narrow-fabric and braiding capabilities targeting similar MIL-spec and OEM customers.
• Davlyn Manufacturing: Manufacturer of high-temperature textiles, tapes, gaskets, and sleeving for aerospace, industrial, and energy markets. Overlaps with Breyden's Nomex/Kevlar sleeving and high-temperature lacing products.

Emerging players

• Spectrex Inc. Specialty braided and woven textile supplier serving aerospace and defense, with focus on Nomex and aramid-based products. Smaller in scale but a partial overlap in materials and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Glenair: Large manufacturer of aerospace interconnect components including braided shielding, sleeving, and cable accessories. Shares the aerospace wire/cable harness customer base with Breyden, but operates at far greater scale across a broader interconnect portfolio.
• Carlisle Interconnect Technologies: Diversified aerospace interconnect and cable harness provider selling to the same airframer and defense OEM customers. Overlaps with Breyden where Carlisle sources or competes in braided sleeving and specialty textile components.
• TE Connectivity: Global aerospace and defense electronics and interconnect supplier. Sells bundled wire/cable solutions that may include braided sleeving and lacing components sourced from or competing with specialty braiders like Breyden.

Others

• DuPont: Producer of Nomex Meta-Aramid and Kevlar Para-Aramid fibers, the key raw materials used in Breyden's core products. As the upstream aramid supplier, DuPont's pricing and allocation decisions directly shape Breyden's cost structure.
• Paramount Tube: Sibling company under Precision Products Group manufacturing precision metal and tubing products for aerospace/defense. Not a direct competitor, but illustrative of the PPG portfolio breadth and shared back-office/owner relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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