Aetna Plastics

What Aetna Plastics does

Aetna Plastics Corp. is a Cleveland, Ohio-based custom plastic fabricator and industrial plastics materials distributor, founded in 1946 by Paul Davis and operating today as a subsidiary of Harrington Industrial Plastics (acquired July 21, 2020). The company's core offering is custom plastic fabrication — including welding, machining, gluing, and assembly of thermoplastic materials — delivered through two Ohio facilities: a 20,000 sq. ft. sales & distribution site in Valley View (Cleveland metro) and a fabrication & production site in Mantua. Technical capability centers on DVS (German Welding Society) and ASTM C1147 certified welding, 5-axis and 3-axis CNC routing, milling, lathe turning, and design assistance using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with quality assurance via spark and hydro testing of fabricated tanks.

Aetna produces a broad product line including custom tanks (storage, double-wall, mixing, dip, etch, plating, rinse, and secondary containment tanks built in PE, PP, PVC, PVDF, and HDPE), duct and ventilation systems, process and plating lines, pipe manifolds and skid-mounted assemblies, OEM components, and tank liners. Customers span eight primary verticals: industrial manufacturers, OEM equipment manufacturers, government/military, aerospace & defense (including Lockheed, Boeing, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Research Lab, Letterkenny Army Depot, Defense Logistics Agency, and the VA), chemical processing, food processing, medical equipment, and water/wastewater treatment.

Commercially, Aetna runs a B2B industrial sales motion via phone, website RFQ forms, email, and a toll-free sales line; pricing is quote-based on project scope (Net 30 terms) with no publicly disclosed price list. Service reach is regional across the Midwest (Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh) with selective Northeast coverage (Buffalo). Following the 2020 Harrington acquisition, Aetna is embedded in a 60+ location national distribution platform, although firm-level revenue and current headcount are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aetna Plastics

Legal name

Aetna Plastics Corp.

Website

https://aetnaplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aetna Plastics is a Cleveland, Ohio-based custom industrial plastic fabricator and materials distributor serving Midwest manufacturers, OEMs, and government/defense customers with DVS/ASTM-certified welding, CNC machining, and custom tank, duct, and manifold fabrication; subsidiary of Harrington Industrial Plastics since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuyahoga Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Fabrication Services: Custom fabrication of plastic components and equipment including tanks, duct systems, plating lines, pipe manifolds, and assemblies for industrial clients. Revenue is generated through project-based custom orders.
2. Plastic Materials Distribution: Distribution of industrial plastic materials including sheets, plates, rods, tubular bars, strips, piping systems, valves, controls, and tanks. Materials sold in various sizes and formulations.
3. Government Sales: Sales and support to government customers including Federal, State, and Local agencies. Includes products for military applications and defense.
4. Value-Added Services: Additional services including prototyping, repairs, and expansions to existing systems, plus precision cutting of materials to custom sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aetna Plastics fabricates custom plastic components and equipment for industrial customers using thermoplastic materials and techniques including welding, machining, gluing, and assembly. The company also distributes industrial plastic materials including sheets, plates, rods, piping, valves, controls, and tanks. Primary outputs include custom industrial and storage tanks, duct and ventilation systems, process and plating lines, pipe manifolds and assemblies, and custom-skid mounted equipment for chemical processing, aerospace and defense, food processing, and water treatment applications.

Product overview

Aetna Plastics Fabrication is a custom plastic fabrication company providing industrial plastic solutions. The core offering is Custom Fabrication, which encompasses multiple specialized services: Plastic Machining Capabilities (5-axis and 3-axis routers, milling, turning), Product/Component Fabrication (custom parts for OEMs), Equipment Fabrication (pumps, filtration, workstations), and Industrial & Storage Tanks (including specialized tank types such as storage, double wall, mixing, dip, etch, plating, rinse, and cone bottom tanks). Supporting services include Duct & Ventilation Systems, Process & Plating Lines, Pipe Manifolds & Assemblies, Value-Added Services (design, prototyping, repairs), and Tank Liners. The company serves diverse industries including Aerospace & Defense, Chemical Processing, Food Processing, Medical Equipment, Metal Processing, OEM Equipment, Pollution Control, Water/Wastewater Treatment, and General Manufacturing. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and is a subsidiary of Harrington Industrial Plastics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Plastic Fabrication Services Comprehensive custom plastic fabrication services including welding, machining, gluing, and assembly of thermoplastic components for industrial and commercial customers. Includes design assistance, prototyping, and production runs using materials such as PVC, CPVC, HDPE, polypropylene, and PVDF.
• Plastic Machining Capabilities Precision plastic machining services using 5-axis and 3-axis CNC routers, milling machines, and lathes to produce close-tolerance plastic parts and components for OEMs and industrial customers.
• Industrial and Storage Tanks Custom-fabricated plastic tanks for industrial storage, including storage tanks, double wall tanks, mixing tanks, dip tanks, etch tanks, plating tanks, rinse tanks, process tanks, anodizing tanks, and secondary containment tanks in PE, PP, PVC, PVDF, and HDPE.
• Duct and Ventilation Systems Custom duct and ventilation systems fabricated from PVC, CPVC, and Polypropylene including push-air systems, mist eliminators, fume scrubbers, and custom fittings for industrial air handling.
• Process and Plating Lines Custom process and plating line fabrication for chrome, metal, rack and barrel, electroplating, electroless nickel, anodizing, and printed circuit-board applications.
• Pipe Manifolds and Assemblies Custom pipe manifold and assembly fabrication using solvent cementing, welding, and heat fusion methods including pipe systems, skid-mounted systems, and pumping stations.
• Equipment Fabrication Custom plastic equipment fabrication including pump systems, metering systems, piping systems, filter systems, workstations, cabinets, and skid-mounted systems.
• Product and Component Fabrication Custom plastic components including liners, washers, pipe assemblies, enclosures, baskets, custom fittings, conveyor components, splash guards, strainers, and chutes for OEM and industrial customers.
• Value-Added Services Design assistance, prototyping, repairs, and expansion services for existing systems using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software, plus precision cutting of materials to custom sizes.
• Custom Plastic Skid Fabrication and Assembly Pre-assembled plastic skid systems including chemical feed skids, filtration and treatment skids, pump and valve assemblies, and custom modular process skids.
• Industrial Plastic Materials Distribution Distribution of industrial plastic materials including sheets, plates, rods, tubular bars, strips, piping systems, valves, controls, and tanks sold in various sizes and formulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• DVS certified welders ensure consistent quality and accuracy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 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.

• Harrington Industrial PlasticsflagshipOthers · 21 July 2020On July 21, 2020, Harrington completed the acquisition of Aetna Plastics. Aetna Plastics joins the Harrington family as a leading distributor of piping systems with over 60 locations nationwide. Harrington Industrial Plastics has been a prominent supplier of piping and ancillary systems for corrosive and high purity applications since 1959.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• E&T Plastics: Distributor and fabricator of plastic materials with machining, forming, and assembly services serving industrial and architectural customers. Comparable scale and custom fabrication offerings.
• Interstate Plastics: Distributor of plastic sheets, rods, tubes, films, and fabricated parts with multiple US locations and custom cutting/machining. Direct competitor in industrial plastic distribution and fabrication.
• Calsak Plastics: West Coast-based distributor and fabricator of industrial plastic sheet, rod, film, and machined components. Comparable mid-size plastics distributor with custom fabrication capabilities.
• Piedmont Plastics: National distributor and fabricator of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film with value-added cutting and machining services. Directly comparable to Aetna in plastics distribution plus custom fabrication serving industrial OEMs.
• Professional Plastics: US distributor and fabricator of industrial plastics including sheets, rods, tubes, and custom-machined components. Comparable product breadth and B2B industrial customer base.
• Polymer Industries: Custom plastic fabricator specializing in thermoplastic tanks, ducting, scrubbers, and process equipment for chemical and industrial markets. Closely comparable product line and end-market focus to Aetna.

Broad incumbents

• Harrington Industrial Plastics: Parent company of Aetna Plastics and national distributor of piping systems for corrosive and high-purity applications with 60+ locations. Sister brand within the same corporate family serving overlapping industrial end markets.
• Ensinger (US operations): Global plastics processor producing extruded and machined engineering plastic parts for industrial applications. Comparable in high-precision thermoplastic machining for industrial OEMs.
• Roechling Industrial: Global manufacturer of semi-finished and finished plastic products including machined components for industrial markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities in plastic fabrication and machining.
• AIN Plastics (ThyssenKrupp): National division of ThyssenKrupp distributing engineering and commodity plastics with fabrication services. Comparable as a larger incumbent distributor with value-added machining and cut-to-size.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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