What Remcon Plastics does

Remcon Plastics is a family-owned rotational molding (rotomolding) manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, where it operates a 75,000 square foot production facility running eight rotomolding machines. The company produces durable, seamless, hollow plastic products via a process that heats polyethylene powder inside rotating two-axis molds, yielding consistent wall thickness and reinforced corners with no weld lines. Its portfolio spans three lines: traffic safety (Guardsafe 36 and 42P water-fillable MASH-compliant barricades for DOT, construction, and data center perimeters), material handling (FDA-compliant bins, drums, hoppers, totes, pallets, lockers, and trays for meat processing, food processing, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial customers), and custom OEM rotomolded components for other manufacturers. Proprietary innovations include the "R" lip reinforced beaded rim and replaceable pallet system that extended bulk bin service life from 12-24 months to beyond 10 years, plus a true mass-flow hopper cone and a pin-connected barricade design enabling 90-degree pivots without separate corner pieces.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct phone/email/fax ordering, a network of independent sales representatives covering all US states and territories, and an online quote builder for self-serve pricing requests. Revenue is generated through one-time transactional sales of standard catalog products plus custom OEM project work, with quote-based pricing and no subscription or recurring component. The company targets industrial, agricultural, food and meat processing, pharmaceutical, and construction sectors. Leadership transitioned to the second generation with Tracy Connors serving as CEO and James Connors as Director of Design, while founder Pete Connors continues as President. Customer logos and named testimonials include Traffic Safety Supplies and a meat processing operator, and at least one OEM customer has maintained continuous business with Remcon for over 40 years.

Name

Remcon Plastics

Legal name

Remcon Plastics Incorporated

Website

https://remcon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Remcon Plastics is a family-owned rotational molder in Reading, PA, manufacturing rotomolded traffic safety barricades, FDA-compliant material handling bins, hoppers, drums, and custom OEM products for industrial, food, pharma, agricultural, and data center construction customers across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Manufacturing (Rotational Molding)

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

Keywords

• Rotational molding manufacturing
• Material handling containers
• Traffic safety barricades
• Custom plastic molding
• Industrial plastic products

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Products (Material Handling, Traffic Safety): One-time sale of rotomolded plastic products including material handling bins, drums, hoppers, totes, pallets, lockers, and traffic safety barricades. Products are sold directly or through independent sales representatives. Revenue is transactional per unit with no recurring subscription component for standard products.
2. Custom OEM Rotational Molding: Custom OEM solutions where Remcon provides concept-to-production rotomolded components for other manufacturers. Includes transfer of existing tooling, part redesign, and new build capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Remcon Plastics manufactures rotationally molded (rotomolded) plastic products for industrial and commercial buyers, organized into three lines: traffic safety barricades (Guardsafe 36 and Guardsafe 42P water-fillable barriers), material handling containers (bins, drums, hoppers, totes, lockers, trays, and tooling boxes), and custom OEM rotational molding solutions from concept to production. Products are sold via direct sales and a network of independent regional sales representatives, with quotes available through an online quote builder.

Product overview

Remcon Plastics is a family-owned rotational molding manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial plastic products organized into three main categories: traffic safety (Guardsafe barricades), material handling (bins, drums, hoppers, totes, lockers, pallets, trays, and tooling boxes), and custom OEM solutions. The Guardsafe product line includes the Guardsafe 36 and Guardsafe 42P water-fillable barricades. Material handling products include multiple bin series (FBP, TR, TRP, RPB, NL, BSP), drum series (SD, ND, NDH, NDS, NBC), hopper series (DBH, FD, RH, RM), tank on pallet totes, and plastic storage solutions. The company's custom OEM division handles transfers with existing tooling, part redesigns with roto conversion support, and new builds from concept to production. All products are manufactured using rotational molding (rotomolding) process at the company's 75,000 square foot facility in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guardsafe 36 Barricade A rotationally molded, water-fillable plastic barricade designed to create highly visible separation in temporary traffic control, construction, checkpoint, crowd-control, data center, and access-control applications. Pin-connected units can pivot up to 90 degrees using the included molded plastic connection pin without requiring a separate corner piece.
• Guardsafe 42P Barricade A taller 42-inch rotationally molded, water-fillable plastic barricade with pivot capability for creating controlled turns up to 90 degrees, designed for large-scale data center construction sites, perimeter layouts, and access-control applications.
• FBP Bin Series Industrial material handling bins with two-piece construction featuring a replaceable attached four-way pallet, made from 100% virgin polyethylene with FDA-compliant materials for safe use in regulated industries.
• DBH Hopper Series Dry bulk hoppers featuring true mass-flow cone design and unique quick-release bottle for easy bottle removal, designed for storing and discharging dry resins, powders, and loose granular solids.
• NL Bin Series Durable polyethylene material handling bins with one-piece construction and integral four-way pallet, designed for long-lasting performance in industrial applications.
• TRP Bin Series Industrial material handling bins with two-piece construction and replaceable attached two-way pallet, built for durability and long-term use.
• TR Bin Series Durable polyethylene bins with ridged interior bottom and one-piece construction featuring integral two-way pallet, designed for industrial material handling applications.
• RPB Bin Series Industrial bins with two-piece construction featuring rotatable, replaceable attached four-way pallet for easy maintenance and extended product life.
• Tank on Pallet Tote Series Lightweight two-piece units consisting of a polyethylene tank set in a removable polyethylene base, designed for handling liquids such as eggs, creams, sauces, syrups, gels, and oils with FDA-compliant materials.
• RM Hopper Series Two-piece polyethylene totes set in removable steel bases with 60-degree tote slope for easy discharge of dry resins, powders, or loose granular solids.
• RH Hopper Series Lightweight two-piece units with polyethylene hoppers in removable polyethylene bases, featuring 30-degree hopper slope for easy discharge of tablets and caplets.
• NDS Drum Series Industrial polyethylene drums with lever-lock style lid for safely handling solid materials, featuring rotomolded construction for durability.
• SD Drum Series Tough polyethylene drums with snap-on style lid included, rotomolded construction that resists cracking and provides greater durability than injection or blow-molded counterparts.
• Standard Locker Series ADA-compliant polyethylene lockers with hasp locking mechanism, available in various configurations (flat top, sloped top) for different heights, resistant to rust, cracking, and denting.
• XL Locker Series Extra-large polyethylene lockers with 18-inch depth for storing large boots, hard hats, and bulky equipment, featuring premium knob locking mechanism and ADA compliance.
• Plastic Trays FDA-compliant polypropylene trays with reinforced corners that resist chips and cracks, available with solid or ventilated bottoms for various industrial applications.
• Plastic Tooling Box FDA-compliant tooling boxes designed to protect tools from loss or damage, featuring molded insert trays and rugged rotomolded construction.
• Custom OEM Solutions Custom rotational molding services including transfer of existing tooling, part redesign and roto conversion with engineering support, and new builds from concept to production, provided to other manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Units that once lasted 12 to 24 months began lasting beyond 10 years with the "R" lip design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Meese Orbitron Dunne (MOD): MOD is a US rotational molder producing material handling containers, bulk trucks, tilt trucks, and carts. It is a direct peer to Remcon in rotomolded bins/drums/hoppers serving similar industrial and food-processing customers.
• Snyder Industries: Snyder is a leading North American manufacturer of rotationally molded polyethylene tanks, bins, and custom industrial containers. Comparable to Remcon in rotomolded industrial material handling and OEM capabilities.
• TrafFix Devices: TrafFix Devices manufactures traffic safety products including water-filled barricades, channelizers, and signs. It is the most direct competitor to Remcon's Guardsafe 36 and 42P barricade lines for DOT and work-zone applications.
• Dutchland Plastics: Dutchland is one of the largest US custom rotational molders, providing concept-to-production OEM rotomolded parts. Comparable to Remcon's Custom OEM Solutions line and a primary competitor for outsourced rotomolded component work.
• Plasticade: Plasticade is a US manufacturer of plastic traffic safety and construction zone products, including barricades and channelizing devices. Directly comparable to Remcon's traffic safety product line and a competitor for DOT and contractor customers.
• Custom-Pak: Custom-Pak is a large US rotational molder offering both custom OEM services and proprietary products. Comparable to Remcon in custom rotomolding capacity and industrial product lines serving similar end markets.

Broad incumbents

• Norwesco: Norwesco is one of North America's largest rotational molders, primarily producing polyethylene tanks for water, chemical, and agricultural storage. Overlaps with Remcon's drums and bulk material handling lines, but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• ORBIS Corporation: ORBIS is a major manufacturer of reusable plastic containers, pallets, and bulk bins for material handling and supply chain. Competes with Remcon in reusable bulk containers but at greater scale and with a broader product portfolio across logistics.
• Toter (Wastequip): Toter is a leading rotomolder of trash, recycling, and waste containers sold to municipalities and haulers. Comparable as a rotomolding operation with similar process technology, but focused on waste/recycling rather than industrial material handling.
• Buckhorn (Myers Industries): Buckhorn is a division of Myers Industries producing reusable plastic bulk containers, bins, and pallets for material handling and supply chain. Competes with Remcon in industrial plastic bulk containers but operates at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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