Sperry & Rice

What Sperry & Rice does

Sperry & Rice LLC is a US-based custom rubber extrusion manufacturer headquartered in Killbuck, Ohio, with additional production capacity in Indiana. Founded in the 1940s and operating as a privately held LLC, the company produces precision dense and sponge rubber extrusions, mandrel formed hoses, molded rubber components, and fully finished sub-assemblies for appliance, automotive, HVAC, truck and bus, and miscellaneous industrial customers.

The company operates a vertically integrated manufacturing platform spanning in-house rubber mixing and compounding (with an on-staff chemist and testing labs supporting hundreds of formulations compliant with ASTM D2000, SAE, FDA, UL, MIL, and FMS specifications), custom die and tooling fabrication, custom rubber extrusion on continuous vulcanization and hot feed lines, single-layer and non-reinforced mandrel forming, and complete finishing services including splicing, cutting, marking, die cutting, and packaging. Engineering consultation using AutoCAD, MasterCAM, and Inventor is bundled into every project, with customer-owned tooling maintained on site.

Sperry & Rice generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven B2B sales — direct engagement with customer engineering and procurement teams, sample production, then OEM production runs — without standard pricing tiers. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 with Design certification, sources all materials domestically, and markets through a technical blog, organic social, and an "Ask an Expert" inbound form alongside traditional field sales. No external funding, acquisitions, or institutional ownership have been disclosed, and no AI/ML capability is evidenced.

Name

Sperry & Rice

Legal name

Sperry & Rice LLC

Website

https://sperryrice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sperry & Rice is a US-based, privately held custom rubber extrusion manufacturer serving appliance, automotive, HVAC, and truck and bus OEMs with vertically integrated compounding, tooling, extrusion, mandrel forming, and finishing capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Rubber Extrusion Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (32622)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Custom rubber extrusion
• Rubber compounding services
• Mandrel formed hoses
• Rubber molding services
• Industrial rubber components

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Component Manufacturing: Sperry & Rice generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom rubber extrusions, mandrel formed hoses, and molded rubber components. Each part is custom-designed to customer specifications. Revenue is generated from component production, tooling development, and associated finishing and packaging services. The company manages the complete process from design through manufacturing to delivery.
2. Engineering and Design Services: In-house engineering consultation is included as part of the custom manufacturing process, helping customers determine optimal materials, compounds, and design approaches for their applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sperry & Rice manufactures custom rubber and sponge rubber extrusions, mandrel formed hoses, and molded rubber components to customer specifications. The company manages the entire process in-house — from engineering design and custom compound development through rubber mixing, tooling, extrusion, forming, curing, molding, finishing, and packaging — supplying appliance, automotive, HVAC, construction, and truck & bus OEMs.

Product overview

Sperry & Rice is a custom rubber extrusion manufacturer offering an integrated suite of products and services for producing precision rubber and cellular components. The company's core offerings include Custom Rubber Extrusions (dense and sponge rubber profiles), Mandrel Formed Hoses for fluid and air transfer, and Custom Rubber Mixing and Compounding services using in-house chemist and testing labs. Supporting capabilities include Rubber Molding Services (injection, transfer, and compression molding), Rubber Finishing Services (splicing, cutting, notching, die-cutting), and Custom Rubber Engineering using CAD software. The company also provides comprehensive Packaging Services and serves four primary industry verticals: HVAC, Automotive, Appliance, and Truck & Bus, plus various other industrial applications. All manufacturing is performed domestically in Ohio and Indiana with in-house tooling creation and statistical process controls throughout production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Rubber Extrusions Custom extruded rubber components manufactured from customer specifications, including dense and sponge rubber profile extrusions, engineered gasket profiles, single layer tubing up to 4 inches OD, and dual-durometer products for industrial OEM applications.
• Mandrel Formed Hoses Quality, durable, mandrel formed hoses and tubing products manufactured using shaped forms inserted during curing to maintain precise hollow shapes for fluid and air transfer applications.
• Custom Rubber Mixing and Compounding In-house rubber compounding and mixing services that develop custom rubber formulations or utilize proven compound formulations including sponge rubber, dense rubber, and colored compounds for specific application requirements.
• Rubber Molding Services Comprehensive rubber molding capabilities including injection molding, transfer molding, and compression molding for producing custom rubber components in various configurations.
• Rubber Finishing Services Secondary finishing operations including hot and cold splicing, cut-to-length, angle cutting, identification printing, notching, pressure sensitive adhesive tape application, punching, die-cutting, and clamp installation.
• Rubber Packaging Services Custom packaging solutions including reels, coils, returnable containers, boxing, bagging, supply attachment, along with custom expediting, logistics, and inventory control services.
• Custom Rubber Engineering Engineering consultation and design services using AutoCAD, MasterCAM, and Inventor software to develop custom rubber component designs and create in-house tooling for manufacturing.
• HVAC Rubber Components Custom rubber extrusions for HVAC applications including access door gaskets, damper blade seals, duct seals, condensate tubing, weather-stripping, and vibration control products.
• Automotive Rubber Components Custom extruded rubber parts for automotive applications including door and window seals, mandrel formed hoses, windshield wiper fluid tubing, and wire embedded seals meeting automotive quality standards.
• Appliance Rubber Components Custom extruded rubber components for appliance manufacturers including refrigerator and freezer door seals, washing machine water transfer hoses, dryer door seals, and vibration dampening components.
• Truck and Bus Rubber Components Custom rubber extrusions for truck and bus manufacturing including tank straps and pads, windshield gaskets, retainer seals, compartment sealing, transit door and window sealing systems, and fender flairs.
• Industrial Rubber Components Custom rubber components for various industrial applications including squeegees, electric utility line hoses, buggy wheels, drum seals, electrical cord protectors, and windshield washer tubing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Manufactures millions of mandrel formed hoses annually for HVAC industry
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ARPM (Advanced Rubber Products Manufacturing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARPM is listed as a partner association on Sperry & Rice's website, indicating a commercial or referral relationship in the rubber products industry.
• Gasket FabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGasket Fab is listed as a partner association on Sperry & Rice's website, indicating a commercial or referral relationship in the gasket manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg AB: Trelleborg is a global Swedish industrial polymer and rubber manufacturer with broad engineered rubber products including hoses, seals, and profiles. It serves the same appliance, automotive, and HVAC OEMs as Sperry & Rice but at a much larger scale and with global footprint, qualifying it as a broad incumbent rather than a direct mid-sized competitor.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a large US industrial manufacturer with a major motion and control technologies segment producing rubber and thermoplastic hoses, seals, and fluid handling components. It overlaps Sperry & Rice on industrial hose/tubing applications and supplies the same OEM and industrial end markets.
• Cooper Standard Automotive: Cooper Standard is a global tier-1 automotive supplier specializing in sealing, fluid handling, and rubber/plastic components. It serves the same automotive OEMs as Sperry & Rice's automotive vertical, but at much larger scale and with broader product portfolio.
• Henniges Automotive: Henniges Automotive is a global supplier of sealing systems and anti-vibration rubber components to automotive OEMs. It directly addresses the same door/window seal and vibration control applications that Sperry & Rice's automotive vertical targets, but at larger tier-1 scale.

Direct peers

• Daemar Inc: Daemar is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of precision sealing products including custom-molded and extruded rubber components. It serves industrial and OEM customers in North America with comparable custom rubber component offerings to Sperry & Rice.
• Timco Rubber Products: Timco Rubber is a US custom rubber molding, extrusion, and fabrication company supplying industrial and OEM customers. It is a direct peer in custom rubber component manufacturing with similar B2B sales-led motion and mid-sized specialty manufacturer profile.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Marco Rubber distributes and fabricates custom molded and extruded rubber products and seals to industrial customers across the US. It is a direct peer in custom rubber parts and sealing solutions serving similar industrial OEM and maintenance markets.
• Eldon James Corp: Eldon James manufactures custom extruded rubber and flexible plastic tubing and profiles for medical, industrial, and consumer customers. It directly competes with Sperry & Rice in custom profile extrusion and tubing, including hose-like products for fluid and air transfer.
• Lauren Manufacturing: Lauren Manufacturing is a US-based custom rubber extrusion and molding company serving appliance, automotive, HVAC, and industrial customers. It is among the closest direct peers to Sperry & Rice in process, customer verticals, and mid-sized domestic specialty manufacturer profile.
• Rubber Industries Inc: Rubber Industries is a US custom rubber molding and extrusion manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and OEM customers. It overlaps Sperry & Rice on custom rubber components, OEM supply, and similar-sized domestic specialty manufacturer profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sperry-&-rice

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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