What Argus Industries does

Argus Industries Inc. is a privately held Canadian custom manufacturer of elastomeric products, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The company operates three integrated divisions — Molding, Fabrication, and Distribution — plus a wholly-owned Argus Metals Division offering tool & die, CNC machining (3+4 axis), welding, and heat treating, and an Argus Design and Development Center providing concurrent engineering, 3D CAD/stress & failure analysis, and rapid prototyping through 3D printing. Capabilities span rubber and plastic injection molding, die cutting, CNC cutting and slitting, adhesive application, waterjet/laser cutting, sub-assembly, and kitting. Materials expertise covers rubber (EPDM, Nitrile, Neoprene, Viton, SBR, Natural Rubber, Urethane), silicone, fluorosilicone, cork/rubber, foam/sponge, and specialty compounds such as P13 Super Shaker Ball and Cold Weather Arctic Blue rated to -40°C/F.

The business serves OEM customers across seven primary verticals: aerospace (strategic supplier to Bombardier Aerospace for 15+ years, supplying pressurized aircraft seals, bulkhead, door, and fuel tank seals plus vibration control systems using AMS/MIL/ASTM approved materials), defense (Canadian Controlled Goods-certified supply of gaskets, seals, and insulation to a major LAV OEM), agriculture (TerraCab tractor cab components and related rubber/foam/plastic parts), construction (bridge bearings and HVAC sealing products), natural resources (mining and oil & gas shaker screen balls and gaskets), heavy electric (transformer sealing products), and mass transportation & trucking. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales through a quote-based project model with channel/partner distribution for Trim-Lok products across Canada (20+ year exclusive arrangement) and Rogers Corporation materials as a Preferred Converter (PORON polyurethane as of September 2025, BISCO silicones historically). Revenue is generated from custom manufacturing one-offs and production runs, distribution of branded sub-products (Snappi-Hookers rubber tarp straps, Trim-Lok seals, screen cleaning balls, transformer sealing products, weather stripping), and metal fabrication services — all priced on a project-specific basis with no public price list. The company employs 101–250 people across two Canadian locations (Winnipeg HQ plus Pickering, Ontario branch) and is led by President & CEO Mike Easton, who has positioned the firm's "Serious Fun" and Kaizen/JIT culture as a differentiator.

Name

Argus Industries

Legal name

Argus Industries Inc.

Website

https://argus.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Argus Industries is a Winnipeg-based custom elastomeric manufacturer (rubber, silicone, foam, plastic, and metal components) founded in 1962, serving aerospace, defense, agriculture, construction, and industrial OEM customers through injection molding, die cutting, CNC machining, and exclusive Canadian distribution of Trim-Lok and Rogers Corporation materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Elastomeric Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (32619)

SIC

Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA)

Keywords

• Custom elastomeric manufacturing
• Rubber injection molding
• Aerospace seals gaskets
• Industrial sealing products
• Metal fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Elastomeric Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of rubber, silicone, foam, and plastic molded products from concept to production. Revenue from one-off prototypes to high-volume production runs.
2. Parts & Products Distribution: Distribution of manufactured products including Snappi-Hookers rubber tarp straps, Trim-Lok seals, screen cleaning balls, transformer sealing products, and weather stripping. Revenue from product sales.
3. Materials Distribution: Distribution of elastomeric materials including rubber, silicone, cork/rubber, foam/sponge, and specialty materials. Also distributes Rogers Corporation materials (BISCO silicones, PORON polyurethanes).
4. Metal Fabrication Services: Metal manufacturing services including tool & die, machining, welding, and heat treating through Argus Metals Division. Revenue from fabrication services and machined metal parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Argus Industries is a custom manufacturer of elastomeric products including rubber, silicone, foam, and plastic components for aerospace, defense, agriculture, construction, heavy electric, natural resources, and mass transportation industries. The company operates four divisions (Molding, Fabrication, Metals, and Distribution) providing end-to-end capabilities from engineering concept through design, prototyping, and high-volume production, complemented by branded products (Snappi-Hookers, Trim-Lok, P13 Super Shaker Balls) and distribution of specialty materials.

Product overview

Argus Industries is a custom manufacturer of elastomeric products operating three divisions — Molding Division, Fabrication Division, and Distribution Division — with an integrated Argus Metals Division and strategic distribution partnerships. The core offering spans rubber and plastic injection molding, die cutting, CNC cutting, and converting services, complemented by a portfolio of branded sub-products including Snappi-Hookers rubber tarp straps, Trim-Lok seal products, P13 Super Shaker screen cleaning balls, transformer sealing products, aerospace seals, weather stripping, and sealing washers. The Argus Metals Division adds tool & die, welding, CNC machining, and heat treating capabilities. A high-performance materials portfolio sourced from Rogers Corporation (BISCO silicones, PORON polyurethanes) and other specialty suppliers rounds out the offering, enabling solutions from agriculture and construction to aerospace and defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Argus Metals Division: Tool & Die, Machining, Welding, Heat-Treating metals manufacturing division
• Trim-Lok Canada
• Snappi-Hookers

Products and services

• Argus Metals Division A full-service metals manufacturing division providing tool and die, welding and fabrication, CNC machining (3+4 axis), heat treating, and design and development services from prototype to production.
• Rubber and Plastic Molding Services Technologically advanced injection molding for elastomeric products, including rubber injection molding, plastic injection molding, and thermal plastic rubber molding with 100% visual inspection in the Industrial Molding Division.
• Die Cutting and Converting Services Custom die cutting, CNC knife cutting, CNC roll slitting, adhesive application, waterjet/laser cutting, sub-assemblies, kitting, and specialty packaging services.
• Design and Engineering Services Collaborative development, concurrent engineering, computer modeling (3D, stress and failure analysis), rapid prototyping (3D printing), project management, and risk management through the Argus Design and Development Center.
• Aerospace Seals and Sealing Products Pressurized aircraft seals, bulkhead seals, door seals, fuel tank seals, gaskets, and vibration control systems manufactured using AMS, MIL, and ASTM approved specialty silicone, fluorosilicone, rubber, and foam materials. Supplied as strategic supplier to Bombardier Aerospace and Tier 1, 2, and 3 aerospace suppliers.
• Snappi-Hookers Rubber Tarp Straps North America's premium rubber tarp strap produced in Canada for over 35 years, featuring Cold Weather Arctic Blue compound operational to -40C/F and resistant to UV and cold weather cracking.
• Trim-Lok Trim Seals and Edge Trims A product line including Edge Trims, Rubber-Loks, Trim Seals, Drip-Rails, Rubber Seals, Rubber Edge Trims, Redi-Stik, Locking Gaskets, Edge Guards, and Decorative Trim Seals, distributed in Canada through a partnership with Trim-Lok, Inc. spanning over 20 years.
• Screen Cleaning Balls (P13 Super Shaker Ball) De-blinding balls originally developed for the grain cleaning market, now available in specialty compounds for seed, mining, aggregate, sand, and potash markets. The P13 Super Shaker Ball is an industry staple with longevity and cold weather performance.
• Transformer Sealing Products A comprehensive line of sealing products for transformers engineered for extreme climates, including fluorosilicone, nitrile, cork/silicone, vibration control materials, pole mount extrusions, O-rings, and Q-tool sealing calculation software.
• Weather Stripping Weather stripping products including neoprene foam, nitrile foam, PVC foam, cork, silicone foam, with 3M acrylic and general purpose pressure-sensitive adhesives available.
• Sealing Washers Consistent sealing washers in spec grade black or white UV-resistant LDPE, with various sizes, colours and materials available upon request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strategic supplier to Bombardier Aerospace for 15+ years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rogers CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Argus Industries newly selected as Rogers Preferred Converter for PORON polyurethane materials in September 2025. As part of the Rogers Preferred Converter Network, Argus also provides BISCO silicones trusted for sealing, gasketing, and long-term durability. Partnership provides access to full suite of Rogers high-performance materials with converting expertise for custom solutions and local Canadian service.
• Trim-Lok Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrim-Lok Canada is a collaboration between Trim-Lok, Inc. and their Canadian distributor Argus Industries. Partnership spanning over 20 years. Argus offers selection of Trim-Lok products including Edge Trims, Rubber-Loks, Trim Seals, Drip-Rails, Rubber Seals, Rubber Edge Trims, Redi-Stik, Locking Gaskets, Edge Guards, and Decorative Trim Seals.
• Bombardier AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic supplier partnership with Bombardier Aerospace for over 15 years. Supplies numerous Tier 1, 2 & 3 aerospace suppliers. Specialized in manufacturing pressurized aircraft seals, bulkhead seals, door seals, fuel tank seals, gaskets and vibration control systems using specialty AMS, MIL and ASTM approved materials.
• Light Armoured Vehicle OEMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with one of the largest OEM's of LAV's for defense sector. Supplies rubber gaskets, seals, insulation and more for light armoured vehicles. Canadian Controlled Goods certified.
• Grain Cleaning ManufacturersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since 1980s with grain cleaning manufacturers to develop Super Shaker compound. Led to P13 Super Shaker Ball becoming industry staple with longevity and cold weather performance. Expanded to seed, mining, aggregate, sand, and potash markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Elasto Proxy: Canadian custom elastomeric fabricator headquartered near Montreal that supplies custom-extruded, molded, and die-cut rubber and sealing products into industrial, transportation, and OEM channels. Directly comparable to Argus on geography, customer profile, and custom sealing product mix.
• Trim-Lok Inc. Trim-Lok is the US-headquartered manufacturer of edge trims, rubber seals, and trim seals that is also Argus's exclusive Canadian distribution partner. The two companies share direct product overlap in rubber edge trims, gaskets, and weather-stripping, and operate a joint go-to-market model in Canada (source Argus data:).
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: US custom manufacturer and distributor of O-rings, seals, gaskets, and elastomeric molded parts with online quoting and engineered solutions for industrial customers. Closely comparable to Argus on the custom sealing-components product line and B2B field-sales motion.
• Stockwell Elastomerics: US-based custom elastomerics converter and distributor of silicone sponge, PORON polyurethane, and BISCO silicone materials into gasketing and cushioning applications. Directly comparable to Argus on the materials-conversion model, Rogers-related product lines, and die-cutting-led service offering.
• Lauren International: Lauren manufactures custom molded rubber, silicone, and plastic components through divisions including Lauren Manufacturing and Edco, serving industrial, transportation, and aerospace customers. Comparable to Argus on the multi-division custom elastomer/molding model.
• Fabreeka: Fabreeka is explicitly named in Argus's construction-vertical product portfolio (source Argus data:) for bridge bearings and vibration isolation. The two companies overlap as converter/distributor-style elastomeric solution providers into the same industrial/construction vibration-management niche.

Regional players

• Taconic Advanced Materials: Taconic and its converters produce PTFE-coated fabrics, silicone-coated textiles, and high-performance sealing materials serving aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable to Argus's advanced-materials converter business on the material performance side and aerospace qualification depth.

Others

• Rogers Corporation: Rogers is the upstream material supplier (BISCO silicones, PORON polyurethanes) that Argus converts as a Preferred Converter (source Argus data:). They are an ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but adjacent and central to Argus's high-performance materials growth thesis.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg is a global broad-line sealing and anti-vibration supplier serving aerospace, industrial, and automotive end markets. Comparable to Argus as an elastomeric sealing supplier into aerospace, but operating at much larger scale and with its own global tooling base.
• Parker Hannifin (Seals Group): Parker Hannifin's Seals Group is a global broad-line industrial seal, O-ring, and gasket supplier into aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable on aerospace sealing product overlap; much broader portfolio and global scale than Argus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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