Arlon

What Arlon does

Arlon is a specialty materials manufacturer based in Bear, United States, founded in 1954 with between 11 and 50 employees. The company produces precision-calendered silicone rubber-coated substrates and specialty extruded silicone self-fusible tapes used in sealing, gasketing, cushioning, impact protection, and thermal management applications across industrial end markets. Products are sold under the ARLON® trademark, which is a registered brand for foam, solid, and sponge silicone material lines.

Arlon operates within the broader Elastomeric Material Solutions ecosystem of Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG, founded 1832), a publicly traded global technology leader with more than 190 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge. Within that ecosystem, the ARLON® silicone line sits alongside complementary brands such as BISCO® silicones, PORON® polyurethanes, XRD® impact protection, DeWAL® PTFE tapes, and R/bak® cushion mounting materials. Served end markets span industrial manufacturing (primary), automotive and EV/HEV, medical, aerospace and defense, rail, wind and solar, connected devices, and wired infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of engineered materials via an enterprise field sales motion supported by regional offices (including manufacturing and sales presence in Suzhou, China for elastomer components), a Technology Support Hub, and a Design Support Hub for co-engineering with customer design teams. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct sales engagement. The business model is B2B industrial materials sales with vertical segmentation across automotive, medical, industrial, and emerging power-electronics applications.

Name

Arlon

Legal name

Rogers Corporation

Website

https://arlon-std.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arlon is a specialty silicone materials manufacturer founded in 1954 in Bear, USA, producing precision-calendered silicone substrates and specialty extruded self-fusible tapes for industrial sealing, gasketing, cushioning, and thermal management applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Silicone Materials

NAICS

Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD), Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)

Keywords

• Precision calendered silicones
• Silicone rubber substrates
• Self fusible silicone tapes
• Foam and sponge silicones
• Elastomeric material solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bear

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advanced Materials Sales: Rogers Corporation generates revenue through sale of advanced engineered materials including elastomers, laminates, and thermal management solutions to industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arlon manufactures precision-calendered silicone rubber-coated substrates and specialty extruded silicone self-fusible tapes. Its ARLON® branded product line includes foam, solid, and sponge silicone materials engineered for sealing, gasketing, cushioning, impact protection, and thermal management in industrial, automotive/EV, and medical applications, sold as a sub-brand of Rogers Corporation's Elastomeric Material Solutions division.

Product overview

Arlon is a silicone product sub-brand under Rogers Corporation, part of Rogers' Elastomeric Material Solutions business unit. The ARLON® Silicones product line offers foam, solid, and sponge silicone materials that complement other Rogers elastomeric offerings including PORON® polyurethanes, BISCO® silicones, and XRD® impact protection materials. These silicone products serve industrial, automotive, and general market applications requiring sealing, gasketing, and thermal management solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARLON Silicones: Foam, solid, and sponge silicone materials under the ARLON brand, part of Rogers' Elastomeric Material Solutions division.
• BISCO Silicones
• PORON Polyurethanes
• XRD Impact Protection
• DeWAL Products
• R/bak Cushion Mounting Materials
• RO3000 Series Laminates
• RO4000 Series Laminates
• RT/duroid Laminates
• curamik Ceramic Substrates
• ROLINX Busbars
• NITROPHYL Floats
• ENDUR Components

Products and services

• ARLON® Silicones (Foam, Solid, and Sponge Silicone Materials) A product line of foam, solid, and sponge silicone materials used for sealing, gasketing, cushioning, impact protection, and thermal management in industrial, automotive/EV, and medical applications. Sold to industrial OEMs and manufacturers under the ARLON® registered trademark.
• Precision-Calendered Silicone Rubber-Coated Substrates Silicone rubber-coated substrates produced via precision calendering processes for industrial applications requiring durable, high-performance silicone coatings. Sold to industrial customers under the Arlon brand.
• Specialty Extruded Silicone Self-Fusible Tapes Self-fusible silicone tapes manufactured through specialty extrusion processes for splicing, insulation, and protective wrapping applications in industrial and electrical environments. Sold to industrial customers under the Arlon brand.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Corporation (ARLON Silicones): NYSE-listed global advanced materials company whose ARLON® Silicones sub-brand offers foam, solid, and sponge silicone materials. Directly comparable as a silicone specialty materials provider serving overlapping industrial, automotive, and electronics end-markets, but with vastly greater scale and broader product portfolio.
• Wacker Chemie AG: Major global silicone polymer and elastomer producer serving electronics, automotive, and industrial sealing/gasketing applications. Comparable as a silicone base-polymer and formulated silicone products supplier with overlapping end-markets in specialty calendered and extruded silicone materials.
• Momentive Performance Materials: Global specialty silicones manufacturer producing elastomers, coatings, and tapes for industrial and electronics applications. Direct overlap in self-fusible tapes, silicone substrates, and engineered elastomeric materials.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. One of the largest silicone rubber producers worldwide, with deep offerings in calendered silicone substrates, specialty tapes, and engineered silicone materials for electronics and industrial customers. Comparable scale and product breadth.
• Elkem Silicones: Global integrated silicones supplier producing silicone elastomers, fluids, and specialty products for electronics, automotive, and industrial markets. Comparable as a silicone base polymer and finished specialty silicone products manufacturer.
• 3M Company: Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant specialty tapes, films, and adhesives operations serving electrical insulation, aerospace, and industrial sealing applications. Comparable through self-fusible/specialty tapes and protective substrate product categories.
• Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics: Diversified specialty materials producer with engineered films, tapes, and elastomeric substrates for industrial, aerospace, and electronics applications. Overlap in calendered/substrate silicone and specialty industrial tape product formats.

Direct peers

• Silicone Engineering Ltd: European silicone elastomer specialist producing solid silicone rubber, sheeting, and extrusion products for industrial sealing and insulation. Closely comparable as a specialty silicone manufacturer focused on industrial customers with similar calendered and extruded product formats.
• Nitto Denko Corporation: Japanese specialty manufacturer of industrial tapes, films, and engineered substrates for electronics, automotive, and infrastructure applications. Comparable as a precision specialty tape and substrate manufacturer serving overlapping industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Adchem Corporation: Specialty pressure-sensitive tape and substrate manufacturer serving industrial and electronics customers. Comparable as a smaller specialty tape and substrate producer focused on engineered adhesive and silicone-coated products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/arlonsilicone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arlon-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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