What MK Plastics does

MK Plastics (MK PLASTICS CORPORATION) is a privately held, second-generation family-owned manufacturer of corrosion-resistant industrial and commercial ventilation systems, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Pointe-Claire (Montreal), Quebec, Canada. The company specializes in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP / PRV / GRP) composite fans, blowers, dampers, louvers, plenums, and ductwork, using manufacturing methods including hand lay-up, spray-up, and resin transfer molding (RTM). Its core technology centers on a 90-mil FRP corrosion barrier versus 1.5–12 mils for coated steel, enabling service life in acidic, chlorinated, and salt-laden exhaust environments where coated steel typically fails in under two years. The product portfolio is anchored by the patented Axijet family of induced flow / high plume dilution fans — the first AMCA FEG-certified induced flow fans on the market — and the patent-pending K-Kore line of composite air plenums and energy recovery units (ERUs). Auxiliary products include perchloric acid exhaust systems, mist eliminators, control dampers, fixed blade drainable louvers, and complete FRP/PVC ductwork and fittings.

The company serves engineering-driven end markets including laboratory and research facilities, hospitals and medical centers, water and wastewater treatment plants, and chemical/process industries, with secondary exposure to acoustic-critical urban installations. Revenue is generated exclusively through project-specification hardware sales, with no e-commerce or self-serve channel. Distribution is handled through a network of 121+ independent technical and commercial sales representatives across Canada (17), the United States (89), and international markets (15), supported by a content-driven marketing program (blog, podcast, downloadable technical literature, CAD/Revit/Excel selection tools) and a Request a Quote lead capture process. Manufacturing is conducted at four sites: a 6,500 m² flagship facility in Montreal with an in-house performance testing laboratory, plus plants in Spiez (Switzerland), Troy (Ohio), and Mooers (New York). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated on a project basis through the rep network or direct sales contact.

Name

MK Plastics

Legal name

MK PLASTICS CORPORATION

Website

https://mkplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MK Plastics designs and manufactures corrosion-resistant fiberglass (FRP) industrial ventilation systems — fans, blowers, plenums, dampers, and ductwork — primarily for laboratories, healthcare facilities, and chemical/process industries, distributed through 121+ technical sales reps across North America and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Corrosion-resistant fans
• FRP ventilation systems
• Industrial centrifugal blowers
• High plume dilution fans
• Fiberglass reinforced plastic equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 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. Industrial and commercial corrosion-resistant fans and blowers: MK Plastics designs, manufactures, and sells a broad range of FRP/fiberglass and thermoplastic ventilation equipment — axial fans, centrifugal fans and blowers, induced flow/high plume dilution fans, inline centrifugal fans, and mixed flow fans. Revenue is generated through product sales, typically project-based for engineering and construction specifications.
2. Accessories and complementary products: Sale of complementary products including FRP/PVC control dampers, gravity backdraft dampers, round control dampers, fixed blade drainable louvers, mist eliminators, ducts and fittings, and perchloric acid exhaust systems.
3. Technical literature, CAD files, and software: Free downloadable technical documentation, CAD drawings, Revit files, and selection software. Technical manuals, IO&M documentation, and specification sheets available for all product lines.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MK Plastics designs, manufactures, and sells corrosion-resistant industrial and commercial ventilation equipment built from fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) composites. The portfolio spans induced flow/high plume dilution fans (Axijet), centrifugal fans and blowers (CNW, DHK, PRVS, KVC/KVM), axial fans (AXT, AXB, AXPR, AXTC), composite air plenums (K-Kore), and complementary dampers, louvers, ducts, mist eliminators, and perchloric acid exhaust systems for engineers, architects, and facility operators in laboratories, hospitals, water/wastewater, and chemical process industries.

Product overview

MK Plastics manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of corrosion-resistant industrial and commercial ventilation equipment. The core product lines include Axijet induced flow fans (available in fiberglass, coated steel, and high-temperature configurations), centrifugal fans (CNW, DHK, DHK-NW, PRVS), axial fans (AXT, AXB, AXPR), and inline centrifugal fans (AXTC, AXCL). Supporting the fan portfolio are complementary air control products including K-GD backdraft dampers, K-PD control dampers, K-RD round dampers, and K-FL fixed blade louvers. The company also offers the K-Kore composite air plenums and energy recovery units, the Leadlag control system for Axijet fans, Venturi perchloric acid exhaust systems, mist eliminators, and complete FRP/PVC ductwork and fittings. Founded in 1963, MK Plastics operates manufacturing facilities in Montreal (Canada), Spiez (Switzerland), Troy (Ohio), and Mooers (New York), with global technical sales representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axijet®: High plume dilution exhaust fan - first AMCA FEG certified induced flow fans
• LEADLAG™
• KVC
• CNW
• DHK/DHK-NW
• PRVS
• RBK
• K-Kore™

Products and services

• Axijet-F Fiberglass Induced Flow Fan Centrifugal induced flow fan with fiberglass construction for corrosion-resistant high plume dilution exhaust; available in belt drive or direct drive configurations; first AMCA FEG certified induced flow fan on the market.
• Axijet-FSW Induced Flow Fan with Coated Steel Wheels Centrifugal induced flow fan combining a fiberglass housing with coated steel impeller wheels for enhanced durability in corrosive exhaust environments.
• Axijet-HTS High Temperature Steel Induced Flow Fan High-temperature steel induced flow fan designed for elevated temperature exhaust applications such as 1,000°F diesel generator exhaust; certified to AMCA 260 standards.
• Axijet-S Coated Steel Induced Flow Fan Coated steel induced flow fan providing corrosion resistance for industrial exhaust applications; available with belt or direct drive options.
• Axijet-VM Vertical Mixed Flow Induced Flow Fan Vertical inline mixed flow induced flow fan for applications requiring vertical airflow orientation.
• KVC High Plume Exhaust Fan Inline centrifugal high plume exhaust fan for dilution and dispersion of exhaust effluents; published Fan Energy Index (FEI) values for energy-efficient operation.
• KVM High Plume Exhaust Fan Inline mixed flow high plume exhaust fan with Fan Energy Index (FEI) values for energy-efficient operation.
• CNW Fiberglass Centrifugal Fan Fiberglass centrifugal fan with forward curved wheel design for general ventilation and light-duty industrial applications.
• DHK / DHK-NW Medium-High Pressure Centrifugal Fan Medium to high pressure fiberglass centrifugal fan with backward inclined wheel design for heavy-duty industrial applications including scrubber systems.
• PRVS High Pressure Centrifugal Blower High pressure, low volume fiberglass centrifugal blower with radial blade design for applications requiring high static pressure.
• RBK Roof Upblast & Sidewall Exhaust Fan Fiberglass centrifugal exhaust fan for roof mounting with upblast and sidewall configurations for general ventilation.
• AXT Tubular Axial Fan Tubular axial fan with tubeaxial wheel design for ducted industrial ventilation applications.
• AXTC Inline Tubular Centrifugal Fan Inline tubular centrifugal fan for space-saving installations requiring ducted airflow with moderate pressure.
• AXB Bifurcated Axial Fan Bifurcated axial fan design separating the motor compartment from the airstream for industrial applications with corrosive or contaminated exhaust.
• AXPR Wall Panel Axial Fan Wall or panel mounted axial fan with fiberglass housing and propeller blades for general exhaust applications.
• K-Kore Composite Air Plenums and Energy Recovery Units (ERU) Fiberglass composite air plenums and energy recovery units offering up to 40% weight savings versus steel, no through-metal construction, unlimited salt fog resistance, and UL 723 flame spread below 25; patent pending.
• Venturi Plastifer Perchloric Acid Exhaust System Specialized perchloric acid exhaust system using Venturi technology to dilute hazardous fumes; intended for laboratory and process industries handling perchloric acid.
• K-GD Fiberglass Gravity Backdraft Damper Fiberglass gravity backdraft damper preventing reverse airflow while allowing unidirectional ventilation.
• K-PD Fiberglass Control Damper Fiberglass control damper for regulating airflow in HVAC systems with manual or automatic control capabilities.
• K-RD Round Fiberglass Control Damper Round fiberglass control damper for round duct applications ranging from 4 to 60 inches diameter.
• K-FL Fiberglass Fixed Blade Drainable Louver Fiberglass fixed blade drainable louver for air intake, exhaust, or pressure relief applications.
• Mist Eliminators Corrosion-resistant mist elimination equipment for removing moisture and droplets from airstreams.
• FRP and PVC Ductwork and Fittings Complete line of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) and PVC ductwork and fittings for corrosive air handling systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• K-Kore composite plenums provide up to 40% weight savings vs. steel
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SPX Cooling Technologies: SPX Cooling Technologies (formerly Baltimore Aircoil) manufactures evaporative cooling, air-cooled heat exchange, and ventilation equipment. It operates broadly in industrial airflow and cooling adjacent to MK Plastics' industrial fan market with significant scale advantages.
• Greenheck Group: Greenheck is the largest manufacturer of commercial and industrial ventilation equipment in North America, offering a broad HVAC product portfolio that overlaps with MK Plastics' centrifugal and axial fan lines but does not specialize in FRP corrosion-resistant construction.
• Loren Cook Company: Loren Cook is a major US manufacturer of commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and ventilation equipment. While its catalog overlaps with MK Plastics' general centrifugal and axial fans, Loren Cook does not focus on FRP corrosion-resistant construction.

Direct peers

• New York Blower Company: New York Blower manufactures industrial fans and blowers for general ventilation and process applications. It serves overlapping industrial customers with comparable centrifugal and axial fan offerings, positioning it as a direct competitor in the broader industrial fan market.
• Cincinnati Fan: Cincinnati Fan designs and manufactures industrial fans, blowers, and exhaust systems for process and industrial applications. It directly competes with MK Plastics in centrifugal and axial fans for similar industrial customers.
• Twin City Fan & Blower: Twin City Fan & Blower manufactures industrial fans and blowers used in process and industrial ventilation. Its product line directly overlaps with MK Plastics' centrifugal and axial fans serving similar industrial customers, though it has a broader standard catalog without FRP specialization.
• Strobic Air: Strobic Air manufactures high plume dilution laboratory exhaust fans and related equipment. It directly competes with MK Plastics' Axijet line in the laboratory, healthcare, and research-facility high-plume-dilution exhaust segment.
• Plastec Ventilation: Plastec is a Quebec-based manufacturer of corrosion-resistant fiberglass fans, ductwork, and ventilation components. It is the closest direct competitor to MK Plastics in FRP-based corrosion-resistant ventilation for industrial and laboratory applications.
• Hartzell Fan: Hartzell Fan is an industrial and commercial fan manufacturer with a broad centrifugal, axial, and mixed-flow product portfolio. It is comparable to MK Plastics in serving industrial customers with general and process ventilation equipment.

Regional players

• Air Control Industries: Air Control Industries is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial fans, blowers, and air movement equipment. It is comparable to MK Plastics in product line and industrial-customer focus, with primary geographic overlap in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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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