What Reddog Industries does

Reddog Industries, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. contract manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania. The company designs, engineers, manufactures, and repairs high-pressure plastic injection molds, aluminum die-cast dies, rubber molds, and custom machined components for industrial OEM customers across 14 verticals, including housewares, power tools, sporting goods, automotive, telecommunications, medical devices, and—under its ITAR registration—military and aerospace.

Operations are vertically integrated across a 100,000 sq. ft. facility with nine CNC machines (HAAS VF, Mazak AJV, G&L, TRAK), sinker and wire EDM units (Ingersoll Eagle 800, Mitsubishi EA30/EA28, Xermac), a HAAS UMC-750 5-axis graphite mill, REIS spotting presses, and injection molding machines up to 750 tons for in-house mold validation. Engineering uses PTC Creo Parametric, EdgeCAM, AutoCAD, and MagmaSoft for metal-flow analysis, allowing the firm to control every step from design through production validation.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-priced B2B contracts for tooling and engineering services, supplemented by a 24/7 repair and revision service that ships components next-day. Sales are relationship-driven and field-led, with customers engaging Reddog's engineering team directly; international clients are served from the Erie base, and a corporate partnership with PHB, Inc. extends the offering into laser scanning, QC, and 3D-printed design concepts. No revenue, headcount, or backlog figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Reddog Industries

Legal name

Reddog Industries, Inc.

Website

https://reddog-erie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reddog Industries is a family-owned Erie, PA contract manufacturer founded in 1971 that designs, builds, and repairs plastic injection molds, aluminum die-cast dies, and custom machined components for 14 industrial verticals globally, including ITAR-registered military and aerospace work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Tooling and Mold Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Mold Manufacturing (333511), Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing (333514)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Tooling, Mold & Die Manufacturing (IMANAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Die-cast dies
• Plastic injection molds
• CNC machining services
• Custom tooling manufacturing
• Mold repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing Services: Die-cast dies manufacturing for parts ranging from 1 oz to 35 lbs, plastic injection molds, rubber molds, and custom machining services including test fixtures, valves, and gages.
2. Engineering & Design Services: Collaborative engineering, engineering relief for surge support, mold repair design, and reverse engineering services. In-house engineering team works directly with customers.
3. Repair & Revision Services: 24/7 repair and revision facility for injection molds and die-cast dies with in-house component inventory and next-day delivery on repair components.
4. Mold Validation Services: On-site spotting presses and injection molding machines for production-ready mold and die validation, sizes from 8'x10' to 50'x62', 0 to 750 tons capacity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Reddog Industries designs, engineers, manufactures, and repairs die-cast dies (1 oz to 35 lbs), high-pressure plastic injection molds, rubber molds, and custom machined components such as test fixtures, valves, and gages. The company operates a 100,000 sq. ft. ITAR-registered facility with in-house engineering, CNC machining, EDM, mold validation, and 24/7 repair services serving manufacturers across 14 industries worldwide.

Product overview

Reddog Industries operates as a manufacturing services provider offering a vertically integrated portfolio of die-cast and plastic injection mold solutions. The core product suite consists of Engineering & Design services (collaborative engineering, relief support, repair design, and reverse engineering), Manufacturing (die-cast dies, plastic injection molds, rubber molds, custom machining), and Repair & Revisions. Supporting these are specialized machining capabilities including CNC Machining (vertical/horizontal milling, turning), CNC EDM & Graphite Milling (sinker, wire, 5-axis), Mold Validation (spotting presses, injection molding), and Manual Machines. All services are delivered through their 100,000 sq. ft. ITAR-registered facility in Erie, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Design Engineering services including collaborative engineering, engineering relief, engineering repair, and reverse engineering for customers' tooling programs. The in-house team uses PTC Creo Parametric, EdgeCAM, and AutoCAD software and works directly with customers' design and production teams.
• Manufacturing (Die-Cast Dies, Plastic Injection Molds, Rubber Molds, Custom Machining) Production of die-cast dies (1 oz to 35 lbs), plastic injection molds, rubber molds, and custom machined components such as test fixtures, valves, and gages. Specialty services include laser scanning and 3D printing delivered through corporate partner PHB, Inc.
• Repair & Revisions 24/7 repair and revision facility for injection molds and die-cast dies, supported by an in-house component inventory, mold validation, and on-site welding capability. Next-day delivery is available on repair components.
• CNC Machining High precision CNC machining across 9 machines including CNC vertical milling (HAAS VF-6, HAAS VF-8, Mazak AJV series), CNC horizontal milling (G&L Machining Center), and CNC turning (TRAK TRL 1845 SX).
• CNC EDM & Graphite Milling Sinker EDM (Ingersoll Eagle 800, Mitsubishi EA30, Mitsubishi EA28, Xermac X80, Xermac X-54), wire EDM, and 5-axis graphite milling using HAAS UMC-750 and HAAS VF series machines.
• Mold Validation
• Manual Machines

Quantifiable outcome

• Shorter lead times through vertical integration from design to production

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PHB, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPHB, Inc. is a corporate partner that offers additional specialty services to Reddog's customers including laser scanning, complete QC department services, and 3D printing for design concepts. Located at 7900 W Ridge Rd, Fairview, PA 16415.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Xometry: On-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers with CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing suppliers. Comparable as a custom parts and tooling services channel serving similar B2B customers, though as a marketplace rather than direct manufacturer.

Direct peers

• Dynacast: Global precision die-cast components manufacturer using multi-slide and conventional die-casting processes. Comparable as a die-casting-focused manufacturer serving similar industrial, automotive, and consumer end markets as Reddog's die-cast die customers.
• Paragon D&E: Custom mold, die, and tooling manufacturer serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated mold and die maker with engineering, CNC machining, and validation capabilities similar to Reddog's.
• Husky Injection Molding Systems: A leading global manufacturer of injection molds, hot runners, and related tooling for the plastics industry. Directly comparable as a mold maker serving similar plastics processing customers with injection mold and tooling solutions.

Regional players

• Tessy Plastics: U.S.-based custom injection molder serving medical, consumer, and industrial markets. Comparable as a contract injection molding provider with overlap in medical device and consumer end markets.
• C&J Industries: U.S. contract manufacturer offering custom injection molding, assembly, and tooling services to medical, industrial, and consumer customers. Comparable as a vertically integrated custom manufacturer with injection molding and tooling capabilities serving similar regulated end markets.
• Plastic Ingenuity: U.S. custom injection molder and packaging manufacturer serving healthcare, food, and consumer markets. Comparable as a contract injection molding services provider with similar customer overlap in housewares, medical devices, and consumer goods.
• EVCO Plastics: U.S.-based custom injection molding contract manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and consumer markets. Comparable as a custom injection molding services provider with similar end-market exposure, though it operates primarily as a molder rather than mold maker.

Broad incumbents

• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing service offering CNC machining, injection molding, and 3D printing services with rapid prototyping and on-demand production. Comparable as an injection molding and custom machining provider, though broader and more technology-driven than Reddog's traditional tool and die focus.

Others

• PHB, Inc. Reddog's actual corporate partner in Fairview, PA, offering laser scanning, QC, and 3D printing services. Highly relevant as a direct operational partner and ecosystem participant that complements Reddog's tooling and machining capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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