The Redco Group

What The Redco Group does

The Redco Group is a privately held, family-owned Canadian holding company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Langley, British Columbia, that manufactures and distributes industrial plastics and rubber through four wholly-owned subsidiaries: Redwood Plastics and Rubber, Nylatech, Advanced Nylons, and Industrial Plastics and Paints. Its product portfolio spans standard and specialty plastic stock shapes (UHMW, Acetal, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Polyurethane, PEEK, PTFE), sheet rubber, rubber rollers, molded rubber, FRP panels and grating, and specialty lines such as FDA Approved Neptune Rubber and 3D printing supplies. Core production capabilities include injection molding, machining, fabrication, and cast nylon manufacturing via anionic polymerization at Nylatech and Advanced Nylons.

The group serves OEMs, machine shops, and rebuild/repair facilities across mining, forestry, oil and gas, food and pharmaceutical, and general industrial manufacturing end-markets, supplying both stock materials and custom-fabricated components designed to address shock, abrasion, noise, wear, and friction. Geographically, the company operates seven manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America (Redwood Plastics and Rubber), a US cast nylon plant in Everson, WA (Nylatech), a South African cast nylon operation (Advanced Nylons), and seven specialty retail and fabrication storefronts in Western Canada (Industrial Plastics and Paints).

The Redco Group earns revenue through industrial plastics and rubber hardware sales, custom component manufacturing services (machining, molding, and fabrication), and retail/wholesale distribution — including a wholesale supply arrangement with Ace Hardware and an exclusive 3D printing retail relationship with Creality 3D. Go-to-market combines direct B2B field sales to industrial customers with retail storefronts serving SMBs, hobbyists, and consumers; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Ownership remains concentrated in the founding Fraser family, with no evidence of institutional or public-market backing.

Name

The Redco Group

Legal name

The Redco Group

Website

https://theredcogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Redco Group is a privately held Canadian holding company that, through four subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes industrial plastics and rubber — including cast nylon, sheet rubber, and 3D printing supplies — to OEMs, machine shops, and retail customers across mining, forestry, oil and gas, food and pharmaceutical, and general industrial markets in North America and South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Plastics Manufacturing and Distribution: The Redco Group manufactures and distributes industrial plastics and rubber products including sheet, rod, tube, and custom fabricated components. Revenue is generated through the sale of standard and specialty materials as well as custom manufacturing services.
2. Custom Component Manufacturing Services: Provides molding, machining, and fabrication services for custom components in prototype and production volumes. Revenue generated from value-added manufacturing services.
3. Retail and Wholesale Distribution: Industrial Plastics and Paints operates as a specialty retailer and wholesaler with seven locations, generating revenue through retail sales and wholesale distribution of plastics, paints, 3D printing supplies, and hardware.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Redco Group manufactures and distributes industrial plastics and rubber products through four operating subsidiaries (Redwood Plastics and Rubber, Nylatech, Advanced Nylons, and Industrial Plastics and Paints). The group provides standard and specialty plastic materials in sheet, rod, and tube forms, rubber products, cast nylon stock shapes and custom components, and custom fabrication services including machining, molding, and prototyping for industrial customers across North America and South Africa.

Product overview

The Redco Group is a holding company for four operating subsidiaries—Redwood Plastics and Rubber, Nylatech, Advanced Nylons, and Industrial Plastics and Paints—specializing in the manufacture and distribution of industrial plastics and rubber. Redwood Plastics and Rubber (est. 1971) distributes and manufactures standard and specialty plastic materials (UHMW, Acetal, Nylon, Polycarbonate, Acrylic, Polyurethane, PEEK, PTFE) and rubber products (Sheet Rubber, Rubber Rollers, Molded Rubber) in sheet, rod, and tube forms, offering custom fabrication through machining, molding, and fabrication services. Nylatech manufactures Cast Nylon (Type 6 and 6/12) stock shapes and custom components. Advanced Nylons serves the South African market with cast nylon products. Industrial Plastics and Paints operates as a specialty retailer with seven Western Canada locations featuring in-house fabrication shops and serves as the largest brick-and-mortar 3D printing retailer in Western Canada through a Creality partnership. Neptune™ FDA Approved Rubber represents an innovative product expansion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Redwood Plastics and Rubber Products Industrial plastics and rubber manufacturer and distributor offering plastic sheet, rod, and tube as well as rubber sheet, rubber rollers, and molded rubber products. Serves industrial customers across North America through seven facilities with the largest inventory of cured rubber sheet.
• Nylatech Cast Nylon Products Manufacturer of Cast Nylon 6 and 6/12 stock shapes (sheet, rod, tube) and custom components in standard and specialty grades. Products serve Mining, Forestry, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, and Food Process industries, providing high load bearing capacity, low coefficient of friction, and chemical resistance as cost-effective alternatives to metal components.
• Advanced Nylons Cast Nylon Products Manufacturer of Cast Nylon Stock Shapes and Custom Cast Components for the South African market. Produces PA6 nylon through anionic polymerization, manufacturing rods, tubes, sheets, and custom castings for engineering applications.
• Neptune™ FDA Approved Rubber FDA Approved rubber product for food processing and pharmaceutical applications requiring regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Industrial Plastics and Paints Retail Products Specialty plastics, paints, castable resins, hardware, and 3D printing supplies offered through seven retail locations in Western Canada with in-house custom fabrication shops. Includes Creality 3D products, Hello3D filament line, and Matter3D high-performance filaments as Western Canada's largest brick-and-mortar 3D printing retailer.
• Custom Fabrication Services Custom component manufacturing services including machining, molding, and fabrication of high-quality plastic and rubber parts in prototype and production volumes. Services provided by Redwood Plastics and Rubber for industrial customers and by Industrial Plastics and Paints through its seven retail locations.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD)coreOthersThe Redco Group and its operating companies are proud members and supporters of IAPD, the only trade association dedicated to the performance plastics distribution supply chain. Companies actively participate in conventions, committees, and educational programs. Staff members hold positions on Board of Directors and various committees including Marketing, Education, and Women in Plastics initiatives.
• Rubber Roller GroupminorOthersProfessional association providing technical information and exchange ideas with other roll manufacturers around the world. Members share knowledge while keeping marketing details distinct from cooperative aspects.
• Polyurethane Manufacturers Association (PMA)minorOthersAssociation that adds value to the cast polyurethane industry by providing a forum for sharing best business practices and technical innovations and promoting sustainability.
• Rubber Division of the American Chemical SocietyminorOthersInternational association of chemists, engineers, technicians, scientists, plant managers, sales and marketing professionals working to educate, connect and grow the evolving elastomer industry.
• Ace HardwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial Plastics and Paints secured a purchase agreement from Ace Hardware giving customers access to Ace's more than 65,000 hardware items.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interstate Plastics: Industrial plastics distributor with e-commerce and fabrication services. Comparable to Redco's combined wholesale/retail and custom fabrication offering across UHMW, nylon, acetal, and other engineering plastics.
• Curbell Plastics: One of the largest North American distributors of performance plastic materials with custom fabrication capabilities. Comparable end markets, customer base (industrial OEMs), and vertical integration from distribution to fabrication.
• Nylacast: UK-based manufacturer of cast nylon stock shapes and custom components for industrial applications. Most direct comparator to Nylatech in cast nylon production technology, target industries, and product form factor.
• Piedmont Plastics: Wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film serving industrial customers across North America. Directly comparable to Redwood Plastics and Rubber in product mix, distribution model, and customer segments.
• Professional Plastics: US-based industrial plastics distributor offering sheet, rod, tube, and custom fabricated components across multiple locations. Directly comparable to Redwood Plastics and Rubber in product breadth, B2B distribution model, and custom fabrication services.
• Cast Nylons Ltd: Specialist cast nylon 6 and 6/12 manufacturer offering sheet, rod, tube, and custom castings. Direct competitor to Nylatech and Advanced Nylons in cast nylon production for engineering applications.
• E. T. Horn: Distributor of specialty chemicals, composites, and plastics serving industrial customers across the western US. Comparable in distribution model, technical sales approach, and industrial end-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Ensinger: Global manufacturer of engineered plastics including stock shapes, machined parts, and profiles. Directly comparable product range (nylon, PEEK, PTFE) to Redwood/Nylatech, with significantly larger scale and R&D resources.
• Röchling Industrial: Global manufacturer of engineered plastics (semi-finished products, cast nylon, thermoplastics) for industrial applications. Comparable product portfolio to Nylatech and Redwood, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Quadrant Engineering Plastics: Mitsubishi Chemical's engineering plastics division producing stock shapes (nylon, acetal, PEEK) and custom machined components. Direct competitor to Nylatech's cast nylon franchise and Redwood's engineering plastics distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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