Plastic Welding and Fabrication

What Plastic Welding and Fabrication does

Plastic Welding & Fabrication, Ltd. is a Texas-based, family-owned custom thermoplastic fabrication company headquartered in Snyder with a secondary manufacturing site in Buda. Founded by Shaun Shoemake in 2003 (after he began working in the industry in 1998 alongside the engineer who developed Copolymer Polypropylene), the company builds custom industrial tanks to customer specifications using D.V.S. (German Welding Society) certified welding procedures across materials including polypropylene (homopolymer and copolymer), polyethylene (HDPE), PVC, CPVC, and PVDF. Its core production capability combines butt-welding, extrusion, hot-air gas, and plate-welding machines with CNC precision routing and rotational molding for vertical storage tanks up to 20,000 gallons.

The firm serves metal finishing, industrial chemical storage, wastewater treatment, wiremill, and agricultural customers, with the metal finishing vertical (galvanizing, anodizing, plating) treated as primary. Product breadth spans freestanding process tanks, plating tanks, cone-bottom and elliptical tanks, double-wall secondary containments, electric immersion heaters, process dip baskets, plastic ducting, drop-in liners, secondary containment liners, and complete turn-key process lines. The company also resells storage tanks from Norwesco and Snyder Industries, bundles an unnamed premier US immersion-heater manufacturer into its process lines, and offers nationwide on-site DVS-certified field repair services.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-priced custom fabrication (one-time license), resale of manufactured storage tanks and heaters (one-time license), accessories, and recurring on-site field repair services (professional services). Go-to-market is sales-led via phone, email, downloadable RFQ sheets, and direct engineer engagement during design; distribution is direct nationwide with no intermediaries. All custom fabrications carry a 2-year workmanship warranty.

Name

Plastic Welding and Fabrication

Legal name

Plastic Welding & Fabrication, Ltd.

Website

https://plasticweldingandfabrication.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plastic Welding and Fabrication is a Texas-based, family-owned custom thermoplastic fabricator that designs and builds D.V.S.-certified plastic tanks, liners, ducting, and turn-key process lines for metal finishing, chemical storage, wastewater, and agricultural customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Fabrication

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3329)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Thermoforming & Contract Manufacturing (IMANAHAI)

Keywords

• Custom plastic fabrication
• Thermoplastic process tanks
• Metal finishing tanks
• Industrial storage tanks
• Plastic welding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Buda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Tank Fabrication: Design and manufacture of custom thermoplastic solutions including industrial tanks, process systems, ductwork, and custom fabrications. Every tank is built to order based on customer specifications. Revenue derived from project-based custom fabrication orders for industrial applications.
2. Electrical Heating Equipment: Sale of electric immersion heaters and accessories including bottom/L-shaped heaters, flanged heaters, over-the-side heaters, PTFE/Teflon heaters, quartz heaters, screw plug heaters, and associated control panels
3. Onsite Field Repair Services: Nationwide on-site field repair services for thermoplastic tanks including crack repairs, fitting replacements, patch panels, and structural modifications
4. Pre-manufactured Storage Tanks: Resale of manufactured vertical storage tanks, elliptical tanks, cone bottom tanks, and double wall storage tanks from Norwesco and Snyder Industries
5. Tank Accessories and Components: Sale of tank fittings and accessories including bulkhead fittings, valves, threaded couplings, hinged tank lids, welded flanges, strainer baskets, heat exchangers, pumps, and piping

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plastic Welding & Fabrication, Ltd. is a custom thermoplastic fabrication company that designs and manufactures industrial process tanks, storage tanks, plating tanks, drop-in liners, secondary containments, plastic ducting, and steel fabrications for the metal finishing, chemical storage, wastewater treatment, and agricultural industries. All custom fabrications are built to customer specifications using D.V.S. (German Welding Society) certified welding procedures, and the company also provides nationwide on-site field repair services and CNC routing.

Product overview

Plastic Welding & Fabrication, Ltd. is a custom thermoplastic fabrication company serving the metal finishing industry since 2003. The company's portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of industrial tanks and fabrication services: the core offerings include Freestanding Tanks and Plating Tanks (custom-fabricated thermoplastic process tanks for galvanizing, anodizing, and metal plating applications), Vertical Storage Tanks and Double Wall Storage Tanks (rotational molded tanks from 20 to 20,000 gallons sourced from Norwesco and Snyder Industries), and Cone Bottom Tanks and Elliptical Storage Tanks for specialized drainage and transport applications. Supporting these are Tank Accessories (fittings, heaters, pumps, level controls), Rigid Drop-In Liners, and Process Dip Baskets. The company also provides Custom Fabrications, Turn-Key Process Facilities, CNC Routing Services, Plastic Ducting, Secondary Containments, and Steel Fabrications. All custom fabrication adheres to D.V.S. (German Welding Society) standards, with a standard 2-year workmanship warranty. On-site field repair services are available nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freestanding Tanks Custom-fabricated thermoplastic freestanding process tanks manufactured using copolymer polypropylene, designed for harsh chemical environments in metal finishing applications.
• Plating Tanks Thermoplastic plating process tanks manufactured to D.V.S. (German Welding Society) guidelines, used for metal plating processes including nickel, zinc, copper, and chrome plating.
• Vertical Storage Tanks Rotational molded vertical storage tanks ranging from 20 to 20,000 gallons, made from high-quality polyethylene for storing various liquids and chemicals.
• Double Wall Storage Tanks Snyder Industries double-wall tanks featuring tank-in-tank design for environmental and safety protection, available in HDLPE and XLPE materials from 35 to 12,500 gallons.
• Cone Bottom Tanks Rotational molded tanks with conical bottoms designed for efficient drainage, featuring FDA-approved resins and translucent walls for level monitoring.
• Elliptical Storage Tanks Horizontal leg tanks and elliptical storage tanks with molded-in legs and steel hoops for secure tie-downs, suitable for trailer-mounted and stationary applications.
• Electrical Heaters Electric immersion heaters and accessories including bottom/L-shaped heaters, flanged heaters, over-the-side heaters, PTFE Teflon heaters, quartz heaters, screw plug heaters, and controls for metal plating and aluminum anodizing process tanks.
• Rigid Drop-In Liners Custom-fabricated thermoplastic drop-in liners designed for hot-dip galvanizing, metal plating, and aluminum anodizing applications, resistant to corrosive substances.
• Custom Fabrications Bespoke thermoplastic fabrication services for turn-key process facilities, custom plastic components, and specialized industrial equipment.
• Tank Accessories Comprehensive range of tank fittings and accessories including bulkhead fittings, polypropylene fittings, valves, threaded couplings, hinged tank lids, inspection lids, welded flanges, strainer baskets, heat exchangers, water pumps, diaphragm pumps, and level indicators.
• Plastic Sheet Material Extensive inventory of plastic sheet materials including ABS, copolymer polypropylene (CPP), HDPE, PVDF Kynar, PVC Type 1, UHMW, and specialty materials.
• Plastic Ducting Custom plastic ducting fabricated from Copolymer Polypropylene (CPP), Polyethylene, and PVC for metal finishing industry and general air abatement applications.
• Secondary Containments Custom plastic secondary containment liners fabricated from HDPE and polypropylene to prevent hazardous spills and ensure environmental regulation compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard 2-year workmanship warranty on all custom plastic fabrications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Electrical Heater Manufacturer (Unnamed Premier US Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with one of the premier manufacturers in the United States for process heating systems and high-quality immersion electric heaters. The company collaborates with this manufacturer to provide cutting-edge equipment for metal plating and aluminum anodizing sectors, customizing solutions for integration with PWF's process tanks.
• NorwescocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwesco is a major manufacturer of polyethylene tanks sourced by PWF for resale. Norwesco manufactures vertical storage tanks, elliptical tanks, and cone bottom tanks at their Fairfield, Texas plant, with capacities ranging from 20 to 20,000 gallons.
• Snyder IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSnyder Industries manufactures the Captor Double Wall Tanks and Containment Systems sold by PWF. These innovative tank-in-a-tank designs address environmental and safety concerns for large chemical quantity storage, meeting contemporary regulatory requirements.
• NorwescominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides turn-key process facilities including Norwesco tanks for hot-dip galvanizing, aluminum anodizing, and metal plating industries. PWF integrates Norwesco tanks into complete process facility solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PWFtx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plastic-welding-and-fabrication-ltd.

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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