Industrial Plastic Supply

What Industrial Plastic Supply does

Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc. (IPS) is a privately held B2B stocking distributor of performance plastic sheet, rod, slab, plate, and tube materials headquartered in Anaheim, California. Founded in 1975, the company maintains an in-stock catalog of more than 80 plastic materials spanning commodity grades (HDPE, LDPE, PVC, ABS, acrylic) through engineering plastics (Acetal/Delrin, Nylon, Polycarbonate) to high-performance polymers (PEEK, Ultem/PEI, PTFE, PVDF). It distributes exclusively American-made materials sourced from NAFTA/USMCA-approved suppliers, with full lot and batch traceability available and material certifications aligned to FDA, USDA, NSF, ITAR, ANSI, and RoHS standards. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, BBB A+ rated, and has been an IAPD member since 1979.

IPS serves a diversified customer base including small and mid-market machine shops (primary), food and beverage processors, medical device manufacturers, aerospace component fabricators, OEMs, and other plastics distributors. The company operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market: customers reach the company through a toll-free number (866-832-9315), an online Request-a-Quote form, or in-person will-call pickup at the Anaheim warehouse (open M–F, 7:30 am–4:30 pm). Custom cut-to-size services are offered on most materials, and the company's 300+ years of combined customer-service experience (averaging 23+ years per IAPD-certified staff member) supports material specification guidance.

The business model is one-time wholesale distribution with no public pricing, no API or digital platform offering, and no recurring or subscription revenue stream documented. Custom cutting functions as a value-added service rather than a separate revenue line. Growth indicators in the source material are limited to product catalog breadth (specialty additions such as FM 4910 fire-retardant, conductive/ESD, and playground/marine UV HDPE) and digital channel expansion (ThomasNet listing, multi-platform social media), with no acquisitions, funding rounds, or leadership changes disclosed.

Name

Industrial Plastic Supply

Legal name

Industrial Plastic Supply, Inc.

Website

https://iplasticsupply.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Industrial Plastic Supply is a privately held B2B stocking distributor, founded in 1975 in Anaheim, CA, that distributes more than 80 American-made performance plastic sheet, rod, and tube materials to machine shops, food processors, medical, aerospace, and OEM customers with same/next-day shipping and custom cut-to-size services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Plastic Materials Distribution: Distribution of performance plastic sheet, rod, and tube materials in over 80 different plastic materials. Primary revenue from wholesale engineering plastics, mechanical plastics, and high performance plastics sold to machine shops, manufacturers, and industrial operations. Custom cutting services provided as增值服务.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Industrial Plastic Supply is a full-line stocking distributor of performance plastic sheet, rod, and tube materials, offering over 80 different plastic materials in basic shapes sourced exclusively from American manufacturers. The company provides custom cut-to-size services on most materials, with same or next day shipping from a massive in-stock inventory. Primary customers are machine shops, OEMs, and industrial manufacturers requiring engineering, mechanical, and high-performance plastics.

Product overview

Industrial Plastic Supply is a full-line stocking distributor of performance plastic sheet, rod, and tube materials serving B2B customers since 1975. Their core offering consists of over 80 different performance plastic materials in basic shapes, with custom cut-to-size services available on most materials. The product portfolio includes engineering plastics such as Acetal/Delrin, Nylon, PEEK, Ultem, and Polycarbonate, along with commodity plastics like HDPE, PVC, and ABS. They specialize in FDA-compliant and NSF-certified materials for food processing applications, and offer specialty products including conductive/ESD plastics, fire-retardant plastics (FM 4910), and high-performance polymers for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications. The company sources exclusively from American manufacturers and provides lot/batch traceability for quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Performance Plastic Sheet Distribution of over 80 different performance plastic sheet materials in thicknesses from 0.125" to 6.0" or more, including ABS, Acrylic, HDPE, Polycarbonate, PEEK, PVC, Ultem, and other engineered thermoplastics, sold to machine shops and industrial manufacturers.
• Performance Plastic Rod Distribution of over 80 different plastic rod materials available in diameters from 0.125" to 8.0" in most materials, serving machining and industrial fabrication customers.
• Custom Cut-to-Size Services Custom plastic cutting services providing materials cut to exact customer-specified sizes, reducing customer machining time and material waste, available on most in-stock materials.
• FDA-Compliant Food Processing Plastics FDA, USDA, and NSF-compliant plastic materials including UHMW, HDPE, Acetal/Delrin, Nylon, PTFE, and Polypropylene for food processing environments such as cutting boards, conveyor components, and wear strips.
• UHMW-PE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) Self-lubricating, high-tolerance, FDA-compliant UHMW material for bearing surfaces, slide-type applications, conveyor systems, and food process fixtures; reportedly 15x more wear-resistant than carbon steel.
• HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) Lightweight, FDA-approved HDPE material with excellent chemical resistance, moisture resistance, and food contact suitability for industrial applications.
• Acetal / Delrin High-strength, dimensionally stable engineering plastic with low moisture absorption, available in FDA grades and multiple grades including homopolymer (Delrin 150SA) and copolymer (Tecaform AH).
• Nylon (Polyamide) Tough, abrasion-resistant, load-bearing performance plastic available in FDA grades for industrial applications including wear strips and structural components.
• PEEK (Victrex) High-performance polyetheretherketone material with excellent temperature resistance (continuous use to 480°F) and chemical inertness for aerospace and demanding industrial applications.
• Ultem / PEI High-temperature engineering plastic with excellent strength and thermal properties for aerospace, medical, and demanding industrial applications.
• PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Non-stick, chemical-resistant, high-temperature capable PTFE material available in FDA-compliant grades for industrial applications.
• Polycarbonate High-impact strength transparent plastic available in Lexan, Makrolon, Tuffak, and Cyrolon brands for industrial and fabrication applications.
• PVC Poly-vinyl chloride material available in Type I Grey and foam sheet variants for industrial applications.
• PVDF / Kynar High-performance polyvinylidene fluoride material with excellent chemical resistance for industrial applications.
• ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene plastic available in Cycolac, Absylux, and Royalite brands for industrial applications.
• Acrylic Transparent plastic available in Plex, Acrylite, and Lucite brands, including LED-optimized formulations for industrial and signage applications.
• Polypropylene Lightweight, chemical-resistant thermoplastic ideal for wet environments and chemical processing applications.
• Conductive / ESD Products Static-dissipative and electrically conductive plastic materials for ESD-sensitive environments such as electronics manufacturing and cleanrooms.
• Laminates (Phenolic G10) High-pressure laminate materials including G10, linen, and canvas variants for electrical and industrial applications.
• FM 4910 Fire Retardant Plastics Fire-rated plastic materials including CRP-1 and Lam 2000 meeting FM 4910 specifications for smoke and flame resistance in semiconductor and cleanroom applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same or next day shipping on most orders due to massive in-stock inventory
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ensinger PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor manufacturer of performance plastic sheet and rod. IPS distributes Ensinger's American-made engineering plastics including Tecaform AH Acetal Copolymer. Ensinger maintains ISO-certified quality management systems.
• Rochling PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global manufacturer of semi-finished plastic products. Rochling produces commercial and high-performance plastics for industrial applications.
• Z/L PlasticscoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican manufacturer of quality acetal and other performance plastics. Produces ZL 900 Acetal Copolymer among other materials.
• NAFTA/USMCA Approved SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll materials purchased from NAFTA/USMCA approved and compliant domestic suppliers. Company does not import materials from overseas and distributes only American-made plastics with full certification capability.
• IAPD (International Association of Plastic Distribution)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association membership since 1979. All IPS sales and customer service staff are IAPD Level 1 certified, with many also Level 2 certified.
• Responsible CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary initiative of the American Chemistry Council promoting safe management of chemical products. IPS displays the Responsible Care logo indicating commitment to environmental and safety standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Professional Plastics: National stocking distributor of performance plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film serving machine shops, OEMs, and industrial customers with custom cut-to-size services — the closest direct competitor to IPS in product mix, customer base, and business model.
• Curbell Plastics: One of the largest US distributors of performance plastic materials (sheet, rod, tube, film) with multiple regional locations and value-added fabrication services, directly competing for the same machine shop and OEM customers as IPS.
• Interstate Plastics: Multi-location distributor of performance plastic sheet, rod, and film with online quoting, custom cutting, and same-day shipping — directly comparable to IPS in product breadth, customer verticals, and West Coast distribution presence.
• Regal Plastics: Regional plastic sheet, rod, and film distributor with custom fabrication services serving industrial and machining customers; comparable business model and target customer base to IPS, though smaller in scale.
• Piedmont Plastics: North America's largest wholesale distributor of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film with 50+ branch locations; competes head-to-head with IPS on engineering plastics, custom cutting, and same/next-day fulfillment to industrial buyers.

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial: Large national industrial MRO distributor carrying plastic stock shapes alongside metalworking, fasteners, and tooling; competes with IPS for indirect spend at machine shops and OEMs through broad-line contracts and digital procurement integrations.
• Grainger: Largest US industrial supply distributor with a comprehensive MRO catalog that includes performance plastics; not a specialist, but its scale, digital platform, and enterprise contracts make it a default incumbent for many of IPS's potential customers.
• McMaster-Carr: The dominant US industrial MRO distributor offering a massive catalog that includes performance plastic sheet, rod, and tube; not a plastics specialist but sets the bar on same-day shipping, transparent pricing, and digital ordering that pressures IPS on every quote.

Others

• Ensinger: Global manufacturer of semi-finished performance plastics (acetal, PEEK, nylon, polycarbonate) and one of IPS's core upstream suppliers; comparable in materials and end markets but operates as a manufacturer with direct sales rather than as a stocking distributor.
• Röchling: Leading international manufacturer of semi-finished and finished performance plastic products that supplies IPS; competes only indirectly by selling direct, but the same product portfolio makes it a structural upstream partner-and-rival.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iplastic_supply
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCelxtm8adQGF1Cf85RVyLsA
• Facebookfacebook.com/iplasticsupply
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/industrial-plastic-supply-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/iplasticsupply

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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