Strouse

What Strouse does

Strouse is a US-based, privately held precision converter of pressure-sensitive adhesives and flexible materials, operating as The Strouse Corporation from a 62,500-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Westminster, Maryland. The company provides custom die-cut parts, slit rolls, laminated multi-material constructions, and flexographic and digital printing services for customers in medical devices, automotive, electronics, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, and consumer goods. Its technical offering spans rotary, flat bed, laser, and digital die cutting (up to 30 inches wide), slitting down to 0.050 inch width, lamination of up to 15-20 materials, automated assembly, and ISO 7 cleanroom die cutting for medical and electronic applications.

The company holds 3M Preferred Converter status — a long-standing designation that provides access to 3M's VHB tapes, medical tapes, and specialty adhesives — and maintains ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, and FDA facility registration. Its engineering-led sales model emphasizes design-for-manufacturability review before quoting, a four-point in-process inspection regime, and a Sample Express rapid prototyping program in which over 85% of prototypes ship within 48 hours. The company has worked with more than 80,000 part designs over its 40-plus-year history.

Commercially, Strouse sells direct to enterprise and mid-market manufacturers via a global inside sales and field engineering channel on a quote-based, multi-year contract model with no public minimum order quantity and a Stock Order Program for recurring demand. Revenue is disclosed at over $20 million with 62% growth over the prior three years, supported by a facility with latent expansion capacity to 82,500 square feet. Named customers include Ford, Fujitsu Components America, and AP Plasman, and the company is led by CEO Sue Chambers.

Name

Strouse

Legal name

The Strouse Corporation

Website

https://strouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Strouse is a privately held US precision converter of pressure-sensitive adhesives and flexible materials, providing custom die-cut parts, lamination, cleanroom manufacturing, and rapid prototyping for enterprise and mid-market manufacturers in medical, automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Adhesive Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Printing & Decoration (Flexo, Gravure, Digital, Cold Foil) (IMALABAM), Flexible Packaging Printing (Film/Poly/Paper Print) (IMALAKAG)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape converting
• Die cut parts
• Flexible material converting
• Custom contract manufacturing
• Precision die cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Die Cut Parts Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of precision die cut adhesive parts and slit rolls for industrial applications. Production lead time typically 6-8 weeks. Volume-based pricing with stock order program for consistent orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Strouse is a custom contract manufacturer of precision die-cut adhesive parts and slit rolls for industrial OEMs. The company converts flexible materials and pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes into custom components using die cutting, slitting, laminating, flexo/digital printing, and automated assembly, including ISO 7 cleanroom production for medical and electronic applications. Its Sample Express rapid prototyping program and engineering-led project review support customers from design validation through volume production.

Product overview

Strouse is a flexible material and tape converter offering precision die cut parts and converted adhesive solutions. The company's product portfolio centers on its core Sample Express rapid prototyping program combined with comprehensive manufacturing capabilities including die cutting (rotary, flat bed, laser, and digital), slitting, laminating, flexographic/digital printing, automated assembly, and ISO 7 certified cleanroom die cutting. Strouse operates as a 3M Preferred Converter, providing access to 3M VHB tapes, medical tapes, and specialty adhesive materials alongside its own engineering-driven converting services. The company serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and industrial manufacturing, offering solutions from joining and bonding to wound care and EMI shielding. Quality is assured through ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Die Cutting Services Precision cutting services including rotary die cutting (up to 30 inches wide), flat bed die cutting (up to 22 inches wide), laser die cutting, and digital die cutting (tool-free, up to 70 by 64 inches), for manufacturing customers needing custom adhesive parts.
• Slitting Services
• Multi-Material Laminating
• Flexo and Digital Printing
• Automated Assembly
• Clean Room Die Cutting
• Sample Express
• 3M Preferred Converter Services
• Stock Order Program
• Precision Converting Process
• Hydrogel Components

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% on-time shipping rate in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 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.

• 3McoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3M Preferred Converter status. Strouse works closely with 3M as a preferred converter of 3M VHB tape and other 3M adhesive materials. The partnership provides access to advanced materials and technical support.
• Avery DennisoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supplier for medical tapes and adhesives including MED 5707, MED 5634, and MED 5720P products used in healthcare applications.
• MactaccoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial supplier for industrial and medical adhesive tapes including TM8101 breathable acrylic adhesive.
• SolventumcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical adhesive material supplier for healthcare applications including skin-contact adhesives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marian Inc. Marian is a precision flexible material converter providing die cutting, slitting, laminating, and printing of adhesive parts. Directly comparable to Strouse in capabilities, customer base (medical, automotive, electronics), and engineering-led service model.
• Tapecon: Tapecon is a custom converter of pressure-sensitive tapes, films, and foams with die cutting, printing, and laminating capabilities. Closely matches Strouse's core converting services and customer verticals including medical and industrial.
• JBC Technologies: JBC Technologies provides custom die cutting, slitting, laminating, and cleanroom manufacturing of flexible materials. Comparable scale and capability set to Strouse, with overlapping medical and industrial customer focus.
• Fabrico: Fabrico is a custom converter specializing in die cutting, complex material laminations, and cleanroom assembly for medical, industrial, and electronics customers. Closely matches Strouse's engineered converting proposition.
• Lamart Corporation: Lamart is a flexible material converter offering custom coating, laminating, slitting, and die cutting. Comparable to Strouse in core converting services and multi-material lamination capabilities.
• Preco Inc. Preco is a precision contract manufacturer providing die cutting, laser cutting, and printing of flexible materials for industrial, medical, and electronics markets. Directly comparable capability set to Strouse.
• Custom Adhesive Products (CAP): CAP is a converter of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and custom die-cut components for medical, automotive, and industrial markets. Directly comparable niche focus on adhesive tape converting.

Broad incumbents

• Boyd Corporation: Boyd is a larger diversified manufacturer of thermal management, EMI shielding, sealing, and die-cut components. Operates in many of the same verticals as Strouse (medical, automotive, electronics) but at materially greater scale and breadth.
• 3M: 3M is the dominant global manufacturer of adhesive tapes and is Strouse's key materials partner. While not a direct competitor in converting, 3M sets material standards and could vertically integrate downstream converting services that compete with Strouse.

Emerging players

• Delta ModTech: Delta ModTech designs and builds automated die cutting/converting equipment and offers contract converting services. Overlaps with Strouse in converting capabilities and provides technology that could enable or compete with Strouse's automation roadmap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/strousecorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/strouseadhesives
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-strouse-corporation

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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