Belden Plastics

What Belden Plastics does

Belden Plastics, Inc. is a privately held, USA-based manufacturer of injection-molded plastic horticultural containers, founded in 1965 and headquartered at 2582 Long Lake Road in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The company designs and produces a broad catalog of growing containers — square pots (4.5" Square, Jumbo Junior/Senior, Maxi, Magnum), round pots (Azalea, Standard, Geranium), hanging baskets (Contemporary, Saucerless, POP Basket, Lattice, Belden Hanging Garden), trays and flats (1020 Web Flat, WEBFIT 4515), and decorative pans (Deco Pan). Its core technology is conventional injection molding using 100% post-industrial recycled raw material yielding fully PP5-recyclable finished goods, supplemented by proprietary mechanical features such as bi-level drainage holes, a tag-lock system, snap-on saucers, and a patented POP Basket design that converts between hanging and tabletop use.

The company sells primarily in case quantities to independent garden centers and commercial growers across the continental United States, with distribution supported by a direct e-commerce storefront (store.beldenplastics.com), a downloadable PDF catalog, and a 'Where To Buy' retail locator. Pricing is unit/case-based with low per-case price points (sample SKUs range from roughly $93 to $168 per case), and a free-shipping web promotion is offered on orders of five or more cases in the continental US. Home gardeners are served as a secondary customer segment via the same DTC channel.

Belden operates as a small, founder/independently owned business with 1-10 employees, no disclosed outside investors, no parent company, and no public listing. The company holds a registered industrial design patent on the POP Basket, has not disclosed any AI/ML or software capabilities, and restricts its geographic footprint to the continental United States. Reported strategic activity is limited to incremental product introductions (10" POP Basket in Black, Bongo 3-tier pot) and DTC channel operations.

Name

Belden Plastics

Legal name

Belden Plastics, Inc.

Website

https://beldenplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Belden Plastics, Inc. is a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based manufacturer of USA-made, injection-molded plastic horticultural containers — pots, hanging baskets, trays, and decorative pans — sold primarily to independent garden centers and commercial growers across the continental United States via wholesale and a direct e-commerce store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticultural Plastic Containers

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

Keywords

• Injection molded containers
• Horticultural plastic pots
• Hanging basket manufacturing
• Garden center supplies
• Growing container systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Container Sales: Belden Plastics generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of injection molded plastic horticultural containers, including pots, hanging baskets, trays, and flats. Products are sold primarily in case quantities to growers, garden retailers, and directly to consumers through their e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Belden Plastics manufactures and sells USA-made, injection molded plastic horticultural containers—including square and round growing pots, hanging baskets, trays, and decorative pans—made from 100% post-industrial recycled polypropylene. Products are sold in case quantities primarily to independent garden centers and commercial growers, with direct-to-consumer sales through an online storefront.

Product overview

Belden Plastics offers a comprehensive portfolio of USA-made injection molded plastic growing containers for the horticultural industry. The product lineup centers on Square Growing Containers (including 4.5" Square, Jumbo Junior, Maxi Square, Jumbo Square, Magnum Square, and Jumbo Senior) and Round Growing Containers (including Azalea pots, Standard pots, and Geranium pots). The company also manufactures various Hanging Basket lines including Contemporary Hanging Basket, Saucerless Hanging Basket, POP Basket (patented design), Lattice Basket with retro decorative finish, and Belden Hanging Garden. Supporting products include Tray and Flat systems (1020 Web Flat, WEBFIT 4515 Tray) for transport and display, and Pans (Deco Pan). All products are manufactured from 100% post-industrial recycled raw material and are completely PP5 recyclable. The company operates an e-commerce store alongside traditional distribution channels.

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Products and services

• Square Growing Containers Line of injection molded square containers including 4.5 Square, Jumbo Junior, Maxi Square, Jumbo Square, Jumbo Senior, and Magnum Square variants. Made from 100% post-industrial recycled material with bi-level drainage holes and tag lock system, for commercial growers and garden retailers.
• Round Growing Containers Collection of round pots including Azalea pots (6.5", 10"), Standard pots (8", 12"), and Geranium pots (4.5"). Feature bi-level drainage holes for consistent water drainage, for commercial growers and garden centers.
• Hanging Baskets Full line of hanging containers including Contemporary Hanging Basket, Saucerless Hanging Basket, POP Basket, Lattice Basket, and Belden Hanging Garden. Available in sizes 6" to 14" with wire or plastic hanger options in multiple colors.
• POP Basket (patented) Patented POP Basket design offering versatile functionality as a hanging basket or tabletop display by removing the hanger and closing the saucer. Features fluted design, available in 8" and 10" sizes with wire or plastic hangers in multiple colors.
• Trays and Flats Injection molded tray systems including 1020 Web Flat (heavy and light weight) and WEBFIT 4515 Tray. Designed for durability and longevity to withstand cold treatment and multiple growing seasons; web design allows maximum drainage, air flow, and easy cleaning.
• Pans (Deco) Versatile decorative containers with contemporary fluted finish, such as the 10" Deco Pan suitable for ornamental and edible plants, succulents, flowering plants, bulb gardens, and herb gardens. Available with matching saucer.
• Belden Hanging Garden Unique hanging basket designed for growing plants on top and sides, providing 360 degrees of color. Allows use of fully grown bedding plants or plugs and can be used as an herb garden.
• Lattice Basket Retro decorative hanging basket with textured lattice finish; versatile design works as hanging basket or tabletop display. Features double/triple reinforced rims with substantial easy-to-grip rim depth and reusable construction.
• Saucerless Hanging Basket Hanging basket designed without a saucer for direct drainage. Available in 12" and 14" sizes with wire hanger; features an internal disc for a water reservoir and is manufactured from post-industrial recycled, PP5-recyclable material.
• Contemporary Hanging Basket 10-inch hanging basket with contemporary design. Features a snap-on saucer that remains attached throughout the growing season; available with 3-strand wire or plastic hangers in multiple colors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Nursery Supplies Inc. Nursery Supplies Inc. is a US manufacturer of horticultural containers including injection-molded pots, trays, and hanging baskets. Direct peer to Belden in product category, manufacturing process, and grower customer base, with a larger product portfolio and national distribution.
• Kord Products: Kord Products manufactures injection-molded and thermoformed plastic pots, trays, and growing containers for the horticulture industry. Comparable product line (nursery containers and trays) and direct overlap with Belden's commercial grower customer segment.
• Pöppelmann GmbH: Pöppelmann is a major European manufacturer of plastic horticultural containers and packaging under brands such as TEKU. Directly comparable product category (injection-molded plant pots, trays, and growing containers) and serves the same commercial grower segment globally.
• T.O. Plastics: T.O. Plastics manufactures injection-molded plant containers, nursery trays, and growing pots from recycled and virgin plastics. Comparable to Belden in product category, manufacturing process, and the use of recycled-content materials, serving overlapping commercial grower customers.
• Landmark Plastics: Landmark Plastics manufactures injection-molded horticultural containers (nursery cans, hanging baskets, specialty pots) from recycled plastics. Directly comparable product line, technology (injection molding), and customer base (commercial growers and garden retailers) as Belden.
• The HC Companies: The HC Companies is one of North America's largest manufacturers of horticultural containers, including nursery pots, hanging baskets, and decorative planters. Directly comparable to Belden as a same-category injection-molded container supplier serving the same grower and garden center customers, but at materially larger scale.
• Dillen Products (Myers Industries): Dillen Products, a brand of Myers Industries' Lawn & Garden segment, manufactures injection-molded nursery containers, hanging baskets, and growing pots. Directly comparable to Belden in product category and customer base, with the added resources of a publicly-traded parent.
• East Jordan Plastics: East Jordan Plastics is a US-based manufacturer of injection-molded nursery containers, growing pots, and horticultural trays. Closely comparable to Belden in product category, manufacturing process, and target customer (commercial growers), with overlapping square and round pot offerings.
• Summit Plastics: Summit Plastics is a manufacturer of injection-molded plastic containers for the horticultural and nursery industry. Directly comparable in product category (growing pots, nursery containers) and target customer (commercial growers) to Belden.

Regional players

• A.M.A. Plastics: A.M.A. Plastics is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of horticultural containers and nursery supplies, primarily serving the Canadian and North American market. Comparable to Belden in product category (growing containers) but with primary geographic focus on Canada, making it a regional rather than direct US-market competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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M&A

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