Dura Temp
Dura Temp is a US-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1983 that produces proprietary heat-resistant composite components and engineered parts for hot-end glass manufacturing, plus specialty lubricants and dosing systems for aluminum, automotive, can fabrication and rotational molding industries through its DT INDUSTRIALS subsidiary, serving 250+ customers in 50+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersHolland, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dura Temp does
Dura Temp is a privately held US industrial manufacturer, founded in 1983 in Holland, Ohio, that designs and produces proprietary high-temperature composite materials and engineered components for hot-end ware handling in glass container manufacturing. The company operates through two brands: DURA TEMP, which sells sweepout assemblies, lehr stacker bars, contact fingers and molded pads, mold top plates, advanced composites and stainless steel braid products into glass factories; and DT INDUSTRIALS, which distributes specialty lubricants, release agents and dosing systems into aluminum extrusion, automotive, can fabrication and rotational molding industries. Its competitive position rests on six foundational US patents covering heat-resistant composite formulations (including a phenyl polysiloxane coating developed originally as an asbestos replacement by founders from Owens-Illinois), PFAS-free materials rated to 650°C, and a global distribution network spanning 50+ countries through regional sales offices and dedicated country partners.
The company monetizes primarily through quote-based hardware sales of custom-engineered consumables and capital-style dosing equipment, supplemented by exclusive third-party distribution (notably SEFPRO refractory expendables in the US and Canada), on-site installation services, and precision machining for prototypes and production runs. Go-to-market is field-sales led through regional offices in Ohio, California and Florida, complemented by technical customer support, industry event participation (including Glassman Latin America 2026) and content marketing via the corporate website, LinkedIn and YouTube channels. Customers include major glass container producers plus enterprise OEMs such as Volkswagen, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Hydro Extrusions, Johnson Controls, Little Tikes and Rotoplas, served by a sub-50-employee workforce operating from a single Holland, Ohio manufacturing facility. The business model is that of a niche specialty industrial manufacturer — high gross margins on proprietary parts, recurring consumable revenue from wear items, and project-driven capital equipment sales through DT INDUSTRIALS, with no external institutional funding or ownership changes disclosed across its 40+ year history.
Dura Temp firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dura Temp
- Legal name
- DURA TEMP CORPORATION
- Website
- https://duratemp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Dura Temp is a US-based industrial manufacturer founded in 1983 that produces proprietary heat-resistant composite components and engineered parts for hot-end glass manufacturing, plus specialty lubricants and dosing systems for aluminum, automotive, can fabrication and rotational molding industries through its DT INDUSTRIALS subsidiary, serving 250+ customers in 50+ countries.
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Dura Temp industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Materials & Components for Glass Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
- SIC
- Plastics Foam Products (3086), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts) (IMANAIAJ)
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Where Dura Temp is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Holland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Dura Temp business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Products and Materials: Design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced materials including mold top plates, sweepout pushers, lehr stacker bars, fingers and pads, sheet materials, and cut parts for hot-end glass manufacturing and other industrial applications.
- Specialized Lubricants: Distribution and installation of high-performance lubricants and release agents through DT INDUSTRIALS for aluminum extrusion, automotive, can fabrication, and rotational molding industries. Includes food-grade lubricants, metalworking process lubricants, and mold release systems.
- Machining Services: Precision machining services including milling, tapping, threading, precision grinding, sand blasting, laser engraving, and assembly for custom parts and components.
- Refractory Expendables Distribution: Exclusive distribution of SEFPRO expendable products in US and Canada for feeder and forehearth applications including plungers, stirrers, orifice rings, spout bowls, and insulation materials.
- On-Site Installation Services: Hands-on technical support and installation services for product deployment including trials, full installations, troubleshooting, and system commissioning.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Dura Temp product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DURA TEMP designs, manufactures, and distributes proprietary Advanced Molded Composite materials and engineered components (sweepout assemblies, lehr stacker bars, contact fingers and pads, mold top plates, stainless steel braid, sheet materials) for hot-end ware handling in glass container manufacturing. Through its DT INDUSTRIALS subsidiary, the company distributes specialized lubricants, release agents, and dosing systems for aluminum extrusion, automotive, can fabrication, and rotational molding industries. The company also provides precision machining, on-site installation, technical support, and R&D services.
Product overview
Dura Temp operates two primary brands: DURA TEMP (core brand) focuses on material components for glass manufacturing hot-end ware handling, including Sweepout Assemblies, Lehr Stacker Bars, Contact Fingers & Molded Pads, Mold Top Plates, Advanced Composites, Stainless Steel Braid, Sheet Materials, and SEFPRO Expendables (distributed). DT INDUSTRIALS extends into non-glass industries with lubricants and delivery systems for aluminum extrusion (Interforge KI-C, ADS RO3), can fabrication, rotational molding (Intermol products), and automotive applications. Services include machining, on-site installation, technical support, and R&D.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DT INDUSTRIALS: Focuses on exclusive distribution and installation of high-performance lubricants and their delivery systems for different industries including aluminum extrusion, automotive, can fabrication, and rotational molding.
Products and services
- Sweepout Pushers / Sweepout Assemblies Ware handling assemblies that guide newly formed containers from IS machines onto conveyors in glass container manufacturing. Available in Gen I, II, and III configurations with single through quadruple gob setups, adjustable spacing, and quick-change pocket designs.
- Lehr Stacker Bars / Loader Bars Air-cooled tubular bar designs for lehr furnace loading with built-in ventilation and structural rigidity, including pocket assemblies with adjustable or fixed spacing in multiple pocket styles and heights.
- Contact Fingers & Molded Pads Molded composite contact components for transferring, guiding, and stabilizing hot glass containers, made from proprietary Advanced Molded Composite materials with crash-resistant metal inserts and non-marking properties.
- Mold Top Plates / Mold Top Plate Inserts Precision-machined high-temperature inserts that protect molds, reduce thermal checks, improve parting line performance, and extend mold life in glass container manufacturing.
- Advanced Composites Proprietary high-temperature composite materials developed for hot glass contact applications, including sheet materials, molded pockets, pads, fingers, and custom components. PFAS-free and capable of operating up to 650°C (1200°F).
- Stainless Steel Braid (SSB) Hand-crafted stainless steel braid and woven fabric products bonded to metal substrates for hot glass contact applications. Provides up to 650°C (1200°F) temperature resistance with superior wear life and shape retention.
- Sheet Materials and Cut Parts Engineered flat sheet materials and custom-machined cut parts for thermal performance and glass protection in hot-end environments, with low thermal conductivity and excellent lubricity.
- SEFPRO Expendables Exclusive US and Canada distribution of SEFPRO refractory expendables for feeder and forehearth applications, including spout kits, inserted spouts, monolithic spouts, tubes, VORTEX tubes, orifice rings, plungers, needles, stirrers, and insulation materials.
- ADS RO3 Automatic Dosing System High-performance automatic lubrication system with ±0.1 ml dosing accuracy and up to 25 lubrication cycles per second, featuring Siemens Logo V8.4 controls, 19-liter tank, and plug-and-play integration for aluminum extrusion applications.
- Interforge KI-C Water-based synthetic release agent for aluminum extrusion, trusted for billet casting and extrusion press applications, providing flawless finishes, minimized tool wear, and eco-friendly operation.
- Food-Grade Lubricants for Can Fabrication NSF-registered H1 lubricants for aluminum cup forming, stamping, end-making, and filling lines, including Stamp Fluid Cup, Stamp Fluid, Interoil AI, Cad Tex HT, Cad Food HT, Aliplex CA 100, Aliplex 0, Interoil FGL Series, and Interplex Greases.
- Intermol Rotomolding Products Advanced mold release agents for rotational molding, including Intermol 856 (water-based release agent), Intermol Bio Cleaner (biodegradable surface cleaner), and Unigraf EA (specialty grease for open gears); 90% are water-based and biodegradable.
- Automotive Lubrication and Mold Release Solutions Specialized lubrication and mold release solutions for automotive manufacturing through Intermol partnership, covering tire, rim mounting, headliner, and polyurethane foam applications with VOC-free and biodegradable options.
- Machining Services Precision machining services including milling, tapping and threading, precision grinding, sand blasting, laser engraving, and assembly, ranging from prototypes to production runs with fast turnaround.
- On-Site Installation Services Hands-on technical support for product installation, including trials and full installations for both glass manufacturing and industrial applications, covering system setup, commissioning, nozzle placement, and performance optimization.
- Research & Development Services In-house R&D for material innovation, custom mold creation, and flexible manufacturing including molding, machining, and finishing tailored to customer requirements.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4% increase in packing rates after switching to DURA TEMP Sweepout Assemblies
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Dura Temp
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Dura Temp technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Dura Temp partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.
- SEFPROcoreDURA TEMP is the Exclusive Distributor of SEFPRO expendable products in the United States and Canada. SEFPRO products include spout kits, inserted spouts, monolithic spouts, tubes, VORTEX tubes, orifice rings, plungers, needles, stirrers, and insulation materials designed for feeder and forehearth applications. This partnership combines local inventory in Ohio with fast response times and technical expertise.
- InterlubcoreProven global brand partnership ensuring innovation and reliability in lubrication solutions. Interlub products are part of the DT INDUSTRIALS portfolio for industrial lubrication applications including food industry lubricants and metalworking process lubricants.
- IntermolcoreProven global brand partnership providing Intermol release agents for rotational molding and automotive applications. DT INDUSTRIALS distributes Intermol products including Intermol 856 (water-based release agent), Intermol Bio Cleaner (biodegradable surface cleaner), and specialty greases for rotomolding operations.
- HGH Trading bv (Belgium)coreDURA TEMP Europe operations through HGH Trading bv based in Sint-Michiels, Belgium. Markets served: Europe (excluding Spain & Portugal). Contact: Bert Vandaele.
- Interglass S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)coreLatin American distribution partner based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Markets served: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru. Contact: Aldo Chanon.
- Trirex International Co., Ltd (Thailand)regionalAsia Pacific distribution partner based in Bangkok, Thailand. Markets served: Thailand and Vietnam.
- Geobels Technologies Inc (Philippines)regionalPhilippines distribution partner based in Makati City. Markets served: Philippines. Contact: Ivan Dimaisip.
- Millchem (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)regionalAfrican distribution partner based in Meadowdale, South Africa. Markets served: Angola, Botswana, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Contact: Chris Damen.
- Ceracon Engineers Private Ltd (India)regionalIndian subcontinent distribution partner based in New Delhi. Markets served: India, Sri Lanka, and Middle East. Contact: Arun Bahl.
- Chiyoda Trading Corp. (Japan)regionalJapanese distribution partner based in Osaka. Markets served: Japan. Contact: M. Dogan.
- Metaglobal, Lda (Portugal)regionalIberian Peninsula distribution partner based in Leiria, Portugal. Markets served: Spain and Portugal.
- Trópicos Comercio de Isolantes Térmicos Ltda. (Brazil)regionalBrazilian distribution partner based in São Paulo. Markets served: Brazil. Contact: Francisco A. De Araújo Pinto Júnior.
- RAP Beijing Trading Co., LTD. (China)regionalChinese distribution partner based in Beijing. Markets served: China and Taiwan. Contact: Qian Noble.
- Kukdong International Co., Ltd. (South Korea)regionalSouth Korean distribution partner based in Seoul. Markets served: South Korea. Contact: Ho-Joo Moon.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dura Temp competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Quaker Houghton: Global leader in industrial process fluids including aluminum extrusion die lubricants and release agents. Comparable to DT INDUSTRIALS' Interforge KI-C release agent and ADS RO3 automatic dosing system offerings for aluminum extrusion customers.
- Vesuvius plc: Global leader in refractory products, foundry consumables, and flow control technology serving the glass, steel, and foundry industries. Directly comparable to Dura Temp's hot-end ware handling and expendable product lines for glass manufacturers.
- Rath Group: Austrian manufacturer of specialty refractory products including expendables for the glass industry. Comparable to Dura Temp's SEFPRO-distributed feeder and forehearth consumables portfolio.
- Fosbel Inc. Specializes in hot repair services and refractory products for the glass industry, including maintenance and installation of forehearth, feeder, and regenerator components. Comparable to Dura Temp's on-site installation services and expendable refractory offerings.
- SEFPRO (Saint-Gobain): Manufacturer of refractory products for the glass industry, whose expendables Dura Temp distributes exclusively in US/Canada. Both a critical channel partner and a direct competitor in feeder/forehearth consumables for glass manufacturers globally.
- Pyrotek: Engineered materials, equipment, and technical services for the glass, aluminum, and foundry industries. Highly comparable product portfolio covering high-temperature fiber, refractories, and consumables used in glass container forming — overlapping directly with Dura Temp's composite and stainless steel braid offerings.
- Chem-Trend (Freudenberg): Global supplier of release agents, mold lubricants, and process chemical specialties serving automotive, rotational molding, polyurethane foam, and tire manufacturing. Directly comparable to DT INDUSTRIALS' release agent and lubrication portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain: Global materials conglomerate and parent of SEFPRO, with extensive refractory, glass, and high-performance materials operations. Operates at vastly larger scale across multiple industrial verticals, providing indirect competition through SEFPRO and broader materials portfolio overlap.
- Morgan Advanced Materials: Specialty manufacturer of advanced composites, ceramics, and high-temperature materials for industrial applications. Overlaps with Dura Temp's Advanced Molded Composite business in high-temperature insulation and engineered material formulations.
Emerging players
- AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories: Manufacturer of specialty mold release agents and processing aids for plastics, polyurethane, rubber, and composites. Comparable to DT INDUSTRIALS' Intermol release agent portfolio for rotational molding and automotive applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
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Dura Temp leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Dura Temp subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Dura Temp funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Dura Temp M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Dura Temp
What does Dura Temp do?
DURA TEMP designs, manufactures, and distributes proprietary Advanced Molded Composite materials and engineered components (sweepout assemblies, lehr stacker bars, contact fingers and pads, mold top plates, stainless steel braid, sheet materials) for hot-end ware handling in glass container manufacturing. Through its DT INDUSTRIALS subsidiary, the company distributes specialized lubricants, release agents, and dosing systems for aluminum extrusion, automotive, can fabrication, and rotational molding industries. The company also provides precision machining, on-site installation, technical support, and R&D services.
Is Dura Temp a public or private company?
Dura Temp is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Dura Temp founded?
Dura Temp was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Dura Temp based?
Dura Temp is headquartered in Holland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Dura Temp make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Industrial Products and Materials are the primary driver. The others are specialized Lubricants, machining Services, refractory Expendables Distribution and on-Site Installation Services.
Who are Dura Temp's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Quaker Houghton, Vesuvius plc, Rath Group, Fosbel Inc., SEFPRO (Saint-Gobain), Pyrotek and Chem-Trend (Freudenberg). Broad incumbents are Saint-Gobain and Morgan Advanced Materials. AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories is listed as an emerging player.
Does Dura Temp have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dura Temp.
What industry is Dura Temp in?
Dura Temp's product category is Industrial Materials & Components for Glass Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAIAJ, Foam Conversion & Fabrication (Cutting, Laminating, CNC, Packaging Inserts). Its NAICS code is 3261 and its SIC code is 3086.