Plasteak

What Plasteak does

PlasTEAK Inc. is a family-owned, U.S.-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer specializing in synthetic teak and recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic products, founded in 1995 by William Gribble and headquartered in Copley, Ohio. The company's core technology is vertically integrated HDPE plastic lumber manufacturing using both extruded (trim) and molded production methods, with proprietary material formulations — including a foaming-agent-based trim lumber and mold-only structural lumber — that deliver durability, UV stability, and saltwater resistance.

Its product portfolio centers on the PlasDECK synthetic teak boat decking line (introduced in 2005) and a broader marine offering that includes custom swim platforms built one at a time to individual transom specifications, boat ladders, bow pulpits, custom boat trim, and an expanding marine flooring range (Teak & Holly, EZ Boat Sole, Loncoin, Lonplate, and the 2025-launched reFlex PE Foam). Adjacent lines — recycled plastic outdoor furniture (park, memorial, mall, and buddy benches), speed bumps and parking blocks, plastic lumber, boatboard sheets, outdoor signs, and plastic grates — extend the same HDPE platform into municipal, commercial, and landscaping use cases.

PlasTEAK generates revenue through three primary streams: one-time e-commerce product sales via its own website (plasteak.com), higher-margin custom manufacturing projects priced per specification, and installation services delivered through a network of certified installers. Pricing is unit-based (per square foot for flooring, per letter for engraving, per board for lumber) with no subscription or recurring component. The company sells direct to consumers, individual boat owners, marine dealers, and small commercial buyers, with international shipping capability and three branded storefronts (plasteak.com, plasdeck.com, deck-crown.com). It distributes complementary OEM products from NautikFlor and Lonseal alongside its proprietary lines, and has remained privately held and bootstrapped since founding.

Name

Plasteak

Legal name

PlasTEAK Inc.

Website

https://plasteak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PlasTEAK is a family-owned Ohio manufacturer and DTC retailer of HDPE recycled plastic and synthetic teak products, serving marine, municipal, commercial, and landscaping buyers through e-commerce, custom manufacturing, and a certified installer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Synthetic Teak Decking and Recycled Plastic Lumber

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (33661), Boat Building (336612), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Yacht Tenders & Support Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAMAK)

Keywords

• Synthetic teak decking
• Recycled plastic lumber
• Marine flooring products
• Custom swim platforms
• Outdoor plastic furniture

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of recycled plastic products including marine flooring, outdoor furniture, lumber, and traffic control products through e-commerce website. Products sold as one-time purchases with no subscription model. Mix of standard catalog items and custom-manufactured products.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Custom-made products including swim platforms built to individual specifications, custom boat trim, and bespoke projects. These are higher-margin custom orders with longer sales cycles involving consultation and measurement.
3. Installation Services: Company offers installation services for products like reFlex foam decking with digitizing services. Also maintains a network of certified installers for customer referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plasteak manufactures and sells HDPE recycled plastic products, primarily for marine and outdoor applications. The flagship offering is PlasDECK synthetic teak boat decking (launched 2005), complemented by a broad product ecosystem including custom-made swim platforms, boat ladders, bow pulpits, custom boat trim, marine-grade flooring (Teak & Holly, EZ Boat Sole, Loncoin, Lonplate, reFlex PE Foam), recycled plastic lumber (trim and molded), outdoor benches and furniture, speed bumps, parking blocks, outdoor signs, and plastic grates. The company sells primarily direct-to-consumer via plasteak.com and supports a certified installer network for marine projects.

Product overview

PlasTEAK is a family-owned U.S. company specializing in synthetic teak and recycled plastic products for the marine industry and outdoor applications. The company's product portfolio centers on two core offerings: (1) PlasDECK synthetic teak boat decking introduced in 2005, which became an industry leader, and (2) a comprehensive range of recycled HDPE plastic lumber products including custom swim platforms, boat ladders, bow pulpits, marine-grade flooring (Teak & Holly, EZ Boat Sole, Loncoin, Diamond Plate, reFlex PE Foam), outdoor furniture (bench series including Buddy, Park, Memorial, and Mall benches), speed bumps, parking blocks, signs, and plastic grates. The products are made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recycled plastic material manufactured in the USA. PlasTEAK was established in 1995 and operates from Akron, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlasDECK: Synthetic teak boat decking solution launched in 2005
• Deck Crown
• EZ Boat Sole

Products and services

• PlasDECK Synthetic Teak Boat Decking Proprietary synthetic teak boat decking product line for boat owners, marine dealers, and boat manufacturers seeking a maintenance-free teak-like decking alternative with superior durability, UV stability, and saltwater resistance.
• Custom Swim Platforms

Quantifiable outcome

• Products designed to last a lifetime with warranties up to 20 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Deck CrownminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeck Crown is a related brand (deck-crown.com) that distributes PlasTEAK's exclusive Deck Crown deck cap products. While appears related, it operates as a separate distribution channel for these specific products.
• PlasDECKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlasDECK is PlasTEAK's proprietary synthetic teak boat decking product line introduced in 2005. PlasTEAK also operates plasdeck.com website for this product. The technology has made PlasTEAK an industry leader in synthetic marine decking.
• NautikFlorcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNautikFlor manufactures the EZ Boat Sole product line which PlasTEAK distributes and sells through their platform. This is a complementary interior boat flooring product using click-together technology.
• LonsealcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLonseal is the manufacturer of Loncoin and Lonplate diamond plate marine flooring products that PlasTEAK distributes. These products carry 15-year limited warranties and are manufactured with slip-resistant embossing technology.
• Certified PlasTEAK InstallerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of independent certified installers who provide professional installation services for PlasTEAK products. Company provides installer selection guidance and maintains a Find an Installer locator on their website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flexiteek: Global leader in synthetic teak boat decking; manufactures PVC-based teak-look decking for marine decks and swim platforms. Direct competitor to PlasTEAK's PlasDECK in the synthetic teak category, serving boat builders, dealers, and aftermarket owners worldwide.
• Permateek: Synthetic teak decking manufacturer targeting boat owners and OEMs with PVC-based teak-look deck systems. Closely comparable to PlasTEAK in product offering, custom-install model, and target customer (recreational boat owners seeking low-maintenance teak alternatives).
• SeaDek: Leading manufacturer of EVA foam marine decking pads and traction products. Competes head-to-head with PlasTEAK's marine flooring portfolio (and explicitly named as the competitor PlasTEAK's reFlex launch targets) for boat owners seeking non-slip, comfortable deck surfaces.
• GatorStep: Custom EVA foam marine decking and traction products for boats, pontoons, and watercraft. Competes in the same marine flooring category as PlasTEAK's reFlex and Loncoin/Lonplate offerings, with similar direct-to-consumer and installer-channel go-to-market.
• WearDeck: Manufacturer of HDPE plastic lumber boards for marine docks, decks, and commercial applications. Closely comparable to PlasTEAK's HDPE lumber and Boatboard sheet offerings in raw material (HDPE), product form factor, and target use cases (marine, outdoor, structural).

Broad incumbents

• Trex: Largest US manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, primarily serving residential and commercial builders. Overlaps with PlasTEAK's recycled-plastic-lumber category and 'Made in USA' sustainability positioning but operates at much greater scale and through big-box retail.
• TimberTech: Premium composite decking and railing brand (part of AZEK Company) serving residential contractors and homeowners. Comparable to PlasTEAK in producing long-life, low-maintenance outdoor lumber products, though focused on residential decking rather than marine.
• MoistureShield: Composite decking manufacturer offering moisture-resistant lumber boards for outdoor applications. Comparable product line (engineered/recycled-content lumber for outdoor use) and similar sustainability and durability value propositions to PlasTEAK's HDPE lumber.
• Fiberon: Composite decking and railing manufacturer serving residential and light commercial markets. Comparable to PlasTEAK in producing durable, weather-resistant lumber substitutes for outdoor applications, with similar 'low-maintenance, long-life' positioning.

Emerging players

• Dura Composites: UK-based manufacturer of composite products for marine, industrial, and infrastructure applications, including GRP decking and structural profiles. Comparable to PlasTEAK's marine and commercial product lines (decking, structural lumber, walkways) but with a primarily European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/plasteak_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/plasteak
• Instagraminstagram.com/plasteak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/plasteak---plasdeck

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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