Rowland Technologies

What Rowland Technologies does

Rowland Technologies, Inc. is a specialty manufacturer of high-quality polymeric film and sheet, headquartered in Wallingford, Connecticut. The company produces three core branded product lines — RowTec® Polycarbonate Films, SolaTuf® Impact Modified Acrylic Films, and RowLux® Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films — alongside a custom Toll Extrusion film and sheet service. Manufacturing relies on a unique extrusion process combined with proprietary in-house tooling techniques developed internally, which the company cites as the basis for its specialty film capability rather than commodity film production.

Rowland's products serve four primary verticals: graphic arts (printing, laminating, vehicle wrapping), medical (device components, protective films, sterile packaging), aerospace (lightweight structural and protective elements), and automotive (exterior decals, sill and bumper protectors, paint and abrasion films). The company does not sell directly to end-users at scale; instead, it operates through ORAFOL's worldwide network of authorized distributors, authorized resellers, and certified installers (including dedicated vehicle wrap and architectural films installer programs), making channel partnerships its principal go-to-market motion. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with industrial B2B contract sales.

Since 2017, Rowland Technologies has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORAFOL Europe GmbH, functioning as ORAFOL's Advanced Polymer Films Division. The acquisition effectively merged Rowland's extrusion and tooling expertise with ORAFOL's global sales infrastructure, distribution reach across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, and adjacent product platforms (graphic solutions, reflective solutions, adhesive tape systems, automotive graphics, advanced TPU films). Revenue, headcount trend, and unit economics are not separately disclosed; current operations span 101–250 employees under the ORAFOL Americas commercial umbrella.

Name

Rowland Technologies

Legal name

Rowland Technologies Inc.

Website

https://rowtec.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Rowland Technologies is a Wallingford, CT-based specialty manufacturer of polymeric films (RowTec®, SolaTuf®, RowLux®) and toll extrusion services, acquired by ORAFOL Europe in 2017 and now operating as its Advanced Polymer Films Division serving graphic arts, medical, aerospace, and automotive markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Polymer Film Manufacturing

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Film Extrusion (Masking, Surface Protection, Barrier Films) (IMANACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Film/Sheet Extrusion (Cleanroom, Sterile Barrier, Diaper Backsheets) (IMANACAF), Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE)

Keywords

• Plastic film manufacturing
• Polycarbonate films
• Acrylic films
• Polymer extrusion
• Specialty plastic sheet

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallingford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Polymeric Film and Sheet Sales: Sale of high-quality polymeric films including RowTec® Polycarbonate Films, SolaTuf® Impact Modified Acrylic Films, and RowLux® Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films. Products are sold through distributors and direct channels for use in graphic arts, medical, aerospace, and automotive markets. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with potential for recurring orders from industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rowland Technologies manufactures high-quality plastic film and sheet, including RowTec® Polycarbonate Films, SolaTuf® Impact Modified Acrylic Films, RowLux® Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films, and custom Toll Extrusion film and sheet services. The company uses proprietary extrusion processes and in-house tooling to deliver specialty polymer films serving graphic arts, medical, aerospace, and automotive markets.

Product overview

ORAFOL® Advanced Polymer Films (formerly Rowland Technologies) is a specialty manufacturer of high-quality polymeric films offering a unified portfolio of product lines including RowTec® Polycarbonate Films, SolaTuf® Impact Modified Acrylic Films, and RowLux® Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films, complemented by Toll Extrusion film and sheet services. The company utilizes a unique extrusion process and proprietary in-house tooling techniques. These products serve diverse markets including graphic arts, medical, aerospace, and automotive. Rowland Technologies was acquired by ORAFOL Europe in 2017 and now operates as ORAFOL's Advanced Polymer Films Division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RowTec®: RowTec® Polycarbonate Films (PC) - specialty polycarbonate film products
• SolaTuf®
• RowLux®

Products and services

• RowTec® Polycarbonate Films Polycarbonate film products manufactured by Rowland Technologies using proprietary extrusion processes, targeted at industrial customers in graphic arts, medical, aerospace, and automotive applications requiring durable, high-performance plastic film.
• SolaTuf® Impact Modified Acrylic Films Impact-modified acrylic film products designed for applications requiring improved toughness and durability, produced by Rowland Technologies for industrial buyers in graphic arts and other demanding end markets.
• RowLux® Multi-lensed Polycarbonate Films Polycarbonate films featuring Rowland Technologies' multi-lens optical technology, used in applications requiring specialized optical effects such as signage, displays, and graphic overlays.
• Toll Extrusion Film and Sheet Services Custom toll extrusion services producing plastic film and sheet on behalf of customers, leveraging Rowland Technologies' proprietary extrusion processes and in-house tooling to deliver specialized polymer film products for industrial buyers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ORAFOL Europe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORAFOL Europe acquired Rowland Technologies Inc. in 2017, creating the Advanced Polymer Films Division. Rowland's technical excellence in specialty film manufacturing combined with ORAFOL's worldwide distribution network provides global market access and distribution capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Professional Plastics: Professional Plastics is a distributor and fabricator of specialty plastic sheets, rods, tubes, and films including polycarbonate and acrylic products. While primarily a distributor, its deep presence in the same end markets and materials makes it a relevant peer to Rowland's industrial film business.
• Plaskolite: Plaskolite is a North American manufacturer of acrylic and polycarbonate sheets and films, serving architectural, signage, lighting, and industrial customers. Its product portfolio in cast and extruded acrylic/polycarbonate sheets directly overlaps with Rowland's SolaTuf® and RowTec® offerings.
• Tekra (a division of Mylan Group): Tekra is a specialty converter and distributor of plastic films and coated substrates, including polycarbonate and polyester films, serving graphic arts, medical, and industrial customers. It is a direct peer because its product portfolio, end markets, and B2B film-converting model closely mirror Rowland's RowTec® business.
• Curbell Plastics: Curbell Plastics is a specialty plastics distributor and value-added fabricator of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film products. It serves similar industrial, aerospace, medical, and graphics customers to Rowland and competes in adjacent channels for polycarbonate and acrylic film applications.
• Rowmark: Rowmark is a specialty manufacturer of plastic sheet and film products (including polycarbonate and acrylic sheets) for graphic arts, signage, and industrial applications. It is a direct peer to Rowland given its overlapping product portfolio, materials focus, and B2B customer base in graphic arts and industrial markets.

Broad incumbents

• SABIC: SABIC is a major global petrochemicals and specialty plastics producer, including LEXAN polycarbonate films and specialty polymer sheets. Its scale, resin integration, and broad product portfolio make it a comparable incumbent competitor to Rowland in specialty film markets.
• Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman produces specialty plastics, films, and fibers including its specialty copolyesters used in film and sheet applications. It competes with Rowland in industrial and medical film markets and has comparable advanced polymer film capabilities.
• 3M: 3M manufactures a wide range of specialty films and adhesive film systems, including those serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and graphics markets. It is a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in the same end markets as Rowland, though as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Covestro: Covestro is one of the world's largest producers of polycarbonate resins and films, including Makrofol and Bayfol specialty films. It is highly comparable to Rowland's RowTec® polycarbonate film business and competes in similar industrial, medical, and electronics applications.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group (Mitsui Chemicals): Mitsubishi Chemical manufactures specialty polycarbonate films (including the Iupilon and Lupoy series) and other engineering plastics used in electronics, automotive, and industrial applications. It is comparable to Rowland as a global polycarbonate and specialty film producer serving similar markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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