American Rubber Products

What American Rubber Products does

American Rubber Products (legal entity Specialized Sales Corporation) is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of rubber-coated fabrics and engineered elastomer products serving industrial OEM and MRO customers. The company operates a bicoastal footprint with its headquarters and primary facility in Santa Ana, California and a second plant in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, enabling same-day fulfillment and just-in-time inventory across U.S. time zones.

The product portfolio spans solid silicone (13 grade variants), silicone sponge, uncured silicone compound, rubber sheet, rubber-coated fabric, molded parts and extrusions, with 500+ material specifications stocked in thicknesses from 0.006" to 3". Specialized offerings include metal-detectable silicone compounds for pharmaceutical and food-processing applications and Boeing-, FDA- and MIL-spec-qualified grades for aerospace, medical and defense use. The company also acts as an authorized distributor for third-party manufacturers including Trelleborg (Reeves brand), Fairprene and Chemprene, extending catalog reach without dedicated production investment.

The business model combines short-run custom manufacturing with distribution, targeting a minimum order quantity of one yard and $50-$150 order minimums, with 2-3 day lead times on uncured silicone. Customers are reached across ten vertical end-markets including aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, medical equipment, oil and gas, rail and mass transit, safety, and water and irrigation. The low minimum order thresholds and breadth of stocked SKUs indicate a high-velocity, small-ticket transactional revenue base rather than large-anchor contracts.

Name

American Rubber Products

Legal name

Specialized Sales Corporation

Website

https://americanrubberproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Rubber Products manufactures and distributes rubber-coated fabrics and engineered elastomer products (silicone, rubber sheet, extrusions) from bicoastal facilities in Santa Ana, California and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, serving OEMs across ten industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Rubber and Silicone Materials

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD), Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI), Elastomers & Synthetic Rubber Polymer Manufacturing (SBR, BR, NBR, EPDM, Silicone base polymers) (IMANAAAD), Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

Keywords

• Silicone rubber sheeting
• Rubber molded parts
• Rubber extrusions
• Rubber coated fabric
• Engineered elastomer products

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rubber and silicone product sales: Sale of stocked and custom-manufactured rubber sheets, solid silicone, silicone sponge, rubber-coated fabric, and extruded profiles to industrial buyers under quote-based purchase orders with net-30 payment terms. Shipments are FOB Santa Ana, CA or Cherry Hill, NJ, with variation of ±10% in quantity deemed acceptable per Standard Terms & Conditions of Sale.
2. Custom molded and extruded part manufacturing: Custom production of molded parts (compression, transfer, injection) and extruded profiles to customer prints/drawings, including reverse engineering from supplied samples and engineering assistance on tool design, from prototype through production.
3. Uncured silicone compound supply: Production and supply of engineered uncured silicone compounds across Commercial, Specification, Fluorosilicone, High Strength, Low Temperature, FDA White, Translucent, Electrically Conductive, Extreme High Temperature, and Platinum Cure grades, with 2–3 day lead times after receipt of order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Rubber Products manufactures and supplies specification-grade rubber and silicone materials, including solid silicone sheeting, closed cell silicone sponge, uncured silicone compounds, rubber sheet, rubber coated fabric, custom molded parts, and extruded profiles. The company serves industrial OEMs with engineered materials qualified to AMS, MIL-DTL, ASTM, FDA, USP Class VI, UL94, and 3-A standards, offering custom compounding, molding, extrusion, and bonding from a bicoastal U.S. footprint. Low minimums (1 yard / $150) and Just-In-Time inventory enable rapid fulfillment alongside engineering support from prototype through production.

Product overview

American Rubber Products is a single-line specialty rubber manufacturer organized around seven core product families that share common material science: Solid Silicone (with thirteen specialized grades including Commercial, Specification, FDA White, Translucent FDA, Extreme High Temperature, Fiberglass Reinforced, Fluorosilicone, Medical, Electrically Conductive, High Strength, High Strength Low Temperature, Extreme Low Temperature, and Metal Detectable), Closed Cell Silicone Sponge (Soft/Medium/Firm densities plus flame-retardant and low-compression-set variants), Uncured Silicone Compound, Rubber Sheet (Neoprene, Nitrile, EPDM, FKM, Natural Rubber, SBR, Butyl, CSM, and specialty inserts), Rubber Coated Fabric, Molded Parts, and Extrusions. The Solid Silicone and Silicone Sponge lines function as the flagship engineered offerings, complemented by Uncured Compound as a feeder stock option, while Rubber Sheet, Rubber Coated Fabric, Molded Parts, and Extrusions extend the same material portfolio (butyl, EPDM, neoprene, nitrile, silicone, fluorosilicone, FKM, natural rubber, SBR) into different form factors for gasket, sealing, and diaphragm applications across aerospace, automotive, construction, energy, food & beverage, medical equipment, oil & gas, rail & mass transit, safety, and water & irrigation industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solid Silicone Core solid silicone sheeting product line supplied in sheets or continuous roll lengths, available in 20–90 durometer with thicknesses from .010" to 1" and custom widths up to 60". The line encompasses Commercial Grade, Specification Grade (A-A-59588, AMS3301-AMS3305), FDA White, Translucent FDA (3A-18-03 Class 1), Extreme High Temperature, Fiberglass Reinforced (AMS3320), Fluorosilicone (MIL-DTL-25988), Medical Grade (USP Class VI, platinum-cured), Electrically Conductive, High Strength, High Strength Low Temperature, Extreme Low Temperature, and Metal Detectable grades. Used as gasketing and sealing material across aerospace, automotive, food & beverage, medical, oil & gas, and other industrial applications.
• Closed Cell Silicone Sponge High-performance closed-cell silicone sponge gasketing material available in Soft, Medium, and Firm densities plus flame-retardant (UL94 HB, UL94 V-0) and low compression set grades. Formulated per AMS3195, AMS3196, ASTM D1056, MIL-R-6130 Type II, ASTM D6576 Type II, MIL-R-46089, and FDA, with water absorption under 3% per ASTM D1056. Used in rail & mass transit, aerospace, and industrial sealing and cushioning applications.
• Uncured Silicone Compound Engineered uncured silicone compounds supplied in multiple grades — Commercial, Specification, Fluorosilicone, High Strength, Low Temperature, FDA, Electrically Conductive, Extreme High Temperature, and Platinum Cure — to ASTM, AMS, BMS, DMS, FDA, MIL-Spec, 3-A, and NSF specifications, with 2–3 day lead times after receipt of order. Supplied with custom formulations and color matching.
• Rubber Sheet Commercial-grade rubber sheet product line spanning Neoprene, Nitrile, EPDM, Fluoroelastomer (FKM/Viton), Tan Natural Rubber, Red SBR, SBR Skirt Board, Butyl, CSM (Hypalon), Corrugated Rubber Matting, and Nylon-Inserted variants in multiple durometers, for gasketing, sealing, weatherproofing, matting, and general industrial use.
• Rubber Coated Fabric Engineered rubber coated fabrics for gasket and diaphragm applications, including brand-specific Trelleborg (Reeves), Fairprene, and Chemprene materials in Butyl, CSM, ECO, EPDM, Fluoroelastomer, Fluorosilicone, Neoprene, Nitrile, and Silicone compounds bonded to Nylon, Fiberglass, Polyester, Nomex, and Cotton substrates. Includes DMS 1992 TY1/TY2 specification Butyl/Fiberglass and FDA anti-wicking options, with matte (fabric) finish.
• Molded Parts Custom-engineered molded rubber parts produced via compression, transfer, and injection molding in Butyl, EPDM, Fluoroelastomer, Fluorosilicone, Natural Rubber, Neoprene, Nitrile, Polyurethane, SBR, and Silicone, with rubber-to-metal, rubber-to-fabric, and rubber-to-plastic bonding. MIL-spec, NSF 61, UL94 V0, and Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) backing options available. Includes reverse engineering from customer samples and engineering assistance on tool design from prototype through production.
• Extrusions Custom rubber extrusions supplied in continuous lengths as coils or cut straight lengths, including P/D/E/L/T/U-shaped profiles, cords, tubes, rectangles, and spliced or bonded configurations, with low-smoke-and-toxicity options for rail & mass transit and other demanding environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 rubber materials stocked in inventory from 0.006" to 3" thick
• +4 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trelleborg (Reeves)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand-specific Trelleborg (Reeves) rubber coated fabrics are offered as part of American Rubber Products' engineered coated fabric portfolio, used in gaskets and diaphragms where precision is required. The relationship supplies ARP's catalog with a recognized brand.
• FairprenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairprene branded coated fabrics are distributed by American Rubber Products as part of its engineered rubber coated fabric line for gasket and diaphragm applications.
• ChemprenecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChemprene branded coated fabrics are offered by American Rubber Products within its engineered coated fabric line, supporting custom production runs for critical gasket and diaphragm applications.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Elasto Proxy: Custom rubber and silicone fabricator offering molded parts, extrusions, sheeting, and sealing solutions to industrial buyers, with an emphasis on low-volume, engineered-to-order work. Closely matches ARP's custom compounding, molding, and small-quantity service profile.
• Daemar Inc. Canadian-headquartered industrial supplier of O-rings, seals, gaskets, and molded elastomer components to North American manufacturers. Directly comparable to ARP on sealing products, custom elastomer sourcing, and industrial B2B distribution.
• Marco Rubber: U.S. custom molded rubber and elastomer parts supplier with a strong engineering-support and low-minimum order model. Comparable to ARP on custom-molded parts, engineered compounds, and small-batch industrial B2B service.
• All-State Industries: U.S. custom manufacturer of molded rubber and plastic components, gaskets, and sealing products serving industrial OEMs. Overlaps with ARP on molded parts, gasket fabrication, and multi-substrate custom engineering.
• Stockwell Elastomerics: Small U.S. specialty manufacturer of silicone sponge, solid silicone, and EMI/RFI conductive elastomer gaskets serving aerospace, medical, and industrial buyers. Closely comparable to American Rubber Products on product mix, specification-grade focus, and small-scale custom-engineering business model.
• Apple Rubber Products: U.S. manufacturer of standard and custom rubber sealing products, O-rings, and molded elastomer components for industrial and medical customers. Comparable to ARP on engineered elastomer manufacturing and industrial/medical customer mix.
• Lauren Manufacturing: U.S. custom manufacturer of rubber and silicone extrusions, molded parts, and dense/sponge gasketing materials for industrial OEMs. Directly comparable on form factors (extrusions, molded parts, sheets) and on engineered-elastomer specification work.
• Greene Rubber Company: U.S. custom rubber molder and distributor of industrial rubber products including silicone, EPDM, neoprene, and Viton-based components. Overlaps with ARP on custom molding, elastomer variety, and industrial buyer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Global engineered polymer and sealing solutions business of Trelleborg AB, offering a much broader portfolio of rubber, silicone, and fluoropolymer sealing products. Overlaps directly with ARP's offerings as a broad incumbent — and is also one of ARP's own brand suppliers (Trelleborg/Reeves), making it both competitor and partner.
• Parker Hannifin (Engineered Polymer Systems / Chomerics): Large diversified industrial manufacturer whose Engineered Polymer Systems and Chomerics divisions supply molded and extruded elastomer, silicone, and EMI shielding products. Competes with ARP on specification-grade sealing and EMI gaskets in aerospace, medical, and electronics, but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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