REDCO

What REDCO does

REDCO (Rubber Engineering and Development Company) is a privately held, USA-owned custom thermoset rubber manufacturer founded in 1948 and headquartered in a 45,000-square-foot facility in Carson City, Nevada. The company produces made-to-order molded rubber parts, die-cut gaskets and foam, rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies, extrusions, bumpers, and industrial rubber rollers (including printing, precision, and industrial variants), processing 14+ elastomer families such as silicone, EPDM, nitrile, neoprene, Viton, fluorocarbon, perfluorocarbon, polyurethane, and natural rubber. Core production relies on compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding (added via the 2024 Santa Fe Rubber Products acquisition), die cutting, foam fabrication, CNC machining, and cryogenic deflashing, with an in-house developmental laboratory staffed by a full-time chemist supporting custom compounding.

The business model is direct, quote-based custom manufacturing: customers request pricing through a website RFQ form or phone, and projects are priced off specifications, materials, and complexity rather than published tiers. REDCO sells primarily to enterprise and government customers across nine verticals, with aerospace, defense/military, and medical treated as primary segments and oil and gas, printing, packaging, mining, construction, and agriculture as secondary. Quality credentials, including AS9100, ITAR, MIL-I-45208A, ISO 10012-1, RoHS, REACH, and FDA-compliant material options, underpin premium-positioned work in regulated end markets. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supported by content marketing (rubber materials library, educational resources, video demonstrations), social media presence, and customer testimonials. Leadership is led by President and CEO Mitch Watts; ownership is closely held with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company.

Name

REDCO

Legal name

REDCO Rubber Engineering and Development Company

Website

https://redco1.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

REDCO is a privately held, USA-owned custom thermoset rubber manufacturer in Carson City, Nevada, producing molded rubber parts, gaskets, rollers, and rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies under AS9100 and ITAR certifications for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Custom rubber molding
• Rubber manufacturing services
• Industrial rubber parts
• Rubber-to-metal bonding
• Elastomer compounding

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Manufacturing: REDCO generates revenue through custom manufacturing of rubber parts and products. They produce made-to-order components including rubber rollers, gaskets, bumpers, seals, and custom molded parts. Revenue is project-based with pricing determined by customer specifications, materials used, and production complexity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

REDCO (Rubber Engineering and Development Company) is a U.S.-owned custom rubber manufacturer that produces made-to-order rubber components using compression molding, transfer molding, die cutting, foam fabrication, and rubber-to-metal bonding. Its product portfolio spans custom rubber rollers, gaskets, bumpers, seals, extrusions, and assemblies produced from 14+ thermoset elastomer materials. Manufacturing is performed in-house at its 45,000-square-foot Carson City, Nevada facility, serving aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, printing, and other industrial customers.

Product overview

REDCO is a custom rubber manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rubber products and services. The core offerings include custom rubber molding (compression and transfer), die cutting, foam fabrication, rubber-to-metal bonding, and CNC machining. The product line includes custom rubber rollers (industrial, precision, printing/graphic arts), die-cut gaskets, rubber bumpers, and rubber extrusions. REDCO also offers rubber roller assemblies, refurbishing services, and processes 14+ rubber materials including silicone, EPDM, nitrile, neoprene, natural rubber, Viton, and specialty compounds. All manufacturing is performed in-house at their Carson City, Nevada facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Rubber Molding Custom rubber molding services using compression molding and transfer molding processes to produce industrial rubber parts from thermoset rubber compounds for OEM and industrial customers.
• Die Cutting Services Precision die cutting for custom commercial rubber components, including kiss cutting for adhesive rubber products and foam die cutting for custom foam parts.
• Foam Fabrication Custom foam fabrication services producing made-to-order foam parts for USA-based customers.
• Rubber Contract Manufacturing Contract manufacturing services for OEM and other manufacturers requiring custom rubber parts produced to their specifications.
• Rubber-to-Metal Bonding Services to chemically bond rubber to metal substrates, producing uniform high-quality bonded parts, supported by 70+ years of bonding experience.
• Silicone Molding & Die Cutting Custom silicone molding and die-cutting capabilities serving medical and industrial applications.
• Custom Rubber & Elastomer Compounding In-house thermoset elastomer compounding services using two internal mixers and three mixing mills to develop small-batch, custom rubber compounds for unique customer requirements.
• Rubber Roller Refurbishing Recovering and refurbishing services that restore existing industrial rubber rollers to like-new condition.
• Rubber Roller Assemblies Industrial rubber roller assemblies built to customer specifications, integrating bearings, gears, shafts, housings, and other components.
• Custom Die-Cut Gaskets Custom die-cut rubber gaskets manufactured to precise specifications for sealing applications across industries.
• Printing/Graphic Arts Rollers Custom rubber rollers designed for graphic arts and printing applications requiring high precision.
• Custom Precision Rubber Rollers Small precision rubber rollers for industrial applications requiring tight tolerances.
• Custom Industrial Rubber Rollers Industrial rubber rollers for commercial applications, available in sizes from 1 inch to 10 feet.
• Rubber Bumpers Industrial rubber bumpers for edge protection, cushioning, and impact absorption, available in three standard sizes with metal washers.
• Custom Rubber Extrusions Custom rubber extrusions including tubing, cord stock, and complex profiles produced in various elastomer materials.

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Santa Fe Rubber ProductsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREDCO acquired Santa Fe Rubber Products, a Southern California-based manufacturer known for outstanding quality, reliability, and innovation. The acquisition expanded REDCO's manufacturing capabilities to include additional Injection, Transfer, and Compression Molding. Santa Fe Rubber now operates inside REDCO's Carson City, NV facility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elasto Proxy: Custom rubber and elastomer parts manufacturer offering molding, extrusions, and die cutting for similar industrial end markets.
• Minor Rubber Products: Custom molded rubber parts manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and industrial OEM customers with similar compression and transfer molding capabilities.
• Daemar Inc. Manufacturer and distributor of custom molded rubber products, seals, and gaskets for industrial applications, overlapping closely with REDCO's part and material portfolio.
• Accurate Rubber Corp: Custom molded rubber products and rubber-to-metal bonded assemblies, serving aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM customers.
• Rubber Industries Inc. Custom rubber molding and rubber-to-metal bonding specialist serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers — directly comparable to REDCO's core services.
• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Custom molded rubber and plastic component supplier with engineering and material selection services for industrial, aerospace, and medical customers.

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Corporation: Manufacturer of engineered elastomeric materials and components for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications with overlapping customer profiles.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Large incumbent in precision-molded rubber and polymer seals for aerospace, medical, and industrial OEMs; competes with REDCO on custom elastomer parts.
• Parker Hannifin (Engineered Materials): Diversified industrial manufacturer with significant rubber and elastomer products business; competes with REDCO on engineered sealing and molded components.
• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies: Global manufacturer of seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets — a much larger competitor in overlapping categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/redco1
• Facebookfacebook.com/redco1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redco-rubber-engineering-and-delvelopment-company

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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