What Freelin-Wade does

Freelin-Wade Co. is a custom and standard plastic tubing manufacturer founded in 1980 and headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon. The company operates as a subsidiary of Coilhose Company and a sister company to Coilhose Pneumatics. It produces a broad portfolio spanning polyurethane (branded Fre-Thane® in 70A–95A durometers, ether and ester formulations), nylon, polyethylene (including LLDPE and Liquiflex-POE), PVC (including DEHP-free), FEP, Kynar® PVDF, coiled/spiral tubing, metric-sized tubing, and specialty lines such as Silcryn™ (phthalate-free tubing for medical and dental applications) and Flexeel® reinforced flexible hoses. The company maintains over 4,000 in-stock SKUs with 48-hour shipment and offers custom manufacturing with no minimum order quantity, targeting medical, dental, food and beverage, water treatment, industrial pneumatic, automotive, and agricultural end markets.

The underlying technology centers on plastic extrusion and tube manufacturing, with proprietary capabilities in co-extrusion (multi-layer tubing produced by simultaneously extruding two materials through a single die with laser-based continuous OD monitoring), in-house tube bonding (permanent, strippable, and skip/partial bonding with residue-free exteriors for push-to-connect fitting compatibility), and custom color matching across 28 standard colors plus Pantone-matched variants. Products carry FDA 21 CFR 177.1520(c), USPVI, NSF/ANSI 51, NSF/ANSI 61, RoHS, REACH, BPA-free, and CCPA certifications, which gate entry to regulated medical, dental, food-contact, and potable-water applications. Customer-named logos include AOP Technologies and The Conrad Company, with the broader customer base distributed across multiple verticals rather than concentrated in a single account.

Freelin-Wade runs a dual-channel go-to-market combining a self-serve e-commerce storefront with a global distributor network. Pricing is unit-based with per-product variation by type, size, color, and quantity (example catalog prices: EVA Lined Tubing $22.13–$478.52; Metric LLDPE $21.96–$411.89 per reel), with volume discounts for bulk reels and a free-sample program (customer pays shipping). Revenue derives from one-time product sales, with no disclosed subscription or recurring contract line items. The company employs 101–250 people, is privately held with no outside venture or private-equity investment identified in source data, and shows no M&A, restructuring, or leadership-change events over the observable period.

Name

Freelin-Wade

Legal name

Freelin-Wade Co.

Website

https://freelin-wade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Freelin-Wade Co. is a privately held plastic tubing manufacturer founded in 1980 in McMinnville, Oregon, producing custom and standard polyurethane, nylon, polyethylene, and PVC tubing for medical, food/beverage, industrial, and automotive markets via direct e-commerce and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Plastic Tubing Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

Keywords

• Plastic tubing manufacturing
• Custom polyurethane tubing
• Medical grade tubing
• Pneumatic tubing products
• Coiled plastic hoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcminnville

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Tubing Product Sales: Freelin-Wade generates revenue through the sale of plastic tubing products including polyurethane, nylon, polyethylene, PVC, coiled, metric, specialty, and custom plastic tubing. Sales occur through direct e-commerce on their website and through their distributor network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Freelin-Wade manufactures and distributes standard and custom plastic tubing products, including polyurethane (Fre-Thane), nylon, polyethylene, PVC, FEP, and Kynar PVDF tubing. The company stocks more than 4,000 items shippable within 48 hours and offers extensive customization (sizes, colors, profiles, printing, bonding, coiling, packaging) with no minimum order requirements, serving medical, dental, food and beverage, industrial, and automotive applications.

Product overview

Freelin-Wade is a custom and standard plastic tubing manufacturer serving virtually every industry. The product portfolio centers on the Fre-Thane® polyurethane tubing brand as the flagship offering, complemented by nylon, polyethylene, PVC, FEP, and Kynar® PVDF tubing lines. The company operates on a made-to-order model with over 4,000 in-stock items and extensive custom manufacturing capabilities including co-extrusion, bonding, bundling, cutting, and packaging services. Key specialty products include Silcryn™ for medical/dental applications and EVA-lined beverage tubing. Custom capabilities allow fabrication of tubing in specific sizes, colors (28 standard plus custom), profiles, and configurations with no minimum order requirement. The product line includes coiled tubing, metric-sized tubing, reinforced hoses (Flexeel®), push-to-connect fittings, and specialty assemblies like jacketed bundles and tethers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fre-Thane Polyurethane Tubing Freelin-Wade's flagship polyurethane tubing brand with multiple durometer options, offering superior flexibility, kink resistance, chemical resistance, and low gas permeability for pneumatic air lines and fluid transfer applications.
• Nylon Tubing High-performance nylon tubing for gas sensing, fuel and oil transfer, chemical processing, hydraulic hoses, and robotics; rated from -60°F to +200°F with strong chemical resistance.
• Polyethylene Tubing (PE / LLDPE / Liquiflex-POE) Flexible, lightweight, corrosion-resistant FDA-approved polyethylene tubing including LLDPE variants for higher tensile strength and environmental stress crack resistance, plus Liquiflex-POE for chemical resistance and flexibility in fluid handling.
• PVC Tubing (Vinyl Tubing) Economical clear or reinforced PVC tubing providing transparent structure for easy fluid monitoring; chemically compatible with most gases, fuels, oils, and low-grade acids. DEHP-Free formulations available.
• EVA Lined Tubing Ethyl Vinyl Acetate lined LLDPE beverage tubing with inner EVA layer for odorless, tasteless fluid transfer; NSF51 and NSF18 compliant for beer tap lines, soda dispensing, and food processing.
• Coiled Tubing & Hoses Spiral coiled tubing allowing stretch and retract functionality for applications requiring repeated twisting and pulling; includes mini coils and metric options.
• Metric Plastic Tubing Complete range of metric-sized tubing including polyurethane, polyethylene LLDPE, nylon, FEP, and Kynar PVDF designed for international markets and precision applications.
• FEP Tubing Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene tubing offering excellent chemical resistance and high temperature tolerance for demanding chemical transfer and processing applications.
• Kynar PVDF Tubing High-performance polyvinylidene fluoride tubing for applications requiring exceptional chemical resistance and purity; available in standard and metric configurations.
• Silcryn Specialty Tubing Proprietary phthalate-free tubing with low surface friction, strong tear resistance, and matte finish; designed for dental handpiece tubing, scaler applications, and medical device cable jacketing.
• Custom Plastic Tubing Bespoke tubing manufacturing offering customization in sizes, colors (28 standard plus custom Pantone matching), bundling, profiles, printing, packaging, cutting, bonding, and coiling for custom single-piece or wholesale quantities.
• Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing Multi-layer tubing extruded with two different materials combining properties; inner liners provide vapor barriers without imparting taste for food and beverage applications, including EVA-lined LLDPE and FDA-Nylon lined PUR.
• Bonded Tubing Custom tube bonding creating color-coded multi-tube assemblies for improved organization, line tracing, and installation efficiency in medical, dental, and robotics applications; bonding prevents residue transfer for push-to-connect fittings.
• Jacketed Tubing Multi-tube bundles and jacketed assemblies providing protection and organization for fluid and cable routing; custom configurations available for specialized applications.
• Flexeel Reinforced Flexible Hoses Reinforced polyurethane flexible hoses providing enhanced pressure capacity and durability for demanding pneumatic and industrial applications requiring superior flexibility.
• Push-To-Connect Fittings Complete line of pneumatic fittings including Male Connectors, Male Swivel Elbows, Unions, and Union Tees compatible with Freelin-Wade tubing for fluid and pneumatic system connections.
• Tethers Retractable coil tethers and bulk/retail tether products for securing and managing tubing in various industrial and commercial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ items ship within 48 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 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.

• Coilhose PneumaticscoreOthersCoilhose Pneumatics is the sister company of Freelin-Wade. Freelin-Wade states 'Freelin-Wade: A Coilhose Company' and is proud to offer Coilhose Pneumatics products as part of their inventory. Coilhose Pneumatics is described as the industry's leading manufacturer of air tool hoses, accessories, and controls.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Nederman: Industrial air quality and fluid handling specialist offering hose and tubing solutions for fume extraction, dust filtration, and industrial fluids. Partial overlap with Freelin-Wade in industrial pneumatic and fluid transfer tubing, focused on a narrower industrial-air-quality niche.

Direct peers

• NewAge Industries: Privately held US manufacturer of flexible plastic tubing and hose (PVC, polyurethane, silicone, fluoropolymer) with strong custom-engineering and regulated-industry (medical, food, pharma) credentials — closely comparable product portfolio, customer base, and customization model to Freelin-Wade.
• Coilhose Pneumatics: Sister company under the Coilhose corporate umbrella and explicitly cross-marketed by Freelin-Wade. Manufactures air tool hoses, pneumatic accessories, and controls — directly overlapping with Freelin-Wade's coiled polyurethane, Flexeel® reinforced hose, and pneumatic tubing lines.
• John Guest: Global manufacturer of push-to-connect fittings, plastic tubing, and fluid system components for plumbing, potable water, and pneumatics. Comparable in product mix (tubing + fittings), end-markets, and emphasis on speed of installation.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global industrial conglomerate with an extensive polymer and fluid-connectivity portfolio including thermoplastic tubing, hose, and push-to-connect fittings sold across pneumatics, fluid handling, and life sciences — competing with Freelin-Wade across most of its core applications but as part of a much broader catalog.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatic components manufacturer, with a broad lineup of polyurethane and specialty tubing alongside fittings, valves, and actuators. Competes with Freelin-Wade in pneumatic air-line tubing and fittings but is far broader in scope.
• Trelleborg: Global polymer engineering group producing engineered hoses and tubing for industrial, automotive, and medical applications. Comparable to Freelin-Wade in material science focus (polyurethane, fluoropolymers) and regulated end-markets, but at much larger scale and scope.
• Watson-Marlow (Spirax Group): Specialist in fluid handling technologies including peristaltic pumps and single-use tubing for bioprocessing, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Comparable to Freelin-Wade's regulated-industry (medical/pharma/food) tubing offerings but with a higher-end, bioprocessing focus.
• Eaton: Diversified industrial manufacturer with significant fluid-connectivity offerings (thermoplastic hose and tubing, fittings) across aerospace, vehicle, and industrial markets. Competes with Freelin-Wade in automotive and industrial fluid transfer but within a far larger portfolio.
• Festo: Major pneumatics and automation supplier selling plastic tubing (e.g., PUN, PAN), fittings, and complete automation solutions. Overlaps with Freelin-Wade in pneumatic tubing for industrial automation and robotics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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