Plastics R Unique

What Plastics R Unique does

Plastics R Unique is a family-owned US manufacturer of products made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled polyethylene plastics, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Wadsworth, Ohio. The company was established in 1991 by Ken Boersma, who began recycling plastics in 1978 and is credited as the first producer of plastic parking blocks and speed bumps. Its product portfolio spans three categories: parking-safety products (Ultra, Solid, and Channel parking blocks plus parking wheel chocks), traffic-calming products (Standard and Deluxe speed bumps with optional cable channels), and outdoor furniture/site furnishings (benches and tables in multiple configurations, plastic lumber, custom engraving). Proprietary features include a chemically formulated recycled-polyethylene block design, patented recessed bolt holes on tables, and a lifetime warranty on parking blocks and speed bumps that the company will replace if they crack, break, or chip.

The business operates a make-to-order manufacturing model and sells exclusively through quote-based pricing — there is no public price list, no e-commerce checkout, and customers must contact the company via a toll-free number (888-334-4820) or email for quotes. Its go-to-market blends a direct phone/email sales motion targeting commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential end-customers with an actively recruited US distributor network that supports blind drop-shipping to end-users or warehouse delivery to resellers, along with custom private-label branding for distributors. Customer segments are horizontal, covering truck stops, service centers, industrial facilities, loading docks, parks, municipal spaces, and (most recently) EV-charging infrastructure via a new Electric Vehicle Green Ultra Parking Block.

Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales with no disclosed subscription, service, or licensing component. The company is bootstrapped (no funding rounds, no parent company, no PE/VC backing), privately held under founder/family control with Ken Boersma as Owner & President and Staci Noblett as VP overseeing controller, operations, and purchasing. Marketing is minimal — primarily a website, Facebook page, BBB accreditation, and Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce membership — indicating a low-overhead, relationship-driven sales approach consistent with a small (11–50 employee) niche manufacturer.

Name

Plastics R Unique

Legal name

Plastics R Unique

Website

https://plasticsrunique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plastics R Unique is a family-owned Wadsworth, Ohio manufacturer founded in 1991 that designs and produces recycled polyethylene parking blocks, speed bumps, wheel chocks, benches, tables, and lumber for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential buyers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled Plastic Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled & Reprocessed Polymer Resin Manufacturing (rPET, rPP, rPE; PCR/PIR resins) (IMANAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycled Plastic Compounds (PCR/PIR) (IMANABAE)

Keywords

• Recycled plastic products
• Parking safety equipment
• Outdoor plastic furniture
• Plastic lumber manufacturing
• Recycled polyethylene products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wadsworth

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Recycled Plastic Products Sales: Company manufactures and sells recycled plastic products including parking blocks, speed bumps, wheel chocks, benches, tables, and lumber. Products are sold through direct sales and distributor network. All products made-to-order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plastics R Unique manufactures and sells parking-safety products (parking blocks, speed bumps, wheel chocks), outdoor furniture (benches and tables), plastic lumber, and installation hardware made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled polyethylene plastics, all produced at its Wadsworth, Ohio facility and sold direct and through U.S. distributors on a made-to-order, quote-based basis.

Product overview

Plastics R Unique is a family-owned manufacturer of recycled plastic products founded in 1991, producing a comprehensive portfolio of parking safety and outdoor furniture solutions. The product lineup centers on three main categories: parking management products (Ultra Parking Blocks, Solid Parking Blocks with Standard/Compact/Deluxe variants, Channel Parking Blocks, and Parking Wheel Chocks), traffic safety products (Standard and Deluxe Speed Bumps with optional channel configurations), and outdoor furniture (Tables in Hexagonal/Walk Thru/A-Frame/ADA-compliant styles and Benches in Backless/Standard/Deluxe configurations). All products are manufactured from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled polyethylene plastics at the company's Wadsworth, Ohio facility and carry a lifetime warranty on parking blocks and speed bumps. The company also offers custom engraving services and installation hardware accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ultra Parking Blocks Specially engineered recycled-plastic parking blocks offering superior strength while remaining lightweight and manageable by a single person, with UV stabilization, chemical and weather resistance, and pre-molded anchor holes. Available in multiple lengths (4', 6') and heights (3 1/4" and 4"), including a new Electric Vehicle Green variant for EV charging spaces.
• Solid Parking Blocks Original chemically formulated recycled-plastic parking block design, offering strength and durability for parking lot use. Available in Standard, Compact, and Deluxe sizes, covered by a lifetime warranty against breakage and cracking.
• Channel Parking Blocks Recycled-plastic parking blocks with integrated channels that allow wire or cable to safely run across roadways or walking paths while increasing overall durability. Available in 4', 6', and 8' truck-block configurations with channels.
• Parking Wheel Chocks Durable composite recycled-plastic wheel chocks that secure vehicles during loading and unloading. Available in multiple sizes (10" and 20") and configurations, with optional chain or rope attachments, and in multiple colors (yellow, blue, charcoal, gray, white).
• Speed Bumps Recycled-plastic speed bumps designed to slow traffic for increased pedestrian and vehicle safety. Available in standard and deluxe versions with optional channels for cable/wire routing. Lifetime warranty on cracking and breaking.
• Recycled Plastic Picnic Tables 100% recycled-plastic picnic tables with extra-thick plastic-lumber construction, virtually indestructible, moisture resistant, and maintenance-free. Available in multiple styles including Hexagonal, Walk Thru, A-Frame, Children's, and ADA-compliant versions, with patented recessed bolt holes and stainless-steel fasteners.
• Recycled Plastic Benches Recycled-plastic lumber benches that are durable, moisture resistant, insect and chemical resistant, UV stable, and maintenance-free. Available in backless, standard, and deluxe configurations in various lengths (e.g., 6'). Will not crack, split, rot, or splinter over time.
• Recycled Plastic Lumber Outdoor lumber manufactured from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics, providing an environmentally friendly, low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood for outdoor construction and landscaping applications.
• Installation Hardware Installation hardware for parking blocks and outdoor products, including Lag Bolt Kits for asphalt or concrete, 12-inch Zinc Plated Spikes for asphalt, and Anchor Plates for parking garage surfaces.
• Custom Engraving Service Custom engraving applied to recycled-plastic products such as benches, enabling personalization for memorials, tributes, or creative expression; available for an additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifetime warranty on parking blocks and speed bumps - company will replace any product that may crack, break or chip
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany works with a network of distributors across the United States. Distributors can choose blind drop shipping (direct to end customer) or warehouse delivery. Custom company branding is offered to help distributors differentiate their offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Trex Company: Largest US manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking, railing, and outdoor site amenities, fabricated primarily from recycled polyethylene film and reclaimed wood pulp. Directly comparable recycled-content, durable outdoor-products platform serving overlapping commercial and municipal end markets at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Landscape Forms: Higher-end manufacturer of outdoor site furniture, lighting, and structures for parks, transit, campuses, and corporate environments. Serves the same parks/recreation and commercial property buyers as the company's bench/table lines, with a more premium positioning and broader catalog.
• Pilot Rock (R.J. Thomas Mfg. Inc.): Established US manufacturer of park and recreation site furnishings — benches, picnic tables, grills, recycling receptacles — with an explicit recycled-plastic product line. Closely comparable mid-market competitor for the company's outdoor-furniture side of the portfolio.
• TrafFix Devices: Manufacturer of traffic-control and road-safety products including rubber/plastic speed bumps, parking blocks, delineators, and channelizers. Direct competitor for the company's traffic-safety SKUs and adjacent to its parking-block offerings.
• Fiberon: Composite decking and railing manufacturer using recycled polyethylene and wood fiber. Shares the recycled-polyethylene material science and outdoor living end-market with Plastics R Unique, though more focused on decking than site furnishings.
• Plastic Lumber Company: Midwestern US fabricator of recycled plastic lumber and finished products (park benches, picnic tables, signage, planters) made from post-consumer and post-industrial HDPE. Closely comparable family-scale business with the same recycled-polyethylene feedstock and overlapping finished-product SKU set.
• Jaypro Sports: US manufacturer and distributor of athletic, park, and playground equipment including park benches, picnic tables, and bleachers sold through institutional channels. Comparable product mix and dealer-driven go-to-market for the company's tables and benches.
• Belson Outdoors: Manufacturer of outdoor amenities — park benches, picnic tables, grills, recycling and trash receptacles — sold through park and recreation dealers. Direct overlap with the company's outdoor furniture segment across SKU and distribution.
• RubberForm Recycled Products: Manufacturer of traffic-safety and parking products — speed bumps, parking blocks, wheel chocks, curb stops — made from recycled tire rubber and recycled plastic. Direct competitor in the company's core parking management and traffic-safety SKUs with shared 'recycled content' differentiation.
• Victor Stanley: Designer and manufacturer of site furnishings (benches, tables, receptacles, bike racks) for parks, streetscapes, and universities, with recycled-content and steel/aluminum product lines. Comparable buyer base (Parks & Rec, municipalities, commercial properties) and overlapping SKU set in benches and tables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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