PTM & W

What PTM & W does

PTM&W Industries, Inc. is a US-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, founded in 1961 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, that formulates and produces thermosetting epoxy and polyurethane resin systems for composite tooling, production composites, and rapid prototyping applications. Its product portfolio is organized into two primary chemistries — epoxy resins (covering infusion, laminating, casting, surface coats, and structural adhesive pastes) and polyurethane resins (elastomers, prototyping, and rigid systems) — sold under three differentiated sub-brands: Aeropoxy for aerospace and sporting goods, Wyn-Stik for construction adhesives, and MVS for marine applications. The company also maintains an explicit specialty focus on drones/UAS, and its formulations are positioned as PFAS-free, US-made, and RoHS-compliant, with explicit equivalents offered as drop-in replacements for discontinued Huntsman and Pro-Set product lines.

The business serves end-customers across aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, sporting goods, industrial manufacturing, construction, and emerging unmanned systems, with historical material qualifications held from McDonnell Douglas, Northrop, and Lockheed. Its go-to-market combines four US regional direct-sales representatives (covering the West Coast, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and a fourth territory) with an international distributor network and large finished-goods inventory that supports immediate shipment. Pricing is quote-based with custom formulation available, and the company emphasizes flexible minimum-order quantities.

Since 2016, PTM&W has operated as a subsidiary of Mako Advanced Materials, integrating its liquid resin systems with MAKO's prepregs and film adhesives to present a unified US-domestic supplier platform for defense, space, nuclear, and advanced manufacturing programs. The company employs between 11 and 50 people and maintains regional sales offices in Yakima, Washington and Overland Park, Kansas in addition to its California headquarters.

Name

PTM & W

Legal name

PTM&W Industries, Inc.

Website

https://ptm-w.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTM&W Industries is a US specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1961 that formulates epoxy and polyurethane resin systems for aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, construction, and drone customers, sold under the Aeropoxy, Wyn-Stik, and MVS sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Composite Resins & Adhesives

NAICS

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing (325211), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoset & Reactive Resin Manufacturing (Epoxy, Polyester, Phenolic, Urethane systems) (IMANAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermoset Resins (Epoxy, Phenolic, Unsaturated Polyester, PU resins) (IMAEANAE), Specialty Polymers & Resins (Engineered Materials) (IMAEABAK)

Keywords

• Epoxy resin systems
• Polyurethane casting systems
• Composite tooling materials
• Structural adhesives
• Thermosetting specialty chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

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

Revenue model

1. Epoxy and Urethane Resin Systems Sales: PTM&W generates revenue through the formulation and manufacture of epoxy and polyurethane resin systems sold directly to customers and through distribution networks. The company provides high-performance materials for production composites, composite tooling, and rapid prototyping applications, serving commercial, recreational, aircraft, aerospace, industrial, and defense sectors.
2. Specialty Products: Sale of ancillary materials including release agents, bulk fillers, tooling brushes, squeegees, and color dispersions for both epoxies and polyurethanes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PTM&W Industries, Inc. formulates and manufactures epoxy and polyurethane (urethane) resin systems for production composites, composite tooling, and rapid prototyping applications. The company's portfolio spans epoxy laminating, infusion, surface coat, casting, and adhesive resin systems, as well as polyurethane systems for production and prototypes, sold under sub-brands such as Aeropoxy, Wyn-Stik, and MVS, targeting aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, industrial, and sporting-goods customers.

Product overview

PTM&W (PTM&W Industries, Inc.) is a manufacturer of thermosetting plastic systems and specialty chemicals founded in 1961. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of epoxy and polyurethane resin systems organized into two primary product lines: Epoxy Resins (including infusion resins like PT2712, PT5760, PT5712; laminating resins; casting resins; surface coats including PT1154, PT1995, PT2846; adhesive pastes including ES and AP series) and Urethane Resins (including elastomers, prototyping urethanes like PT8976, and rigid urethanes). The portfolio also includes specialty products under sub-brands such as Aeropoxy (aerospace adhesives/fillers), Wyn-Stik (construction repair), and MVS (marine applications). The company positions itself as equivalent/alternative supplier to major brands including Huntsman (Epocast, Araldite, Renpaste), Pro-Set, Smooth-On (EpoxAcoat, EpoxAmite, EpoxAcast), and others. Products are marketed as Made in the USA and PFAS-free with applications spanning aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, industrial tooling, prototyping, and municipal infrastructure. The company operates under MAKO Advanced Materials and serves customers directly and through distribution networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aeropoxy: Product line consisting of laminating systems, structural adhesives, lightweight fillers, repair materials and accessory items for the fabrication and repair of composite parts and structures for aircraft, automotive and sporting vehicles.
• Wyn-Stik
• MVS

Products and services

• Epoxy Resins (Infusion, Laminating, Casting, Surface Coats, Adhesive Pastes)
• Urethane Resins (Elastomers, Prototyping, Rigid)
• Aeropoxy (Sub-brand: Laminating Systems, Structural Adhesives, Lightweight Fillers, Repair Materials, Accessories)
• Wyn-Stik (Sub-brand: Construction & Concrete Repair Epoxies/Polyurethanes)
• MVS (Sub-brand: Marine-Grade Construction & Repair Materials)
• PT2846 High-Temperature Epoxy
• PT5712 High-Temperature Infusion Epoxy
• PT1154 Epoxy Surface Coat
• PT1995 Graphite-Filled Epoxy Surface Coat
• PT8976 High Modulus Urethane Casting System
• POLY-CURE 1000 Urethane Curative
• TR-150-25 High-Temperature Polyimide Resin
• ES6247 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive
• ES6238 Aluminum-Filled Epoxy Adhesive
• RT2C Lightweight Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Paste
• ES6200-Series Structural Adhesives (ES6220, ES6224, ES6228, ES6238, ES6240, ES6247, ES6249, ES6251, ES6265, ES6271, ES6292, ES6209)
• Aeropoxy AP-Series Structural Adhesives & Compounds (AP105, AP112, AP120, AP125, AP160)
• Poly Filler HT (Polyester Filler Paste)
• Poly Filler RT (Polyester Filler Paste)
• OC3700 Optical Cement
• PT2210 Low-Viscosity Epoxy Tool Sealing Material
• PT5360 Thixotropic Epoxy Fairing Compound
• HT2C Lightweight Syntactic Epoxy Paste
• MVS-450 Lightweight Paste Epoxy
• MVS-438 Fast-Setting Marine Patching Epoxy
• MVS-458 Lightweight Fairing Compound
• PT5315 Clay-Like Epoxy Modelling Paste
• Aeropoxy 458 Pre-Laminating Surface Coating
• PA0801 Premium Paste Mold Release Wax
• ES-4 Municipal Infrastructure Epoxy Paste
• Infusion Resins (PT2712, PT5760, PT5712)
• Replicast Urethane (Hard, Rigid, Fast-Setting Urethane Systems)
• Laminating Resins
• Casting Resins
• Tooling Urethanes
• Prototyping Urethanes
• Rigid Urethanes
• Surface Coats
• Adhesive Pastes (Industrial-Grade Structural Adhesives)
• Specialty Resins & Processing Materials (Release Agents, Bulk Fillers, Tooling Brushes, Squeegees, Color Dispersions)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ultimate DMA Tg up to 370°F for high-temperature applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mako Advanced MaterialscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTM&W was acquired by Mako Advanced Materials, a leader in advanced composite materials based in Henderson, Nevada. The two companies operate as a unified U.S. supplier of defense, space, nuclear and advanced manufacturing programs. Mako provides expanded resources including advanced mixing and coating operations from Henderson, while PTM&W continues operations at its Santa Fe Springs, California facility. The integration enhances PTM&W's R&D, production efficiency, and technical support capabilities while combining MAKO's prepregs and film adhesives with PTM&W's structural epoxies and urethanes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SikaAxson: Sika (including former Axson Technologies) supplies epoxy and polyurethane tooling, modeling, and prototyping systems to aerospace, automotive, and industrial customers, broadly overlapping with PTM&W's tooling and prototyping urethane and epoxy lines as a larger global incumbent.
• Henkel (Loctite / BONDERITE): Henkel's adhesive technologies division supplies structural epoxy adhesives and composite bonding materials to aerospace and industrial customers, broadly competing with PTM&W's adhesive paste line (ES and AP series) but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Huntsman Advanced Materials: Huntsman is a large incumbent in specialty epoxy and polyurethane systems with deep aerospace qualifications. PTM&W positions several products (PT2846, PT5712) as direct equivalents to Huntsman Epocast 52 and Araldite LY-8505, making Huntsman the dominant competitive incumbent PTM&W targets for substitution.

Direct peers

• Gougeon Brothers / PRO-SET: Pro-Set (part of Gougeon Brothers) produces high-performance epoxy systems for composite construction and aerospace tooling. PTM&W markets direct equivalents to Pro-Set HTP-180, HTP-182, and HTP-187, positioning head-to-head in aerospace-grade epoxy.
• Polytek Development Corp: Polytek manufactures specialty polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, and latex systems for moldmaking, casting, and prototyping, overlapping directly with PTM&W's urethane casting, prototyping urethanes, and epoxy surface coat/laminating lines.
• West System / Gougeon Brothers: West System is a leading specialty epoxy brand for marine and composite applications, overlapping PTM&W's MVS marine sub-brand and broader epoxy composite offerings in repair, bonding, and structural lamination use cases.
• BJB Enterprises: BJB Enterprises formulates polyurethane elastomers, epoxy resins, and silicone materials for tooling, casting, and composite applications, with direct overlap to PTM&W's urethane elastomers, casting resins, and adhesive paste product lines.
• Freeman Manufacturing & Supply: Freeman supplies urethane and epoxy systems for tooling, prototyping, and composite manufacturing, closely overlapping PTM&W's Replicast urethane, tooling urethane, and epoxy laminating offerings in similar end-markets.
• Smooth-On: Smooth-On is a direct competitor in epoxy and polyurethane systems for prototyping, tooling, casting, and special effects. PTM&W explicitly markets products as equivalents to Smooth-On's EpoxAmite HT, EpoxAcoat White, and related lines, making them a direct head-to-head competitor in the same customer applications.

Others

• Mako Advanced Materials: Mako Advanced Materials is PTM&W's parent company following the 2016 acquisition, supplying prepregs, film adhesives, OOA, and infusion systems. As the parent and a complementary product line in the same defense/space materials network, Mako is the closest strategic enabler/ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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