What Matra Plast does

Matra Plast is a Canadian plastic extrusion manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Berthierville, Quebec. The company operates a custom-designed 120,000 square foot manufacturing facility producing two principal product lines: Hi-Core corrugated polypropylene sheets (twinwall fluted profile used primarily for commercial signage, agricultural/industrial packaging, and construction) and Vistar high impact polystyrene (HIPS) solid sheets, the latter launched in 2019 to serve digital and silk screen printing, thermoforming, and OEM applications. Both product lines undergo a proprietary in-line Corona Treatment process achieving a minimum 55 dyne level, materially above the 42-43 dyne industry standard, which the company cites as the basis for its position as a quality benchmark among North American large format printers and converters. Underlying production is built on custom-engineered, fully computerized extruders equipped with sophisticated digital control systems.

The business sells bulk plastic sheeting on a quote-based, B2B basis to large format printers, converters, and OEM customers (including HVAC and lamination applications). Its go-to-market combines direct sales in Canada (regional sales reps plus a dedicated Sales & Marketing Manager for Canada/USA) with a territory-based manufacturer representative network covering all major US regions. Customer-facing service is differentiated as a stated value proposition, with a dedicated customer service team supporting the horizontal segmentation strategy across three primary use cases (printed graphics/signage, industrial/packaging, OEM). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not available; the company is privately held and operates as a subsidiary within the Inteplast Group (IPG) conglomerate of plastic manufacturers.

Name

Matra Plast

Legal name

Matra Plast

Website

https://matraplast.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Matra Plast is a privately held Canadian plastic extrusion manufacturer founded in 1988, producing Hi-Core corrugated polypropylene and Vistar HIPS sheets for large format printers, converters, and OEMs across North America from a 120,000 sq ft Berthierville facility as part of Inteplast Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Sheet Manufacturing

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoforming Sheet Extrusion (HIPS/PET/PP/ABS Sheets) (IMANACAG)

Keywords

• Extruded plastic sheets
• Corrugated polypropylene
• High impact polystyrene
• Plastic packaging manufacturer
• Signage substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Berthierville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Plastic Sheet Manufacturing and Sales: Matra Plast manufactures and sells extruded plastic sheets (Hi-Core corrugated polypropylene and Vistar HIPS) primarily to large format printers, converters, and OEMs throughout North America. Products are sold in bulk sheet and roll forms for commercial signage, agricultural and industrial packaging, and OEM applications (HVAC and lamination).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Matra Plast manufactures and sells extruded plastic sheeting products — Hi-Core® corrugated polypropylene sheets and Vistar® high impact polystyrene (HIPS) solid sheets — in bulk sheet and roll forms. These products serve large format printers, sign makers, graphic converters, industrial packagers, and OEMs across North America for applications including commercial signage, agricultural and industrial packaging, HVAC components, and lamination.

Product overview

Matra Plast manufactures extruded plastic sheeting products primarily for commercial signage, agricultural and industrial packaging, and OEM applications. The company produces two main product lines: Hi-Core® corrugated polypropylene sheets (twinwall/fluted profile offering rigidity and lightweight properties) and Vistar® high impact polystyrene solid sheets (HIPS with thermoplastic malleability). Both products undergo Corona Treatment for enhanced ink and adhesive adhesion. The company operates a custom-designed, state-of-the-art 120,000 square foot facility in Berthierville, Quebec, founded in 1988.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hi-Core: Corrugated polypropylene plastic sheets considered the industry benchmark for quality, used for signage, packaging, and construction applications.
• Vistar

Products and services

• Hi-Core® Corrugated Polypropylene Sheets Twinwall corrugated (fluted) polypropylene sheets with vertical ribs separating two skins, providing rigidity, flatness, and compressive strength. Treated with a minimum 55 dyne Corona Treatment for superior ink and adhesive adhesion even after extended storage. Available in multiple colors, gauges, and fluting configurations for large format printers, sign makers, graphic converters, and OEMs in North America.
• Vistar® High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Solid Sheets Thermoplastic solid sheets made from high impact polystyrene (HIPS) that soften when heated and harden upon cooling, providing exceptional malleability for molding into various configurations. Available in widths up to 60 inches and thicknesses from 0.011 to 0.118 inches, with consistent gauge, width, length tolerances, Corona Treatment, and food contact compliance. Targeted at digital and silk screen printers, industrial users, and OEMs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Inteplast Group (IPG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatra Plast is a member of the Inteplast Group (IPG) of companies. IPG is a plastics manufacturing conglomerate that includes Matra Plast as part of its portfolio of businesses. This affiliation positions Matra Plast within a larger corporate group of plastic manufacturers, providing potential synergies in manufacturing capabilities and market reach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Inteplast Group: Inteplast Group is a large diversified plastics conglomerate that includes Matra Plast in its portfolio along with Coroplast and other sheet, film, and building-products businesses. Its scale, vertical integration, and procurement power shape the competitive dynamics for Matra Plast.
• Plaskolite: Plaskolite is a large North American manufacturer of acrylic, polymer, and other plastic sheet products across multiple end markets including signage, transportation, and industrial. It overlaps with Matra Plast through Vycom (its subsidiary) and broader plastic sheet capabilities.
• 3A Composites: 3A Composites manufactures rigid and foam sign and display substrates (e.g., DIBOND, GATOR, FOME-COR) that compete for the same large-format print and signage applications as Matra Plast's Hi-Core and Vistar sheets, but across a broader substrate portfolio.

Direct peers

• SIMONA AMERICA: SIMONA AMERICA extrudes thermoplastic sheet (including PP, PE, and other engineering plastics) for industrial, OEM, and signage-adjacent applications. Its custom extruded polymer sheets position it as a direct substitute for Matra Plast in industrial and OEM segments.
• Vycom: Vycom manufactures corrugated polypropylene and HDPE sheet products (e.g., CoverCor, Polysak) for signage, packaging, and industrial markets. Its corrugated PP sheet range directly overlaps Hi-Core, while its broader polymer offering extends into territories similar to Vistar HIPS.
• Primex Plastics: Primex Plastics is a custom extruder of plastic sheet and roll products (including PP, HIPS, and other polymers) serving packaging, industrial, and OEM customers. Its extruded HIPS and PP sheet offering competes directly with both Vistar and Hi-Core.
• Coroplast: Coroplast is a manufacturer of corrugated polypropylene (Coroplast-brand) sheets for signage, packaging, construction, and industrial applications, and is itself a sister company within the Inteplast Group. It is the most directly comparable competitor to Matra Plast's Hi-Core line, sharing substrate, applications, and customer base.
• Laminators Incorporated: Laminators Inc. produces corrugated polypropylene panels and laminated panels for signage, construction, and OEM applications. It competes head-to-head with Hi-Core in the corrugated PP substrate market and shares many of the same signage, packaging, and OEM customers.
• Spartech: Spartech manufactures custom plastic sheet and roll products, including PP and HIPS-grade materials, for packaging, industrial, and signage markets. Its specialty engineered sheet lines directly overlap Matra Plast's Hi-Core and Vistar offerings.
• Adams Plastics: Adams Plastics produces extruded HIPS and other plastic sheet products for printing, signage, and industrial applications. Its HIPS sheet product line is a direct competitive alternative to Matra Plast's Vistar line for digital and silk screen printers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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