What Rack-Strap does

Rack-Strap, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of mechanical cargo tie-down systems for trucks and vans, headquartered at 2750 Industrial Ave, Hubbard, Oregon. Founded circa 1999, the company has operated for over 25 years building tie-down products through an authorized dealer network across North America. It is independently owned, with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or institutional investor involvement, and reports an employee count of 11–50.

The product portfolio is organized around two branded lines plus a broader Cargo Control category. The Rack-Strap line uses a proprietary spindle winch mechanism (pawl and gear lever with 5/16-inch tightening rod) paired with USA-made, UV-protected, water-resistant polyester webbing, offered across multiple mounting brackets (RS1, RSL1, RS2–RS7, RS31, RS32) sized for square tubing, round pipe, and crossbar-only van racks from brands including Adrian Steel, Weather Guard, Kargo Master, Blackmax, Vanguard, and McWelco. Cinch-Strap is a sub-brand of portable, endless-loop tie-downs available in cam buckle and ratchet variants at 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 2 inch widths, with color-coded lengths from 2 ft to 30 ft and working load limits of 350–1,000 lbs. The company also sells replacement parts (knobs, tightening rods, strap kits), van rack adapters, and grade-8 bolt kits, with custom imprinting, labeling, and packaging available for B2B buyers.

Rack-Strap sells exclusively through authorized dealers rather than direct e-commerce, with prices set at the dealer level. Customer segments span commercial fleet operators, trade professionals (contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians), and individual van/SMB owners, with no named end-customer logos disclosed. The company lists no mobile app, API, public SDK, or e-commerce direct channel, and most orders ship within 1–2 business days, with strap width range reaching up to 4 inches.

Name

Rack-Strap

Legal name

Rack-Strap, Inc.

Website

https://rackstrap.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rack-Strap, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of mechanical cargo tie-down systems for trucks and vans, selling permanent-mount Rack-Strap and portable Cinch-Strap products through an authorized dealer network across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cargo Securement Equipment

NAICS

Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills (314994)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Elastic, Tapes & Webbing Manufacturing (Elastic Bands/Binding/Strapping/Webbing) (IMAOALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers) (CRAAAJAJ), Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Cargo securement straps
• Truck rack tie-downs
• Van rack accessories
• Commercial tie-down equipment
• Cargo control straps

Headquarters

HQ city

Hubbard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of tie-down products including Rack-Strap, Cinch-Strap, and Cargo Control product lines through dealer network and online channels. Products sold include complete assemblies, replacement parts, accessories, and bolt kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Rack-Strap, Inc. manufactures and supplies professional tie-down systems for trucks and vans, including the permanently-mounted Rack-Strap line (with model-specific brackets for square tubing, round pipe, and crossbar-only van racks), the portable Cinch-Strap line of endless-loop cam buckle and ratchet straps in multiple widths and color-coded lengths, and a broader Cargo Control catalog of ratchet straps, winch straps, and replacement straps. The company also offers replacement parts (straps, knobs, tightening rods), van rack adapters, bolt kits, and custom imprinting, labeling, and packaging services, all sold through an authorized dealer network across North America.

Product overview

Rack-Strap, Inc. is a professional tie-down manufacturer with over 25 years of experience, offering two primary product lines: Rack-Strap Tie-Downs and Cinch-Strap Tie-Downs. Rack-Strap products are permanently mounted tie-down systems designed for truck and van racks, featuring multiple mounting bracket styles (RS1, RSL1, RS2-R7, RS31, RS32) to fit various rack configurations including square tubing, round pipe, and crossbar-only van racks. Each comes with 8 ft x 1.5 inch polyester straps with 500 lb working load limits. Cinch-Strap products are portable, endless loop tie-downs available in cam buckle and ratchet styles in 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 2 inch widths with color-coded lengths ranging from 2 ft to 30 ft, working load limits from 350 lbs to 1000 lbs. Both product lines use USA-made UV-resistant, water-resistant polyester webbing. The company also offers replacement parts (straps, knobs, tightening rods), van rack adapters, and bolt kits as accessories. Products are customizable with various finishes (yellow-zinc, silver, black powder coat, white powder coat) and can be special ordered with custom colors, lengths, buckles, and hooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cinch-Strap: Multi-purpose, endless loop tie-down product line available in Cam Buckle or Ratchet style, with color coded lengths and widths of 1 inch and 1.5 inch.

Products and services

• Rack-Strap Tie-Downs (Rack-Strap product line) Permanently-mounted tie-down assembly for truck and van racks featuring a proprietary spindle winch with pawl and gear engagement, 8 ft x 1.5 inch polyester webbing with 500 lb working load limit, and a model-specific mounting bracket engineered for a specific rack tubing/pipe size or rack brand. Available with right angle, curved, low profile, and van rack adapter brackets covering Adrian Steel, Weather Guard, Kargo Master, Blackmax, Vanguard, and McWelco racks. Sold to commercial fleet operators, trade professionals, and individual van/truck owners through authorized dealers.
• Cinch-Strap Tie-Downs (Cinch-Strap product line) Portable endless-loop tie-down strap with rustproof zinc-diecast cam buckle or zinc electroplated steel ratchet mechanism, available in 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 2 inch widths and color-coded lengths from 2 ft to 30 ft. Working load limits range from 350 lbs (1 inch cam buckle) to 1,000 lbs (1.5 inch ratchet). Made with USA polyester webbing that is UV resistant and water resistant. Sold to commercial and individual users through authorized dealers.
• Rack-Strap Replacement Parts (RS10 Strap Kit, RS11 Knob, RS12 Tightening Rod) Universal replacement components for installed Rack-Strap units, including the RS10 universal strap replacement kit (replacement strap, hook, knob, and spindle hardware with 8 ft black strap), the RS11 universal knob replacement (knob, washer, and nut), and the RS12 universal replacement tightening rod. For fleet operators and trade professionals maintaining existing Rack-Strap installations.
• Rack-Strap Accessories (Van Rack Adapters and Bolt Kits) Installation accessories for the Rack-Strap line, including F-style crossbar-only van rack adapters (RS105, RS301, RS302) available in white and black with metal inserts for easy bolt attachment, and Grade 8 bolt hardware kits (RBK1, RBK2, RBK4, RBK5) in zinc-yellow or zinc-clear plating with multiple bolt lengths to fit various rack configurations.
• Cargo Control Tie-Downs Broader cargo securement catalog from Rack-Strap, Inc. offering ratchet straps, cam buckle tie-downs, winch straps, replacement straps, and other tie-downs in sizes from 1 inch to 4 inch wide, all customizable to application needs. Sold through the Rack-Sstrap dealer network.
• Custom Imprinting, Labeling and Packaging Services Customization service that applies imprinted webbing, custom printed strap labels, custom printed hardware labels, and personalized packaging to tie-down products for B2B customers seeking brand differentiation. Available across Rack-Strap, Cinch-Strap, and Cargo Control product lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 lb Static Load Rating per Rack-Strap unit
• +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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Adrian Steel: Adrian Steel is a major manufacturer of van and truck interior storage systems, ladder racks, and cargo management solutions. While not a tie-down specialist, multiple Rack-Strap brackets (RS3, RS5, RS31, RS32) are explicitly designed for Adrian Steel racks, making it an adjacent incumbent and potential OEM partner.
• Weather Guard: Weather Guard (a Knaack/Stanley brand) is a leading manufacturer of truck racks, tool boxes, and cargo management equipment. Several Rack-Strap brackets (RS4, RS7, RS5) are explicitly built for Weather Guard racks, making it both a critical compatibility reference and a broader-incumbent adjacency.
• Kargo Master: Kargo Master produces truck and van racks and cargo management systems whose racks are explicitly supported by Rack-Strap's RS3 (Pro Series II) and RS4 (Pro Series III) mounting brackets, making it an adjacent incumbent and natural integration partner in the work-trupup ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Keeper Corporation: Keeper designs and markets ratchet and cam-buckle tie-downs, recovery straps, and related cargo-control products for trucks, trailers, and recreational vehicles. It overlaps with Rack-Strap's portable tie-down offerings and trade-customer base.
• B/A Products Co. B/A Products manufactures tie-down straps, cargo nets, and related hardware, with strong presence in the work-truck, trailer, and recreational-vehicle markets. Its product range and customer base overlap closely with Rack-Strap's trade-professional segment.
• Erickson Manufacturing: Erickson makes a broad range of tie-down straps, ratchet systems, and cargo-control hardware for trucks, trailers, and work vehicles. Its catalog directly overlaps Rack-Strap's rack-mount and cam-buckle/ratchet strap lines and serves similar trade-professional and fleet customers.
• Kinedyne: Kinedyne is a major North American producer of cargo securement, including webbing, ratchet straps, winch straps, and tie-down systems for trucks and trailers. It competes head-on with Rack-Strap's Cinch-Strap and Cargo Control product families.
• US Cargo Control: US Cargo Control is a large online-first distributor and manufacturer of tie-downs, ratchet straps, and cargo-securement products across thousands of SKUs. It competes directly with Rack-Sstrap's Cinch-Strap and Cargo Control lines via e-commerce and dealer channels.
• Mac's Custom Tie-Downs: Mac's Custom Tie-Downs is a manufacturer of custom tie-down straps and cargo-control solutions for work trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles. It competes in the same custom/imprinted B2B tie-down niche that Rack-Strap is pushing via its imprinting/labeling services.
• Ancra International: Ancra is one of the largest manufacturers of cargo-securement products including ratchet straps, cam buckles, winch straps, and tie-down systems for trucks, vans, and trailers. It is a direct competitor to both Rack-Strap's permanent-mount tie-downs and the broader Cinch-Strap/Cargo Control portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rackstrap

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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