Hayes Tooling and Plastics

Name

Hayes Tooling and Plastics

Legal name

Hayes Tooling and Plastics, Inc.

Website

https://hayestoolingandplastics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Plastics Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Products Injection Molding (Housewares, Toys, Personal Care) (IMANAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Packaging Machinery Parts, Tooling & Changeover Kits (IMAHAOAO)

Keywords

• Plastic injection molding
• Military surplus manufacturing
• Custom plastic molds
• Blow molding production
• Product prototyping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

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. Military and Government Products Sales: Sale of proprietary military surplus products including 1QT and 2QT canteens, pilot flasks, D-Con boxes, ammo boxes, oil bottles, blasting cap boxes, pistol grips, det-cord connectors, and canteen accessories (caps and straps). Products are manufactured to U.S. Military Specifications and sold directly to government and military customers.
2. Camping and Outdoor Products Sales: Sale of camping products including tray sets, lantern bases, storage cups, and camping cups to outdoor and camping market consumers and retailers.
3. ALFA1 Water Filter System Sales: Sale of the ALFA1 GI Military Water Filter Canteen with patented NANO filter cartridge technology. Available in 1 Quart capacities. Products are sold individually or in Retail Display Package (RDP) format. Targets disaster relief, military, tactical gear, outdoor, travel, camping, recreational, office, home, Red Cross, and First Aid applications.
4. Custom Product Development Services: Product design, prototyping, and mold building services for custom plastic product creation. Services include engineering consultations, 3D printing, CNC machining, and mass production through injection or blow molding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hayes Tooling and Plastics manufactures proprietary military surplus plastic products (canteens, pilot flasks, ammo boxes, pistol grips, det-cord connectors) and the patented ALFA1 GI Military Water Filter Canteen, alongside commercial camping/outdoor items, using in-house injection molding (4 machines) and blow molding (2 machines). The company also offers custom product development, prototyping (3D printing, CNC machining), and mold design/build services to government, military, and commercial clients, with all products 100% American-made and manufactured to U.S. Military Specifications.

Product overview

Hayes Tooling and Plastics is a plastics manufacturer offering a portfolio of proprietary military surplus products and custom plastic manufacturing services. The core product line includes the ALFA1 GI Military Water Filter Canteen with patented NANO filtration technology, alongside military canteens (1QT and 2QT), pilot flasks, storage boxes (D-CON and Ammo), oil bottles, backpacker canteens, blasting cap boxes, forest ranger products, pistol grips, and det-cord connectors. The camping product line features tray sets, lantern bases, storage cups, and camping cups. Manufacturing services encompass product development and prototyping (via partnership with R2FACT Product Development), mold design and construction, and plastic production via injection molding (4 machines) and blow molding (2 machines). All products are 100% American-made with materials free from bisphenols and phthalates, meeting U.S. Military Specifications where applicable.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALFA1: Military Water Filter Canteen product line featuring the ALFA1 GI Military Water Filter Canteen with patented Nano filter cartridge technology for water filtration.

Products and services

• ALFA1 GI Military Water Filter Canteen Military-grade water filtration canteen featuring patented NANO filter cartridge technology (Model No: HTP210131-MWF-1Q), available in 1 Quart capacity, compliant with USDOD Military Specifications. Targets military, tactical, outdoor, travel, camping, disaster relief (Red Cross), and first aid applications.
• Military Canteens (1QT and 2QT) One-quart and two-quart military surplus canteens made from durable USFDA Grade composite plastic resins, manufactured to U.S. Military Specifications.
• Pilot Flasks Military-grade pilot flasks made from durable composite plastic materials meeting U.S. Military Specifications.
• D-CON Boxes Military surplus storage boxes constructed from durable plastic for various tactical and field applications.
• Ammo Boxes Military surplus ammunition storage boxes manufactured from durable plastic materials.
• Oil Bottles Military-grade oil bottles available in 4 ounce and half ounce capacities.
• Backpacker Canteens Portable canteens designed for hiking and outdoor activities.
• Blasting Cap Boxes Military surplus storage containers for blasting caps.
• Forest Ranger Products Military and outdoor products designed for forest service applications.
• Pistol Grips Military firearm pistol grips manufactured from durable plastic materials.
• Det-Cord Connectors Military-grade detonation cord connectors for tactical applications.
• Camping Products (Tray Sets, Lantern Base, Storage Cup, Camping Cup) Camping tray sets, lantern bases, storage cups, and camping cups designed for outdoor and recreational use, free from bisphenols and phthalates.
• Product Development Services Custom product design and development services including engineering consultations, CAD design, and partnership with R2FACT Product Development for cutting-edge design software implementation.
• Prototyping Services Prototype creation through 3D printing and CNC machining to physically test creations in real-life applications for fit and function validation.
• Mold Design and Build Services Custom mold design and construction using reputable Tool and Die sources with decades of expertise in engineering and quality manufacturing.
• Injection Molding Production Services Mass plastic production using four Injection Molding Machines with wide range of secondary capabilities, meeting U.S. Military Specifications.
• Blow Molding Production Services Mass plastic production using two Blow Molding Machines with secondary capabilities for hollow plastic products such as canteens and bottles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% removal of bacteria and protozoa including Salmonella, E-coli, Giardia, Cryptosporidium, heavy metals, and VOCs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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.

• R2FACT Product DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR2FACT Product Development serves as Hayes Tooling and Plastics' design and development partner for custom product creation. The partnership leverages Hayes' decades of manufacturing expertise with R2FACT's cutting-edge design software capabilities to provide customers with comprehensive product development services from concept through production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nalgene: Iconic U.S. brand of BPA-free plastic water bottles and outdoor containers, directly comparable to Hayes's canteen and camping product lines and competing for similar outdoor and consumer hydration buyers.
• CamelBak: Leading maker of military and outdoor hydration systems including bottles, bladders, and filtered canteens; competes with Hayes's GI canteen and ALFA1 water filter products across defense and outdoor channels.
• Plastic Molded Concepts (PMC): U.S. custom injection molder serving industrial, defense, and consumer customers with in-house tooling and design; closely parallels Hayes's combination of custom services and proprietary product manufacturing.
• Stanley (PMI Worldwide): Manufacturer of rugged outdoor drinkware, bottles, and food containers with a strong U.S. manufacturing heritage, overlapping with Hayes's outdoor/camping cup and tray product categories.
• C&J Industries: Custom plastic injection molder with in-house tooling and assembly serving consumer, industrial, and government markets; comparable to Hayes's end-to-end product development and manufacturing capabilities.
• Engineered Plastic Products: Mid-sized U.S. plastics manufacturer offering injection and blow molding plus custom product development, directly comparable to Hayes's two-process (injection + blow) vertical integration model.
• NylonCraft: Custom injection molder with strong defense and industrial customer base, providing design, tooling, and production services comparable to Hayes's certified government contractor model.
• GSI Outdoors: Designs and sells plastic and enamel camping tableware, cups, and lantern accessories; directly comparable to Hayes's camping tray sets, lantern bases, storage cups, and camping cups line.
• Piper Plastics: Custom injection molder with prototyping, mold design, and low-to-mid volume production capabilities, similar to Hayes's four-machine injection molding shop and full-stack service offering.

Emerging players

• LifeStraw (by Vestergaard): Specializes in portable water filtration and purification products for outdoor, humanitarian, and military applications, directly comparable to Hayes's ALFA1 NANO filter canteen and competing for the same Red Cross and disaster relief procurement dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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