R P R Industries

Name

R P R Industries

Legal name

RPR Industries, Inc.

Website

https://rprind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grantsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Products: B2B custom manufacturing of inflatables, protective wear, safety gear, and industrial sewing services for government, commercial, and industrial customers. Operates as a USA government contractor with MIL-SPEC product capabilities.
2. Retail Product Sales: Products sold through retail channels including Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods stores. Includes consumer items like heat sealed life preservers.
3. Repackage/Refurbish Services: Garment refurbishing services including re-labeling, cleaning, refolding, repackaging, alterations, and sewing for re-sale through catalog companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RPR Industries is a USA-based custom manufacturer specializing in fabricated inflatable products (life preservers, survival tents, spill basins, bridge pontoons, medical inflatables), butyl and nitrile chemical-protective garments, and safety vests. The company also provides industrial sewing services and garment refurbishing/repackaging services, operating as a certified USA government contractor producing MIL-SPEC and Berry Compliant products since 1976.

Product overview

RPR Industries is a U.S.-based custom manufacturer founded in 1976, specializing in fabricated inflatable products, butyl/nitrile protective wear, and industrial sewing services. The company operates as a USA government contractor and Berry Compliant manufacturer. The product portfolio centers on Custom Inflatables (including life preservers like LPU-3/P and LPU-10/P, survival tents, boat bumpers, spill basins, bridge pontoons, and medical inflatables), Butyl/Nitrile Protective Wear (suits, jackets, overalls, aprons, gloves, and raincoats), and Safety Wear (reflective and rescue vests). Additional offerings include Industrial Sewing Services and Repackage/Refurbish Services for garments and gear. Manufacturing capabilities include cementing, thermal welding, radio frequency welding, and sewing techniques. Some products are MSHA-approved for mining applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Inflatables (Life Preservers, Vests, Survival Tents, Bridge Pontoons, Spill Basins, Boat Bumpers) Custom-manufactured inflatable products including MIL-SPEC life preservers (LPU-3/P, LPU-10/P, Buships Vest MIL-L-15581, UDT Life Preserver MIL-L-16383G), MSHA-approved survival tents (16- to 36-man capacity), portable bridge pontoons, inflatable spill basins, boat bumpers, medical inflatables (blood pressure cups, prosthetic air cells, cryopress sleeves), potable water tanks, rescue inflatables, inflatable shields, lead covers, buoy rafts, aircraft lifting bags, and shower/decontamination tents for government, military, industrial, and consumer customers.
• LPU-3/P Life Preserver Fluorescent orange neoprene coated fabric military life preserver with dual independent inflatable chambers, CO2 and oral inflation, designed for underarm fit with safety harness for air-lift support. MIL-SPEC certified for U.S. military procurement.
• LPU-10/P Life Preserver Fluorescent orange neoprene coated fabric life preserver with two independent inflatable chambers, CO2 and oral inflation, durable harness designed to fit underarm with air-lift support capability for military use.
• Buships Vest (MIL-L-15581) Navy life preserver with cemented construction, CO2 and oral inflation, aluminum waist buckles, webbing harness, available in Style K (with reflective tape) or Style J (without reflective tape) in orange or gray. Manufactured for the U.S. Navy to MIL-L-15581 specification for over 40 years.
• UDT Life Preserver (MIL-L-16383G) Sturdy neoprene coated fabric life preserver with CO2 and oral inflation, webbing harness, and non-magnetic inflation system designed for divers working near land mines. MIL-L-16383G compliant.
• MSHA-Approved Survival Tent Inflatable survival tent with neoprene-coated tube frame and canopy, provides breathable air for up to 96 hours, available in 16-man to 36-man sizes for underground mines, bomb shelters, and disaster events. MSHA approved (yellow canopies not MSHA approved).
• UL Certified Heat Sealed Life Preserver Polyurethane coated fabric life preserver with oral and manual inflation devices, compact and lightweight, designed to be worn around the neck in single or double-chamber styles for airline, commercial boating, and pleasure boating industries. UL Certified. Distributed through Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods retailers.
• Butyl Protective Wear (Suits, Hoods, Jackets, Overalls, Coveralls, Aprons, Gloves) Chemical protection garments made from green butyl coated fabric including suits, hoods, jackets, overalls, coveralls, aprons, and gloves with sealed stitching for hazmat and chemical handling applications. All Butyl gear stitching is sealed with liquid seam sealant and then sealed with tape for chemical protection.
• Toxicological Apron (MIL-A-2334J) Toxicological apron meeting MIL-A-2334J specifications, front and back coverage, NSN-coded (NSN: 8415-00-281-7812 through 8415-00-281-7816) for military procurement and chemical handling operations.
• Nitrile Protective Wear (Overalls with Suspenders, Jackets) Nitrile rubber coated fabric protective garments including overalls with suspenders and front-snapping jackets with heat-sealed seams for protection from harsh chemicals and high-temperature liquid spillage. Available in sizes M-7XL.
• Coated Neoprene Raincoats and Ponchos Black neoprene coated cotton raincoats with front snaps and back slit for riding access, and black neoprene rubber coated ponchos with white interior (with optional hood). Ponchos were worn by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film 'Ashecliffe'. Provides durable weather protection for ATV riders, equestrians, ranchers, farmers, and outdoor workers.
• Safety Vests (Reflective-Pro Vest, Rescue Vest, Custom Safety Vests) Customizable safety vests including Reflective-Pro Vest (breathable lightweight with reflective tape, velcro adjustable shoulders, d-rings for communication equipment) and Rescue Vest (multi-pocket with reflective tape on both sides, snap closures). Designed for construction, mining, rescue, and security industries. Available in mesh or canvas fabric, fabricated to customer specifications.
• Industrial Sewing Services Professional industrial sewing services including single needle, double needle, French seaming, blind stitching, box stitching, tacking, bar tacking, snapping, mending, and alterations for garment bags, valises, clothing, fire suits, golf cart covers, ATV covers, ground cloths, and lawn mower covers.
• Repackage / Refurbish Services Garment refurbishing services including re-labeling, cleaning, refolding, repackaging, alterations, sewing, and re-tagging garments and other items for re-sale through major catalog companies.
• Mining Straps and Webbing Netting Heavy-duty mining straps available in 11 ft length (2" or 3" widths) for pulling equipment through mines, 12 in. length (1" wide) with S-hooks for ceiling attachment of hoses/wiring. Heavy duty webbing netting for raising items off the mine floor and pulling heavy objects through the mine.
• Industrial Inflatable Equipment (Shields, Lead Covers, Aircraft Lifting Bags, Water Bags, Equipment Bags) Specialized industrial inflatable products including inflatable shields and lead blanket covers for nuclear power plants, aircraft lifting bags, water bags, equipment bags, fire suit garments, chain saw chaps, fire truck/hose covers, and shower/decontamination tents for military and emergency use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Survival tents provide breathable air for up to 96 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Safety Apparel: National Safety Apparel produces industrial protective clothing including FR garments, arc-rated apparel, and chemical-resistant wear, comparable to RPR's industrial protective wear and safety vest offerings for industrial customers.
• Lakeland Industries: Lakeland Industries manufactures industrial protective clothing including chemical suits, FR garments, and disposable coveralls, directly comparable to RPR's butyl/nitrile protective wear for industrial and chemical applications.
• Mustang Survival: Mustang Survival is a leading manufacturer of personal flotation devices (PFDs), survival gear, and marine safety equipment, directly comparable to RPR's life preserver and survival tent product lines serving aviation, marine, and military customers.
• Kappler Inc. Kappler is a specialty manufacturer of chemical protective clothing and hazmat suits, directly comparable to RPR's butyl and nitrile protective wear product lines serving chemical, refinery, and hazmat customers.
• Stearns (Newell Brands): Stearns is a heritage brand of life jackets and marine safety products, directly comparable to RPR's recreational and commercial life preserver offerings distributed through sporting goods retailers like Bass Pro Shops.
• Survitec Group: Survitec manufactures marine safety, survival, and aviation safety equipment including life vests and survival suits, directly comparable to RPR's UL certified life vests for aviation and MIL-SPEC life preservers for the Navy.

Broad incumbents

• Safariland Group: Safariland is a large diversified manufacturer of defense and law enforcement equipment including body armor, holsters, and tactical gear, broadly comparable to RPR's military protective products but operating across a much wider portfolio.
• DuPont Personal Protection: DuPont Personal Protection manufactures Tyvek protective suits, Nomex FR garments, and chemical protective clothing through its Tyvek/Tychem product lines, broadly comparable to RPR's butyl/nitrile chemical protective wear serving industrial customers.
• 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M Personal Safety Division is a global leader in personal protective equipment including respirators, protective eyewear, and chemical protective suits, broadly comparable to RPR's industrial protective wear and safety product offerings.
• Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Honeywell PPE is a major global manufacturer of safety equipment including respiratory protection, hearing protection, and protective clothing, broadly comparable to RPR's chemical and industrial protective wear but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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