Kepner Plastics Fabricators
Kepner Plastics Fabricators is a Carmi, Illinois-based specialty plastics fabricator acquired by Elastec in 2022, producing auto-inflating oil spill containment booms, patented flood control dams, oil skimmers, and specialized marine and U.S. Military rescue and amphibious equipment distributed globally through Elastec.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersCarmi, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kepner Plastics Fabricators does
Kepner Plastics Fabricators is a specialty plastics fabricator based in Carmi, Illinois, focused on the design and manufacture of oil spill containment, water control, and marine equipment. The company's core technical differentiator is auto-inflating boom technology — including ReelPak Boom Systems, Compactible Boom (5:1 compaction ratio), and Barrel-O-Boom (12:1 storage ratio) — which eliminates the need for pumps, auxiliary equipment, or check valves during deployment. Additional product lines include the patented Superior Dam (a pressure-secured air or water filled dam for flood control, dewatering, and sediment containment), the SeaVac Delta Oil Skimmer, Marine Lift Bags used by Navy dive teams, the RIBS breakwater system and PACK air cushion kit for U.S. Military amphibious operations, the Swift Water Rescue Sling, and PocketBoom calm-water containment. The product architecture emphasizes rapid single-operator deployment, compact storage ratios, and self-contained operation without ancillary equipment.
The company's primary customer segments are oil spill response and environmental cleanup operators (government agencies, environmental cleanup companies, industrial facilities) and U.S. Military and defense organizations. Following its 2022 acquisition by Elastec — the largest 100% employee-owned manufacturer of oil spill cleanup and surface water pollution equipment in the world — Kepner Plastics Fabricators now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary with Elastec serving as the sole manufacturer of its product line. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with financing available for select products.
Commercial go-to-market is conducted exclusively through Elastec's channels: direct sales (contact point: Ben Cowart at 618-382-2525), the Elastec product catalog, industry trade shows such as StormCon, and the GSA Advantage platform for U.S. federal procurement. Through Elastec's distribution network, products reach customers across more than 155 countries globally. No revenue, headcount figures within the 11-50 range, or independent customer logos are publicly disclosed.
Kepner Plastics Fabricators firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kepner Plastics Fabricators
- Legal name
- Kepner Plastics Fabricators, Inc.
- Website
- https://kepnerplastics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kepner Plastics Fabricators is a Carmi, Illinois-based specialty plastics fabricator acquired by Elastec in 2022, producing auto-inflating oil spill containment booms, patented flood control dams, oil skimmers, and specialized marine and U.S. Military rescue and amphibious equipment distributed globally through Elastec.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kepner Plastics Fabricators industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oil Spill Containment Equipment
- NAICS
- All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation (Booming, Skimming, Shoreline Cleanup) (TLAHAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sealants, Adhesives, Gaskets & Marine Elastomers (IMAJAKAL), Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA)
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Where Kepner Plastics Fabricators is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carmi
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
Kepner Plastics Fabricators business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Kepner Plastics Fabricators product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kepner Plastics Fabricators designs and manufactures plastic-fabricated equipment for oil spill containment and water pollution control, including auto-inflating containment booms, oil skimmers, water-filled dams, marine lift bags, and military amphibious systems. Following its 2022 acquisition by Elastec, the company's products are sold exclusively through Elastec's global distribution network to government agencies, military organizations, environmental cleanup firms, and industrial operators across more than 155 countries.
Product overview
Kepner Plastics Fabricators, acquired by Elastec in 2022, offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized plastic fabrication products primarily serving oil spill response, water rescue, and marine applications. The product lineup includes multiple oil containment boom systems (ReelPak Boom Systems, Compactible Boom, Barrel-O-Boom, PocketBoom), oil recovery equipment (SeaVac Delta Oil Skimmer), water control solutions (Superior Dam), rescue equipment (Swift Water Rescue Sling), and specialized marine/military equipment (Marine Lift Bags, RIBS, PACK). These products are distributed exclusively through Elastec and serve various sectors including environmental cleanup, military operations, and industrial water management across international markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ReelPak Boom Systems
Companies that use Kepner Plastics Fabricators
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Kepner Plastics Fabricators technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Kepner Plastics Fabricators partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- ElasteccoreIn 2022, Elastec acquired Kepner Plastics Fabricators and is now the sole manufacturer of their product line. Elastec is the largest 100% employee-owned manufacturer of oil spill cleanup and surface water pollution equipment in the world with operations in over 155 countries.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Kepner Plastics Fabricators competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Desmi: Danish manufacturer specializing in oil spill response equipment, environmental pumps, and marine equipment. Overlapping product lines in containment booms, oil skimmers, and pumping solutions serving the same oil spill response and marine markets as Kepner.
- Lamor Corporation: Finnish manufacturer of oil spill response equipment, including containment booms, skimmers, and recovery systems. Directly comparable product portfolio in oil spill containment and recovery, serving similar government and industrial customers globally.
- Markleen: UK-based manufacturer of oil spill response products including containment booms, oil skimmers, and ancillary equipment. Directly comparable offering to Kepner's ReelPak and Barrel-O-Boom systems for marine oil spill response.
- Vikoma International: British oil spill response equipment manufacturer producing containment booms, oil skimmers, and weir systems. Comparable to Kepner's SeaVac Delta oil skimmer and boom product lines serving oil spill and industrial response markets.
- Hyde Marine: Manufacturer of oil spill containment and recovery equipment including booms and weir skimmers for marine and port applications. Comparable product offering to Kepner's boom and skimmer lines serving similar environmental response customers.
- Slickbar Products: U.S.-based manufacturer of oil containment booms, oil skimmers, and portable tank systems for oil spill response. Directly comparable to Kepner's containment boom portfolio with overlapping customer base in industrial and government oil spill markets.
- Elastec: Parent company of Kepner and the largest 100% employee-owned manufacturer of oil spill cleanup and surface water pollution equipment globally. Directly comparable as it sells overlapping boom, skimmer, and water pollution control equipment through the same channels as Kepner's products.
Regional players
- Aqua-Guard Spill Response: Canadian manufacturer of oil spill containment booms and oil-water separation equipment. Comparable product portfolio to Kepner's containment boom lines with overlapping industrial and government customer applications, primarily serving North American markets.
Broad incumbents
- Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Large diversified manufacturer of marine and infrastructure products including oil spill containment booms, fenders, and sealing solutions. Comparable in marine elastomer products but operates as a broad incumbent with a much wider portfolio than Kepner's niche focus.
Emerging players
- Sorbents & More (S&M): U.S.-based supplier of oil spill response sorbents, booms, and ancillary cleanup equipment. Comparable to Kepner's product line in oil spill containment, though primarily a distributor and small manufacturer with overlapping customer segments.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
Kepner Plastics Fabricators social profiles
Digital presenceKepner Plastics Fabricators financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Kepner Plastics Fabricators leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kepner Plastics Fabricators funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Kepner Plastics Fabricators M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Kepner Plastics Fabricators
What does Kepner Plastics Fabricators do?
Kepner Plastics Fabricators designs and manufactures plastic-fabricated equipment for oil spill containment and water pollution control, including auto-inflating containment booms, oil skimmers, water-filled dams, marine lift bags, and military amphibious systems. Following its 2022 acquisition by Elastec, the company's products are sold exclusively through Elastec's global distribution network to government agencies, military organizations, environmental cleanup firms, and industrial operators across more than 155 countries.
Is Kepner Plastics Fabricators a public or private company?
Kepner Plastics Fabricators is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Kepner Plastics Fabricators founded?
Kepner Plastics Fabricators was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kepner Plastics Fabricators based?
Kepner Plastics Fabricators is headquartered in Carmi, United States, in the North America region.
Who are Kepner Plastics Fabricators's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Desmi, Lamor Corporation, Markleen, Vikoma International, Hyde Marine, Slickbar Products and Elastec. Aqua-Guard Spill Response is listed as a regional player. Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure is listed as a broad incumbent. Sorbents & More (S&M) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Kepner Plastics Fabricators have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kepner Plastics Fabricators.
What industry is Kepner Plastics Fabricators in?
Kepner Plastics Fabricators's product category is Oil Spill Containment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAIAH, Pollution Control & Environmental Remediation (Booming, Skimming, Shoreline Cleanup), with a secondary code of IMAJAKAL, Sealants, Adhesives, Gaskets & Marine Elastomers. Its NAICS code is 326199 and its SIC code is 3080.