Kepner Plastics Fabricators

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Oil spill containment
• Water control equipment
• Plastics fabrication
• Marine rescue equipment
• Military marine equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ElasteccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In 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

Direct 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

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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