Rochester Rotational Molding

What Rochester Rotational Molding does

Rochester Rotational Molding, Inc. (RRM) is a privately held US rotational molding manufacturer founded in 1988 and headquartered in Rochester, Indiana, operating from a 15,000-square-foot facility on a 15-acre site. The company produces rotationally molded plastic products using a four-phase molding cycle (charging, heating, cooling, de-molding) applied to polyethylene resin, with in-house mold fabrication capabilities spanning part sizes from one-gallon containers to 1,300-gallon tanks. Its proprietary product portfolio centers on a safety barrier line — including an AASHTO MASH TL-2 and US DOT Test Level 2 certified 42" x 72" water-filled channelizer, plus additional barrier sizes, wall barricades, connecting systems, and accessories (lights, flags, fence panels, adapters, caps) — alongside motorsports products (15- and 40-gallon motor cooling systems, a 40-gallon water transfer tank, and trailer steps) targeted at the drag-racing segment.

Beyond proprietary products, RRM operates as a contract custom molder serving agricultural (liquid storage tanks, coolant tanks), industrial (machine reservoirs, jetter tanks), material handling (military containers, food totes), marine (pool products), and construction (roof ornaments, blower covers) customers. The company's go-to-market is exclusively distributor-mediated, with no direct-to-end-user sales; customers contact RRM by phone or distributor-inquiry form to be routed to distribution partners, and federal-government procurement is enabled through the GSA Advantage marketplace. The company is owner-operated by two of its four original founders, with no disclosed outside capital, subsidiaries, or parent entities, and no public pricing. RRM's revenue model combines one-time hardware sales of proprietary barrier and motorsports SKUs with professional-services revenue from custom mold design, tooling fabrication, and contract production runs, supported by 25+ years of mold-making experience and current production equipment including a large-scale shuttle machine and FSP machine.

Name

Rochester Rotational Molding

Legal name

Rochester Rotational Molding, Inc.

Website

https://rrmplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rochester Rotational Molding is a privately held Indiana-based rotational molder founded in 1988 that manufactures proprietary safety barriers (including an AASHTO MASH TL-2 certified model), motorsports products, and custom-molded polyethylene parts, selling exclusively through distributors and the GSA Advantage marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rotational Molding / Plastic Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Returnable/Reusable Plastic Packaging (RPCs, Crates, Totes) Manufacturing (IMANAEAM)

Keywords

• Rotational molding
• Plastic safety barriers
• Custom molding services
• Polyethylene products
• Motorsports cooling tanks

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Proprietary Barrier Products: RRM manufactures and sells proprietary safety barrier products including various sizes (10x96, 24x96, 32x72, 42x72, 42x96, 31x120) and accessories (solar lights, battery lights, flags, fencing, adaptors). Barriers are sold through distribution network.
2. Custom Rotational Molding Services: Full-service custom molding from design through finished product. Services include customer product design/engineering, custom tooling fabrication, and production molding. RRM takes projects from concept to completion with in-house capabilities.
3. Custom Mold Fabrication: RRM designs and fabricates customer-specified molds ranging from simple to complex and intricate designs. Molds have been produced from one gallon square boxes to 1,300 gallon tanks.
4. Racing Products: RRM manufactures motorsports related products including motor cooling systems (15 and 40 gallon), water transfer tanks (40 gallon), and trailer/rig steps primarily for drag racing industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RRM is a manufacturer of rotationally molded plastic products, producing proprietary safety barriers (with AASHTO MASH TL-2 certification on the 42x72x24 model) and motorsports products such as motor cooling systems and water transfer tanks. In addition to manufacturing, RRM designs and fabricates its own molds, and offers full-service custom rotational molding from concept through finished product for agricultural, industrial, material handling, marine, and construction customers.

Product overview

Rochester Rotational Molding (RRM) is a manufacturer of rotationally molded plastic products operating since 1988. The company offers a proprietary line of safety barriers (including 10" x 96" Airport Barrier, 24" x 96", 32" x 72", 42" x 42", 42" x 72" AASHTO MASH TL-2 certified, 42" x 96", and 31" x 120" models; plus wall barricades and connecting barrier systems) and racing products (Motor Cooling System in 15/40-gallon capacities, Water Transfer Tank, and Trailer Steps). The barrier line is complemented by a full accessory suite including solar/battery barricade lights, flags, fence panels, corner barricades, adapters, connecting components, wall barrier caps/doors, and half-wall barriers. Beyond proprietary products, RRM operates as a custom rotational molder providing design, engineering, mold fabrication, and production services for agricultural, industrial, material handling, marine, and construction applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 10" x 96" Airport Barrier A compact 10-inch tall airport barrier made from rotationally molded recyclable polyethylene, designed for diverting and securing pedestrian and vehicle flow at airport construction zones. Product number: 1008-25.
• 24" x 96" RRM Safety Barricade A 24-inch tall safety barricade made from rotationally molded recyclable polyethylene, designed for construction zones, crowd control, and traffic management applications. Product number: 2408-50.
• 42" x 72" RRM Safety Barricade A 42-inch tall safety barricade with AASHTO MASH TL-2 certification, made from rotationally molded recyclable polyethylene for force protection, crowd control, and traffic management. Ballastable with water or sand. Product numbers: 4206-100, 4206-130, 4206-170.
• 42" x 96" RRM Safety Barricade A 42-inch tall extended-length safety barricade made from rotationally molded recyclable polyethylene, designed for perimeter protection and traffic control applications. Product numbers: 4208-150, 4208-175, 4208-200.
• 31" x 120" RRM Safety Barricade A 31-inch tall extended-length barricade made from rotationally molded polyethylene for crowd control and site perimeter applications. Product number: 3110-155.
• 32" x 72" RRM Safety Barricade A 32-inch tall safety barricade that accepts fencing, made from rotationally molded recyclable polyethylene for construction zones and special events. Product number: 3206-70.
• 42" x 42" RRM Safety Barricade (Wedge) A compact 42-inch square wedge-style barricade made from rotationally molded polyethylene for parking lots and recreational use. Product number: 4242-50.
• 23" x 46" Wall Barricade A 30-inch tall wall-style barricade made from rotationally molded polyethylene for perimeter and gate approach applications. Product number: 2304-50.
• Connecting Barriers Connecting barrier system designed to link multiple barriers together for extended perimeter protection. Products: 2906SO-60 (48" x 84") and 4806-120 (48" x 84").
• RRM Motor Cooling System Drag racing motor cooling system available in 15-gallon and 40-gallon capacities, made from UV-resistant polyethylene with 12-volt rechargeable battery system, pneumatic tires, and towable 2-wheel hand cart design. Product numbers: WATCIRCTANK-15 and WATCIRCTANK-40.
• RRM Water Transfer Tank 40-gallon FDA-approved polyethylene water transfer tank with 12-volt pump and 10-foot hose for potable water transport in motorsports applications. Product number: TRANSTANK-40.
• RRM Step (Trailer/Rig Steps) Portable 2-step with platform made from UV-resistant polyethylene for trailer and rig doorway access. Height: 16 inches. Product number: STEPS.
• Custom Rotational Molding Services Full-service custom rotational molding with in-house mold making capability, serving agricultural (liquid storage tanks, coolant tanks), industrial (machine reservoirs, jetter tanks), material handling (military containers, food totes), marine (pool products), and construction (roof ornaments, blower covers) markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle times range from 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on product specifications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Association of Rotational Molders (ARM)minorOthersRRM displays the Association of Rotational Molders logo on their website, indicating membership in this industry trade organization. ARM is the primary industry association for rotational molders.
• GSA AdvantagecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRRM products are available through the GSA Advantage marketplace, which enables federal government agencies to procure products through pre-negotiated government contracts. This is a key channel for government sales.
• Distribution PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRRM sells exclusively through distribution. They maintain a network of distributors and actively recruit new distributors through their website contact forms. The company assists customers in finding distributors near them.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• AXION Structural Innovations: Manufacturer of recycled-plastic structural products including barriers, barricades, and traffic safety devices. Comparable to RRM in polyethylene-based safety products serving construction and government markets.
• Yodock (Trinity Highway): Manufacturer of water-filled plastic traffic barriers and channelizers, including AASHTO MASH-tested products, sold to construction, transportation, and government customers. Direct competitor to RRM's barrier product line.
• Magnum Plastics Products: Custom rotational molder producing large polyethylene products for material handling, agriculture, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to RRM's custom molding capabilities and customer mix.
• Solar Plastics: Large US custom rotational molder producing tanks, containers, and large hollow plastic parts using polyethylene. Directly comparable to RRM's custom molding service line across industrial, agricultural, and material handling customers.
• Plastic Composites Company: Custom rotational molder specializing in large polyethylene products for marine, industrial, and infrastructure applications. Comparable manufacturing process, scale, and customer mix to RRM.
• TraFix Devices, Inc. Specializes in plastic traffic safety devices, including water-filled barricades and channelizers used in road construction and crowd control. Competes with RRM in the same DOT-specified barrier category.

Broad incumbents

• Hill & Smith Holdings: International infrastructure products group with subsidiaries producing highway barriers, safety fencing, and traffic control products. Competes with RRM in highway safety hardware as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Trinity Industries: Large diversified manufacturer of highway safety products, including barriers, guardrails, and traffic control devices through its Trinity Highway division. Operates broadly in transportation infrastructure with much wider product portfolio than RRM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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