What Plastics does

Plastics Inc. is a family-owned B2B e-commerce distributor of plastic pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, pumps, tubing, and related accessories, headquartered in a single facility at 5701 Dexter Street, Commerce City, Colorado. The company was established in 1987 and operates with 11-50 employees, serving professional contractors, plumbers, and tradespeople across Colorado. Its catalog contains more than 4,325 SKUs organized into categories including Onsite Wastewater/Septic, Drainage/Radon Mitigation, Water Service, Pipe (Sch 40, Sch 80, SDR 35, sewer/drain, class/irrigation, PIP, corrugated), Valves (check, ball, gate, true union), Fittings (camlock, clamps, insert, Sch 40, Sch 80, sewer/drain), Tanks, Pumps, Tubing, Tools/Cements, and Processing Equipment.

The product assortment is sourced from leading industry manufacturers including Spears Manufacturing (the largest single brand with 2,296+ products), Hayward, Infiltrator Water Technologies, Dixon Valve, IPEX, Fernco/Mission Rubber, and AY McDonald. The underlying technology is an account-based e-commerce storefront with login-gated pricing and availability, supplemented by organic search marketing. There is no disclosed mobile app, no public API, and no SDK.

The business model is direct product distribution sales at account-based pricing under a pay-as-you-go cadence, with a stated goal of next-working-day delivery for the Commerce City region. Sales are transacted through the proprietary e-commerce site targeting SMB contractors and infrastructure/municipal use cases such as septic systems, drainage, radon mitigation, and water service. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must register and log in to view availability and pricing. Plastics Inc. is privately held, family-owned, and operates as a corporation organized in Colorado, USA.

Name

Plastics

Legal name

Plastics, Inc.

Website

https://plasticsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Plastics Inc. is a family-owned B2B e-commerce distributor in Commerce City, Colorado, founded in 1987, supplying over 4,325 SKUs of plastic pipe, valves, fittings, tanks, and pumps to contractors, plumbers, and tradespeople across the Colorado region with next-day delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plastic Pipe, Valves, and Fittings Distribution

NAICS

Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Chemical Rigid Plastic Packaging (Drums, Pails, Jerrycans) (IMALAAAG)

Keywords

• Plastic pipe distribution
• PVC fittings supply
• Septic and wastewater products
• Valves and fittings
• Contractor plumbing supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce City

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of plastic pipes, valves, fittings, tanks, pumps, and related accessories to contractors, plumbers, and other tradespeople. Sales occur through e-commerce storefront with account-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Plastics Inc. is a family-owned B2B e-commerce distributor that supplies plastic pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, tanks, and accessories to contractors, plumbers, and tradespeople in Colorado. Operating from a Commerce City, CO headquarters and warehouse since 1987, the company offers an online catalog of over 4,325 products spanning PVC and CPVC pipe, valves, septic and water-management systems, drainage/radon-mitigation components, and installation accessories, with next-working-day local delivery.

Product overview

Plastics Inc. is a family-owned B2B e-commerce distributor and single-source supplier of plastic pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, tanks, and accessories serving the Commerce City, CO region since 1987. The company operates an online catalog of over 4,325 products organized into distinct categories: Pipe (Sch 40, Sch 80, SDR 35), Valves (Check, True Union Ball, Gate), Fittings (Camlock, Clamps, Sch 40, Sch 80), Tanks (Septic, Cistern, Grease Interceptor), Pumps, Tubing (Polyethylene, Copper, Vinyl), and Tools/Cements. The product portfolio is primarily PVC and CPVC-based, serving wastewater, water service, drainage, and industrial applications. The company distributes products from vendor brands including Spears, Hayward, Dixon, Infiltrator, IPEX, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pipe Products Extensive pipe inventory for contractors, including Sch 40, Sch 80, SDR 35, sewer/drain, class/irrigation, PIP, corrugated, and miscellaneous pipe types in PVC, CPVC, and Cell Core materials.
• Valves Approximately 280 valve products including check valves, compact/utility ball valves, gate valves, true union ball valves, and miscellaneous valves, primarily in PVC and CPVC materials.
• Fittings Over 3,000 fitting products including Camlock, Clamps, Insert, Metal Misc, PIP, Rubber/Vinyl, Sch 40, Sch 80, Sewer/Drain, and Tube fittings sourced from brands including Spears, Hayward, and Dixon.
• Tanks Cistern tanks, free standing tanks, grease interceptor tanks, and septic tanks for liquid storage and handling applications.
• Pumps Pumps and pump controls for water management, drainage, and septic system applications.
• Tubing Copper tubing, polyethylene tubing (CTS, corrugated, IPS, LDPE, Q-Line), and vinyl tubing including braided options.
• Onsite Wastewater / Septic Products Solution bundle for residential and commercial wastewater management, including septic tanks, controls, and chambers; Plastics Inc. is a proud distributor of Infiltrator Water Technologies products.
• Drainage / Perimeter Drain / Radon Mitigation Products Includes sump pits, coil pipe, straight pipe, pipe sock, sump pumps, fittings, boxes, and channel drain for drainage and radon mitigation applications.
• Water Service Products Pipe and valve components for water service lines from main to house, including fittings, pits/domes/boxes, and tube products.
• Miscellaneous Tools, Cement, and Accessories Installation accessories for plastic pipe work, including cements (IPS, Spears), gloves, and tools from Lenox/Irwin and Reed brands.
• Processing Equipment Processing equipment for plastic pipe and fitting applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery for orders in the Commerce City region

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spears ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary supplier of PVC and CPVC pipe, valves, and fittings. Spears is the largest brand presence in the product catalog with over 2,296 products listed.
• HaywardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of True Union Ball valves and other plastic valve products. Hayward brand products available across valve categories.
• Infiltrator Water TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributor of Infiltrator Water Technologies products for septic system solutions. Featured as a key vendor for onsite wastewater/septic applications.
• Dixon ValveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of camlock fittings. 48 Dixon products available in catalog.
• IPEXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of plastic pipe and fittings. 54+ IPEX brand products in catalog.
• Fernco/Mission RubberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of rubber couplings and fittings. 42+ Fernco/Mission Rubber products available.
• AY McDonaldminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of water service products and fittings. 89+ AY McDonald products in catalog.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• HD Supply (White Cap): Large national construction and infrastructure supply distributor serving contractors with specialty products including water, sewer, and drainage categories where Plastics Inc. also operates.
• Winsupply: Owner of more than 600 regional plumbing, HVAC, and industrial distribution branches across the U.S. Winsupply's decentralized operating model closely mirrors Plastics Inc.'s regional distribution concept, but at far greater scale.
• Ferguson Enterprises: The largest U.S. distributor of plumbing, valves, fittings, and waterworks products with national branch coverage. Ferguson competes with Plastics Inc. in the same product categories but serves a vastly broader geography and customer base.

Direct peers

• Reliance Worldwide Corporation: Manufacturer of plumbing products including push-to-connect fittings, valves, and water service components. Comparable in product overlap and end markets (plumbing contractors) to Plastics Inc.'s water service and fittings categories.
• JM Eagle: World's largest manufacturer of plastic PVC pipe. JM Eagle's product portfolio is highly comparable to the pipe categories (Sch 40, Sch 80, SDR 35, sewer/drain, irrigation) carried by Plastics Inc., though operating as the upstream manufacturer.
• Lasco Fittings: Manufacturer of PVC and CPVC fittings for plumbing, irrigation, and industrial markets. Lasco's fittings are direct substitutes for categories Plastics Inc. distributes through Spears and IPEX.
• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Manufacturer of plastic and cast iron pipe and fittings for plumbing, drainage, and industrial applications. Comparable to Plastics Inc.'s product mix in pipe and fittings categories, although Charlotte Pipe operates upstream as a manufacturer rather than distributor.
• IPS Corporation: Manufacturer of pipe cements, primers, and fittings used in plastic pipe installation. IPS products are stocked by Plastics Inc. under its 'Cements' category and overlap directly with Plastics Inc.'s contractor-focused assortment.
• NIBCO: Manufacturer of flow control products including valves and fittings in plastic, copper, and bronze. NIBCO's plastic valve and fitting line directly overlaps with Plastics Inc.'s 280-SKU valve assortment.
• Spears Manufacturing: Largest U.S. manufacturer of PVC and CPVC pipe, valves, and fittings. Spears is Plastics Inc.'s primary supplier (2,296 SKUs) and competes with Plastics Inc.'s customers' alternative sourcing channels as the underlying brand producer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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