What Reklein Plastics does

Reklein Plastics, Inc. is a privately-held industrial manufacturer and supplier of composite tooling materials, founded in 1995 and headquartered at 42130 Mound Rd, Sterling Heights, Michigan. The company produces and distributes a broad catalog of composite tooling products organized into six categories: polyurethane foam (densities from 4 to 40 lbs, including Ford-approved 20 lb density), temperature-rated honeycomb panels (180°F to 425°F, multiple ply configurations), laminated and graphite tooling boards, structural tubing (fiberglass, carbon fiber, and aluminum-bonded), woven goods (rubber sheeting, sheet wax, graphite fabric, tapes), and shop supplies (valves, vacuum bagging films, release agents, solvents, tapes, brushes, cutting tools). Several products carry Boeing MMS 101 specification compliance, and the company advertises adherence to ISO quality standards.

The company serves enterprise customers in the automotive and aerospace industries globally, with named clients including Boeing, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Chrysler, Delphi, Roush Racing, and Models & Tools, Inc. Reklein operates a direct field sales model with on-site customer training and technical support; the owner, Mr. Rico Valente, is described as hands-on and personally involved in customer projects. The company is affiliated with Resin Services under common ownership, providing complementary composite materials and resins to the same customer base.

Reklein generates revenue through direct hardware sales of composite materials, with products offered in 5-gallon cans, 55-gallon drums, and sheet sizes, priced on a quote basis. In-stock items ship within two days. The business has no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no parent company; it is owner-operated with 51-100 employees. Marketing relies on the company website, SEO, and long-tenured customer relationships rather than paid digital channels.

Name

Reklein Plastics

Legal name

Reklein Plastics, Inc.

Website

https://rekleinplastics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reklein Plastics is a privately-held Sterling Heights, Michigan manufacturer and supplier of composite tooling materials — polyurethane foam, honeycomb panels, tooling boards, structural tubing, and shop supplies — serving enterprise customers in the automotive and aerospace industries globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Tooling Materials

NAICS

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber- & Mineral-Filled Reinforced Compounds (Glass/Carbon/Talc/CaCO3) (IMANABAI)

Keywords

• Composite tooling materials
• Polyurethane foam products
• Honeycomb panels
• Industrial tooling boards
• Structural tubing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling Heights

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, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Tooling Products Sales: Direct sales of composite tooling materials including polyurethane foam, honeycomb panels, tooling boards, structural tubing, shop supplies, and woven goods. Products sold in various container sizes including 5 gallon cans, 55 gallon drums, and quart cans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Reklein Plastics manufactures and sells composite tooling materials for the automotive and aerospace industries. The product line spans polyurethane foam (densities 4-40 lbs), temperature-rated honeycomb panels (180°F to 425°F), laminated and graphite tooling boards, fiberglass and carbon fiber structural tubing, and complementary shop supplies such as vacuum bagging films, release agents, sealants, and solvents. Products are sold in standardized container sizes (5-gallon cans, 55-gallon drums) and meet Boeing MMS 101 specifications and Ford approvals.

Product overview

Reklein Plastics is an industrial tooling products supplier serving the automobile and aerospace industries globally. The company operates as a single unified product portfolio organized into product categories: Foam Products (Polyurethane Foam in various densities), Honeycomb Panels (temperature-rated panels from 180°F to 425°F including standard, double core, and multi-ply configurations), Structural Tubing (fiberglass, carbon fiber, and aluminum-bonded options), Tooling Boards (phenolic, laminated, and graphite variants at different temperature ratings), Woven Goods (rubber sheeting, sheet wax, tooling fabric, and tapes), and Shop Supplies (valves, vacuum bagging films, release agents, solvents, tapes, and hand tools). Products are available in 5-gallon cans and 55-gallon drums, with in-stock items shipping within 2 days. The company holds ISO standards and serves major clients including Roush Racing, Chrysler, General Motors, Delphi, and Boeing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Polyurethane Foam Polyurethane foam available in densities from 4 to 40 lbs. The 20 lb density is approved by Ford Motor Company and other major automotive and aircraft companies for pattern and model making. Popular densities (6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40) are stocked; other densities available on special order. Suitable for N.C. and tape proofing; produces patterns without damaging the original.
• Honeycomb 425° Panel High-temperature aluminum honeycomb panel with fiberglass skins and high-temperature resins. Working temperature up to 425°F. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications. Used for bonding jigs, egg crating, and stretch form supports.
• Honeycomb 350° Panel Mid-temperature aluminum honeycomb panel with perforated corrosion-resistant core and 2 plies of 10-ounce fiberglass cloth. Working temperature up to 350°F. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• Honeycomb 180° Panel Low-temperature composite tooling panel with fiberglass and epoxy skins and perforated aluminum core. Working temperature up to 180°F. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications. Used for stretch forms, support structures, and drill fixtures.
• Double Core 180° Panel Extra-strong tooling panel with 12 plies (four plies of 10-ounce fiberglass with two honeycomb cores). Maximum working temperature 180°F. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• 16 Ply Triple Core 180° Panel Heavy-duty tooling panel with 16 plies (four 4-ply skins of 10-ounce fiberglass with two honeycomb cores in sandwich). Rated for 180°F maximum working temperature. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• 16 Ply Honeycomb 425° Panel Extra-heavy-duty honeycomb panel with 16 plies providing high strength and dimensional stability. Rated up to 425°F. Used for bonding jigs, egg crating, stretch form supports, drill fixtures, and check gauges. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• 12 Ply Honeycomb 425° Panel High-strength high-temperature honeycomb panel with 12 plies of fiberglass and epoxy. Rated up to 425°F. Used for autoclave applications, bonding jigs, and stretch forms. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• 12 Ply Honeycomb 350° Panel Extra-strength mid-temperature tooling panel with 12 plies of fiberglass and epoxy sandwich structure. Rated up to 350°F. Used for bonding jigs, fixtures, and egg crating. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• Laminated Tooling Board 425 High-temperature laminated tooling board constructed with 1.5-oz fiberglass mat and 10-oz fiberglass cloth using 600-ton pressing. Rated for 425°F working temperature.
• Laminated Tooling Board 350° Mid-temperature laminated tooling board with 1.5 oz fiberglass mat and 10 oz fiberglass cloth using 500-ton pressing. Rated for 350°F working temperature.
• Laminated Tooling Board 180° Low-temperature laminated tooling board for reinforcing and construction of laminated tooling applications. Available in thicknesses from 1" to 4".
• Laminated Tooling Board 180 HS High-strength low-temperature laminated tooling board with 10-oz fiberglass cloth and 600-ton pressing. Rated for 180°F with high-strength dimensional stability. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• Laminated Tooling 350 HS Mid-temperature high-strength laminated tooling panel with 10-oz fiberglass cloth and 600-ton pressing. Rated for 350°F working temperature. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications.
• High Temp Laminated Tooling Board High-temperature flat stock laminated with high-temperature resins up to 450°F. Constructed of 7500 style fiberglass and 1.5 oz matting. Includes factory-applied peel-ply for bonding.
• Honeycomb Graphite Tooling Board 180° & 425° Tooling panel with carbon graphite skins and corrosion-resistant aluminum core. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications. Rated up to 425°F for autoclave applications.
• Graphite Tooling Panel 180° & 425° Laminated tooling panel consisting of multiple layers of 10-oz graphite cloth impregnated with epoxy resins and pressed with 600-ton press. Meets Boeing MMS 101 specifications, rated up to 425°F.
• Lightweight Fiberglass Tooling Board Lightweight tooling product with two fiberglass face sheets and lightweight medium-density foam core, designed to replace aluminum jig plate in benchtop assembly jigs.
• Phenolic High-grade phenolic material for rugged industrial applications, used for ribbing, gussets, and hand applies. Available with smooth or sanded surface finish.
• Support Tubing Bonded with Aluminum Filled Casting Resins 350°/425° Square structural tubing bonded with aluminum filled casting resin for tooling support trusses and stiffening structures. Rated for operating temperatures up to 425°F.
• Fiberglass Support Tubing 350/425 Fiberglass support tubing for construction of tooling support trusses and stiffening structures. Rated for operating temperatures up to 350°F and 425°F.
• Fiberglass Support Tubing 180 Low-temperature fiberglass support tubing available in round (1" to 1-3/4" O.D.) and square (1" to 2-1/2" O.D.) configurations.
• Carbon Fiber Structural Tubing Multiple layers of carbon fiber or fiberglass impregnated with epoxy resins, molded and compressed for stiffening structures. Available in 180°F and 400°F ratings.
• Carbon Fiber Angles Carbon fiber angles made from multiple layers of carbon fiber or fiberglass, manufactured in steel die for flatness and uniformity. Rated up to 450°F.
• Aluminum-Bonded Fiberglass Support Tubing 180° Low-temperature square structural tubing bonded with aluminum casting resin for tooling support trusses. Rated up to 180°F.
• Natural Latex Rubber Sheeting Durable, tear-resistant natural latex rubber sheeting with good chemical resistance. Available in amber or charcoal gray; suitable for medical and industrial applications.
• Master Sheet Wax HT-260 High-temperature sheet wax that melts at temperatures exceeding 260°F. For use with casting and laminating resins. Available in sheet sizes from 8" x 12" x 24".
• Graphite Tooling Fabric Graphite cloth for structural tubing and tooling applications. Designed for easy workability.
• Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Tape High-quality fiberglass and carbon fiber tape with finished edges for back-up structures. Stocked in widths from 1/2" to 12" for immediate delivery.
• Vacuum Bagging Valves Vacuum bagging valves including aluminum, machined, plastic, and stainless steel options with various temperature ratings up to 800°F.
• Vacuum Bagging Films Elastomeric and nylon vacuum bagging films with temperature ratings from 270°F to 600°F for various composite manufacturing applications.
• Uro-Cast 99 Tough, hard, quick-setting urethane casting compound with very low shrinkage for pattern and model making.
• Sealant Tapes Vacuum bagging sealant tapes including gray, green, and brown silicone options with temperature ratings from 200°F to 750°F.
• Release Liquids Release agents including REK-Sealer GP, REK-Fiberglass Shield, REK-Aero-Shield, REK-Composite Shield, REK-Multi-Shield, REK-Rubber Shield, and REK-Surface Shield Remover.
• Release Films FEP, Flourocarbon, and PTFE release films with elongation ratings from 330% to 600% and temperature ratings up to 600-700°F.
• Solvents (Prep-Sol) Solvent that dissolves waxes and oils on plastic and steel materials without damaging surfaces.
• Solvents (Methanol) High-grade solvent for cleaning epoxy from hands and tools. Available in 1, 5, and 55-gallon containers.
• Solvents (Lacquer Thinner) Thinner for thinning paint and cleaning paint equipment and brushes, providing high-quality finish.
• Industrial Tapes High-quality fiberglass and carbon fiber tapes with finished edges from 1/2" to 12" widths, including polymide and double-face cloth tapes.
• Breathers/Bleeders Non-woven polyester and aramid breathers/bleeders with temperature ratings up to 800°F for composite manufacturing.
• Brushes Professional quality brushes made of durable bristles, suitable for laminating and gel coat applications. Available in sizes from 1/3" to 4".
• Cutting Tools Kevlar scissors, fabric cutters, diamond sanding pads, routers, countersinks, carbide bits, and holemaking tools for composite manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 lb polyurethane foam density approved by Ford Motor Company and other major automotive and aircraft companies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Resin ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReklein Plastics and Resin Services are mentioned together as affiliated companies serving customers for over 25 years. Both companies provide complementary products including composite materials, resins, and tooling products. The owner Mr. Rico Valente oversees both companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexcel Corporation: Major aerospace composites manufacturer (carbon fiber, honeycomb core, prepregs) supplying Boeing and other OEMs at industrial scale — same end customers and certification-driven sales motion.
• Composites One: Largest North American distributor of composite materials including resins, reinforcements, and tooling consumables — overlapping product categories at much greater scale.
• Toray Advanced Composites: Global manufacturer of advanced composite materials (prepregs, resins, honeycomb) serving aerospace and industrial markets — comparable aerospace qualification and tooling-material overlap.
• Gurit: Supplier of composite core materials (including PVC, PET, and balsa cores), prepregs, and tooling consumables for wind, marine, and aerospace — overlapping core-material and tooling-product lines.

Others

• Curbell Plastics: Large North American distributor of plastic sheet, rod, film, and tubing — adjacent distribution channel serving overlapping industrial customers but with a much broader non-composite product set.

Direct peers

• Rock West Composites: Supplier of carbon fiber, fiberglass, and composite tubing and panels for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications — comparable product mix and customer verticals.
• Coastal Enterprises: Producer of Precision Board HDU tooling board and complementary tooling materials used in pattern, model, and tooling applications for aerospace and industrial customers.
• US Composites: Direct-to-customer supplier of composite resins, fabrics, foams, and tooling materials — comparable B2B distribution-and-supply model serving similar small/medium industrial buyers.
• General Plastics Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of Last-A-Foam polyurethane tooling boards and high-temperature foam for aerospace, defense, and automotive tooling — directly comparable product line, customer base, and qualification-driven business model.
• ACP Composites: Supplier of composite panels, carbon fiber, fiberglass sheets, and structural tubing to industrial and aerospace customers — overlapping product catalog and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reklein-plastics

Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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