What Proline Performance LLC does

Proline Performance LLC is a privately held specialty distributor and converter of adhesive materials headquartered in Sheridan, Colorado. Founded in 1970, the company distributes and converts adhesive tapes, films, foams, fabrics, and specialty materials for high-performance industries including space and satellite, aerospace and defense, aeronautics, composite manufacturing, and MRO/HVOF coating. Proline Performance holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9120B certifications and supplies products meeting NASA requirements and MIL-Spec standards, positioning the firm as a qualified source for mission-critical applications such as spacecraft thermal management, multi-layer insulation (MLI), HVOF thermal spray masking, MIL-Spec packaging, and carbon fiber composite manufacturing.

The company's product portfolio spans more than 10,000 SKUs, covering PTFE tapes, polyimide tapes, Kapton films, electrically conductive tapes, foil tapes, high-temperature tapes, masking tapes, cloth tapes, foam tapes, double-coated tapes, surface protection tapes, release films and fabrics, gaskets and seals, MIL-Spec packaging materials, multi-layer insulation materials, and HVOF/flame spray products. Beyond distribution, Proline Performance operates value-added converting services including precision die cutting, high-precision laser cutting, slitting and rewinding across ultra-thin to wide-width rolls, custom lamination to bond virtually any adhesive to any substrate, coating, custom printing, and prototyping, enabling solutions for difficult applications that off-the-shelf products cannot address.

The business runs a B2B direct enterprise sales model targeting engineers, manufacturers, defense contractors, and satellite OEMs. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year contract cadence typical for the aerospace and defense customer base. The company operates with 1–10 employees under a leadership team that includes CEO Chris Parker, VP of Development Brad Parker, Global Sales Director of Space and Satellite Gordon O'Hara, Production Manager Danny Allison, Applications Sales Specialist Keith Gainey, and a combined AP/AR/HR/Customer Service role. Distribution is direct and centered on North America, while the company claims to serve customers globally across space, aeronautics, and defense. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and there are no recorded funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, or patents in the available data.

Name

Proline Performance LLC

Legal name

Proline Performance LLC

Website

https://proline-performance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Proline Performance LLC distributes and converts specialty adhesive tapes, films, foams, and fabrics for aerospace, defense, aeronautics, and composite manufacturing industries. The Colorado-based firm supplies NASA- and MIL-Spec-compliant materials plus custom converting services to enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesives and Specialty Materials

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL)

Keywords

• Industrial adhesive tapes
• Aerospace materials distribution
• MIL-Spec packaging materials
• Custom adhesive converting
• Multi-layer insulation materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheridan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Distribution of industrial adhesive materials including tapes, films, fabrics, gaskets, seals, and packaging materials to aerospace, defense, and manufacturing companies. Revenue generated from product sales with potential for custom conversion and lamination services.
2. Custom Converting Services: Value-added services including precision cutting, die cutting, laminating, coating, printing, and prototyping for custom adhesive solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Proline Performance LLC distributes and converts high-performance adhesive tapes, films, foams, fabrics, and specialty materials for aerospace, defense, aeronautics, space/satellite, and composite manufacturing industries. The company maintains a stock of 10,000+ products and offers value-added custom converting services including precision die cutting, laser cutting, custom lamination, slitting, coating, printing, and prototyping to meet exact customer specifications. Its offerings emphasize NASA- and MIL-Spec-compliant materials engineered for extreme temperatures, radiation, and harsh environments.

Product overview

Proline Performance LLC is a specialized distributor of high-performance adhesive materials serving the aerospace, defense, aviation, and composite manufacturing industries. The company's product portfolio centers on an extensive line of specialty tapes (including PTFE, Polyimide, Electrically Conductive, Foil, High Temperature, Polyester, Acrylic, Cloth, Specialty, Surface Protection, Masking, Double-Coated, and Foam tapes) complemented by Gaskets & Seals, Release Film & Fabrics, MIL-Spec Packaging Materials, Multi-Layer Insulation Materials, HVOF/Flame Spray Products, and Kapton® Films. Beyond product distribution, Proline offers value-added services including Precision Converting, Die Cutting, Lamination & Coating, Custom Printing, and Prototyping to meet specific customer requirements. The company operates under a unified platform approach, providing both standard catalog products and custom-engineered solutions for demanding high-performance applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Specialty Tapes High-performance adhesive tapes including PTFE, Polyimide, Electrically Conductive, Foil, High Temperature, Polyester, Acrylic, Cloth, Surface Protection, Masking, Double-Coated, and Foam tapes designed for aerospace, defense, electronics, and composite manufacturing applications.
• Multi-Layer Insulation Materials Multi-layer insulation (MLI) systems designed to maintain consistent internal temperatures inside satellites and spacecraft while blocking extreme high and low temperatures encountered in space.
• Kapton® Films Polyimide Kapton® films offering exceptional thermal stability and electrical insulation for aerospace and electronics applications, meeting NASA and MIL-Spec requirements.
• HVOF / Flame Spray Products High-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) and flame spray coating materials engineered for surface protection and thermal barrier applications, with products rated up to 600°F (315°C).
• PTFE Fabrics and PTFE Tapes PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) fabrics and tapes used for heat sealing, spacecraft and satellite assembly, and other industrial sealing applications beyond traditional plumbing uses.
• Polyimide Laminate Processing Custom polyimide lamination service that bonds virtually any adhesive to any substrate to create high-performance custom adhesive products for industries where off-the-shelf adhesives do not meet requirements.
• Bagging & MIL-Spec Packaging Materials Military specification packaging materials meeting the highest quality standards for shipping items in defense and aerospace applications, including MIL-Spec-compliant bagging and packaging products.
• Release Film & Fabrics Release films and fabrics used for molding and vacuum bagging in composite manufacturing, providing non-stick properties that prevent resin from adhering to mold surfaces and support clean unmolding and curing.
• Gaskets & Seals Precision-engineered gaskets and seals manufactured from high-performance materials for aerospace, defense, and aviation applications where precise fit and flawless sealing are required.
• Custom Converting Services Custom conversion services including slitting, sheeting, and specialty cutting of adhesive materials to precise customer specifications, including ultra-thin (.03-inch) to wide-width roll slitting.
• Die Cutting Services Precision die cutting services producing custom-shaped adhesive components for aerospace and industrial applications using specialized tooling and machinery.
• Lamination & Coating Services Custom lamination and coating services combining multiple material layers to create adhesive products with enhanced performance characteristics for aerospace and defense applications.
• Custom Printing Services Custom printing services for identification, branding, and technical marking on adhesive materials and tapes supplied to industrial and aerospace customers.
• Prototyping Services Rapid prototyping services enabling customers to test and validate custom adhesive solutions before committing to full production runs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Withstands temperatures up to 600°F (315°C) for thermal spray applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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