NASCA

What NASCA does

NASCA Inc. (legal entity Nishida Art Specialty Composite America Inc.) is a Frankfort, Kentucky-based specialty materials manufacturer that designs, compounds, and sells thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) under the proprietary FULXUS® brand, alongside functional composite materials and highly-filled master batch products. The company operates a single manufacturing facility in Frankfort equipped with a Banbury Mixer (75 Lit.), kneader/ballter and pelletizer lines, and in-house test/measurement capabilities (tensile, hardness, moisture, melt index), holding quality-management certifications evidenced on its site. Its product architecture spans four core FULXUS grades (Styrene/SEBS-based, Olefin, Natural Material, Customer Grade), plus specialty variants (High Density, Water-soluble, Low Density, Ultra-soft, Heat Dissipating) and newer innovations (NEW TEXTURE, MICRO, TUBE-SHAPED elastomers). Beyond the core elastomer platform, the company has developed the TPM (Thermo Plastic Metal) copper-incorporated antibacterial material used in face shields, the SUNPATIENCE family of artificial-turf infill products, and the Field Chip 'Greentea' upcycled tea-leaf infill — a sustainable compounding technology that converts waste biomass (tea leaves, coffee grounds, corncobs) into functional materials.

The firm's commercial model is B2B direct manufacturing and sales, with custom elastomer formulation as a primary revenue lever: products are tuned to individual customer specifications across hardness (A10 through 90+), coloration, texture, material composition, and cost targets. Its stated customer verticals are automotive (interior/exterior materials matched to OEM specs), equipment grips (golf clubs via FX-V, FX-G, FX-TPO-J series, sports/recreation (artificial turf infill via SUNPATIENCE and Field Chip 'Greentea'), and medical/healthcare (antibacterial copper face shields using TPM). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagement is via inquiry/contact form with typical response within 2–3 business days. Marketing is concentrated on industry trade shows (Compounding World Expo 2019/2022, K 2019 in Düsseldorf, International Elastomer Conference 2018) plus a product-datasheet-driven website (nascatpe.com). The company is privately held with 1–10 employees, led by President Keith Nishida, and the legal name suggests affiliation with a Japanese parent or founding entity (likely Nishida Kako or related), though no parent company is explicitly disclosed and no institutional venture or growth funding rounds are on record.

Name

NASCA

Legal name

Nishida Art Specialty Composite America Inc.

Website

https://nascatpe.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NASCA Inc. is a Frankfort, Kentucky-based thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer selling its proprietary FULXUS® compound line, custom elastomer formulations, TPM antibacterial materials, and SUNPATIENCE artificial-turf infill to automotive OEM, equipment-grip, sports/recreation, and medical customers via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermoplastic Elastomer Manufacturing

NAICS

Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521), Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (3252), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE/TPU/TPV) Compounds (IMANABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elastomers & Thermoplastic Elastomers (Synthetic Rubber, TPE/TPU) (IMAEANAF), Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE/TPV) Compounding (IMANAJAC), Sustainable Rubber & Bio-elastomers (bio-based TPEs, natural rubber innovations) (IMANANAG)

Keywords

• Thermoplastic elastomer manufacturing
• Custom elastomer compounding
• Automotive interior materials
• Recycled polymer materials
• Antibacterial plastic materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfort

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

Revenue model

1. Thermoplastic Elastomer Sales: Manufacturing and sales of FULXUS® branded thermoplastic elastomer products including styrene elastomer, olefin elastomer, and specialty grades. Revenue generated through product sales to industrial customers.
2. Functional Composite Materials: Manufacturing and sales of functional composite materials for various industrial applications.
3. Highly-filled Master Batch: Manufacturing and sales of highly-filled master batch products.
4. Custom Elastomer Manufacturing: Custom elastomer manufacturing services where properties are adjusted per customer specifications including physical properties, coloration, and material composition.
5. Antibacterial Face Shield: Sales of antibacterial copper face shields using TPM material with high antibacterial performance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NASCA designs, formulates, and manufactures thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials under its FULXUS® brand, including styrene, olefin, natural-material, and customer-grade elastomers, specialty elastomers with high-density, low-density, water-soluble, ultra-soft, and heat-dissipating properties, and finished products such as equipment grips, sports field infill, and antibacterial TPM face shields. The company produces materials in Frankfort, KY, USA, using proprietary compounding processes including Banbury Mixer technology and incorporates upcycled waste materials into certain product lines.

Product overview

NASCA Inc. (Nishida Art Specialty Composite America Inc.) is a thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer offering the FULXUS® brand as its core product line. The portfolio includes four main elastomer grades (Styrene, Olefin, Natural Material, and Customer Grade), plus specialty elastomers (High Density, Water-soluble, Low Density, Ultra-soft, Heat Dissipating), and new material innovations (NEW TEXTURE, MICRO, TUBE-SHAPED elastomers). The company also produces application-specific products including equipment grips (FX-V, FX-G, FX-TPO-J Series) and specialty infill materials (SUNPATIENCE ADVANCE, MICRO, CRUSH, ECO). Additionally, the company developed the Antibacterial Copper Face Shield using proprietary TPM (THERMO PLASTIC METAL) technology with copper antibacterial properties. A notable sustainable innovation is the Field Chip 'Greentea' upcycling system that transforms used tea leaves and other waste materials into functional infill products for artificial turf applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FULXUS® Styrene Elastomer Styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer grade under the FULXUS® brand, supplied for industrial applications including automotive interior and exterior components.
• FULXUS® Olefin Elastomer Olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer grade under the FULXUS® brand for industrial molding and extrusion applications.
• FULXUS® Natural Material Elastomer Thermoplastic elastomer grade based on natural materials under the FULXUS® brand, positioned for environmentally-oriented applications.
• FULXUS® Customer Grade Elastomer Custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer grade tailored to individual customer specifications for compound characteristics, color, and texture.
• Specialty Elastomer Compounds (High Density, Low Density, Water-Soluble, Ultra-Soft, Heat Dissipating) Specialty-grade elastomer compounds developed to provide differentiated physical properties including high and low density, water solubility, ultra-soft feel, and heat dissipation for industrial applications.
• New Texture Elastomer Series (Texture, Micro, Tube-shaped) Newly developed elastomer variants offering differentiated surface textures, micro-structures, and tube-shaped geometries for tactile and design-led applications.
• Equipment Grip Series (FX-V, FX-G, FX-TPO-J) Finished elastomer grip products in the FX-V, FX-G, and FX-TPO-J series, designed for use in sports and golf equipment applications.
• SUNPATIENCE Specialty Infill Specialty infill material under the SUNPATIENCE brand marketed for artificial turf sports field applications.
• Field Chip 'Greentea' Artificial turf infill chip made from upcycled tea waste, positioned as a sustainable specialty infill for sports fields.
• Antibacterial Copper Face Shield (TPM material) Antibacterial face shield product manufactured using NASCA's proprietary TPM (Thermo Plastic Metal) material, targeted at medical and care facility applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Field Chip 'Greentea' can suppress increases in surface temperature by approximately 7°C more than conventional black rubber chip filler materials

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avient (formerly PolyOne): Avient is a large specialty polymer formulator with broad TPE, color masterbatch, and engineered-material lines serving automotive and healthcare customers. Comparable to NASCA as a specialty compounder with multi-vertical reach, but operates at much greater scale.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Group (Sunsquare/Sunvieo TPE): Mitsubishi Chemical is a large Japanese chemical conglomerate with broad polymer/elastomer portfolios and potential parent/affiliate ties to NASCA's Japanese Nishida lineage. Comparable as a large Japanese-origin materials supplier in similar TPE end-markets.
• Dow Chemical (ENGAGE™ TPO/TPE): Dow produces olefinic elastomers (ENGAGE™) and broader TPE/TPO chemistries used in automotive, infrastructure, and consumer applications. Comparable to NASCA's olefin elastomer line, but operates as a major global incumbent.

Direct peers

• Teknor Apex: Teknor Apex is a US-based custom polymer compounder producing TPE, vinyl, and specialty compounds for automotive, medical, and consumer applications — directly comparable to NASCA's custom elastomer and TPM antibacterial platforms.
• Hexpol TPE: Hexpol is a global TPE and rubber compounding group (Dryflex, ELASTO) producing SEBS-based and specialty elastomers for automotive, grip, and consumer applications — directly comparable to NASCA's FULXUS® Olefin and Styrene elastomer lines.
• RTP Company: RTP Company is a US-based custom thermoplastic compounder offering custom elastomer, color, and functional additive formulations. Directly comparable to NASCA's customer-grade elastomer and masterbatch offerings for industrial OEMs.
• Kraiburg TPE: Kraiburg TPE is a specialty thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer serving automotive interior, industrial, and consumer markets with custom-formulated TPE compounds. Directly comparable to NASCA's automotive-focused interior/exterior material business.
• Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers: Star Thermoplastic is a US-based TPE compounder focused on specialty styrenic and olefinic elastomers for industrial and consumer applications. Comparable to NASCA as a mid-sized US TPE compounder with custom-formulation capabilities.
• Kraton Corporation: Kraton is a global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SEBS, SBS) and other specialty polymers — directly comparable to NASCA's SEBS-based FULXUS® Styrene Elastomer platform. Both supply TPE chemistry into automotive, grips, and adhesives end-uses.

Regional players

• Elastron Kimya: Elastron is a Turkish-based TPE producer serving primarily European and Middle Eastern automotive and industrial customers. Comparable as a TPE compounder with SEBS/olefin grades similar to FULXUS®, but geographically distinct from NASCA's North America focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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