Name

airboss rubber compounding

Legal name

AirBoss of America Corp.

Website

https://airboss.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Rubber Compounding

NAICS

Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299), Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (325212)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB), Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI)

Keywords

• Custom rubber compounding
• Anti-vibration components
• CBRN protection equipment
• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial rubber manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Newmarket

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Compounds Sales: AirBoss Rubber Solutions generates revenue through the sale of custom rubber compounds to industrial customers across automotive, heavy industry, construction, and oil & gas sectors. The division operates with approximately 600 million turn pounds of annual capacity.
2. Finished Rubber Products: Sale of finished rubber products including anti-vibration components through AirBoss Engineered Products to automotive and industrial customers.
3. Defense and Survivability Solutions: AirBoss Defense Group generates revenue from personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment, and survivability solutions sold to defense, healthcare, medical, and first responder communities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AirBoss Rubber Compounding develops and manufactures custom rubber compounds, finished rubber products, and anti-vibration components for industrial, automotive, heavy industry, construction, oil & gas, and defense customers. Operating as part of AirBoss of America Corp., the division runs nearly 600 million turn pounds of annual compounding capacity and serves customers through AirBoss Rubber Solutions (compounding) and related operations including Ace Elastomer.

Product overview

AirBoss of America Corp. operates as a diversified manufacturer and provider of innovative survivability solutions, personal protective equipment (PPE), advanced custom rubber compounds, defense solutions, and finished rubber products. The company operates through three main divisions: AirBoss Rubber Solutions (a North American custom rubber compounder with nearly 600 million turn pounds of annual capacity), AirBoss Engineered Products (anti-vibration solutions for the North American automotive market), and AirBoss Defense Group (personal and respiratory protective equipment for defense and healthcare). The portfolio also includes subsidiary Ace Elastomer. The company serves diverse sectors including automotive, heavy industry, construction, oil & gas, healthcare, and defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AirBoss Defense Group: Global supplier of personal and respiratory protective equipment and technology for defense, healthcare, medical, and first responder communities
• AirBoss Engineered Products

Products and services

• Custom Rubber Compounding

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ontario Government - Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills DevelopmentsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a $12.9 million investment in skills training programs across the Waterloo Region. The funding supports over 50,000 individuals through various initiatives provided by local organizations including AirBoss Rubber Solutions. The program helps workers adapt to economic challenges including impacts from U.S. trade policies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hexpol AB: Swedish-based global leader in custom rubber compounding with significant North American operations. Directly comparable to AirBoss Rubber Solutions across automotive, industrial, and engineered rubber compound markets, and a substantially larger-scale benchmark for the segment.
• Teknor Apex Company: Privately-held U.S. custom rubber and specialty compounder serving automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Direct competitor in custom elastomer compounding with overlapping customer base and similar go-to-market via direct B2B sales.
• RTP Company: U.S.-based custom engineered thermoplastics and specialty compounder serving automotive, industrial, and electronics end markets. Comparable custom-formulation business model with direct B2B sales to industrial OEMs.
• Avon Protection (formerly Avon Rubber): Global supplier of respiratory and CBRN protective equipment for defense, first responder, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to AirBoss Defense Group's PPE and survivability solutions portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Avient Corporation (formerly PolyOne): Large publicly-traded specialty polymer materials producer with broad portfolio including rubber and elastomer compounding. Overlaps with AirBoss Rubber Solutions but operates at much larger scale and with broader product portfolio beyond rubber compounding.
• Trinseo PLC: Publicly-traded global specialty materials and latex binder producer serving automotive, construction, and consumer end markets. Comparable in serving industrial customers with polymer-based solutions, though broader portfolio than AirBoss.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: Large publicly-traded manufacturer of safety products and PPE including respiratory protection for industrial, fire service, and military markets. Overlaps with AirBoss Defense Group in protective equipment for defense and first responder customers.
• Honeywell International (PPE/Safety segment): Diversified industrial conglomerate with significant PPE and respiratory protection business serving defense and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor to AirBoss Defense Group, particularly in CBRN and military PPE.
• Continental AG (ContiTech / industrial rubber): Major global automotive and industrial rubber products manufacturer including anti-vibration components and rubber compounds. Comparable to AirBoss Engineered Products in NVH/anti-vibration and to AirBoss Rubber Solutions in industrial rubber compounds.
• Trelleborg AB: Swedish-engineered polymer specialist with substantial operations in anti-vibration, sealing solutions, and industrial rubber products. Comparable to AirBoss Engineered Products and AirBoss Rubber Solutions across automotive and industrial end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/airbossamerica
• Facebookfacebook.com/AirBossofAmerica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airboss-of-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/airbossofamerica

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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