Barbour Plastics, Inc. is a premier American manufacturer specializing in linear thermoplastic profile extrusions and custom plastic components. Founded in 1882 as the Barbour Welting Company and diversifying into plastics in 1971, the company has evolved into a diversified industrial leader headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts. Operating two major manufacturing facilities totaling over 187,000 square feet in Massachusetts and Georgia, the company maintains 32 extrusion lines and advanced in-house engineering, tooling, and wire EDM capabilities.
The company operates through specialized divisions to serve a wide range of B2B markets. Barbour Marine is a preferred North American supplier of marine extrusions, offering the continent's largest variety of dock bumpers, rub rails, piling caps, and specialized boat trims. The Barbour Welting division remains the #1 North American manufacturer of premium leather and plastic Goodyear welting for the footwear industry. Additionally, the company provides custom profile extrusions for sectors including commercial refrigeration, construction, lighting, and industrial safety.
Barbour Plastics utilizes a broad spectrum of materials such as PVC (rigid, flexible, and cellular foam), HDPE, TPU, and polycarbonate. Their technical capabilities include co-extrusion, tri-extrusion, and multi-strand tooling, alongside value-added services like 3D printing, fabrication, and custom antiqued finishes. With a workforce of 101 to 200 employees, the company emphasizes high-quality US-based manufacturing, competitive pricing, and JIT delivery to support global supply chains and OEM requirements.
Custom Profile Extrusion
Rigid/Semi Rigid
Co, Tri Extrusions, Multi Strand Tooling
Cellular Foam PVC
Eck Plastic Arts Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
194911-50 peopleManufacturer/Service Company/Trading Company
Established brand
OEM manufacturer
Product customization
Low MOQ
Key customer
BAE SYSTEMS
Description
Eck Plastic Arts Inc. is a premier custom plastic part manufacturer and service provider headquartered in Binghamton, New York. Founded in 1949 and operating as a third-generation family-run business, the company specializes in high-quality plastic fabrication for industrial OEMs across various sectors, including aerospace and defense. Operating from a 40,000-square-foot facility, they offer a comprehensive suite of manufacturing capabilities including injection molding, thermoforming, vacuum forming, and CNC machining. Their technical expertise extends to specialized processes such as ultrasonic welding, 3D printing, and composite thermoforming, alongside finishing services like painting, plating, and pad printing. Eck Plastic Arts is recognized for its flexibility, offering no minimum quantities for injection molding and fabrication, and low tooling costs for thermoforming projects. The company works with a diverse range of materials, including nylon, acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS, and high-density polyethylene, as well as static-dissipative and UV-shielding composites. As a recipient of the BAE Systems 'Partner 2 Win' Supplier of the Year award, the company maintains a strong reputation for precision and reliability in the Northeastern United States and beyond.