Filaments.ca
Leading Canadian distributor and manufacturer of 3D printing filaments and materials, specializing in FDM polymers like PLA, ABS, PETG, and specialty filaments, with a focus on local supply chain and quality assurance.
- CEO / Founder
- Jeremy Hedges
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Acquired
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Acquired
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA filaments; ABS filaments; PETG filaments; TPU/TPE flexible filaments; Wood PLA; PC CPE; ASA; Resins; 3D printers (e.g., Fusion3 F410, Kodak Portrait); Recycling program for scrap materials
Technological Advantage
Proprietary private-label filament line produced in partnership with a chemicals manufacturer, with quality inspections per international standards; network advantage as the leading Canadian distributor with exclusive rights to top global brands.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides a reliable Canadian source for high-quality 3D printing materials with fast domestic shipping, rigorous quality inspections, and competitive pricing, reducing import delays and ensuring material consistency for functional prototyping and production.
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on Canadian market with domestic warehousing and shipping, offering faster delivery (2-5 days vs. 1-2 weeks for international competitors) and lower shipping costs; exclusive distribution rights for premium brands unavailable through other Canadian suppliers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Individual makers, businesses, schools, universities, government organizations, and bulk customers across Canada
Industry Verticals
Education; Manufacturing; Prototyping; Consumer Goods; Research & Development
Competitors
MatterHackers.com; Simplify3D.com; BotFeeder Canada; Canadian Filaments
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
101 LinkedIn followers; 4,426 Facebook likes; acquired by InkSmith in 2023
Major Milestones
Acquired by InkSmith (e-commerce operations); Exclusive Canadian distributor for Kodak 3D Printing Ecosystem (2018); Partnership with BASF for high-performance filaments; Launch of private-label filament line; Operation of largest 3D printer showroom in Canada
Notable Customers
BASF