J&R Filaments
Wholesale supplier of PLA and ABS 3D printer filaments with capacity to produce 10,000+ spools per month, distributing through 30+ online stores, 10 retail locations, and ~40 distributor accounts.
- CEO / Founder
- Jose Herrera and Ryan Birdsell (Co-Founders/Owners)
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
PLA filament (wholesale/bulk); ABS filament (wholesale/bulk)
Technological Advantage
FDM filament supply in competitive commodity market; differentiation through global cost structure and wholesale distribution breadth (30+ online + 10 retail + 40 distributor accounts) rather than proprietary technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Cost-competitive wholesale pricing for PLA/ABS filaments with global supply chain (San Antonio HQ + Cebu Philippines manufacturing operations) enabling affordable high-quality materials for 3D printing resellers and businesses.
How They Differentiate
Wholesale-first business model targeting resellers and distributors rather than end consumers; competitive pricing through Asia-based manufacturing (Cebu, Philippines) reducing production costs; B2B focus with drop-shipping and bulk customization vs. primarily B2C competitors.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
B2B distributors, resellers, retail partners, and bulk corporate buyers
Industry Verticals
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Education; Prototyping
Competitors
MatterHackers (consumer + wholesale FDM filament); Prusament (FDM filament by Prusa Research); Hatchbox (budget FDM filament supplier); Overture Materials (PLA/ABS filament); Filament brands from Creality, Ultimaker
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Operational since 2010; expanded to Philippines operations in 2013; achieved $5.4M estimated revenue; distribution network includes 30+ online retailers, 10 physical retail locations, and ~40 active distributor accounts; production capacity: 10,000+ spools/month.
Major Milestones
2010: Company founded; 2013: Relocated operations to Asia (Cebu, Philippines) to reduce costs; Year Unknown: Achieved presence in 30+ online stores, 10 retail locations, 40 distributor accounts; 2026: Estimated $5.4M annual revenue (per Kona Equity data)