Push Plastic
Manufactures 3D printer filament from 100% virgin materials in the USA, offering over 15 material types including PLA, ABS, PETG, carbon fiber composites, and engineering-grade polymers for FDM/FFF printing.
- CEO / Founder
- Nicholas Booth
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
Offers over 15 material types including PLA, ABS, PETG, carbon fiber composites, and engineering-grade polymers for FDM/FFF printing.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary formulations for engineering-grade materials like carbon fiber composites and PC+PBT; strict diameter tolerance control (±0.03mm) reduces print failures; vertical integration from raw resin to finished spool enables quality control and customization.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides affordable, USA-made filament with consistent quality and diameter tolerance, reducing print failures and enabling reliable production for industrial and professional applications.
How They Differentiate
Compared to MatterHackers (broad distributor), Push Plastic manufactures its own filament in the USA with 100% virgin materials, offering better consistency and custom options. Versus Proto-pasta (specialty materials), Push Plastic provides a wider range of engineering-grade polymers and large-format spools at competitive prices. Against ColorFabb (European focus), Push Plastic's USA production reduces shipping costs and lead times for North American customers.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Industrial users, educational institutions, makers, and resellers requiring reliable, high-quality filament for FDM/FFF 3D printing.
Industry Verticals
3D Printing; Manufacturing; Education; Prototyping; Industrial Design
Competitors
MatterHackers; Proto-pasta; ColorFabb
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Manufactures over 15 material types including PLA, ABS, PETG, carbon fiber composites, and engineering-grade polymers; ships to all 50 states and internationally; operates a 30,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Springdale, Arkansas
Major Milestones
Founded in September 2013; Achieved SAM.GOV certification (CAGE Code: 8CH52); Expanded product line to over 15 material types; Introduced large-format spools up to 25kg
Notable Customers
Spartan Mounts