Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Buffalo, New York
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Since 1948
Caplugs makes custom molded product protection and component solutions, including injection-molded plastic, vinyl-dip molded, rubber compression molded, and extruded products. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, was founded in 1948, and is estimated at 500-1,000 employees with revenue in the $10-50 million range (estimated band). It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In November 2025, Plastics Technology published an article on the company's protection business, and Caplugs has since promoted hose protection products at CONEXPO.
Caplugs at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
500-1,000
Founded
1948
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
612
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Plumbing & Hardware
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
612
Named foreign suppliers
37
Top origins
China · Germany · Taiwan · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Caplugs.
What this tells a buyer
Caplugs' most recent reported development is the March 2026 presentation of hose protection products at CONEXPO, as reported by Fluid Power World.
Caplugs lists IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001 certifications and offers injection molding, extrusion, tooling, coating, and machining capabilities.
The company operates in the automotive, medical, electronics, and military-defense sectors, and its own profile describes approximately 1,100 employees across 17 facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
78 years in operation (founded 1948).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Caplugs makes custom molded product protection and component solutions, including injection-molded plastic, vinyl-dip molded, rubber compression molded, and extruded products. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, was founded in 1948, and is estimated at 500-1,000 employees with revenue in the $10-50 million range (estimated band). It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In November 2025, Plastics Technology published an article on the company's protection business, and Caplugs has since promoted hose protection products at CONEXPO.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1948 |
Headquarters | Buffalo, New York |
Employees | 500-1,000 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Caplugs makes
Caplugs lists IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 9001 certifications and offers injection molding, extrusion, tooling, coating, and machining capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Rubber, Plastic, Injection Molding, Tooling, Extrusion, Coating, Machining, Mold, Metal Fabrication, Electronics (source: caplugs.com).
Certifications
Caplugs is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — caplugs.com
ISO 13485 — caplugs.com
ISO 14001 — caplugs.com
ISO 50001 — caplugs.com
ISO 9001 — caplugs.com
Trade and customs footprint
Caplugs' most recent reported development is the March 2026 presentation of hose protection products at CONEXPO, as reported by Fluid Power World. US customs bill-of-lading records list 612 inbound shipments across 37 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Germany · Taiwan · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-05-01 — Caplugs Modernizes Its Data Estate to Unlock Scalable, Self-Service Analytics with Microsoft Fabric | Quisitive (quisitive.com)
2026-03-18 — Caplugs brings focus on hose protection to CONEXPO - Fluid Power World (fluidpowerworld.com)
2026-01-19 — Happy to announce, that I have joined Caplugs Europe as the Market Manager Heavy Duty Industries. | Juergen Proebstle (linkedin.com)
2026-01-16 — Blog | Caplugs Europe (caplugs.eu)
2025-11-14 — The Protection Business | Plastics Technology (ptonline.com)
2025-04-23 — Caplugs Fortalece Sua Presença Na Europa Com Fabricação Local E Serviços ágeis Para Atender Melhor Seus Clientes - Plástico De Engenharia (plasticodeengenharia.com.br)
Company details
The company operates in the automotive, medical, electronics, and military-defense sectors, and its own profile describes approximately 1,100 employees across 17 facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Caplugs was founded in 1948, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 78 years in operation (founded 1948). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Caplugs make?
Caplugs makes custom molded product protection and component solutions, including injection-molded plastic, vinyl-dip molded, rubber compression molded, and extruded products. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, was founded in 1948, and is estimated at 500-1,000 employees with revenue in the $10-50 million range (estimated band). It is privately held and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and plumbing-hardware industries. In November 2025, Plastics Technology published an article on the company's protection business, and Caplugs has since promoted hose protection products at CONEXPO.
Where is Caplugs headquartered?
Caplugs is headquartered in Buffalo, New York (2150 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14207).
When was Caplugs founded?
Caplugs was founded in 1948.
How big is Caplugs?
Caplugs has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Caplugs hold?
Caplugs lists IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Caplugs import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 612 inbound shipments for Caplugs, with top origins including China · Germany · Taiwan · Italy.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 716-876-9855
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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