NAICS 326130 Quarterly Industry Report
Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Shape Manufacturing
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 326130Sector: 32Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 326130 delivers business owners, acquirers, and financial advisors data-driven valuation insights for the laminated plastics plate and sheet sector, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5] and the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6]. The report aggregates transaction multiples, financial benchmarks, and market trends specific to NAICS 326130 establishments, supporting buy-sell agreements, succession planning, SBA-financed acquisitions, and litigation support engagements.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the laminated plastics plate, sheet, and shape manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (NAICS 326130) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in laminating plastics profile shapes such as plates, sheets, and rods by bonding or impregnating profiles with plastics resins. Products include high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL), industrial laminate sheets, circuit board substrates, and composite shapes used in countertops, furniture, signage, electrical insulation, and architectural paneling. According to the U.S. Census Bureau[5], roughly 135 establishments operate within this classification, employing over 11,200 workers.
Manufacturing processes span high-pressure laminating using multi-opening hydraulic presses, continuous lamination for decorative surface materials, thermoset resin impregnation of paper and fabric substrates, and post-forming operations that bend laminated sheets into curved shapes for countertop and architectural applications. The Bureau of Labor Statistics[6] tracks production occupations including press operators controlling temperature and pressure cycles, impregnation line operators applying phenolic and melamine resins to kraft paper and decorative paper layers, trim saw operators cutting laminate panels to specification, and quality inspectors testing bond strength, surface hardness, and dimensional stability.
Per the SBA Office of Advocacy[7], decorative laminate demand tracks residential and commercial construction and renovation activity, particularly kitchen and bathroom remodeling that drives countertop and cabinetry surface material consumption. Industrial laminate producers serve electronics manufacturers needing FR-4 circuit board substrates and electrical equipment makers requiring insulating components.
What's Included in This Industry
- Valuation multiples benchmarked to laminated plastics sheet producers
- Revenue and EBITDA trends for domestic laminate manufacturing operations
- SBA lending data and financing terms for NAICS 326130 businesses
- Comparable transaction data from recent laminate company acquisitions
- Industry risk factors including construction cycles, raw material costs, and quartz surface competition
- Workforce composition and labor cost benchmarks for lamination operations
- Regional market analysis covering major laminate production centers
- Capital expenditure benchmarks for laminating presses and impregnation lines
- End-market diversification across decorative surfaces, electronics, and industrial applications
- Owner compensation and discretionary earnings benchmarks
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 326 |
| Industry Group | Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3261 |
| NAICS Industry | Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing | 32613 |
| National Industry | Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing | 326130 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 326112 | Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing | Plastics packaging film and laminated sheet manufacturers classified separately when producing laminated film specifically for packaging applications rather than decorative or industrial uses |
| 326113 | Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing | Unlaminated plastics film and sheet producers manufacturing single-layer nonpackaging products distinguished from the multi-layer laminated plates and shapes in this classification |
| 326121 | Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing | Unlaminated plastics profile shape manufacturers producing single-material extruded profiles rather than laminated multi-layer bonded plate, sheet, and shape products |
| 326199 | All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | All other plastics product manufacturers producing miscellaneous plastics items through processes distinct from the lamination and impregnation methods used in this classification |
| 325211 | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | Plastics material and resin producers manufacturing phenolic, melamine, and epoxy resins consumed as bonding and impregnating agents in the lamination manufacturing process |
| 327110 | Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing | Pottery, ceramics, and plumbing fixture manufacturers producing porcelain and ceramic surface products that compete with decorative laminates in kitchen and bath applications |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 12.2% | 25 |
| 2 | Texas | 8.8% | 18 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 8.8% | 18 |
| 4 | Florida | 7.3% | 15 |
| 5 | California | 6.3% | 13 |
| 6 | Michigan | 4.9% | 10 |
| 7 | New Jersey | 3.9% | 8 |
| 8 | Indiana | 3.9% | 8 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 3.9% | 8 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2.9% | 6 |
% Of Establishments
0%
12%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
8
Total SBA Loans
$16.7M
Total Loan Volume
$2.1M
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
10.25%
Average Interest Rate
80
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Laminated plastics manufacturers qualify as small businesses under the SBA size standards[8] for NAICS 326130, which set the threshold at 500 employees. The SBA 7(a) loan program[9] supports acquisitions of existing laminate operations and working capital for resin and substrate inventory, while the CDC/504 loan program[10] provides long-term fixed-rate financing for hydraulic laminating presses, impregnation lines, and facility expansions. Lenders evaluate customer diversification, product mix between decorative and industrial laminates, and construction market exposure when underwriting laminate manufacturing loans.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harborstone CU | 8 | $16.7M | $2.1M |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 326130?
NAICS 326130 covers manufacturers that laminate plastics profile shapes by bonding or impregnating them with resins. Products include high-pressure decorative laminates (HPL) for countertops and cabinetry, industrial laminate sheets for electrical insulation, circuit board substrates (FR-4), and laminated shapes for signage and architectural panels. Per the U.S. Census Bureau[11], the classification excludes laminated packaging film, which falls under 326112.
How is the laminated plastics industry structured?
The industry splits between decorative laminate producers serving construction and furniture markets, and industrial laminate manufacturers supplying electronics and electrical equipment makers. Decorative producers compete on design variety, surface texture quality, and distribution relationships with countertop fabricators and cabinet manufacturers. Industrial producers differentiate through dielectric performance specifications, thermal resistance ratings, and compliance with UL and IPC standards for electronic applications.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 326130?
The SBA classifies a laminated plastics manufacturer as a small business if it employs fewer than 500 workers, measured as the 24-month average of full-time and part-time employees across all locations. Per the SBA size standards table[8], this threshold applies for eligibility under SBA loan programs and federal contracting set-asides.
What NAICS codes are most closely related to 326130?
Code 326112 covers laminated packaging film using related lamination technology for flexible packaging. Code 326113 addresses unlaminated film and sheet. Market 326121 covers unlaminated profile shapes. Code 326199 captures other plastics products. Per the Census Bureau[11], the non-packaging lamination focus and multi-layer bonding process distinguish 326130 from single-layer plastics product classifications.
What industries interact most with laminated plastics manufacturers?
Kitchen cabinet and countertop fabricators represent a primary demand channel for decorative laminates. Commercial construction contractors specify architectural laminate panels. Electronics manufacturers consume FR-4 circuit board substrate and insulating laminates. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], employment in the laminated plastics subsector correlates with construction activity and electronics manufacturing output.
What specific activities fall under NAICS 326130?
Covered activities include high-pressure lamination using hydraulic multi-opening presses, continuous lamination of decorative surface materials, thermoset resin impregnation of kraft paper and decorative paper substrates, post-forming of laminate sheets into curved countertop shapes, and production of FR-4 and other industrial laminate sheets for electronic circuit board and electrical insulation applications.
Are laminated plastics manufacturers eligible for SBA loans?
Yes, laminate producers with fewer than 500 employees qualify for SBA financing. The SBA 7(a) program[9] covers business acquisitions and working capital, while the CDC/504 program[10] finances laminating presses, impregnation lines, and facility expansions with favorable long-term fixed-rate terms for capital-intensive manufacturing operations.
Where are laminated plastics manufacturing operations concentrated in the U.S.?
Decorative laminate production concentrates near major construction and furniture manufacturing markets. The Southeast and Midwest host significant production capacity serving kitchen, bath, and commercial interior markets. Industrial laminate manufacturers cluster near electronics manufacturing regions. Per the Census Bureau[12], states with strong construction activity and furniture production support more laminate manufacturing establishments.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]SBA Office of Advocacy advocacy.sba.gov
- [8]SBA size standards sba.gov
- [9]SBA 7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [10]CDC/504 loan program sba.gov
- [11]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [12]Census Bureau data.census.gov
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