Engineered Custom Foam for Real-World Performance
Alcot Plastics manufactures polyethylene foam profiles for construction, OEM, protective packaging, recreation, and specialty applications. Bring us your requirements to discuss a standard product or custom production.
Closed-cell polyethylene foam, engineered for your industry.
Alcot Plastics manufactures backer rods, foam spline, protective packaging profiles, OEM components, custom profiles, and recreational foam for contractors, manufacturers, and wholesale distribution partners.
Foam solutions for your industry.
Start with your application. Explore the products and manufacturing options that fit your needs.
Construction
Foam products for contractors, glazing specialists, and infrastructure projects.
- Backer rods
- Foam spline
- Pipe insulation
OEM & manufacturing
Foam components for furniture, bedding, oil containment, and other manufactured products.
- Custom components
- Repeat production
Protective packaging
Foam profiles that help protect furniture, windows, and finished goods during handling and shipping.
- Edge protection
- Corner profiles
Custom & specialty
Custom foam profiles for applications with specific shape, size, density, or fit requirements.
- Custom profiles
- Short runs
Recreation & retail
Pool noodles and recreational foam for distributors, retailers, and aquatic programs.
- Pool noodles
- Custom colors
- Wholesale supply
Need help choosing?
Tell us what you need to make, protect, or supply. Our team can help you explore product options or discuss a custom foam profile.
Talk to our teamFind the right product for your application.
Explore standard profiles, custom foam, and repeat production options.
Foam for glazing and construction
Backer rods, screening spline, and pipe insulation for concrete joints, windows, doors, and infrastructure applications.
Application needs
- Control sealant depth and help prevent three-sided adhesion with backer rod.
- Secure window and door screens with foam spline.
Components for repeat production
Polyethylene foam components for furniture, bedding, oil-containment products, safety equipment, and other manufactured product lines.
Production needs
- Specify the profile, dimensions, density, and fit for your assembly.
- Discuss order volumes and recurring production requirements.
Protection shaped around your product
Foam profiles for furniture, windows, frames, and finished goods during handling, storage, and shipping.
Packaging needs
- Help protect edges, corners, and finished surfaces.
- Discuss cushioning profiles shaped around your product and packaging.
A profile built around your requirements
Custom and short-run polyethylene foam profiles in the shapes, dimensions, densities, and colours your application requires.
- Review drawings, samples, and application details with our team.
- Discuss custom batches and repeat production.
Recreational foam for wholesale supply
Pool noodles and recreational foam for distributors, retailers, and aquatic program suppliers.
Wholesale needs
- Discuss custom colours, sizes, and densities.
- Request current minimums, packaging options, lead times, and pricing.
40+ years of foam manufacturing
Founded in 1983, Alcot Plastics grew from its early roots in Milton, Ontario to its current manufacturing facility in Guelph. Today, Alcot is part of the W. R. MEADOWS family of companies, continuing its focus on foam extrusion and custom manufacturing.
Canadian production. Practical waste reduction.
Alcot collects polyethylene foam production scrap for recycling and material recovery as part of its manufacturing operations in Guelph, Ontario.
Why choose Alcot Plastics?
Efficient extrusion
A fast-starting extrusion process supports both large production orders and short, custom batches.
Continuous development
Ongoing product development keeps Alcot's foam offering current for a widening range of customer applications, from infrastructure to aquatics.
Built around your spec
Alcot's team specializes in producing customized items based on individual project, OEM, or order requirements — not just standard catalog sizes.
Browse by product
Find Alcot’s core foam product lines and the markets they support.
Backer rods
Closed-cell and soft foam backer rods for joint filling, sealing, insulation, and related construction applications.
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Spline
Flexible foam spline for screen installation in window and door frame applications.
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Polyethylene foam
Custom extruded polyethylene foam profiles and OEM components for protective packaging, furniture, specialty, and recurring production needs.
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Pool noodles
Lightweight recreational foam for wholesale pool, aquatic program, and retail distribution needs.
View productCommon questions about Alcot Plastics
What does Alcot Plastics manufacture?
Alcot Plastics manufactures closed-cell extruded polyethylene foam products, including backer rods, foam spline, protective packaging profiles, OEM components, custom profiles, and recreational foam.
Can Alcot supply OEM foam components?
Yes. Alcot supports OEM partners with recurring polyethylene foam components for furniture and bedding, oil-containment products, safety equipment, protective applications, and other specialized product lines.
Where is Alcot Plastics located?
Alcot Plastics is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where it operates its manufacturing facility.
How long has Alcot Plastics been in business?
Alcot Plastics was founded in 1983 by Jan Alac. Today, it is part of the W. R. MEADOWS family of companies.
Does Alcot Plastics offer custom foam manufacturing?
Yes. Alcot's extrusion process allows the company to run small or custom orders efficiently alongside standard production.
Have a foam product or custom profile in mind?
Tell us about your application, dimensions, and expected quantity. Our team can discuss product options and custom manufacturing requirements.
31 Malcolm Rd., Guelph, ON N1K 1A7 · +1 519.767.2899