Top Five Fastest-Growing Distributors

As we look back on our recent growth, one thing is abundantly clear: our success is directly tied to the strength and dedication of our channel partners. Today, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our Top 5 Fastest-Growing Distributors. To our entire distribution network, and especially these five standout teams, thank you. Your loyalty, relentless hard work, and shared commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving our mutual success. We are proud to partner with you, and we are excited to share a little bit about what makes each of these exceptional companies thrive in their own words below.

National Plastics & Seals

Established in 1985, ISO 9001:2015 certified National Plastics & Seals is an industry leader in precision machined and fabricated plastic components. They combine full-line distribution of plastic sheet, rod, tubing, O-rings, and insulating materials with expert technical support and competitive pricing. Dedicated to reliability, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships, they deliver exceptional solutions for every project. Contact them at 847-438-1900 or visit nationalplastics.com/contact-us/ to support your next project.

Finger Lakes Extrusion and National Plastics & Seals recently won a new piece of business that was more than two years in the making. It is completely custom, required a lot of testing and regulatory documentation. This patience, sampling and manufacturing support is part of the FLEX Advantage. We are excited to supply this new customer together for many years to come.

Frham Safety Products, LLC.

Founded in 1983, Frham Safety Products, Inc. is a leading provider of nuclear and industrial safety equipment across North America. Serving commercial and government facilities, Frham specializes in advanced radiation and contamination protection, health physics supplies, rad-waste reduction, and decontamination solutions. Backed by custom manufacturing and full-line industrial inventory, Frham combines decades of customer service experience with innovative safety products designed to safeguard workers and protect the environment. Learn more at www.frhamsafety.com.

Frham and Finger Lakes Extrusion have been partners since 2015, collaborating on numerous custom projects. Together, these initiatives have driven consistent, diverse product sales and strengthened our long-standing relationship. We deeply appreciate Frham’s continued dedication, teamwork, and effort, and we look forward to achieving further shared success moving forward.

Total Plastics Inc.

Total Plastics New York is a trusted supplier and fabricator of performance plastics across the Northeast. Delivering value-added solutions, they offer CNC routing, saw cutting, polishing, laser engraving, and custom machining. Serving industries such as signage, construction, marine, transportation, and industrial manufacturing, their team combines technical expertise with a commitment to quality. Driven by strong customer partnerships and proven growth, Total Plastics helps move your projects seamlessly from concept to completion. Learn more at totalplastics.com/total-plastics-new-york-ny-plastics-supplier.

Total Plastics and Finger Lakes Extrusion continue to build a thriving partnership driven by outstanding commercial achievements. This year, the Elmsford, NY location secured a major order, marking the fifth largest single order in company history. This impressive milestone highlights our successful collaboration and ongoing dedication to continuous shared growth.

Interstate Advanced Materials

Interstate Advanced Materials, a Curbell Plastics company, is a nationwide distributor of high-performance plastic sheet, rod, tube, film, and composite materials. Operating an expansive 31-location network, IAM offers stock shapes, precise cut-to-size services, complex CNC manufacturing, and expert technical support. Guided by integrity, respect, and learning, IAM delivers rapid, dependable solutions for semiconductor, food processing, and industrial applications to help customers select the right materials and enhance their operations. Learn more at www.curbell.com/curbell-plastics.

Interstate Advanced Materials and Finger Lakes Extrusion have partnered on several medical startup projects. These challenging initiatives require patience as customers navigate strict regulatory requirements and bring new products to market. Over time, our shared persistence has paid off, successfully driving steady volume growth for these highly innovative joint ventures.

Professional Plastics

Founded in 1984, family-owned Professional Plastics is a global distributor and fabricator of high-performance engineering plastic shapes, including sheets, rods, tubing, films, and custom parts. Operating over 20 facilities across the USA, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia, they provide advanced precision CNC machining, thermoforming, and cutting services. Serving aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and industrial sectors, Professional Plastics combines technical expertise with dependable service. Learn more at professionalplastics.com.

Professional Plastics and Finger Lakes Extrusion have built a strong partnership, led by the Twinsburg, OH branch on a key specialty account since 2021. Recently, new quoting opportunities for additional items at this location have expanded our collaboration, allowing us to deliver even greater ongoing support and overall shared success.

Cheers to these distributors and all of the hard work that they are putting in!

Natalie LeGrett

Customer Account Specialist

Natalie is a 2011 graduate of St. John Fisher College with a bachelor’s degree in business management and concentration in Human Resources. After 14 years of working in the Staffing Industry as a Recruiter and other various roles she was looking to switch gears and start a new career path. She had ties with Erica as she assisted in staffing temporary staff to FLEX for years. She decided not to return to the corporate world after maternity leave and start at FLEX where she has been a Customer Account Specialist. She is passionate about her family and two sons who always keep her on her toes; we enjoy creating memories as a family and enjoying the sunshine every chance we get! 

Keith Ellsworth

Production Manager

Keith has been a member of our team since 2007. With a degree in Business and a minor in Computer Science along with decades of mechanical experience, Keith brings a great deal of knowledge to the company. Keith coordinates all production activities and works with customers to help develop products that fit their needs. After years of racing stock cars and taking his motorcycle to track days, this busy Dad of two treasures the days when he gets to ride his motorcycle to work.

Phil Scott

President of Operations

Phil has been a member of our team since 2009. Phil is a 2008 graduate of SUNY ESF with a degree in Conservation Biology. After gaining hands on experience on the extrusion lines during the summers of his college career, Phil decided that working at FLEX™ was better suited to him than a career in the environmental field. Phil handles all building and equipment maintenance and purchases. He is our resident outdoorsman, most passionate about white tail deer hunting and management.

Erica C. S. Wright

President of Sales

Erica is a 2006 graduate of SUNY Geneseo with a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Business Studies. After 4 years in Corporate America working as an actuary, she was looking for a change. Finger Lakes Extrusion offered her that change and in 2009 she made the switch. Erica handles all finance and human resource functions at Finger Lakes Extrusion along with sales travel and quoting. All of these functions guarantee that no day is the same – her favorite characteristic of the job. Triathlons and lake life with her family are Erica’s most treasured moments.