Rice Industries

From our first acquisition in 2012 of a toll processor of nylon sold to the automotive and carpet markets, Rice Industries has transformed into a contract manufacturer focused on processing specialty materials. These materials are used in pharmaceuticals, battery technology, 3D printing, aerospace, medical devices, and sustainable food packaging, amongst others.

Rice seeks to expedite advancements in specialty materials. We accomplish this by providing testing, R&D, scale-up, product and process customization, and remediation solutions. Our customers are all along the material supply chain, including producers, processors, distributors, and end customers.

Rice is currently focused on materials that will participate in and drive growth in the following areas:

Growth of recyclable and bio-based plastics, especially in food and medical packaging

Lightweighting for carbon dioxide and energy reduction in aerospace and car transport

Penetration of 3D printing to facilitate customized and just-in-time manufacturing

Battery evolution for EVs and power utilities

Renewable energy power solutions

Mission

We expedite the development and improvement of specialty materials and applications for our customers. Through innovation, flexibility, speed, range-of-services, reach, cost efficiency, and security, we enable our customers to serve emerging end market needs.

Vision

Rice Industries will be the strategic partner of choice for specialty material innovators to develop, deliver, and supply products that drive evolution in ground-breaking end markets.