The Beginning

Founded in 1962, Poly Vinyl Company is an extrusion manufacturer specializing in the manufacture of custom extruded plastic shapes.

Poly Vinyl Company was started over 40 years ago by founders Robert Schnettler and Richard Reichert. After the passing of their father, sons Thomas and James acquired the business in 1998.

During the 1990s the company continued to grow with the addition of major-appliance customers and many specialty customers. Product offerings were expanded with many fabrication capabilities added to the extrusion process.

An Old 5 & 10 cent Store in Sheboygan, Wisconsin was Poly Vinyl Company’s original site. A new building was constructed in 1967 in nearby Sheboygan Falls. That same building has grown to over 125,000 square feet and 140 employees. With 26 extruders the company runs on a 24-hour production schedule.

In the late 1980s the company started its own proprietary brand of vinyl building products which is known today as Color Guard®. Maintenance-free porch and deck railing products, accessories and numerous residential fence designs, ColorGuard soon became a leader in the vinyl railing industry.

Poly Vinyl Company has always been known for manufacturing the finest quality custom plastic extrusions with an exceptionally high level of service. As confirmation of this, our 40th year brought expansion, including 300 active customers and achievement of ISO 9001-2000 certification.