History

Making history for 50+ years in oilfield composites

Since 1967, we’ve been at the forefront of changes in manufacturing methods, materials and machinery. We’ve seen a lot change, but our commitment to our customers, quality, safety and satisfaction has never changed.
1967
August, 1967
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Company founded as General Plastics & Rubber
1995
September, 1995
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Manufactured the first all-composite bridge plug for oil & gas industry
1997
October, 1997
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Company purchased by CEO David Walstad and Mike Sutton
October, 1997
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Manufactured the first all-composite frac plug for oil & gas industry
1999
October, 1999
Purchased first filament winder
October, 1999
Cenikor
Began our long-term relationship with Cenikor Foundation as a vocational services Business Partner
October, 1999
Purchased sister company – GP Rubber
2001
October, 2001
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Expanded customer engineering and hired our second engineer
2003
October, 2003
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Hired the first inside sales representative
2005
October, 2005
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Hired the first sales person
2011
October, 2011
Enrst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
David Walstad, CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2011 Gulf Coast Area Award in the Industrial category
October, 2011
Broke ground on a new manufacturing facility, warehouse and corporate office
2013
December, 2013
GPC Headquarters Houston, TX
Moved into new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with 123,000 sq. ft.
2017
October, 2017
Celebrated 50 years in business
2023
December, 2023
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ISO Certification

General Plastics & Composites Attains ISO 9001 Certification

2024
January, 2024
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Introduced new Foundational 4: Value Proposition, Mission, Vision, Values

VALUE PROPOSITION: We provide innovative technology, manufacturing, and engineered solutions to maximize return on investment for our customers and create profitability for all stakeholders.