Who we are
Black Tip is a family-owned manufacturing organization dedicated to developing people, strengthening businesses, and creating long-term growth.
About Black Tip
Founded by experienced business owners and operators, Black Tip brings decades of practical manufacturing leadership and a commitment to building businesses that thrive for the long term.
Headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, Black Tip brings together a portfolio of specialized manufacturing companies serving industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, telecommunications, and commercial markets. While each company serves unique customers and industries, they share a common commitment to quality, innovation, reliability, and customer service.
OUR FAMILY
Our family of companies includes Bee Valve, CableTek, Pioneer Products, and Plastic Enterprises. Together, they represent decades of manufacturing expertise, trusted customer relationships, and a shared commitment to building a stronger future. At Black Tip, we see ourselves as stewards of people, culture, and businesses designed to endure for generations.
What We Do
Black Tip supports a family of manufacturing businesses serving industrial, infrastructure, agricultural, telecommunications, and commercial markets. Our companies operate across three primary areas:
Plastic Injections Molding
Custom plastic components, tooling, and value-added manufacturing services.
Fluid Handling Components
Ball Valves, couplers, adapters, fittings, strainers, and flow control solutions for demanding applications.
Cable & Fiber Management
Products that support broadband expansion and telecommunications infrastructure.
Our strength is not only in what we make, but in the people who make it. Through technical expertise, continuous improvement, and a commitment to customer success, our team delivers solutions that help customers perform at their best.
Our Approach
At Black Tip, progress starts with people.
We invest in environments where individuals can grow, contribute, and take ownership—because we know that sustainable performance comes from aligned, capable teams.
Our philosophy is grounded in a simple idea:
When you invest in people, strengthen operations, and align around a shared purpose—performance follows.
Built for the Long Term
We are committed to building businesses that last.
That means:
- Creating stability through strong systems and processes
- Driving growth through disciplined execution
- Maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing markets
- Investing in the next generation of manufacturing talent
We believe manufacturing businesses should be built to serve customers, support employees, and create value for future generations.
From supporting local workforce development to modernizing our operations, we are focused on strengthening both our companies and the communities we serve.
Who We Serve
Across our portfolio, Black Tip companies support a wide range of industries, including:
Industrial manufacturing
Agriculture
Infrastructure and broadband deployment
Commercial and OEM applications
Our customers rely on us for quality, consistency, and partnership—and we take that responsibility seriously.
Our Leadership
Black Tip is led by experienced leaders who believe strong companies are built through capable people, sound operations, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our leadership team combines operational expertise with a shared belief:
strong businesses are built by strong, aligned teams.
Hallie Stewart, CEO
Jim Stewart, President
Terry Relue, VP of Operations
Matt Hartman, VP of Sales
Sheri Morford, Controller
Lisa Mortimer, Human Resources & Integration Manager
Our Mission
We design and manufacture high-quality molded and fluid handling solutions that help our customers operate more efficiently, reliably, and competitively.
Our Vision
To be an industry leader by providing exceptional value to our customers through operational excellence, unique solutions, responsive service, and the strength of our people.
Our Core Values
We Make Connections
We believe in the power of relationships and are committed to linking our customers with the solutions they need. We recognize the importance of connecting people, uniting diverse ideas and perspectives, to improve our business and our communities.
We Are Customer Focused
We value our customers and strive to exceed their expectations through our quality products, dependable service, and continuous improvement.
We Embrace Growth
We cultivate an environment of curiosity where individuals can grow professionally and personally, while driving innovation to continuously expand and enhance our products.
We Act With Purpose
We firmly believe in doing the right thing. We are committed to excellence, safety and integrity. Our actions are guided by a clear purpose, ensuring that every decision and effort contribute meaningfully to the business and its stakeholders.
We Figure It Out
We welcome challenges with courage and resilience, we take initiative, own our actions, and relentlessly problem-solve.
We Win as a Team
We understand that success is a collective effort, rooted in working smart and hard, fostering helpfulness, prioritizing open communication, and nurturing trust. We share in victories that elevate us.
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