About Painted
Rhino
Painted Rhino started in 1997 as a fiberglass job shop. From there, we saw a niche and we grew our company so that it could fulfill customers’ multiple manufacturing needs beyond fiberglass. We specialize in composite materials, fiberglass, FRP, rotocasting, tooling, mold making and more. To this day, our Riverside-based company is family-owned and we extend this same approach to our employees and customers.
Our Core Values
We believe our faith impacts our success
We treat employees and clients like family
We stand by our commitment to excellent customer service
Ryan Franklin
President | Painted Rhino
Ryan's LinkedIn ProfileRyan Franklin launched Painted Rhino with a clear yet ambitious goal: to transform rough sketches and bold ideas into tangible works of art. Nearly 30 years later, Ryan and his family-run team have grown Painted Rhino from a garage startup into an award-winning fabrication enterprise.
From the full-scale space shuttle replica towering over Kennedy Space Center to the life-size TIE and X-wing Starfighters at Disneyland, Ryan and the Painted Rhino team have brought thousands of iconic projects to life. They've since expanded into new markets, designing award-winning ground effects kits for Ford Motor Company and supplying all of the fiberglass for the first double-decker buses in the U.S.
Through it all, Ryan has stayed true to his original vision, fostering a tight-knit culture of creativity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in fiberglass and plastic fabrication.
The Painted Rhino Difference.
25+ Years Experience
Our team knows manufacturing inside and out with our decades of experience.
Client-First Approach
We work with you to meet your specific needs and put your goals first.
Troubleshooting Experts
We are problem solvers and there’s no project too complicated for us to handle.
Innovative and Fast
We get the job done fast no matter how complex your project.
Serving Multiple Industries
From theme parks to transit companies, we serve a variety of industries.
Family-Owned Dedication
Our family-owned business strives to treat customers like family too.
Industries We Serve
Painted Rhino works with a wide range of industries and their unique needs. Don’t see your industry here? Contact us today and tell us what we can build for you.
- RV & Mass Transit Companies
- Theme & Amusement Parks
- Restaurants, Casinos, and Storefronts
- Movie Studios
- Infrastructure
- Industrial Equipment
- Medical Equipment
- Marine
- Automotive
- Sporting Goods
Explore the possibilities.
Want to see how we can bring your concept to life? Tell us about your needs and we’ll get you a quote!