
About us

Wayman Harten
Founder & Lead Fabricator
Our Story
Insight into Acrylics By Design & its Founder
Wayman is an eccentric, passionate and dedicated business leader who has built a solid reputation with over 39 years in the Plastics industry.
Currently, as the Founder & Owner of Acrylics By Design since 2007 in Brampton, Wayman has the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of the company, while managing to handle the scheduling of daily production orders & runs for all of the their reputable clients across Canada, this of course is with the help of his hand picked and trained team, who are also up and coming in the Industry. They are all adept with all forms of Acrylic / Plexiglass / Polycarbonate cutting / machining assembly & of course custom Fabrication, his team keeps up to date with emerging technologies and techniques that propel the business towards a new age of Fabrication.
At a personal level, Wayman is a first-class individual that cherishes his Family life, he also works very hard to have grown his business relationships into personal ones, and will do whatever it takes to get the job done to their satisfaction. His skill in forward thinking has ensured that clients who explore his options, end up turning into long-term customers & friends.
Wayman is highly reliable, organized and personable, and will always get excited to share his recommendations towards a particular project. He is known for educating his clients on the process from start to finish, which eases the customer experience and assists with winnning over large clientele.
Prior to embarking on his aspiration to create the Family run business of Acrylics By Design, Wayman worked for a larger Distribution company within the Plastics Industry, where he was groomed & reinforced by solid leadership by his Mentors in all facets of day to day business operations from the ground up, which he instills daily with his Team at Acrylics By Design.
Our Journey
37 Years of Precision
Wayman enters the plastics industry
Wayman "Ray" Harten begins his career in the plastics fabrication industry, building hands-on expertise with acrylic and polycarbonate materials.
Decades of expertise in action
With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Wayman supplies custom acrylic work for HGTV, Discovery Channel, Cityline, WTN, and RTR Productions.
Acrylics By Design is founded
Wayman establishes Acrylics By Design Inc. in Brampton, Ontario — bringing 20 years of plastics expertise into a dedicated fabrication company.
Expanded in-house capability
Investment in dual CNC routers, laser cutting, and a 7,000 sq ft facility turns the shop into a full-service fabrication operation.
20,000+ projects completed
39+ years of industry experience. The same hands-on approach continues today for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Canada and the USA.
What We Stand For
Our Values
Precision Craftsmanship
Every cut, edge, and finish is done exactly to spec — no shortcuts.
Personal Service
You work directly with the people building your project, start to finish.
Proven Experience
20,000+ projects completed across residential, commercial, and media.
Quality First
If it’s not right, it doesn’t leave the shop.
Visit Our Showroom
See our materials, touch the products, and get expert advice in person. Walk-ins welcome during business hours.
Address
20 Wilkinson Road, Units 16/17/18, Brampton, Ontario
Hours
Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone
(905) 453-0314