Plastic Injection Molding
Making All Your Products Possible
Injection-molded products that stand up to heavy use, outdoor exposure, and years of service while supporting sustainability initiatives.
Michigan-Made Capability
Plastic Injection Molding, Right in Michigan
37 presses from 165–9,000 tons
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Part sizes up to 200 lbs with complex geometries, depending on materials
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Specialized processes: 2-shot, co-injection, insert molding, Influx™
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A2LA-certified material formation lab
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Expert team with PhDs in plastics
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Sustainable production through recycled and bio-based plastics
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Put Our Press Fleet to the Test
Partner with us to turn your design into production-ready parts—fast, precise, and built to last.
From Design to Production
How We Do It
Engineering & Materials Expertise
Our in-house lab tests and validates resins, including recycled and alternative fillers.
Design & Tooling
We collaborate on part design and tooling plans for cost, strength, and manufacturability.
Production & Assembly
With 37 presses, alongside our value-add assembly cells, we handle large runs with precision.
Circular Economy Focus
With recycled resins and other sustainable materials, we close the loop wherever possible.
Why Us
Why Choose Cascade Engineering?
Wide-Ranging Manufacturing Capabilities
Whether it’s complex structural components or oversized custom containers, we run projects that few molders can touch, all supported by automation, quality systems, and skilled operators.
Our Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit
We balance business success with programs that uplift people, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable growth.
Woman-Owned & Michigan-Based
Founded in Grand Rapids in 1973, Cascade remains family-owned and woman-led today. With over 50 years of experience, we’ve grown into one of the nation’s most trusted injection molders.
Solutions That Scale
Industries We Serve
Waste & Recycling
Recycled-content compounds that support circular material use while delivering the durability needed for long service cycles.
Automotive
Polymer compounds developed for structural, interior, and under-hood components where weight, impact performance, and durability matter over long service lives.
Infrastructure
Polymer formulations engineered for outdoor use, supporting resistance to UV exposure, temperature shifts, and environmental stress.
Material Handling
Custom blends built to handle repeated loading, abrasion, and exposure to demanding operational conditions.
Office Furniture
Engineered materials designed to maintain strength, finish, and visual consistency through repeated use in commercial and institutional environments.
Agriculture
Durable plastic components designed to support demanding agricultural equipment, storage, and material handling applications.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Our fleet includes 37 presses from 165 to 9,000 tons, with part sizes up to 200 lbs.
We focus on production programs and ongoing partnerships, rather than one-time jobs.
Minimums depend on resin choice and press time. Share your volume targets and we’ll provide options.
Yes. We regularly qualify and run transferred molds and tools, supported by our tooling and maintenance teams.
Yes! Our engineering team and press fleet are designed for exactly that.
We offer recycled resins, bio-based plastics, and natural fillers like hemp and other agricultural byproducts, all validated in our in-house lab.
Cascade Engineering operates multiple facilities in West Michigan, headquartered in Grand Rapids.
Yes. We can incorporate recycled content, validate performance, and provide documentation for ESG reporting. We’re also EcoVadis certified, so you know you’re working with a sustainable supply chain.
Lead time varies by part complexity and tooling needs, but we provide clear schedules from tooling through production.
Absolutely—we welcome you to tour our molding and assembly operations.
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Have a part you need molded at scale? Cascade Engineering is ready to help.
