Custom Plastic Compounding
High-Performance Compounds. Proven Results.
Create stronger, more sustainable materials with Cascade Engineering. Our material scientists work directly with your team to engineer resins that are lighter, tougher, and better for the planet.
Michigan-Made Capability
Press Fleet Snapshot
Total machines: 37
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Tonnage range: 165–9,000 tons
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Part sizes: Up to 200 lbs (depending on material)
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Molding capabilities: 2-shot, structural foam, and overmolding
Get in Touch
Talk to Our Team
- Tell us what you’re building
- We’ll set up a meeting to explore your goals
- We’ll find the right approach for your product
From Design to Production
Popular Materials We Mold
Recycled Base Materials
- UBQ™
- Hemp-based plastics
- Post-consumer regrind
- Field-sourced material from recycled carts
Polymer Types
- PP (Polypropylene)
- HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)
- Acetal
Filled Resins
- Glass-filled
- Mineral-filled
- Carbon-filled
Why Us
Why Choose Cascade?
Materials Expertise That Drives Innovation
Our in-house materials lab develops and tests compounds to meet precise mechanical, thermal, and environmental targets.
Commitment to Sustainability
We’ve built our business around the circular economy, integrating recycled and renewable materials wherever possible.
Proven Manufacturing Integration
Our plastic compounding work directly supports full-scale production so that every formulation runs seamlessly in your molding process.
Collaborative Development
We work side by side with customers, from design engineers to procurement teams, to refine materials that improve performance, reduce cost, and support sustainability goals.
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.
Automotive
Polymer compounds developed for structural, interior, and under-hood components where weight, impact performance, and durability matter over long service lives.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Plastic compounding is the process of blending base polymers with additives, fillers, and reinforcements to create materials with enhanced performance properties.
Yes. We regularly integrate post-consumer and reclaimed plastics into new formulations while maintaining consistency and quality.
By adjusting factors like stiffness, strength, or color, custom plastic compounding allows engineers to achieve better part performance, durability, and sustainability.
We use a range of additives, including colorants, UV stabilizers, flame retardants, lubricants, impact modifiers, and reinforcements like glass or mineral fibers.
Yes. Our materials lab can reverse-engineer or optimize your current resin for better flow, performance, or recyclability.
Yes. Each formulation is tested in our accredited lab to confirm performance and compliance with your specifications.
Blending combines ready-made materials, while compounding creates entirely new formulations by mixing polymers and additives under precise conditions.
Let’s Get Started
Ready to discuss your project? Reach out to our team today.
