Who We Are
Built on Purpose Since 1973
In 1973, Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering on the bold belief that business can be a force for good. Since then, we’ve built our legacy on technical excellence, innovation, and a deep respect for people and the planet.
Cascade Engineering is now a global manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Today, under the leadership of Christina Keller, Fred's original vision continues to drive us.
We are one of the largest large-tonnage plastic injection molders in North America and serve industries ranging from automotive and infrastructure to office furniture and waste management.
Companies
The Cascade Family of Companies
Cascade Engineering is part of a forward-thinking family of companies united by shared values and a common purpose: to create lasting value for people, the planet, and profit.
Together, these companies create a collaborative network of innovation that shares technology, materials expertise, and engineering insight across industries.
Contract Molding
The Foundation
Cascade Engineering
As the foundation of our organization, Cascade Engineering houses one of North America's largest molding fleets. The team produces large-scale plastic components with precision engineering and a measurable commitment to sustainability.
Waste & Recycling Products
Smart Waste & Recycling
Cascade Cart Solutions
We manufacture durable, intelligently designed waste and recycling carts. Trusted by municipalities and haulers across North America for their strength, sustainability, and smart design.
Material Science
Materials Innovation
Noble Polymers
At the center of our materials innovation, Noble Polymers formulates, tests, and supplies high-performance resins and recycled compounds that help manufacturers improve product performance while advancing circular manufacturing.
Proud Members Of Industry Organizations
Why Us
Our Culture and Values
Across all of Cascade’s business units, one belief remains constant: every product, process, and partnership should contribute to a better future for all.
We have found that a culture based on inclusion unlocks each employee’s full potential and empowers them to be fully engaged and committed to our mutual success. We believe diversity drives our innovation as an organization.
Cascade’s values reflect who we are and how we work:
A Certified Women-Owned Business
Cascade Engineering is proud to be certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States.
This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to supplier diversity and equal opportunity. It also underscores the leadership of Christina Keller, Cascade’s President and CEO, who continues to build on her father’s founding vision while leading the company into new markets and technologies.
Our Triple Bottom Line
We believe success is measured by more than profit alone. Our business model is built on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) — People, Planet, and Profit — a philosophy that shapes every decision we make.
People
We invest in creating a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and respect. Every employee matters, and every voice contributes to our success.
Planet
Cascade innovates with environmental responsibility in mind, from circular economy initiatives and post-consumer recycled materials to closed-loop manufacturing and energy efficiency.
Profit
We operate with integrity and transparency, striving for sustainable growth that benefits our employees, customers, and community alike.
A Legacy That Keeps Growing
What began as one man’s vision has become a global family of engineers, innovators, and changemakers. Cascade’s story is still being written, by every employee, customer, and partner who shares in our commitment to make business a force for good.
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