Contract Molding
High-Volume Plastic Parts Built to Last
Build durable, large-scale plastic components with precision and speed. Cascade Engineering helps you bring complex designs to life using advanced materials, engineering support, and one of North America’s largest molding fleets.
Michigan-Made Capability
Why Cascade?
Reduced capital costs: No need to invest in presses, molds, or staffing.
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Faster time to market: Our engineering, tooling, and production teams operate under one roof.
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Access to expertise: Gain immediate support from materials engineers and manufacturing specialists.
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Consistent quality: ISO-certified systems, precision equipment, and sustainable production practices.
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Sustainability: Our materials lab formulates recycled and alternative resins, including UBQ™ and hemp-based plastics.
Contract Molding
Contract molding is a full-service manufacturing partnership in which you outsource the design, tooling, and production of plastic components to an experienced molding manufacturer.
Cascade will act as an extension of your team, offering design assistance, materials expertise, large-tonnage production, and secondary operations to bring your ideas to market faster.
We handle the entire lifecycle, from engineering and tooling through production, assembly, and logistics, giving you complete control and confidence in every molded part.
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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?
Scale and Capacity
One of North America’s largest press fleets, capable of molding components up to 200 pounds, depending on the material.
Certified Quality
ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturing for consistent, traceable results.
Sustainable Production
Leaders in circular economy manufacturing using recycled and alternative materials.
Materials Expertise
Our A2LA-certified lab formulates and tests resins for optimal performance and sustainability.
Solutions That Scale
Industries We Serve
Automotive
Trunk liners, wheel housings, dash silencers, and other components that make for an easier, lighter assembly and SKU reduction.
Infrastructure
Durable components for construction, utilities, and public works.
Material Handling
Pallets, totes, and containers that are designed for long service life and efficiency.
Office Furniture
High-performance seats, seat backs, and bases that address the industry’s ergonomic factors.
Agriculture
Bins, panels, and equipment housings that are built to withstand tough environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We mold parts for automotive, furniture, material handling, agriculture, and infrastructure markets across North America.
Yes. We regularly use hemp-based plastics, UBQ™, and post-consumer regrind. Our materials lab can also help you reach recycled-content goals through custom resin formulation and polymer compounding.
We can mold components up to 200 pounds with press capacities ranging from 165 to 9,000 tons.
Yes. Our engineers collaborate on part design, mold flow analysis, and tooling recommendations to improve manufacturability and reduce cost.
We can support pilot runs and early-stage tooling to validate fit and performance before scaling.
Yes. We can coordinate trimming, assembly, labeling, and packaging based on your production goals.
We mold a wide range of polymers, including nylon, PP, HDPE, acetal, and filled resins for strength, stiffness, and temperature resistance.
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