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Intek Plastics Recognized for Outstanding Workplace Safety Performance

Intek Plastics Recognized for Outstanding Workplace Safety Performance

Intek Plastics, a leading plastic extrusion manufacturer, has been awarded the Silver Minnesota Safety Council Governor's Workplace Safety Award for their exemplary commitment to ensuring workplace safety and health. The company's dedication to maintaining high safety standards will be honored during the upcoming 2024 Minnesota Safety and Health Conference, scheduled to take place on April 30 and May 1. Administered by the Minnesota Safety Council, the Governor's Workplace Safety Awards program has been a hallmark of excellence since its inception in 1934. This prestigious award recognizes Minnesota employers who have demonstrated outstanding safety performance and made significant strides in fostering…
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Intek Article in Vertical Farm Daily: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Farming

Intek Article in Vertical Farm Daily: Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Farming

Intek Plastics was recently featured in an article in Vertical Farm Daily.  The article highlights our high-quality custom extrusion for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) market, as well as Intek’s commitment to sustainable practices throughout the entire process. Here are some excerpts from the article. Innovation for Today's Needs Intek offers long-lasting NFT channels, catering to both large-scale and niche hydroponic applications. We've established partnerships with automated greenhouse system suppliers, providing channels up to 40 feet in length. Sustainability at the Core We're committed to environmental stewardship by reducing our use of virgin plastics through our collaborations with waste-to-plastic suppliers…
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Intek Welcomes Mike Corcoran as Vice President of Operations

Intek Plastics proudly welcomes Mike Corcoran as its vice president of operations. With an extensive background in operational leadership, Mike will spearhead various crucial aspects of Intek’s business, including research and development, engineering, continuous improvement, supply chain management and plant operations, across Intek’s facilities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. He will seamlessly transition with Rick Zeien, the retiring operations leader, and his team until mid-May. “Mike brings great experience to build on the strong operational base at Intek,” says Kevin Hogan, CEO of Intek Plastics. “We are excited to have him lead our operational performance to the next level.” Previously, Mike…
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Nathan Becker Named an Emerging Training Leader

We're proud to announce that Nathan Becker, our training and development specialist, has been recognized as an Emerging Training Leader by Training magazine! This prestigious award acknowledges exceptional L&D professionals who inspire and empower their organizations through innovative training initiatives and exceptional leadership. Nathan's journey to becoming an award-winning trainer is a testament to his dedication and resourcefulness. Starting as a subject matter expert in extrusion, Nathan actively pursued his training expertise. He leveraged resources like YouTube and the company's LMS to hone his skills, ultimately becoming a pillar of Intek's training department. Now, Nathan supports a team of over…
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