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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Innovation Meets Sustainability: Intek Plastics Unveils New Bioplastic Composite Extrusion Materials
Intek Plastics, a leading provider of plastic extruded components for diverse applications, proudly announces the launch of three innovative and sustainable biocomposite plastic materials. Focused on reducing environmental impact while delivering superior performance, Intek’s new materials offer a compelling solution for businesses seeking more sustainable alternatives without compromising aesthetics or functionality. Reduced-Carbon-Offset Materials Intek’s revolutionary biocomposite contains 10% to 20% UBQ™ municipal waste, combined with traditional or recycled ABS for enhanced sustainability. Available in standard gray/green or custom colors, these material formulations offer performance and durability. Moreover, they can be co- or tri-extruded, ensuring versatility across a wide range of…
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Intek Plastics acquires a large Wisconsin plastics extruder
HASTINGS, Minn.—Intek Plastics is proud to announce the acquisition of a 72,000-square-foot extrusion facility in Medford, Wisconsin. With complementary equipment, the facility is structured to manufacture high-quality extrusion solutions for the fenestration market. “This acquisition is part of our long-term growth and diversification initiatives,” says Kevin Hogan, CEO. “In addition to continuous investment in our Hastings facility, adding the Medford plant greatly increases our twin-screw extruder capacity. This allows us to immediately support the growth of our customers and further expand into the agriculture, power, infrastructure, lighting and other markets.” The Wisconsin facility provides an important risk reduction with analogous…
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