Intek Plastics is strengthening its commitment to the rapidly evolving data center market with the formation of a dedicated data center team, led by Mike Schaefer, commercial director for data centers at Intek.
As global demand for data infrastructure continues to accelerate, Intek is aligning its expertise in engineered plastic solutions to better support OEMs, designers and operators building the next generation of data centers.
A Focused Approach to a Growing Market
The new team brings together cross-functional expertise in engineering, materials science and manufacturing to deliver specialized solutions for data center environments. From airflow management and cable organization to electrical insulation and structural components, engineered plastics are playing an increasingly critical role in improving efficiency, reliability and scalability.
Schaefer, who leads the initiative, brings vast experience working with data center customers to develop custom extrusion, injection molding and additive manufacturing solutions.
“Data centers are evolving quickly, and materials matter more than ever,” said Schaefer. “Our goal is to partner early with customers to design components that improve performance, reduce cost and support long-term reliability.”
Insights from Our Latest Webinar
This announcement follows the recent webinar, Engineered Plastics in Modern Data Centers, available soon on demand. The session explores how plastics are replacing traditional materials across a wide range of applications due to their:
- Low thermal conductivity for improved hot/cold aisle containment
- Strong dielectric properties for electrical insulation
- Lightweight, corrosion-resistant durability
- Design flexibility for complex, scalable systems
These characteristics make plastics a key enabler of energy efficiency and operational performance in modern facilities.
Meet Us at Data Center World
Intek Plastics will be exhibiting at Data Center World, where attendees can connect directly with the new data center team and explore real-world applications of engineered plastics.
Booth 653
Use promo code Intek325 for $325 off an All-Access or Standard pass.
Whether you're designing new infrastructure or optimizing existing systems, the team will be available to discuss how custom plastic solutions can support your goals.
Looking Ahead
With a dedicated team in place, Intek Plastics is positioned to be a stronger partner for data center innovation, helping customers navigate material selection, improve manufacturability and bring high-performance components to market faster.