Vista, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/18/2021 -- Pacific Plastics Injection Molding (PPIM), a division of Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), recently expanded its 24,000-square foot facility to 46,000 square feet. Together, the DPI facility in Minnesota and the PPIM facility in California now total 99,000 square feet. In addition to meeting rapidly increasing manufacturing demand, the larger space is part of a three-year growth initiative.

In 2019, PPIM expanded its manufacturing, assembly and office space by 5,000 square feet. The company also added plastic-injection molding presses and an automation system. Since those additions, orders from new and existing customers have grown rapidly. An example is a PPIM customer that provides filters used in the production of COVID-19 vaccines. This growth has caused a shortage of warehouse space for raw materials and inventory of bulky parts for weekly shipments.

"While production has doubled, we did not have enough warehouse space," says Rob Gilman, PPIM general manager. "As a short-term solution, we added cargo containers in the shipping bay and parking lot."

PPIM will also expand its plastic-injection molding press capacity 20 percent by the end of the year. In mid-August, the company is beginning a transition to all-electric injection molding presses, which deliver faster output with precision-product quality.

This growth also results in more jobs in many departments. In April, PPIM hired a new production manager, Ray Rivas. At the beginning of June, Pablo Soto was appointed quality manager. There are now 120 employee-owners in the DPI and PPIM locations.

As part of a three-year growth initiative, a cleanroom will be added and ISO 13485 certification will be obtained at PPIM. This will broaden the company's medical-device manufacturing, assembling and packaging capabilities in a second location.

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About Pacific Plastics Injection Molding
Founded in 1980, Pacific Plastics Injection Molding (PPIM) produces custom injection molds and molded plastic parts to meet or exceed customer requirements, on schedule, at a competitive price. ISO 9001:2015 registered, the company has a fully integrated operation offering design, in-house and offshore tooling and production.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI purchased Pacific Plastics Injection Molding in Vista, Calif. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.

Pacific Plastics Injection Molding
1333 Keystone Way
Vista, CA 92081
+1 760.598.5333
www.pacificplastic.com

Diversified Plastics, Inc.
8617 Xylon Court North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
+1 763.424.2525
dpisales@divplast.com
www.divplast.com

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Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/05/2021 -- Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision thermoplastic components, has appointed Jackie Zamorano to its board of directors. Zamorano has extensive experience in human resources at an employee-owned company, deploying highly effective talent acquisition strategies and practices, and reducing costs through increased use of technology and networking. Her board committee experience includes board director nominating and election; executive review; CEO succession and selection; compensation; and 401k and profit sharing.

"We welcome Jackie to the board and look forward to her insights as we continue to grow the company," says James Dow, chairman of the board at DPI. "She brings a wealth of experience in talent management and development, delivering programs and experiences that meet the needs of today's talent while improving productivity and employee retention. These experiences make her well-suited to help guide the company for future growth and success."

Zamorano has worked in a variety of industries, including professional services, international design and distribution, and nonprofit social services. For the past 13 years Zamorano has served as the chief people officer (CPO) of Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH), a St. Paul, Minn.-based ESOP. As CPO, she brought people and business strategy together to serve the organization's objectives and the employee-owners' aspirations. As a member of the SEH leadership team, Zamorano has experience in merger and acquisition work from pre-letter of intent (LOI) through post-merger integration. She has also led the safety function for 10 years, reducing the company's worker's compensation claims relative to the industry average, and reducing costs.

Prior to joining SEH, Zamorano led the human resources function for Manhattan Toy, a privately held designer and distributor of children's toys in Minneapolis, Minn. Her responsibilities included designing and implementing a compensation program that reinforced positive actions and behaviors, and increased employee engagement and buy-in. She began her career working as a behavior analyst, gaining insights into employee engagement and productivity.

Zamorano received her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the College of St. Benedict and her graduate degree in Business from Cardinal Stritch University.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding, as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI purchased Pacific Plastics Injection Molding in Vista, Calif. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered. www.divplast.com

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Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/20/2021 -- Diversified Plastics, Inc., (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision components, has appointed Kaci Clare Maciej as business development manager. Maciej will be responsible for creating new customer partnerships and assisting DPI's customer advocates and sales engineers with securing program renewals. She will also provide critical information for the DPI team to proactively meet customer expectations.

Maciej has nearly a decade of experience in medical device manufacturing and plastic-injection molding, consulting with clients, increasing customer retention and expanding the customer base. Prior to joining DPI, Maciej was Midwest medical sales manager at Westfall Technik in Las Vegas, Nev. She also served as Midwest sales manager at Foster Corporation in Putnam, Conn.; Midwest sales manager at Apollo Medical Extrusion (now Spectrum Plastics Group) in Minneapolis, Minn.; medical sales manager at Pioneer Plastics in Eagan, Minn.; and national sales manager at Universal Tool and Molding in Zimmerman, Minn.

"Kaci is dedicated to helping our customers and company succeed," says Kevin Hogan, CEO of Diversified Plastics, Inc. "She has a strong work ethic and will be an essential part of achieving the company's growth strategies."

Maciej received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. She has also completed numerous courses in customer service, sales strategies, employee engagement, lean sigma, time management and leadership.

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About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) is a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision, close-tolerance parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design for manufacturing assistance, additive manufacturing, mold construction and intricate molding, as well as cleanroom assembly. In 2018, DPI purchased Pacific Plastics Injection Molding in Vista, Calif. DPI is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered. www.divplast.com

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Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/19/2018 -- After 40 years of leading Diversified Plastics, Inc. to success, James R. Dow retires as president. Succeeded by Kevin G. Hogan in August 2017, Dow will continue to serve as chairman of the board for Diversified Plastics, an award-winning, custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components.

"As a result of Jim's exceptional leadership, the company has a firm foundation," says Hogan. "From this position of strength, Diversified Plastics is advancing with a growth initiative for continued success and prosperity."

Dow and William J. Cullen founded the company in 1977 with 13 employees and three machines, operating from a 2,500-square-foot facility. Diversified Plastics has grown to include over 75 employees and operates from a 52,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Diversified Plastics provides exceptionally high-quality parts that meet high-tolerance guidelines. These parts can be found in developing nations creating clean water, in lithium-ion batteries, dental X-ray machines and NASA's Juno spacecraft instruments. In November 2011, the company was sold to its employees through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

"Since the early days, we have had a family culture at Diversified Plastics," says Dow. "When planning for retirement, I met with several potential buyers who made good offers. I was concerned that long-term employees would be terminated through consolidation or relocation. I believed that they deserved better. So, the employees became the owners."

Prior to founding Diversified Plastics at the age of 40, Dow held various positions at an electronics firm for over 13 years. Dow also served in the U.S. Army for four years, achieving the rank of captain. He graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts major in American studies.

"Jim created a safe environment for employees to develop new skills, take risks and learn," says Annette Lund, vice president of Diversified Plastics, Inc. "I started working at Diversified Plastics as a receptionist. Jim encouraged me to complete my degree and passed along his technical knowledge. A mentor and a friend, he has truly helped me get to where I am today."

Dow strongly believes in giving back to the community. Dow and the Diversified Plastics team participate in many charitable activities every year, including providing school tours to educate youth about opportunities in manufacturing. Involved in the Rotary for over 30 years, Dow has served on several boards including DEED, North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce, North Hennepin Community College Foundation and others. Dow has also created curriculum for upper-level molding technicians for a local college.

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About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics is a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision, close-tolerance, small- to medium-sized thermoplastic parts and components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design assistance, mold construction and intricate molding, as well as clean-room assembly. Diversified Plastics is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.

Diversified Plastics, Inc.
8617 Xylon Court North Minneapolis, MN 55445
763-424-2525
sales@divplast.com
http://www.divplast.com

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Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/30/2017 -- Erik Paulsen visits Diversified Plastics, Inc. as part of a tax reform listening tour to small businesses

Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) recently visited Diversified Plastics, Inc., a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components, as part of a small-business tax reform listening tour. The objective of the visit was to learn firsthand how tax reform can help Minnesota businesses and families.

"The research and development (R&D) tax credit provides a savings to companies that require tooling for new products," says Roger Vang, chief financial officer at Diversified Plastics. "This helps companies be more competitive in the United States, keeping manufacturing business from being sent overseas. In addition, tax credits make additional resources available for businesses to buy more equipment and hire more employees."

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company, Diversified Plastics offered unique insight on tax reform. Annette Lund, vice president of Diversified Plastics, led Paulsen and others on a tour of the company's facility where they had an opportunity to speak with employee-owners. A supporter of ESOP companies, the congressman was referred to Diversified Plastics by North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce.

Videos from the visit are available on the Diversified Plastics, Inc. website at http://www.divplast.com.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Celebrating its 40th year in business, employee-owned Diversified Plastics is a custom injection molder of high-precision, close-tolerance injection-molded components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design assistance, mold construction and intricate molding as well as cleanroom assembly. Diversified Plastics is ISO 9001:2008 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.

Diversified Plastics, Inc.
8617 Xylon Court North
Minneapolis, MN 55445
763-424-2525
sales@divplast.com
http://www.divplast.com

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Bloomington, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/04/2017 -- Diversified Plastics, Inc., a custom plastic-injection molder of high-precision thermoplastic components, was recognized as the winner of the Best In Class – Mid-size category for the 2017 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards. Finalists and award recipients were announced at a ceremony on September 28, 2017.

"As this is our 40th year in business, it's an honor to be acknowledged with this award among other outstanding Minnesota-based manufacturing companies," says Annette Lund, vice president of Diversified Plastics, Inc. "Our exceptional employees are one reason that Diversified Plastics is sought by medical device, aerospace, filtration and other companies to provide superior molding services and quality thermoplastic components."

Diversified Plastics has over 75 employees, including seven of the original team of 13. An employee stock-ownership plan (ESOP) company, Diversified Plastics excels with difficult projects and works with customers providing design assistance, prototypes, intricate molding and cleanroom assembly. Diversified Plastics keeps up with technology by upgrading machines with more energy-efficient equipment and robotics that offer greater productivity and better control of the molding process.

Precision thermoplastic parts manufactured by Diversified Plastics, Inc. can be found in NASA's Juno Probe instruments, medical devices, lithium-ion batteries, dental X-ray machines, and many other applications. The company and its employees are committed to giving back to the community and being good stewards of the planet.

Minnesota manufacturers account for 322,000 jobs and 16 percent of Minnesota's GDP. Each year, Minnesota Business magazine recognizes the outstanding achievements of the manufacturing industry and its leaders. Nominations for the 2017 Minnesota Manufacturing Awards were collected over a two-month period and reviewed by an external panel of judges consisting of industry experts. Other award recipients include Uponor for Best In Class Large company and HydraFlex for Best New Product Design.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics is a custom injection molder of high-precision, close-tolerance injection-molded components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design assistance, mold construction and intricate molding as well as cleanroom assembly. Diversified Plastics is ISO 9001:2008 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.

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Minneapolis, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/16/2017 -- Diversified Plastics, Inc., a custom injection molding company of high-precision components, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The parts manufactured by Diversified Plastics can be found in dental x-ray machines, lithium-ion batteries, Juno spacecraft instruments, medical devices, tournament-quality foosball tables and other products and equipment.

Founded in 1977, by James R. Dow and William J. Cullen, Diversified Plastics began with 13 employees and three machines, operating from a 2,500-square foot facility. The Diversified Plastics of today has a world-wide presence, state-of-the-art equipment, and a 52,000-square foot facility with over 75 employees. Seven of the original 13 employees continue to serve integral roles within the company.40th anniversary founders

In November 2011, the employees took ownership of the company through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). In 2015, Diversified Plastics received the Company of the Year award from the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter of the ESOP Association. In addition to employee dedication, with the average tenure being 12.5 years, many loyal customers have been working with Diversified Plastics since the beginning.

"Diversified Plastics is a success thanks to the many people involved with the company in the past 40 years," says Annette Lund, vice president of Diversified Plastics, Inc. "In addition to our employees and business partners, we would like to express gratitude to our loyal customers who continue to help us thrive."

Known for providing exceptionally high quality and meeting high-tolerance guidelines of +/- .001 of an inch, Diversified Plastics tackles tough projects. The company has kept up with changes in technology by regularly replacing machines with newer, more energy-efficient equipment and robotics that offer greater productivity and better control of the molding process. Diversified Plastics has been recognized as one of the first plastics injection molding companies in the country to produce 3D-printed plastic injection molds.

In 1984, the company moved to a new 10,000-square foot building, which was later expanded. During the 1980s, Diversified Plastics added Design Tool & Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary, to meet industry demand for higher-quality precision plastic injection molds at a competitive price. In 2000, Diversified Plastics relocated to its current 52,000-square foot building. In recent years, Diversified Plastics added an environmentally controlled assembly area and a 600- square foot cleanroom.

"As we move into the future, we are planning for our next 15,000-square foot facility expansion," says Lund. "We are also exploring possible strategic acquisitions."

To continue to learn and improve, many managers and employees are active in industry associations, including American Society of Quality (ASQ), Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Manufacturers Alliance and International Standards Organization (ISO). In addition, the company's employees give back to the community through United Way, Memorial Blood Bank, food drives and other organizations and programs.

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Plymouth, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/19/2017 -- Diversified Plastics, Inc. has appointed William K. Sourinta as quality manager. Sourinta will play an integral part in continuous advancement and maintenance of Diversified Plastics' quality systems to ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements. In this role, he will also be responsible for training and keeping the company current and compliant with industry standards and regulations.

Sourinta has managed quality teams and quality systems for over a decade, with experience in medical device and plastic injection molding industries. Prior to Diversified Plastics, Sourinta held quality assurance supervisor positions at Juno Pacific in Anoka, Minn. and Greatbatch Medical, in Minneapolis, Minn. He also served in leadership and quality assurance roles at Mikros Engineering, QC Group, Nicollet Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace.

"William's experience in injection molding, medical device, aerospace and other industries is a true asset for Diversified Plastics," says Annette Lund, vice president of Diversified Plastics, Inc. "He is exceptionally qualified to ensure that the company continues to provide superior quality and continuous improvement."

Sourinta received his education in internal quality process auditing at Hennepin Technical College. He is an ISO auditor, certified for internal and external audits. Sourinta is also a member of American Society for Quality (ASQ).

For more information about Diversified Plastics, Inc. visit www.divplast.com, call 763-424-2525 or email sales@divplast.com.

About Diversified Plastics, Inc.
Employee-owned Diversified Plastics is a custom injection molder of high-precision, close- tolerance, small- to medium-sized injection-molded components for medical device, filtration, aerospace and a variety of other industrial markets. Founded in 1977, the company is a full-service contract manufacturer providing design assistance, mold construction and intricate molding as well as cleanroom assembly. Diversified Plastics is ISO 9001:2008 and 13485:2003 certified, FDA registered, ITAR certified and UL registered.

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