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An investment of $3.8M delivers quality and efficiency improvements

Denver, CO, December 18, 2017 – Intertech Plastics, a custom injection molder and recent winner of the Manufacturers Association for Plastic Processors (MAPP) Innovation Award, is investing $3.8 million in technology and automation to further strengthen its focus on innovation and drive quality and efficiency improvements.

In 2017, the company invested $1.7M in equipment, including four all-electric Toyo machines ranging from 55 – 750 tons, and 11 new robots to support automated quality compliance systems utilizing vision and integrated process control systems. Additionally, in 2018, Intertech is planning to invest another $2.1M on innovative technologies and machinery.

“Our focus on innovation and automation has been at the core of our success,” said Jim Kepler, president of Intertech Plastics. “In addition to improving quality and efficiency, this investment in state-of-the-art technology will result in a projected revenue increase of more than 30 percent for 2018.”  

Intertech Plastics is at the forefront of automated quality compliance solutions, focused on providing customers with repeatable performance, zero defects, and 100 percent on-time delivery. Through technology and innovation, the company is able to build quality control into its processes while optimizing shop floor efficiency. In fact, the company saw a nearly $1 million reduction in operational costs over the past year, making Intertech competitive on a global scale.

“By improving our operational efficiency and quality while reducing costs, we’re able to help bring products that might typically be produced overseas, back to the U.S.,” added Kepler.