History

Originally started as a department for mold tryouts, Cascade Engineering (CE) officially opened in 1973 as a division of Paragon Die and Engineering led by Fred P. Keller.

A contract with General Motors began our acoustical engine barrier expertise.

Now known as Cascade Engineering Innovative Plastic Technologies, this group was formed when Cascade began work for Herman Miller, Inc.

Acquired from Paragon D&E, the East plat was originally retrofitted for production of a new Chrysler program running decorative trim parts.

Originally known as Container Group, Cascade Cart Solutions opened for business in 1989.

Ford Motor Company selected CE to be the sole manufacturer of an oil flow control rod – the first ever plastic part inside the engine.

A 9,000-ton Battenfeld, the world’s largest injection molding press at the time, was installed at Container Plant (now known as Buursma Plant)

October 9, 1991 was a proud day for Cascade Engineering when Fred Keller raised the Ford Motor Company Ql Preferred Quality award flag on the company flagpole. Suppliers that are awarded Q1 have demonstrated their commitment to and support for continuous improvement in quality and productivity.

The facility has a total of 50,000 square feet; 42,000 for the plant and 8,000 for the office. A unique feature is the 8' x 8' underground tunnel which runs the length of the plant. This tunnel houses the material vacuum lines, water system, machine electrical and air hook-ups, allowing a cleaner environment in the molding area.

The U.S. Secretary of Labor presented Cascade Engineering with the Labor Investing for Tomorrow Award for achievements in employee skill improvement and outstanding contribution to workforce quality.

Systex Products Corporation, a joint venture between CE and Systex Japan, Inc., opened in Battle Creek.

General Motors awards Cascade Engineering the Supplier of the Year award for cost, quality, and delivery.

Systex was honored as one of Nippondenso‘s top suppliers in 1995, 1996, and 1997.

Container Group became the first U.S. waste container producer to be ISO 9001 registered.

Chrysler presented its Role Model Award for Technology to CE.

The White House presented the Presidential Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership to Fred Keller for the Company’s PHASES Work and Family Program.

Decade Products, a joint venture between CE and Dolav Israel, was formed.

The Economic Club of Grand Rapids named Fred P. Keller Slykhouse Business Person of the Year.

CE joined EPA’s Green Power Partnership as one of the three founding members in Michigan.

CK Technologies, a joint venture between CE and Kline Holdings, was created in Montpelier, OH.

Cascade demonstrates its commitment to employees by providing a valuable package of health benefits and wellness opportunities to assure everyone access to the services and information needed to remain in good health.

Fred Keller awarded "Entrepreneurer of the Year" award from Earnst & Young Professional Services firm.

Commerce Secretary Don Evans named Fred Keller to the National Manufacturing Council. CE hosted the inaugural meeting.

The Cascade Engineering corporate headquarters has been designed and remodeled to meet the certification guidelines of the LEED EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings) Green Building Rating System® developed by the US Green Building Council.

Cascade Engineering begins peer appreciation and employee recognition program "Star Awards".

Cascade Engineering named Diversity Visionary Award recipient by Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Cascade Automotive Solutions is honored with Automotive PACE Award for their Hybrid Acoustic Technology.

CE Learning Community building recives Platinum LEED EB (existing building) certification from US Green Buildings Council in Michigan

Forbes Magazine “Corporate Responsibility and Cascade Engineering”.

Cascade Cart Solutions’ RFID-enabled recycling and refuse collection system for the City of Grand Rapids, MI

The "Celebration of Innovation Award" was given to Cascade Automotive Americas -West Michigan New Car Dealer Association

Hillsborough County, FL “Fill It, Tilt It, That’s How We Roll” recycling cart campaign

Kenyatta Brame testifies on Welfare to Career program success before US House of Representatives Ways and Means subcommittee hearing regarding Human Resources in Washington D.C.

Assessment score of 141

For helping to increase recycling across the state of Michigan