Founded by Bill Dickinson in 1992, Plastic Selection Group develops and customizes water-clear thermoplastic resins for OEMs, molders, and manufacturers. The Ohio company is known for its Kostrate® Edge line and for creating practical alternatives to Tritan™ and other traditional clear materials, often tailored to a customer’s processing or performance needs. Acquired in 2022 by longtime employees Dee Walker and Sue Belton, PSG is now a woman-owned small business offering BPA-free formulations made in the United States.
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J&O PlasticsFounded in 1982 from two machines in an unfinished Lodi, Ohio barn, family-owned J&O Plastics now custom injection-molds plastic products for consumer, medical, agricultural and industrial customers. The Rittman manufacturer is one of the few U.S. companies to injection-mold straight PET, using a proprietary process to produce clear, durable and BPA-free parts. With more than 200 employees across two Ohio locations, J&O also handles assembly and is certified to ship directly to major retailers.RITTMAN, OH
PlaskoliteFounded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1950 by Donald Dunn, Plaskolite has grown from a plastic-sheet maker into a global manufacturer of engineering thermoplastics. The company pairs large-scale production with customer-specific fabrication and specialized optical molding, including clean, climate-controlled injection molding with presses up to 550 tons. Plaskolite also emphasizes responsible manufacturing, with some sites recycling 50% to 80% of their waste and reducing disposal by more than 70%.COLUMBUS, OH
Northeastern PlasticsWomen-owned and family-operated since 1982, Northeastern Plastics is a Pennsylvania manufacturer known for serving small- to medium-run production needs. From its 100,000-square-foot Old Forge facility, the company produces custom molded plastic parts while supporting customers with in-house prototyping.OLD FORGE, PA
Newko PolymersFounded in 2009, Newko Polymers manufactures and distributes engineered thermoplastics and commodity resins from its 150,000-square-foot headquarters in Strongsville, Ohio. With more than 30 years of industry expertise, the company combines in-house formulation, manufacturing, laboratory testing, and distribution to tailor resin solutions while keeping lead times short. Newko also supports recycled-content materials and reclaim programs, extending its role beyond resin supply into plastics recovery and technical support.STRONGSVILLE, OH