Champion speaks with Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing the outlook for 2026
Champion Plastics' Jeff Ignatowski spoke with Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Magazine in the feature article, "Plastics processors, analysts see uncertainty in 2026 outlook".
Champion Wins MAPP Innovation Award
We are proud to have received the 3rd place award for "Automated Solutions" from the Manufacturers Association of Plastic Processors (MAPP) at the 2025 Benchmarking Conference.
Champion Featured by Automation Alley and Project DIAMonD
Champion Plastics, Inc. was featured by Automation Alley and Project DIAMOnD discussing how Champion uses its 3D printing capabilities to boost speed and quality. Champion received
Champion Adds New 337 Ton Haitian
To support recent new business growth, Champion Plastics, Inc. added a brand new Absolute Haitian Corporation Zhafir Venus III Series 337 Ton all electric molding machine.
Champion Plastics Receives its 13th GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
Champion Plastics received General Motor’s Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 13th consecutive year. Additionally we received their highest status of QPR5 and meeting the follow
Champion adds a new 110T Electric Molding Machine to Support Growth
Champion added a new Toshiba electric injection molding machine to support our growth and new business.
Champion Plastics Receives its 12th GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
Champion Plastics received General Motor's Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 12th consecutive year. Additionally we received their highest status of QPR5 for having 0 PPM,
Champion Implements Keyence Optical CMM
Champion Plastics is pleased to announce the addition of our new Keyence LM-X100TL Multi Sensor Measurement System. This "optical CMM" allows us to automatically batch measure a
Champion’s Jeff Ignatowski Speaks About the Future of the Plastics Industry
Champion Plastics' President Jeff Ignatowski spoke at the 2023 Injection Molding and Design Expo about the future of the plastics industry along with other various leaders
Plastics Business Magazine – Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to Lead with Empathy
Jeff Ignatowski was featured in Plastics Business Magazine "Walk a Mile in Their Shoes to Lead with Empathy" summarizing a speech from the 2022 MAPP Benchmarking
Champion Plastics Founder Dies at 82
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry McDermott, the founder of Champion Plastics and a true champion in every sense of
Champion Plastics’ Innovation Featured in Plastics Business Magazine
Champion Plastics was featured in the March 2023 edition of Plastics Business Magazine highlighting Champion's receipt of the 2022 MAPP Innovation Award and how Plasma Treating
Champion Featured on the Cover of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Magazine
Champion Plastics' manufacturing facility was featured on the cover of Plastics Machinery and Manufacturing Magazine in the January 2023 issue. Champion's Jeff Ignatowski
Champion Receives 1st Place for the MAPP 2022 Innovation Award
Matt McDermott received the 1st place award for the Manufactures Association of Plastics Processors (MAPP) "Innovation Award" at the recent 2022 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference.
“Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” – Champion Plastics’ Jeff Ignatowski Speaks at 2022 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference
Champion Plastics' Jeff Ignatowski spoke at the 2022 Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference presenting "Walk a Mile in Their Shows" how gains in efficiencies, quality, throughput,
Champion Plastics, Inc. featured in the article “Top Shops, Cost Conquerors, Class of ’22” in Plastics Technology Magazine
Champion Plastics, Inc. is featured in the article "Top Shops, Cost Conquerors, Class of '22" in the October issue of Plastics Technology Magazine. Champion's Jeff Ignatowski discussed inventory strategies,
Champion Receives it’s 10 Consecutive Supplier Excellence Award from GM
Champion Plastics received General Motor's Supplier Quality Excellence Award for the 10th consecutive year. Additionally we received their highest status of BIQS-5 for having 0 PPM,
Robot is a Winner for Champion!
Robot is a winner for Champion! Champion Plastics was featured in an article by Karen Hanna in Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing magazine where she discusses the implementation of our
Molders Cope With Inflation, Supply Chain Shortages
Champion Plastics was featured on the cover of the June 2022 edition of Plastics News. Jeff Ignatowski discussed current issues with supply chain shortages and how
Champion Plastics Discusses Staff Shortages at the 2022 Injection Molding & Design Expo show
Champion Plastics' Jeff Ignatowski was a panelist at the 2022 Injection Molding & Design Expo show held in Detroit. His comments on staff shortages
Help wanted: Plastics processors scramble to fill positions
Champion Plastics was recently mentioned in an article by Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Magazine discussing the current challenges with plastics processors to fill positions. The
Processors turn to robots to alleviate labor crunch
Director of Operations, Matt McDermott discussed how Champion is using automation to fulfill tasks typically done by operators with Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing Magazine adding, "We
Champion Plastics Receives its 9th Consecutive GM Supplier Quality Excellence Award
Champion Plastics Inc, Auburn Hills, MI is proud to receive the 2020 Supplier Quality Excellence Award from General Motors. The award recognizes top performing suppliers
From prototypes to production, manufacturers harness evolving 3-D technology
Champion Plastics' Jeff Ignatowski recently spoke with Karen Hanna of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing magazine to discuss how Champion collaborates with its customer during the early
Champion Welcomes Jeff Ignatowski
Auburn Hills, MI - Champion Plastics is pleased to announce the hiring of Jeff Ignatowski as the Director of Sales and Marketing. “Jeff brings over 30
Lights-Out Manufacturing Cell
Champion Plastics launches first lights-out manufacturing cell utilizing it's all electric molding machine.
GM Quality Excellence Award
Champion is honored to have received it's 8th Supplier Quality Excellence Award from General Motors.