Team 1 Plastics

Team 1 Plastics is a plastic injection moulding company that CREATES small precision automotive plastics. Located in Albion, Michigan the company employs AbOUT 70 people. As of fiscal year 2014, the company’s revenue reached $11.6 million. Team 1 Plastics has found its niche in the tier two automotive supply chain. Their injection molding processes produce four product families: precision components, transparent plastics, enclosures and housings, and light assemblies.

History

In 1987, three young plastics engineers: Gary Grigowski, Craig Carrel, and Jim Capo, founded Team 1 Plastics Inc. Through rental of the city of Albion’s business incubator, the new company leased 5,000 square feet of operating space. In 1988, they produced their first product. In 1991, the company moved to its new 15,000 square foot facility at 927 Elliot Rd. Albion, Michigan. In 1995, the plant expanded to 25,000 square feet. The company leased the building next door to add 20,000 square feet of warehouse space to its current Albion, Michigan location.

In February 1997, Team 1 Plastics began producing insert molding components at its Team 1 Carolina plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. In May 2000, Team 1 formed the minority joint venture company, Team Emergent to service ASMO North Carolina. In 2002, Team 1 Carolina merged into Team Emergent after Team Emergent bought 51% of the assets. In 2004, co-owner Jim Capo left to pursue other activities, and his interest was purchased by Craig and Gary. In 2004, Team Emergent moved to a larger facility in High Point, North Carolina. In 2007, Team 1 sold its remaining 49% interest in Team Emergent and withdrew from North Carolina.

In 2016, Team 1 Plastics saw an expansion of its location, by 3,500 square feet, where it currently rests at 48,500 square feet. In December 2016, Team 1 announced plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary through reaffirmation of their mission statement, the Championship Dream, campaigning to raise funds for local community projects, and a celebration event for Team Members.

Awards

  • 1991 Annual Incubator Tenant Award—Michigan Business Incubator Association
  • 1993 101st fastest growing private company over five years—Inc. Magazine
  • 1997 Albion Public Schools Business Partner of the Year
  • 2007 Nissan Forklift Spirit Award
  • 2010 3,500 days without a lost time accident
  • 2010 “Outstanding Customer Service Performance”—MANN+HUMMEL USA
  • 2011 4,500 days without a lost time accident
  • 2012 Silver Achievement Safety Award—Society of the Plastics Industry
  • 2013 Silver Achievement Safety Award—Society of the Plastics Industry
  • 2013 Supplier Award “A” Supplier—Preh
  • 2014 #7 Best Place to Work in Plastics—Plastics News
  • 2014 Passes 5,000 days without a lost time accident
  • 2015 #9 Best Place to Work in Plastics—Plastics News
  • 2015 Recertification to ISO/TS 16949:2009 Standard—NFS-ISR
  • 2015 Bronze Performance Award for 2015—Yanfeng Automotive Interiors
  • 2015 Gold Distinguished Safety Award
  • 2016 #15 Best Place to Work in Plastics—Plastics News
  • 2017 Distinguished Supplier Award for 2016--Yangeng Automotive Interiors