Who We Are

Built on Purpose Since 1973

In 1973, Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering on a bold belief: business can be a force for good. Since then, we’ve built our legacy on technical excellence, innovation, and a deep respect for people and the planet.

Today, under the leadership of Christina Keller, that vision continues to drive us. Today, Cascade Engineering is a global manufacturer headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We are one of the largest large-tonnage plastic injection molders in North America, serving industries that range from automotive and infrastructure to office furniture and waste management.

Our History

The Cascade Family of Companies

Cascade Engineering is part of a forward-thinking family of companies united by shared values and a common purpose: to create lasting value for people, the planet, and profit.

Together, these companies create a collaborative network of innovation that shares technology, materials expertise, and engineering insight across industries.

Cascade Engineering

Our core business and namesake, delivering large-scale plastic injection molding, engineering, and manufacturing services for customers across automotive, furniture, and industrial markets.

Cascade Cart Solutions

A leading manufacturer of sustainable waste and recycling carts for residential and commercial use, integrating RFID technology for smarter asset management.

Noble Polymers

Our materials division develops high-performance and eco-conscious thermoplastic compounds where science, sustainability, and performance meet.

Our Culture and Values

Across all of Cascade’s business units, one belief remains constant: every product, process, and partnership should contribute to a better future for all.

We have found that a culture based on inclusion unlocks each employee’s full potential and empowers them to be fully engaged and committed to our mutual success. We believe diversity drives our innovation as an organization.

Cascade’s values reflect who we are and how we work:

  • Empowered people: Create a workplace where everyone is valued and equipped to grow.
  • Trust: Act with honesty, transparency, and respect.
  • Innovation: Experiment boldly, embracing challenges as opportunities to learn.
  • Excellence: Continually improve in our talent, processes, and technology.

 

See Our Certifications

A Certified Women-Owned Business

Cascade Engineering is proud to be certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the largest third-party certifier of women-owned businesses in the United States.

This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to supplier diversity and equal opportunity. It also underscores the leadership of Christina Keller, Cascade’s President and CEO, who continues to build on her father’s founding vision while leading the company into new markets and technologies.

Our Triple Bottom Line

We believe success is measured by more than profit alone. Our business model is built on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) — People, Planet, and Profit — a philosophy that shapes every decision we make.

Learn More About the Triple Bottom Line

People

We invest in creating a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and respect. Every employee matters, and every voice contributes to our success.

Planet

Cascade innovates with environmental responsibility in mind, from circular economy initiatives and post-consumer recycled materials to closed-loop manufacturing and energy efficiency.

Profit

We operate with integrity and transparency, striving for sustainable growth that benefits our employees, customers, and community alike.

A Legacy That Keeps Growing

What began as one man’s vision has become a global family of engineers, innovators, and changemakers. Cascade’s story is still being written, by every employee, customer, and partner who shares in our commitment to make business a force for good.

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