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A Leader in the Plastics Industry
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Plastics Machinery Group is a leader in the plastics industry by providing the highest quality machinery and service to its plastic processing customers. Our team of Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers specialize in thermoforming equipment, injection molding equipment, blow molding equipment, extrusion, grinders / shredders as well as plastic auxiliary products.
Plastics Machinery Group is known as an industry-innovator with the ability to think outside of the box and leverage technology to its clients’ benefits’ by creating a competitive advantage and quality machines. In addition to providing machinery that manufacturers need, PMG uses its technical expertise, unparalleled market intelligence and industry-reach to deliver solutions through a variety of services. We offer appraisals, merger and acquisition consulting, comprehensive factory planning and design, parts stock auditing and management, and refurbishment.
Our Mission
Plastics Machinery Group strives to have the highest quality of service and machinery for their customers in the plastics industry.
The Plastics Machinery Group is focused on one primary goal – your success. This approach and philosophy filters down from the top, beginning with president Don Kruschke.
Our History
Neil Kruschke Sr. set the seed that began a lifelong interest and curiosity about the plastics industry. Don has fond memories of his father Neil Kruschke Sr. taking him and his brother Neil Kruschke Jr. to visit the Brown Manufacturing company’s operation. Neil Sr. took time out of his busy day to explain to his sons about the different ways that plastic was made, and after visiting the facility, the three went fishing behind the plant. These memories are deeply cherished and gives Don a better appreciation of what his father was trying to teach him at such a young age.
In 2009 Don’s business life changed with an unpredictable turn in the economy and plastics industry. It was during this time of uncertainty the formerly known company, Stopol went into receivership, and the business so carefully built, was now divided. Throughout the years Don came to rely on his “never give up” attitude; along with the lessons instilled into him by his father, and the business relationship he had with this brother was what got him through the recession in the economy. Then by forging ahead to keep his commitment to the industry, he formed Plastics Machinery Group.
Don has taken the Solon-Ohio based company from a start-up used plastics equipment merchant and helped it evolve into a multi-million dollar, technologically advanced, full-service plastics industry broker and consultant. As a vital member of the leadership team, he is responsible for overseeing and driving the overall direction of the Plastics Machinery Group’s related activities, which includes developing and implementing sound business strategies, managing equipment sales, scouting opportunities, guiding the acquisition of assets, and representing the company’s overall interests to ensure sustainable growth.
Today, Don is proud to say that Plastics Machinery Group is experiencing continued growth in all areas of their plastic processing divisions; Thermoforming Machinery & Equipment, Extrusion Machinery & Equipment, Blow Molding Machinery & Equipment, Rotational Machinery & Equipment, and has recently brought back in house, the Injection Molding Division. More staff has been added to handle its expanded operations, which now includes the sale of new machinery. Plastics Machinery Group also specializes in comprehensive liquidation services by conducting appraisals, and mergers and acquisitions consulting through its Business Services division. Through this division Don utilizes his expertise and industry knowledge, contacts and relationship-building abilities to bring business partners together. Standing firm on his commitment to keep Plastics Machinery Group an industry leader and innovator, he continues to push his boundaries into new markets by having an office in England, and fostering new partnerships with international manufacturing companies. Plastics Machinery Group’s industrial reach and personal relationships span the globe.
Our Partners
Call your Plastics Machinery Group Account Executive at (440) 498-4000 to learn more about Thermoforming business partners.