Don Kruschke
Don Kruschke

CEO, President

Don presently serves as President and CEO of Plastics Machinery Group (PMG), this title brings with it his personal journey of being involved in every facet of the plastics processing business; from developing skills for creating long lasting relationships to learning the importance of quality in one’s product. It has been a business career in the making, beginning at the age of seven.        


Don is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and has served its Thermoforming Division in a variety of leadership roles and high-profile capacities. He currently is the Chairman of the SPE Machinery Committee and also serves on the Awards Committee. In addition to his official SPE duties, Don also actively markets and sponsors the SPE Annual Thermoforming Conference by providing monetary and advertising support, as well as promoting the conference during his day-to-day interactions with customers and business partners.  

Don lives in Ohio, with his wife and two children.