News/Events

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Awarded Plastic New’s Excellence Award for Employee Relations

DPI was recognized last night with one of only three Excellence Awards. Presented with the “Excellence in Employee Relations” by Plastics News for our ESOP status and overall employee engagement. Plastics News was on site to interview DPI and its employees. They were able to witness first-hand the dedication and team environment that DPI prides […]

Press Release: Diversified Plastics, Inc. selected as ACG BOLD Awards finalist

MINNEAPOLIS—Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision thermoplastic components, has been selected as a finalist by the Minnesota chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth’s (ACG) eighth annual BOLD Awards. BOLD Awards honor and recognize exceptional organizations, corporate leaders and teams driving successful mergers and acquisitions, financing and strategies […]

DPI Has Been Named a BOLD Award Finalist

The Minnesota chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth has named DPI a Finalist for the BOLD Award in the Small + Growing category. ACG Minnesota describes the BOLD Award as, ” Designed to honor and recognize innovation, inspirational moves, bold visions and leaders that have made bold moves to positively grow, restructure or enhance […]

Diversified Plastics, Inc. has been selected as one of four finalists in the 2019 Processor of the Year Award

MINNEAPOLIS—Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision thermoplastic components, has been selected as one of four finalists in the 2019 Processor of the Year Award. The Processor of the Year Award is a prestigious award in polymer technologies that honors companies with superior achievement in their industry, community and […]

DPI named one of Plastics News’ four finalists for it’s Processor of the Year Award

Article by Plastics News Detroit — Four companies — all of them custom injection molders — have been named finalists for Plastics News’ Processor of the Year Award: Diversifed Plastics Inc., Intertech Plastics Inc., MMI Engineered Solutions Inc. and PTI Solutions Inc. Although all four finalists are injection molders, they are a diverse group. Diversified […]

Diversified Plastics, Inc. welcomes Robert Kieval to board of directors

MINNEAPOLIS—Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a custom plastic-injection molder and digital manufacturer of high-precision thermoplastic components, has appointed Robert Kieval to its board of directors. Kieval has extensive experience as a chief executive officer and c-level leader in the health care industry with a track record of success in innovation, finance and commercialization of advanced medical […]

New white paper explores how previously unmakeable parts can now be designed and manufactured

MINNEAPOLIS—Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), custom plastic-injection molder and additive manufacturer of high-precision components, has released a new white paper titled Design and Manufacture the Impossible. This white paper details how Carbon® Digital Light Synthesis™ (DLS™) technology allows engineers and manufacturers to explore what has been previously impossible to produce using conventional manufacturing. Some of the […]

Toy Drive for Toys for Tots

This year DPI collected toys to donate to Toys for Tots for the holidays. The DPI team filled up a huge box with toys to be donated, including toy cars and trucks, dolls, games and even a large teddy bear. Toys for Tots is a non-profit charity that was founded by the U.S. Marine Corps. […]

Julie Showers Retirement Party

Julie Showers, one of the original 13 employees at DPI, has retired after over 40 years with us. Starting as a press operator, she retired as our Production Manager. In April 2019, she was featured in Plastics New’s Women Breaking the Mold which showcases women pioneering the way for future women in the plastics industry. […]

Diversified Plastics, Inc. Annual Blood Drive

This Friday, November 8th, Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI) will be hosting a blood drive through Memorial Blood Centers. There is a blood shortage here in the Twin Cities and you can help out! Please register using the link at the bottom of this page. The University of Minnesota is also promoting donations and DPI has […]