Howtoreadthecompanyinformation

This article combines the original Illinois manufacturing and recycling guide with a source-based reviewoftheadditionalcompanynames.Directoryentriesareresearchleads.Theyarenotproofof an active factory, a current headcount, a recycling contract or an open job.

Published facts describe company statements, products, locations, equipment and dated achievements. Equipment brands appear only where a company or equipment supplier identifies them.Workforceprofilesandpotentialscrapstreamsareexplicitlyanalyticalinferencesfromthe disclosed processes.

Thescreenshotsleavedirectorypositions20,21and35unreadableoroutsidethecapturedarea. This document includes every identifiable name, including AZEK at position 6, and adds six businesses covered in the original article. It does not invent the three missing names.

Monthly production waste, current employees, receiving outlets and actual scrap-sale agreements arenotinferredfromdirectorybands.Wherenoreliableplant-levelstatisticisdisclosed,theprofile gives the verified capability or historical milestone instead.

Companyprofileindex

P01CitadelPlastics P28Plasticade

P02Marketing Card Technology P29AGSTechnology

P03ATSPInnovations P30AksharPlastic

P04M.HollandCompany P31BonarPlastics

P05BWAYandMauserPackagingSolutions P32D&M Plastics

P06TheAZEKCompanyandJamesHardie P33Circular Polymersby Ascend

P07Mold-RitePlasticsandMRPSolutions P34PAXXUS

P08Masterflex P35TheIntecGroup

P09MatrixPlasticProducts P36ItascaPlastics

P10LeParfait P37PureProcessing

P11AtkoreHeritagePlastics P38TeeGroupFilms

P12PLITEK P39DinesolPlastics

P13POLIFILMAmerica P40CAEServices

P14TheCortinaCompanies P41StrancoProductsandStrancoInc.

P15AMICGlobal P42Thermoflex

P16BlackhawkMolding P43MATRIX4

P17 FinzerRoller P44CommercialPlasticsCompany

P18HSTMaterialsandJBCTechnologiesChicago P45AberdeenTechnologies

P19Kastalon P46W.S.Hampshire

P20 Fabrik MoldedPlastics P47ChicagoPlasticSystems

P21NOVATIONIndustries P48HansenPlasticsCorporation

P22ITWFastex P49HofferPlastics

P23FormPlasticsCompany P50AdvanTechPlastics

P24CustomPlasticsInc. P51MRCPolymers

P25MBRDistributors P52AdvancedPlasticsInc.

P26AbbottRubberCompany P53MacLean-Fogg

P27ColorsforPlasticsandTechmerPM

Part One Illinois manufacturing and recycling

Illinois plastics manufacturers generate recoverable material when they start production lines, change colors or resin grades, trim film and sheet, or reject parts that do not meet customer specifications.ThatmaterialcanincludePPrunners,HDPEcutoffs,LDPEfilmrolls,ABShousings, engineering plastic regrind and solid extrusion purges. Its next destination depends on polymer identity, cleanliness, processing history and the requirements of the next product.

Forafactory,thefirstquestionishowmuchmaterialcansafelyreturntoitsownproduction.The nextiswhetheranoutsiderecycler,compounderormanufacturercanusetheremainingscrap.For plastic scrap buyers in Illinois, a repeatable supply of documented, separated production material can be more useful than a larger load with an uncertain composition.

This guide explains the Illinois manufacturing companies involved, the types of industrial plastic scrap they may generate, the routes through which material is recovered, and the information neededtobuyorsellit.Companyexamplesdescribepubliclydocumentedactivities.Theydonot establish that any named manufacturer currently has scrap for sale or supplies a particular recycler.

TheIllinoisplasticsmanufacturingsupplychain

TheIllinoisplasticseconomyincludesseveraldifferentbusinesses.Injectionmoldersandextruders convert resin into products. Distributors supply resin and arrange deliveries. Recyclers prepare discarded material for reuse. Compounders formulate materials to meet performance requirements. Some companies combine several of these activities.

That distinction matters when searching for industrial plastic recycling in Illinois. A resin distributor’s Illinois office is not evidence of an injection molding plant at that address. A manufacturer’sheadquartersdoesnotidentifyeveryproductionlocation.Arecycler’sprocessing volume does not reveal how much scrap Illinois factories generate.

NorthernIllinoisprovidesconcreteexamplesofthesedifferentroles.CustomPlasticsoperatesin Elk Grove Village, Hansen Plastics in Elgin, Hoffer Plastics in South Elgin, AdvanTech Plastics in Woodstock,andAGSTechnologyinBatavia.MRCPolymersidentifiesmanufacturinglocationsin Chicago and Romeoville. Their published capabilities illustrate a regional chain connecting plastic conversion, material recovery and manufacturing with recycled feedstock. [1-6,10]

For a purchasing team, this means that a search for “plastic scrap suppliers Illinois” should begin withtherequiredmaterialandprocess.AbuyerseekingcleanABSmoldingscrapneedsdifferent suppliers from a buyer seeking LDPE film bales or flexible PVC trim.

Illinois plastics companies and their documented roles

Thecompaniesbelowillustratethemarket.Thelistisnotarankingoradirectoryofconfirmed available scrap.

Company	Illinois location or connection	Publiclydocumentedactivity
CustomPlasticsInc	Elk GroveVillage	Profileextrusion,injectionmoldingandfinishing services
Hansen Plastics Corporation	Elgin	CustominjectionmoldingforOEMsand manufacturers
HofferPlastics	SouthElgin	Injectionmolding,packagingcomponentsandan internal material recovery program
AdvanTechPlastics	Woodstock	Injectionmoldingforpackaging,medicalandother industrial applications
AGS Technology	Batavia	Injectionmoldingusingvirginandrecycledmaterials and in-house recycled formulations
MRC Polymers	ChicagoandRomeoville	Engineered materials production and recovery of selected plastic feedstocks
M.HollandCompany	Resinsupplychain	Thermoplastic resin distribution and recycled resin offerings
AdvancedPlasticsInc	LakeZurich	Import and distribution of engineering and commodity plastic resins
MacLean-Fogg	HeadquartersinMundelein	Manufacturing group whose individual production locations must be checked by division

Sourcesforcompanyrolesandlocations:officialcompanywebsites.[1-12]

Custom Plastics combines extrusion and injection molding, so its manufacturing capabilities are relevant to understanding both continuous-process offcuts and molded-part production. Hansen Plasticsillustratescustommoldingacrossseveralendmarkets.AdvanTech’sworkinpackagingand medical applications shows why a buyer must also understand the original application and material controls, rather than relying on a polymer name alone. These capabilities do not disclose the companies’ monthly scrap quantities. [1,2,4]

M. Holland and Advanced Plastics belong in a discussion of resin procurement. Their distributionactivitiesshouldbedistinguishedfromtheconversionofpelletsintofinishedparts.M.Hollandalso markets recycled materials, while Advanced Plastics describes a portfolio including POM, PC, ABS,nylon, PBT, PS and TPE. A distributor’s product range does not establish which grades a particularIllinois factory buys. [7-9]

Two location checks prevent errors in an Illinois industry article. Dinesol Plastics’ own history places its operations in Niles, Ohio. It should therefore be discussed as an Ohio manufacturer.

MacLean-Fogg lists its headquarters in Mundelein, but its Plastic Solutions facilities are listed in Menomonee Falls and Whitewater, Wisconsin. Those plastics operations should not be relocated to Illinois merely because the parent company has an Illinois headquarters. [12,13]

Whyplasticfactoriesgenerateproductionscrap

Plastic conversion requires controlled temperatures, pressure, material preparation and tooling. Duringstartup,theprocessmaytaketimetostabilize.Anewcolorcanrequiredisplacementofthe previousmaterial.Atooltrialcanproducepartsforinspectionbeforeacustomerapprovesthe production run.

Injection molding can generate sprues, cold runners, short shots, flash, damaged components and rejectedparts.Extrusioncangeneratestartupsections,profilecutoffsandpurges.Filmconverting createsedgetrim,slitrolls,printedrejectsandunusedportionsofrolls.Thermoformingleavesthe surrounding sheet skeleton after formed products are removed.

These are descriptions of manufacturing processes, rather than evidence that every named companyproduceseverylistedwastestream.Tooldesignandproductionmethodschangethe amount and form of recoverable material. A hot-runner molding system, for example, has a different material balance from a cold-runner system.

Thecommercialopportunitybeginswhenafactoryseparatesthesestreamsatthemachine.Once compatiblematerialismixedwithotherpolymers,cardboard,oil,metalorfloordebris,thebuyer may need additional sorting and processing. Some contamination makes a lot unsuitable for the intended application.

Productionefficiencyandscrapsalesshouldalsobeconsideredtogether.Reducingstartuplosses can save the original resin purchase cost and the processing already invested in the material.

Sellingunavoidablesurplusrecoverssomeremainingvalue,butdoesnotremovethecostof producing that surplus.

TypesofindustrialplasticscrapinIllinois

Industrial plastic scrap is a broad category. A useful sales description identifies the resin, grade when known, physical form and source process.

Materialfamily	Possibleproductionscrap forms	Informationabuyershouldrequest
PPandfilledPP	Runners,rejectedparts,caps, purges, regrind	Homopolymerorcopolymer,meltflow,fillerandcolor
HDPE	Moldedrejects,bottles,pipe cutoffs, lumps	Grade,density,applicationandcontamination
LDPEandLLDPE	Film trim, rolls, bales, extrusion scrap	Polymerstructure,printing,moistureandother layers
ABSandPC/ABS	Housings,runners,offcuts, regrind	Exactpolymerorblend,flameretardantsand coatings
PCandPMMA	Clearrejects,sheettrim, molded parts	Opticalcontamination,grade,coatingsandidentity
PA6and PA66	Technicalparts,runners, purges	Nylontype,glasscontent,moistureandheathistory
PETPETGandPBT	Preforms,sheettrim,parts, regrind	Exactresin,dryingrequirementsandotherpolymers
PVC	Profiletrim,pipecutoffs, flexible film	Rigidorflexible,formulationandnon-PVC components
PSHIPSandEPS	Sheetskeletons,molded rejects, foam	Exactresinorfoamtype,cleanlinessanddensity
TPETPUandTPO	Softcomponents,trim,purges	Specificgrade,basechemistryandmixedmaterials

Thesearepotentialmaterialstreamsacrossplasticsmanufacturingandconversion.Theyarenota statementthatallareproducedbythecompanieslistedabove.

PP scrap and automotive compounds

Polypropyleneproductionscrapcanincludeunfilledresin,mineral-filledcompoundsandglass-filled grades. A buyer evaluating PP regrind needs to know whether a lot contains talc, calcium carbonate, glass fiber, rubber modification or other additives. These ingredients affect density, stiffness, impact behavior and the intended reuse.

PP-EPDMandotherautomotivepolyolefincompoundsshouldbedescribedseparatelyfromunfilled packaging PP. Painted automotive scrap also needs a clear description of coatings, attached metals and other plastics. Material from production rejects should be distinguished from used vehicle components because their collection histories differ.

MRC Polymers provides a documented example of selective feedstock purchasing. Its published sourcinglistincludesPC,ASA,talc-filledandglass-filledPP,TPOandPBT.Thatlistsupports material-specificinquiries;itdoesnotimplyacceptanceofeverygrade,coatingorcontamination level. [11]

HDPEscrapandpipeproductionmaterial

HDPE scrap can take the form of clean molding rejects, blow-molded components, pipe offcuts,fittings,startuplumpsorregrind.Asellershoulddistinguishproductionpipescrapfromusedpipe, andshouldidentifyfittings,seals,reinforcementorotherattachedmaterials.

WherePE80,PE100orPE4710isclaimed,buyersshouldrequesttheoriginalgradedocumentation and applicable specification. These designations should not be treated as interchangeable labels. A mark on the original pipe also does not establish that recycled material retains approval for a pressure-pipe application. The proposed end product requires its own material evaluation.

LDPEfilmrollsandflexiblepackagingscrap

CleanLDPEorLLDPEfilmtrimcanbeausefulrecyclingfeedstockwhenitscompositionand handling are controlled. Film on rolls may offer a different handling route from baled loose film. Buyersneedtherolldimensions,netplasticweight,corematerial,printinglevelandanylabelsor tapes.

Packagingdescriptionsrequireparticularcare.APE/PAbarrierfilm,PET/PElaminate,metallized film,OPPfilmandBOPPfilmaredifferentproducts.BOPPandOPPbelongtothepolypropylene family, while PE/PA and PET/PE contain different polymer combinations. The full structure and approximatelayerproportionsaremoreusefulthanageneraldescriptionsuchas”mixedfilm.”

Abuyershouldconfirmthatitsequipmentandcustomerscanaccommodatethespecificstructure. Clean appearance alone does not establish compatibility with a polyethylene recycling stream.

ABSPCABSandengineeringplastics

Engineeringplasticrecoverydependsheavilyongradeidentification.ABSandPC/ABSshouldbe kept separate where possible. Flame-retardant grades, glass-filled grades, painted parts and

metal-platedcomponentsneedseparatedescriptionsbecausetheycanrequiredifferentprocessing and downstream applications.

PA6andPA66shouldalsobedistinguished.Moistureandpriorprocessingcanaffectwhetheran engineering plastic is suitable for reuse. Resin supplier RTP Company explains that undried hygroscopicmaterialscanloseproperties,andthatregrindinglong-fibercompoundscanshorten

fibersandaffectstructuralperformance.Anypermittedregrindlevelshouldfollowtheparticular material and product requirements. [22]

PVCEPSandotherspecialiststreams

RigidPVCprofiletrimshouldbeseparatedfromflexiblePVCfilmandotherplasticizedproducts. Formulation information matters, especially when the original product contains additives, reinforcementorothermaterials.AdamsPlasticspubliclydescribesarecyclingbusinesshandling PVC-related parts, scrap, purge and chunks, including grinding, sorting and baling. [17]

EPS foam presents a transport challenge because loose material occupies substantial space relative toitsweight.Densificationcanhelpwhereanacceptingrecyclerhasapprovedthematerialandthe resultingform.Afactoryshouldestablishthatoutletbeforeinvestingincompactionequipment.EPS and EPP foam should be identified separately, and construction contamination should be disclosed.

How much plastic scrap do Illinois factories generate

There is no defensible single monthly quantity that can be assigned to an Illinois plastics factory basedonlyonitsemployeecount,websiteornumberofproducts.Throughput,productweight, shifts, tool design, startup frequency, quality requirements and internal reuse all affect the result.

AU.S.EPAresearchreportexplainsthatinformationabouttheend-of-lifemanagementof

post-industrial plastics is often unavailable publicly because material is managed within companies. This is a reason to obtain production and shipment records before making factory-level volume claims. [18]

Hoffer Plastics provides a disclosed example, detailed in its company profile below. A reported recoveredquantitymustbedistinguishedfromthematerialafactorycanofferforexternalsale.[3]

At the recycling stage, Resource Plastics reports processing more than 100 million pounds of post-industrialplasticsannuallyatitsAlsipfacility.Thisisaprocessor’sreportedthroughputand

mayincludematerialsourcedoutsideIllinois.Itcannotbeusedasthetotalamountofplasticscrap generated by Illinois factories. [14]

Atransparentwaytomodelfactoryscrap

Thefollowingfiguresarehypotheticalscenarios.TheyarenotmeasuredIllinoisfactorydata, industry averages or estimates for any named company.

Assumed monthly production throughput	Assumedgrossscrap share	Calculatedgrossscrappermonth
100,000lb	2percent	2,000 lb
500,000lb	4percent	20,000lb
2,000,000lb	6percent	120,000lb

For these examples, gross scrap equals the assumed production throughput multiplied by the assumed scrap share. A plant must define its measurement basis consistently and avoid counting repeatedly recirculated material as new input each time.

The externally available quantity is a separate calculation. If the second hypothetical plant generates 20,000 pounds, reuses 12,000 pounds internally and sets aside 1,000 pounds that

cannotenteritsapprovedrecyclingroute,theremaining7,000poundsmaybeconsideredfor outside recovery. Buyer acceptance still depends on the material’s quality and ownership.

Ausefulauditrecordstheweightgeneratedbyeachproductionarea,internalrework,material shipped to outside recyclers, rejected loads, disposal and inventory changes. At least several months of data helps distinguish an ongoing supply from a temporary production event.

WhereIllinoisfactoriessendorsellplasticscrap

Theroutedependsonthematerialandthefactory’sproductionrequirements.Thereareseveral common commercial arrangements.

Reusewithinthesamefactory

A plant may grind suitable runners, trim or rejected parts and reintroduce the material into anapproved process. This can reduce purchases of new resin and avoid outbound transport. Thepermittedquantitydependsontheresin,productspecification,equipmentandcustomer agreement.

Hofferdocumentsinternalrunnerrecoveryandseparationforsecondaryapplications.Itsdedicated profilegivesthedisclosedequipment-coveragefigure.Theidentitiesofeveryexternalrecipientare not disclosed on that page. [3]

Sale to arecycler or compounder

A factory may sell segregated scrap to a business that shreds, grinds, separates, washes, filters, pelletizesorcompoundsit.Theactualprocessdependsontheinputandrequiredoutput.Aclean production regrind may need a different treatment from a contaminated mixed lot.

The buyer can use the recovered material in its own production or supply it to another manufacturer. A processor’s interest depends on a viable downstream application, the cost ofrecovery and the consistency of future supply.

Tollprocessingandclosedloopprograms

Underatollarrangement,afactorycanpayaprocessortoconvertitsmaterialintoaspecifiedform while retaining ownership. The agreement should define expected yield, allowable process loss, returned quantity and responsibility for transport.

Aclosedloopprogramcanreturnrecoveredmaterialtotheoriginalmanufactureroranagreed productionchain.Itrequiresmaterialtraceability,adefinedspecificationandausableoutletforthe recovered output. It should also account for material lost during sorting and processing.

Salethrougha brokeror marketplace

Abrokercanhelplocateanoutletwhentheoriginalgeneratordoesnothaveasuitabledirect buyer. A marketplace can make a material offer visible to recyclers, compounders and manufacturers evaluating new sources.

Forthisroute,thesellershouldidentifywhoownsthematerial,whoissuestheinvoice,wherethe load is stored and which party approves its quality. Those details help prevent confusion when a generator, warehouse, trader and processor are all involved.

Nosupplierrelationshipbetweenthemanufacturersandrecyclersnamedinthisarticleshouldbe assumed without a public disclosure or direct confirmation.

WhoprocessesindustrialplasticscrapinIllinois

MRCPolymersinChicagoandRomeoville

MRC Polymers identifies manufacturing operations in Chicago and Romeoville and describes processing capabilities that include washing and material evaluation. Its feedstock program seeks consistent streams with transparent source and composition information. Published materials includePC,ASA,filledPP,TPOandPBT.[10,11]

For a generator, the practical next step is to submit the exact grade, form, contamination details andrecurringquantity.Apublishedsourcingcategoryisaninvitationtoevaluatealot,ratherthan an unconditional purchase commitment.

ResourcePlasticsinAlsip

Resource Plastics describes recycling and manufacturing operations in Alsip. Its published capabilities include shredding, grinding, pelletizing, blending and profile extrusion. It lists a broad range of post-industrial thermoplastics and forms such as film, cutoffs, purges, sprues and runners. [14,15]

Theusefulconnectionisbetweenthephysicalscrapandtheoutputrequiredbyamanufacturer. Processing can produce regrind, recycled pellets or a formulated material, depending on the application and the quality of the input.

QuincyRecycleintheChicagoarea

Quincy Recycle’s Alsip facility offers commercial and industrial recycling services to the Chicago area.ThecompanylistsPET,HDPE,PVC,LDPE,PP,PS,PC,ABSandengineeringplasticsamongthe plastic materials it handles. [16]

Thereceivinglocationshouldconfirmacceptancefortheparticularlot.Acollectionorrecycling servicemayconsolidatematerialforanotherprocessor,soafactoryrequestingrecyclingevidence should ask about the subsequent route as well as the initial pickup.

AGSTechnologyinBatavia

AGSTechnologyprovidesadocumentedexampleofrecoveredplasticmovingintonewparts.It states that it molds with virgin and recycled materials and develops Injectoblend formulations

in-house. Its published process includes qualification, cleaning, blending, testing and formulation of incoming regrind. [5,6]

Thisillustrateswhyamanufacturingbuyerneedsmorethanalowpurchaseprice.Feedstockmust perform reliably in the final component. AGS’s description does not establish open acceptance of every offered scrap lot or disclose its total annual scrap intake.

SpecialistPVCrecycling

AdamsPlasticsdescribesPVCrecyclingservicesanddomesticandinternationalresaleofrecovered material.APVCgeneratorshouldaskabouttheexactformulation,physicalformandcontamination limits before arranging shipment. [17]

What recycling levels do Illinois plastics factories achieve

Ausefulanswerneedsadefinedmetric.Fourdifferentmeasurementsareoftenconfused.

Thefirstisthegrossproductionscraprate:materialthatfailstobecomeacceptableproductonthe measuredpass,dividedbythedefinedproductioninput.Thesecondisinternalmaterialreuse:how much generated scrap returns to an approved process. The third is external recycling: how much material is demonstrably processed outside the factory. The fourth is recycled content: how much recovered material is incorporated into the products being manufactured.

Aplantcanrecycleahighshareofitsscrapwhileusingmostlyvirginresin.Anothercanpurchase recycled resin while still losing some of its own scrap to disposal. These measurements answer different questions and should be presented separately.

TheHofferprofileillustrateswhyalandfill-diversionstatementneedsitsoriginalscope.Landfill avoidance,internalreuseandrecyclingaredifferentmeasures,andthereportingdenominator needs to be stated. [3]

The U.S. EPA’s frequently cited 8.7 percent plastics recycling figure refers to U.S. municipal solid wastein2018.ItisnotacurrentIllinoisfactoryrecyclingrate.Applyingittocleanproductiontrim would mix different populations and reporting periods. [19]

Illinois EPA’s statewide recycling needs assessment concerns municipal material flows and handling.Suchworkprovidesusefulcontext,butdoesnotreplaceproductionrecordsand downstream processing evidence for an individual factory. [20]

Foracredibleindustrialprogram,reportthematerial,reportingperiodanddenominator.Separate collection for recycling from the quantity actually recovered after sorting and processing. Keep energy recovery and disposal in distinct categories.

DoIllinoisplasticsmanufacturersuseprimeresin

Yes. Illinois manufacturing can use virgin resin, recycled resin and approved combinations. AGS Technologyexplicitlydescribesmoldingwithbothvirginandrecycledmaterials.Thatconfirmsthe coexistence of these routes, rather than a single statewide formula. [5]

In commercial trading, “prime resin” generally describes first-quality resin supplied to the original manufacturer’s specification. Virgin resin describes material that has not previously been used and recycled. Buyers should obtain the actual grade and product documentation rather than treating a sales label as a complete material specification.

Virgin PP, PE, ABS, PC, polyamides, polyesters and other materials may be selected where a productneedsspecifiedmechanicalproperties,consistentcolor,controlledprocessingbehavioror particularqualificationdocumentation.Thechoicedependsontheproduct.Amedicalcomponent, food package, automotive part and general industrial molding can have different requirements.

Recycled material may replace part or all of the virgin input where it meets the technical and applicationrequirements.Thatdecisionneedstestingattheproposedformulationandproduction conditions. A recycled grade that performs well in a noncritical housing does not automatically qualify for a different component.

Food-contact applications require specific attention. FDA guidance discusses source controls, potential contaminants and evaluation of recycling processes for food packaging. A visually clean production scrap or recycled pellet should not be advertised as suitable for food contact solely because it looks clean. [21]

M. Holland’s recycled resin offering illustrates how distributors participate in this market. Manufacturers can evaluate purchased recycled grades alongside virgin materials and their own regrind.However,theexistenceofadistributor’sportfoliodoesnotestablishthevirginorrecycled percentage used by any specific customer. [8]

Offgraderesinandfloorsweepingsneedseparatedescriptions

Off-grade pellets can come from original resin production and may not be recycled material. Their off-specificationpropertyandavailabletestdatashouldbedisclosed.Surplusprimeresin,off-grade pellets, industrial regrind and floor sweepings should therefore be listed as different products.

Floor sweepings require particular attention to metal, dust, other polymers and other contamination.Callingaload”PPgranules”withoutexplainingthatitwasrecoveredfromthefloor leaves out information the buyer needs to evaluate the lot.

What determines the value of plastic scrap in Illinois

The recoverable value depends on the buyer’s intended use. Polymer identity, grade consistency, color,contamination,availablevolumeandfreightcanallchangetheresult.Arecurringsupplywith predictablepropertiesallowsabuyertoplanproduction,whileanisolatedmixedloadmayrequire more testing and sorting.

The same polymer can have different values in different forms. A buyer may prefer sorted regrind, wholerejectedparts,baledfilmorunusedrollsdependingonitsequipment.Grindingbeforesaleis useful only when the added value exceeds the processing cost and the operation preserves material identity.

Compare quotations on the same basis. A price at the seller’s dock cannot be compared directly withadeliveredpricethatincludesfreight.Theagreementshouldexplainnetweight,moistureor contamination deductions, packaging costs, sampling, payment timing and the procedure for a rejected load.

Currentpricesrequirecurrentquotationsfortheactuallot.Agenericnationalpriceperpound cannot establish the net return for a particular Illinois factory.

HowtosellfactoryplasticscrapinIllinois

Begin with a material audit. Place separate containers near the generating machines, label them by resinandgrade,andkeepusableproductionscrapawayfromgeneralwaste.Separatefilled grades, colors, coatings and incompatible polymer structures where practical.

Weigheachstreamandrecordhowfrequentlyitbecomesavailable.Buyersneedtodistinguisha one-time cleanout from an ongoing monthly supply. Photographs should show the overall lot, close-up condition, labels and packaging.

Prepareamaterialdescriptionwiththefollowinginformation:

Polymerandoriginalmanufacturergrade,when available.
Sourceprocessandwhetherthematerialisproductionscraporusedproduct.
Form,includingparts,lumps,purges,rolls,bales,regrindorpellets.
Color,filler,coatingsandknowncontaminants.
Availablenetweightandexpectedrecurringquantity.
PickupZIPcode,packaging,loadingequipmentandaccessconditions.
Technicaldata,traceabilityandrepresentativesampleavailability.
Commercialtermsandanyrestrictionsonthenextuse.

Atrialshipmentcanestablishwhetherthematerialworksforbothparties.Foranongoingprogram, agree how changes in resin grade, production or contamination will be communicated. Keep shipping weights and acceptance records so the commercial arrangement can also support the factory’s material reporting.

ExampleofaclearIllinoisplasticscraplisting

Thefollowingisafictionallistingformat,notanavailableofferoracurrentpricequotation.

PostindustrialPPcopolymerregrindavailableinIllinois

BlackPPcopolymerregrindfromasegregatedinjectionmoldingstream.Proposedrecurringsupply of 20,000 pounds per month, subject to production. Material packed in labeled Gaylord boxes.

Sellertoprovidetheoriginalgradereference,representativephotographs,availablemelt-flowdata and a sample. Buyer to confirm filler limits, contamination acceptance, pickup arrangements and final suitability. Pickup location to be stated by ZIP code.

The description gives a purchasing team enough information to begin qualification. “Plastic scrap available,bestprice”leavesthemostimportantquestionsunanswered.

Finding industrial plastic recycling near your Illinois factory

Searches such as “plastic recycling near me,””plastic scrap buyers Chicago” and “post industrial plastic recycling Illinois” are useful starting points. The next step is matching the actual lot to an accepting facility.

For a factory in Elk Grove Village, Elgin, South Elgin, Batavia, Woodstock, Chicago, Alsip or Romeoville,therelevantdistanceisthetruckroutebetweentheloadingpointandthereceiving facility. A company’s office address may be different from the place accepting material.

ManufacturerselsewhereinIllinois,includingtheRockfordarea,Peoria,Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana,Decatur,SpringfieldandtheMetroEastregion,shouldcomparesuitable outlets by delivered economics. This is a geographic search approach, not a claim that the companies named here maintain facilities in every city.

Ask each candidate whether it accepts the resin and physical form, offers pickup, requires a minimum shipment, processes material itself or forwards it, and can provide the documentation requiredbyyourpurchasingorsustainabilityteam.Anearbybusinessthatcannotusethematerial is not a workable outlet.

FrequentlyaskedquestionsaboutIllinoisplastic scrap

DoplasticsfactoriesinIllinoisgeneraterecyclablewaste

Plasticmolding,extrusionandconvertingcangeneraterecoverableproductionscrap.Whethera particular stream can be recycled depends on its composition, contamination and an accepting application.Somematerialisreusedinsidetheoriginalplant,sogrossscrapgenerationdoesnot equal the quantity available for outside purchase.

WherecanafactorysellPPHDPEABSorPCABSscrap

Afactorycanapproachrecyclers,compounders,manufacturingbuyersorbrokers,andcanpublish a detailed material offer on WasteMarkt.com. The seller should provide the exact polymer or blend, physicalform,source,locationandquantity.Thereceivingbuyermustconfirmacceptancebefore collection.

HowmuchplasticwastedoesoneIllinoisfactoryproduce

Theamountrequiresfactoryrecords.Throughput,startupfrequency,productdesignandinternal reusecanproduceverydifferentresults.Employeecountsanddirectoryprofilesdonotestablish monthly scrap tonnage. Any preliminary model should identify its assumptions and be replaced with measured weights.

Arethenamedmanufacturersconfirmedscrapsuppliers

Their published manufacturing capabilities do not establish current scrap availability. A buyer needsdirectconfirmationofthematerial,quantity,ownershipandcommercialterms.Thisarticle does not establish supply contracts between any named manufacturer and recycler.

Ispostindustrialscrapthesameaspostconsumerplastic

Post-industrialscraporiginatesduringmanufacturingorconversion.Post-consumermaterialcomes fromproductsaftertheirintendeduse.Abuyershouldrequestaclearsourcedescriptionbecause production history and collection conditions influence qualification and the appropriate

recycled-contentclaim.

Canfactoriesrecyclemultilayerfilm

Some multilayer film can enter specialist recovery routes, but acceptance depends on the particular structure and the buyer’s process. PE/PA, PET/PE and metallized laminates should be identifiedaccurately.Afilmthatappearscleanisnotnecessarilycompatiblewithamono-material PE stream.

DoIllinoismanufacturersstillpurchasevirginpellets

Yes. Virgin resin remains one of the available production inputs. Some manufacturers also use approvedinternalregrindorpurchasedrecycledgrades.AGSTechnologypubliclydescribesboth virgin and recycled inputs; that does not reveal the material mix at other Illinois factories. [5]

Doessendingmaterialtoarecyclerprovecompleterecycling

An outbound shipment establishes that material was transferred. A stronger recycling claim requiresevidenceofacceptance,processingandtheresultingrecoveredoutput.Sortingrejects, processing losses and disposal should be accounted for separately.

Canrecycledplasticreplaceprimeresinineveryapplication

Suitability depends on the grade, component and qualification requirements. The proposed recycled material must meet the relevant processing and product specifications. Food-contact applicationsalsorequireappropriatesourceandprocessevaluation;recycledoriginalonedoesnot establish suitability. [21]

Whatshouldbuyersrequestbeforepurchasingregrind

Request polymer identity, grade history, filler level, source process, contamination information, representative samples and relevant test results. Also confirm the loading address, packaging, net weight, frequency and rejection terms. Test requirements should match the intended product rather than a generic checklist.

Buy and sell Illinois plastic scrap through WasteMarkt

If your Illinois factory has recoverable production scrap, publish a detailed material offer on WasteMarkt.com.Identifywhatthematerialis,whereitislocated,howmuchisavailableandwhat documentation a buyer can review. Buyers can use wanted-material listings to describe the resin, specification and delivery requirements they need. [23]

A well-described stream of PP, HDPE, LDPE, ABS, PC/ABS, nylon or another identified polymer gives potential partners a practical basis for discussion. Establish material suitability, freight and commercial terms before arranging the first shipment.

Visit www.wastemarkt.comto explore material offers and connect with potential trading partners.

PartTwoCompanyproductsmachines scrapsandskills

The 47 additional directory names appear first, in the order visible in the screenshots. Six further profilesexpandbusinessesfromtheoriginalarticle.Eachpotential-scrapandworkforceparagraph is a process-based assessment; it does not establish a material offer, a buyer relationship or active recruitment.

Publicmonthlyscraptonnageandacurrentplant-levelemployeecountarenotestablishedfor most companies. Published scale is given where available, with historical and group-wide figures identified.

P01CitadelPlastics

HistoricalgroupwithIllinoisroots|Directoryposition1

Citadel is a historical engineered-materials group, rather than a verified stand-alone Illinois factory lead. Itsformerinvestorsdescribethermoplasticcompoundsandengineeredcompositesservingautomotive, electrical, construction and appliance markets. A 2015 sale is documented in the investment history.

The directory’s small employee band should not be used to describe the historic group’s manufacturing scale. [P01]

Machinesandprocess.Compoundingandcomposite-materialproductionbelongtothehistorical business description. A current Illinois machine inventory, operating legal entity and plant address require separate verification.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Investigatethermoplasticcompoundstartupmaterial, color-change purges and off-spec pellets only at a confirmed operating successor. Keep cured thermoset composite rejects separate; they cannot be treated as ordinary melt-processable PP or PE.

Relevant workforce profile. Relevant process families suggest compounding operators, polymer laboratory technicians, extrusion maintenance specialists and composite-process engineers. These are workforce profiles, not confirmed vacancies.

P02MarketingCardTechnology

Illinoiscardmanufacturerandprinter|Directoryposition2

MCT identifies its card manufacturing plant in Downers Grove and a direct-mail production facility in Darien. Its published company description gives 165,000 square feet across the two facilities. Products includesecurepaymentcards,giftandpromotionalcards,andpapercards.Itscard-manufacturing pagedescribescapacityabove10millioncardsperweek;capacityisnotameasuredweeklyshipment total. [P02]

Machines and process. Published operations include UV offset printing, card personalization, embossing, chip-related card production, roll-to-roll digital forms printing, affixing and mailing. Machine makes and models are not established here.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include printed plastic-sheet skeletons, rejected cards, laminate trim and roll ends. Chips, antenna structures, metallic features and customer data can change the destruction and recovery route. Confirm the actual card substrate.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Printingpressoperators,card-personalizationtechnicians,

secure-production quality inspectors, maintenance electricians and finishing or mailing operators fit these processes.

P03ATSPInnovations

Illinois-originmaterialsdeveloperwithTexascontactaddress|Directoryposition3

ATSPstatesthatitwasfoundedin2010attheUniversityofIllinoisUrbana-ChampaignResearchPark. ItscurrentcontactpagelistsWaller,Texas.Itsproductsconcernaromaticthermosettingcopolyesters, high-temperature adhesives, wear materials and composites. This Illinois research connection should be distinguished from a confirmed current Illinois production plant. [P03]

Machines and process. The public description supports polymer development, formulation, characterization and application testing. A company-specific production-machine fleet and commercial output tonnage are not established by those descriptions.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Possible development streams include formulation leftovers, test specimens and off-spec specialty materials. The exact chemistry and whether material is cured must be identified before proposing recovery. Specialist rebonding chemistry should not be generalized to all thermosets.

Relevant workforce profile. Polymer chemists, materials-development engineers, laboratory technicians and application engineers are relevant. The company homepage also publishes a Polymer Development Chemist / Engineer hiring item; applicants should confirm its location and continuing availability.

P04M.HollandCompany

Resindistributor|Directoryposition4

M.Hollanddescribesinternationalthermoplasticresindistributionandtechnicalandsourcingsupport. Its sustainability portfolio includes recycled commodity and engineering resins. Distribution is its relevant role in this article; a sales office does not establish a local molding factory. A distributor-wide employee estimate cannot be used as a plant staffing count. [P04]

Machinesandprocess.Resinstorage,shipmenthandling,samplingandtechnicalsupportaredistinct fromtheproductionofmoldedplasticproducts.Nolocalpressinventoryisattributedtothisdistributor.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialmaterialopportunitiesconcernsurplusstock, damaged packaging, spills and off-grade inventory if offered and documented. These are inventory or logistics streams, not automatically post-production molding scrap.

Relevant workforce profile. Resin account managers, technical-service engineers, supply-chain planners, quality-documentation specialists and warehouse or logistics personnel fit the published business model.

P05BWAYandMauserPackagingSolutions

PackaginggroupwithIllinoiscorporateconnection|Directoryposition5

BWAY is part of the history and corporate structure of Mauser Packaging Solutions. The group’s brochurestatesthatMauserPackagingSolutionswasformedin2018fromBWAY,MauserGroup,NCG and ICS. Plastic products include pails and buckets within a wider industrial packaging portfolio. Oak Brook corporate information should not be interpreted as proof that all products are molded at that address. [P05]

Machines and process. Packaging production can involve injection molding and blow molding, depending on the product and operating site. Confirm the relevant Mauser facility before specifying its machines, resin grades or available scrap.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialthermoplasticstreamsincluderejectedpails or lids, molding purges, flash and packaging film. Used industrial containers are a different stream and need their previous contents and cleaning history documented.

Relevant workforce profile. Packaging-process technicians, molding operators, maintenance electricians, quality inspectors, material handlers and container-reconditioning personnel are relevant to the appropriate facility.

P06TheAZEKCompanyandJamesHardie

Building-productsmanufacturerandrecyclingnetwork|Directoryposition6

James Hardie completed the AZEK acquisition on July 1, 2025. AZEK’s FY2024 sustainability report describesapproximately520millionpoundsofwasteandscrapincorporatedintoproductsacrossits network. That total includes feedstocks beyond plastic and is not an Illinois plant figure. The report describes recycled content up to approximately 85 percent for TimberTech composite decking, 65 percent for advanced PVC decking and 40 percent for AZEK trim. [P06]

Machines and process. Extrusion, material preparation and recycling are integral to the disclosed building-products model. Plant-level line makes and models should be confirmed separately; the Illinois corporate connection does not locate every extrusion or recycling line in Illinois.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Investigate segregated PVC trim and offcuts, compositeprofilerejects,startupmaterialandapprovedfilmfeedstock.Wood-filledcompositesneeda different specification from unfilled PE or PVC.

Relevant workforce profile. Extrusion operators, recycling-line operators, compound-preparation technicians, industrial electricians, process engineers and material-quality technicians fit these operations.

P07Mold-RitePlasticsandMRP Solutions

ClosuresmanufacturerwithChicagoconnection|Directoryposition7

Mold-Rite’s present public-facing group is MRP Solutions. Its official location page lists manufacturing in Plattsburgh,NewYork;Twinsburg,Ohio;andSomerset,NewJersey.ThegroupalsolistsChicago.Its portfolio includes injection-molded closures, jars and dispensing components. The 1976 founding story describes five used molding machines; that historical number is not a current equipment count. [P07]

Machinesandprocess. Official capabilities include injection molding, lining and decorating. AChicagodirectoryentryshouldnotbeconvertedintoaclaimthattheseproductionmachinesoperatein Chicago.

Potential production scraps to investigate. At confirmed molding plants, investigate closure rejects, startup shots, runners where applicable, lining trim and mixed decorated components. Establish the actual closure resin and liner structure before offering a lot.

Relevant workforce profile. Closure-molding process technicians, liner or decorating operators, mold-maintenance technicians, packaging-quality inspectors and automation specialists are relevant atproduction sites.

P08Masterflex

Fluid-handlingproductswithin Avantor’snetwork|Directoryposition8

Masterflex is associated with Avantor’s fluid-handling portfolio, including peristaltic pumps, tubing and single-use fluid-transfer products. Avantor’s manufacturing footprint includes Barrington, Illinois, and other U.S. and international locations. Published Barrington information identifies ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification. A Vernon Hills directory listing should be checked against the actual manufacturing location. [P08]

Machines and process. The disclosed network supports manufacture and assembly of fluid-handling products.Thesourcedoesnotestablishthateverytubingextrusionorassemblytechnologyoperatesat the Barrington site, nor does it provide a complete machine-brand inventory.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsdependonthesite:tubingcutends, rejected assemblies, polymer packaging and components separated from metal or electronics. Used bioprocess tubing should not be mixed with clean manufacturing offcuts.

Relevant workforce profile.Fluid-handlingassemblytechnicians,qualityandvalidationspecialists, mechanical engineers, test technicians and supply-chain staff match these activities.

P09 Matrix Plastic Products

Illinoisprecisioninjectionmolder|Directoryposition9

Matrix’s official website currently lists Bloomingdale, Illinois, while the supplied directory lists Wood Dale. The company specializes in precision molded components, moldmaking and assembly, including medicalapplications.Itsmoldingpagedescribespressesfrom15to300tonsandathree-shift operation.Theseareequipmentandschedulingdisclosures,notannualresin-consumptionfigures. [P09]

Machines and process.Publishedcapabilitiesincludemedium-to-microcomponentmolding,in-house tooling, inspection and cleanroom work. The press-size range is verified; a brand-by-brand current machine fleet is not supplied here.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludesmallrunners,shortshots, tool-trial pieces and rejected precision components. Keep implantable or specialized resins, color variants and insert-containing parts separately identified.

Relevant workforce profile.Precisionmoldingprocesstechnicians,moldmakers,toolingengineers, metrology specialists and cleanroom manufacturing or assembly staff fit the disclosed processes. Its official site provides an employment page.

P10LeParfait

GlasspackagingbrandandU.S.distributionconnection|Directoryposition10

Le Parfait is primarily a glass preserving-jar brand. Its U.S. site describes French-made jars imported and distributed through an Illinois warehouse, currently identified as Elmhurst. The brand’s history datesto1930.ItshouldnotbedescribedasaconfirmedBroadviewinjectionmoldingfactorymerely because a plastics-and-rubber directory includes the name. [P10]

Machines and process. Glass manufacture in France and Illinois warehousing are different activities. No Illinois thermoplastic molding, extrusion or rubber-curing equipment is established by the cited product information.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Illinois distribution may generate stretch wrap, packagingstrapsanddamagedpackaging.Brokenglassandsealsareseparatematerialcategories. These warehouse streams are not evidence of resin-conversion production scrap.

Relevant workforce profile. Warehouse staff, inventory coordinators, wholesale customer-service personnelanddistributionplannersfittheIllinoissupply-chainrole.Glass-productionrolesbelongtothe actual manufacturing location.

P11AtkoreHeritagePlastics

Pipeandconduitbrandwithinamanufacturinggroup|Directoryposition11

Atkore’sofficialbranddescriptionidentifiesHeritagePlasticswithrigidPVCconduit,fittingsandutility duct.Atkore’sIllinoiscorporateandmanufacturingpresenceshouldbedistinguishedfromthelocation ofeachHeritageproductionsite.Theproductmixisusefulevidenceofmaterialandapplication;a groupheadquartersaddressdoesnotestablishaPVCscrapsourceatthataddress.[P11]

Machines and process. Conduit and pipe production involves extrusion, while fittings may involve molding.Thisisaprocessinterpretationoftheproductportfolio;thecitedbrandpagedoesnotidentify every site’s line make, model or throughput.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Investigate PVC pipe ends, extrusion startup sections, profilerejectsandfittingrejectsatconfirmedplants.KeeprigidPVCformulationsseparatefromflexible PVC and from other pipe polymers.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Pipeextrusionoperators,downstreamcuttingandhandlingoperators, maintenancetechnicians,toolingordiespecialistsanddimensional-qualityinspectorsfitthese processes.

P12PLITEK

Illinoisprecisionconverterandfilmmanufacturer|Directoryposition12

PLITEK describes die cutting, film extrusion, coating, lamination, slitting, cleanroom manufacturing and convertedcomponents.Productsincludespecializedfilmsandmedicalpackagingcomponents,rather thanasinglecommodityplasticproduct.Itspublicsitediscussesmanufacturingscalesfromsmallruns tomillionsofcomponents;thoseexamplesarenotannualproductiontotals.[P12]

Machines and process. A machinery-supplier case study specifically identifies Delta ModTech Crusader presses at PLITEK. The case study describes precision converting capabilities such as registration and multilayer processing; it is evidence of documented equipment use, not a complete current fleet audit.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include die-cut skeletons, release liners, coated-film trim, slit-roll ends and extrusion startup material. Separate clean polymer film from adhesive-bearing or multilayer structures.

Relevant workforce profile. Rotary die-cutting operators, laminating and coating technicians, extrusion operators, cleanroom quality technicians and automation-maintenance personnel fit the disclosed operations.

P13POLIFILMAmerica

Illinoisprotective-filmmanufacturer|Directoryposition13

POLIFILMAmericaidentifiesHampshireasitsheadquartersandproductionlocation,withadditional distribution in Atlanta and Philadelphia. A June 2026 announcement describes an expansion of approximately 40,000 square feet and a new automated adhesive mixing system. The group’s worldwide workforce should not be attributed entirely to the Hampshire plant. [P13]

Machines and process.Publishedactivitiesincludeprotective-filmproduction,customwidths, printing and adhesives. The expansion announcement specifically supports the automated adhesive-mixinginvestment.ItdoesnotdiscloseacompleteHampshireextruderorcoating-line inventory.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Investigatefilmedgetrim,coatedorprintedroll rejects, startup web and adhesive-related residues as separately classified streams. A

surface-protectionfilm’sadhesivelayercanaffectrecyclingacceptance.

Relevant workforce profile. Film and coating-line operators, adhesive-mixing technicians, slitting operators,processengineers,laboratorystaffandmaintenanceelectriciansfitthepublished manufacturing activity.

P14TheCortinaCompanies

Illinoismoldedandextrudedproductsmanufacturer|Directoryposition14

Cortina identifies Franklin Park, Illinois, and describes custom and proprietary injection-molded, extrudedandblow-moldedproducts.ItsgroupincludesCortinaTool&Molding,CortinaSafetyProducts Group and Circle Caster Engineering. Product families should be matched to the relevant division and factory rather than treated as one identical process. [P14]

Machines and process.Injectionmolding,blowmoldingandextrusionareexplicitlydisclosedprocess families. Specific current machine makes, clamp-force ranges and line counts are not established by the cited company overview.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include molded-product rejects, blow-molding flash, extrusion offcuts and startup purges. Resin identification and any metal inserts or assembled components should be recorded before aggregation.

Relevant workforce profile. Molding and extrusion technicians, toolmakers, automation or maintenance technicians, assemblers, material handlers and quality inspectors fit the disclosed process mix.

P15AMICGlobal

Sourcingandcontract-manufacturingorganization|Directoryposition15

AMIC’sowndescriptionidentifiesaChicago-suburbansourcing,engineeringandsupplybusiness, describedasComponentSourcingInternational’sAMICGlobalDivision.Itspublishedcapabilitiesinclude design,CNCmachining,forging,casting,stampingandassembly.Itshouldnotbeclassifiedasa confirmedIllinoisresinconvertersolelyfromthedirectory’sindustrylabel.[P15]

Machines and process. The public description concerns a supplier and contract-manufacturing network. It does not establish ownership or Illinois placement of every listed manufacturing machine.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Foramaterial-recoveryproject,identifytheactual contract factory and the polymer process first. Warehouse wrap or packaging is different from a supplier’s machining or molding scrap. Metal components should not be counted as plastic waste.

Relevant workforce profile. Sourcing engineers, supplier-quality engineers, manufacturing project managers, supply-chain planners and technical sales personnel fit the disclosed business model.

P16BlackhawkMolding

Illinoisclosuresandmolded-productsmanufacturer|Directoryposition16

BlackhawkidentifiesthreeU.S.manufacturinglocations:Addison,Illinois;Mayflower,Arkansas;and Sparks,Nevada.Itspublishedproductfocusincludesproprietaryinjection-moldedproductsfordairy, bottledwater,beverageandothermarkets.Threeplantsisanetworkstatistic,notacountofIllinois plants. [P16]

Machines and process.Thecompanydescribesinjectionmoldingandahistoryincludingcustomblow molding. A current Addison machine-brand inventory and resin-throughput total are not disclosed by the cited overview.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include closure rejects, startup material, runners where present and trim from confirmed processes. Establish the polymer and any liner or tamper-evident component before combining lots.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Closure-processtechnicians,injectionmoldingoperators,

mold-maintenancestaff,automated-packagingtechniciansandfood-packagingqualitypersonnelfit these activities.

P17FinzerRoller

Rubberandpolyurethanerollermanufacturerandservicebusiness|Directoryposition17

Finzerdescribesamulti-locationmanufacturingnetworkprovidingindustrialrollers,regrinds,rebuilds and recovers. Its official steel-industry page dates that market experience to 1968. Roller recovering can extend the useful life of a metal core, which is a different circular activity from turning thermoplastic scrap into pellets. [P17]

Machines and process. Published process families include roller machining, grinding and covering or recovering. The cited pages do not provide a current Illinois make-and-model machine list.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include rubber or polyurethane grinding residue, removed coverings, trimming waste and separated metal cores. Cured coverings need a specialist outlet and should not be sold as ordinary remeltable plastic regrind.

Relevant workforce profile.CNCmachinists,cylindrical-grindingoperators,rubberorurethane covering technicians, balancing and inspection staff and industrial maintenance specialists fit rollermanufacturing and repair.

P18HSTMaterialsandJBCTechnologiesChicago

Illinoisflexible-materialconverter|Directoryposition18

TheformerHSTMaterialswebsiteredirectstoJBCTechnologies’ElkGroveoperation.JBCdescribes custom components from materials including silicone sponge and PORON urethane, along with convertingandprecisiondiecutting.Theacquisitionorintegrationcontextmatterswhenidentifying the current commercial counterparty. [P18]

Machines and process.TheChicagooperationdescribesin-lineandoff-linelamination,slittingand spooling,withprecisiondie-cuttingcapabilities.Acuttingprocessisnotevidenceofaninjection molding production line at the site.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include die-cut foam skeletons, silicone or urethane trim, adhesive tapes and release liners. Multi-material laminated scraps should be identified by each layer, and cured foams separated from thermoplastic films.

Relevant workforce profile. Die-cutting operators, laminating and slitting technicians, application engineers, production-quality inspectors and converting-equipment maintenance staff fit the published operations.

P19Kastalon

Illinoiscustompolyurethanemanufacturer|Directoryposition19

Kastalon identifies Alsip, Illinois, and a business history beginning in 1963. Products include custom polyurethane components and roller-related solutions for industrial equipment. Its published material discusses large roller capacities and custom engineering. The exact polyurethane formulation and cure state are essential to any recovery proposal. [P19]

Machines and process. Company material describes CNC roll grinding and a Formlabs Form 3L stereolithography printer used for tooling and development. These are documented examples, not a completecurrentmachinefleet.SLAtoolingmaterialshouldnotbeconfusedwiththepolyurethaneend product.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Investigate cured casting flash, machining offcuts, grinding residue, test pieces and removed coverings. Separate uncured chemicals and contaminated containers; cured cast urethane is not equivalent to thermoplastic TPU.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Polyurethanecastingtechnicians,CNCmachinists,roller-grinding operators, polymer laboratory staff, tooling designers and product engineers fit these activities.

P20FabrikMoldedPlastics

Illinois injectionandinsertmolder| Directoryposition22

Fabrik identifies McHenry operations and manufacturing history dating to 1980. Its published applications include automotive lighting lenses, sensors and medical flanges. The current web equipmenttableslist64horizontaland16verticalpresses,or80intotal.Anolder2016PDFlists72 machines and should be treated as a historical inventory rather than substituted for the newer web tables. [P20]

Machines and process. The web tables name ENGEL, ARBURG and TOSHIBA. Listed horizontal clamp sizes span 55 to 620 tons; vertical insert equipment includes single-station and rotary configurations. Clamp force describes equipment capability, not pounds of resin processed.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludetool-trialparts,runners,short shots, optical rejects and insert-containing components. Keep clear optical resins and multi-material parts separately identified.

Relevant workforce profile.Scientific-moldingtechnicians,insert-moldingoperators,moldmakers, robotics specialists, optical-quality inspectors and CT or metrology technicians fit the disclosed capabilities.

P21NOVATIONIndustries

Illinoisinjectionmolderandcontractmanufacturer|Directoryposition23

NOVATION identifies McHenry, Illinois, and more than 50 years of injection molding experience. Its equipmentpagelists34-plushorizontalinjectionmoldingpressesrangingfrom35to715tons,robotics andmaterialhandling.Itswiderservicemodelincludesproductdevelopment,assembly,contract manufacturingandlogistics.[P21]

Machines and process. Disclosed processes include scientific molding, insert molding, overmolding, multi-shot work, optical molding and thin-wall packaging. The published tonnage range is verified; machine brands should be confirmed directly.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludestartuppurges,color-change material, runners, rejected thin-wall parts and multi-resin or overmolded components. Assess each material family before mixing streams.

Relevant workforce profile. Injection molding process technicians, mold setters, robotics and maintenancetechnicians,assemblyleads,manufacturingengineersandproduction-qualityinspectors fit these operations.

P22ITWFastex

Industrialcomponentsbrandandmanufacturingnetwork|Directoryposition24

ITW’s own history describes Fastex as a way to bring plastic fasteners and components beyond automotiveapplications.CurrentITWproductpagesdescribeplasticfastenersandrelatedindustrial components. A historical Des Plaines directory address should not be used to place every Fastex manufacturing operation in Illinois; current product and operating-division information must be checked. [P22]

Machines and process.Injectionmoldingisrelevanttothedescribedplasticfasteners.Thecited brand and history pages do not establish a complete current Des Plaines molding fleet.

Potential production scraps to investigate. At a confirmed molding site, investigate sprues, runners, fastener rejects and engineering-resin purges. Mixed metal fasteners, assembled components and damping materials require separate identification.

Relevant workforce profile. Precision molding technicians, tooling specialists, automated-assembly technicians, application engineers and quality inspectors fit the product family. Corporate or distribution roles are different from plant positions.

P23FormPlasticsCompany

Illinoisfood-servicepackagingandequipmentsupplier|Directoryposition25

FormPlasticsidentifiesSt.Charles,Illinois,andmanufacturesplasticandpaperfoodtrayswhile supplyingfilmsandsealingsystems.Itstatesthatliddingandoverwrapfilmsareconvertedandslit in-house.Itsportfolioincludesautomatic,semi-automaticandmanualtray-sealingequipment.

Equipment sold to customers should be distinguished from the machines used to manufacture its own trays. [P23]

Machinesandprocess.In-housefilmconvertingandslittingaredisclosed.TheHCM100isamarketed heat-seal lidding machine; it is not evidence that the company uses that model to thermoform trays.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludetray-sheetskeletonswhere thermoforming is confirmed, film slit trim, roll ends and packaging rejects. Paperboard, adhesive laminates and different tray polymers should be segregated.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Packaging-convertingoperators,film-slittingtechnicians,

equipment-assemblyorservicetechnicians,food-packagingqualitystaffandmechanicaldesignersfit the published activities.

P24CustomPlasticsInc.

Illinoisprofileextruder andinjectionmolder |Directory position26

CustomPlasticsidentifiesElkGroveVillage,Illinois,andahistorybeginningin1955.Itsofficialsite describes20extrudersandanintegratedofferingcoveringextrusion,injectionmoldingand

value-added finishing. Twenty extruders is an equipment disclosure; it does not establish utilization, annual output or available scrap tonnage. [P24]

Machines and process.Publishedprocessesincludeprofileextrusion,injectionmolding,toolingand finishing. A current brand-by-brand machine inventory is not established by the cited company overview.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludeextrusionstartupprofiles, cutoffs, purges, molded rejects and runners from applicable tools. Keep dual-material profiles and decorated or assembled parts separately identified.

Relevant workforce profile. Profile-extrusion operators, molding technicians, die or mold maintenance specialists, finishing operators, quality inspectors and industrial maintenance personnel fit these operations.

P25MBRDistributors

Illinoisdistributorofrubberandplasticcomponents|Directoryposition27

MBR’s own site describes distribution of Ebco rubber and plastic parts from Elgin. Ebco’s official distributionpagealsoidentifiesMBRasanexclusivedistributor.Productsincludevibration-isolation mounts, rubber-to-metal items, extruded seals and edge trim. That is evidence of a distribution relationship, not proof of an MBR-operated polymer factory. [P25]

Machinesandprocess.NoMBRproductionpress,rubber-curinglineorextrusionfleetisestablished by the cited distributor pages. Any manufacturing assessment should identify the producing supplier.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Likelyauditcategoriesconcernwarehousepackaging, obsolete stock and damaged components. Rubber-to-metal parts need constituent separation and a specialist outlet. These should not automatically be reported as post-production PP or PE scrap.

Relevant workforce profile. Industrial inside sales, application support, purchasing, inventory coordination and warehouse fulfillment match the distributor model.

P26AbbottRubberCompany

Illinoishosedistributorandfabricator|Directoryposition28

Abbott identifies Itasca, Illinois, and more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse and fabrication facilities. It describes supplying industrial hose and rubber products to OEM and distributor markets since 1951. Products include hose, hose assemblies and related fittings across industrial applications. This does not establish that all bulk hose is extruded or cured at the Itasca facility. [P26]

Machines and process.Fabricationandassemblyaredisclosed;acompletehose-extrusionor rubber-curingmachinefleetisnot.Assemblyequipmentandtheoriginalhosemanufacturer’s production equipment should be distinguished.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential fabrication streams include hose cut ends, damagedassemblies,packagingfilmandseparatemetalfittings.Reinforcedrubberhose,flexiblePVC hoseandothertubingchemistriesrequiredifferentrecoveryspecifications.

Relevant workforce profile. Hose-assembly technicians, warehouse staff, application specialists, industrial sales staff and quality or testing technicians fit the disclosed business.

P27ColorsforPlasticsandTechmerPM

IllinoiscolorantsandcompoundsoperationwithinTechmerPM|Directoryposition29

Techmer PM announced its acquisition of Colors for Plastics in 2025 and identifies sites in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The release dates the business to 1972. Its expertise concernscolorconcentratesandcustomcolorsolutions.Theacquiredcompany’solddirectorystatus should be updated to reflect the new group connection. [P27]

Machinesandprocess.Colorformulation,blendingandconcentrateorcompoundmanufactureare the relevant process families. A current Elk Grove machine make-and-model list is not established by the acquisition release.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludecolor-changepurges,

off-color concentrate, off-spec pellets and pigment-bearing residues. High pigment or additive loading means that a lot should not be represented as unfilled base polymer.

Relevant workforce profile. Color-match technicians, compounding operators, polymer or color laboratory staff, maintenance technicians and technical-service personnel fit the operation.

P28Plasticade

Illinoissafety-productsmanufacturer|Directoryposition30

Plasticade’s published catalog describes plastic and recycled-rubber traffic and safety products. Examples include barricades, channelizers, signs, speed-control products and related components. Its investment-partner announcement identifies Des Plaines and a history beginning in 1954.

Recycled-rubberproductsshouldbedistinguishedfromthermoplasticproductswithintheportfolio. [P28]

Machines and process. The company catalog identifies blow molding, injection molding and recycled-rubber manufacturing processes. A current plant-level brand inventory is not established by the catalog.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludemolded-partrejects,

blow-moldingtrim,startupmaterialandrubber-processingtrim.Rubber-containingtrafficproductsand plastic safety products should not be combined into an unidentified mixed lot.

Relevant workforce profile. Blow-molding and injection-molding technicians, rubber-product operators, printing or assembly workers, maintenance electricians and quality inspectors fit the process mix.

P29AGSTechnology

Illinoismanufacturerusingvirginandrecycledfeedstock|Directoryposition31

AGS identifies two Batavia facilities totaling more than 100,000 square feet and describes 23 molding machines on its facilities page. It develops Injectoblend recycled formulations in-house and molds parts using virgin and recycled materials. The plant-area and machine figures do not establish the company’s annual scrap purchases or the recycled percentage in every product. [P29]

Machines and process.Publishedoperationsincluderaw-materialpreparation,laboratorytesting, injectionmoldingandassembly.Itsprocessdescribesmagnets,metalseparatorsandscreeningfor incoming regrind, followed by material qualification.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialoutboundstreamsincludenonconforming parts and formulation or molding leftovers; potential inbound feedstocks require AGS approval.

Incomingrecycledmaterial,internalreworkandexternallyavailablescrapareseparatequantities.

Relevant workforce profile. Material-qualification technicians, injection molding process technicians, laboratory staff, material handlers, maintenance personnel and quality engineers fit the integrated material-to-part model.

P30AksharPlastic

Bloomingtonrecyclingcompanyrequiringoutletconfirmation|Directoryposition32

Akshar’s company-authored public profile describes Bloomington recycling services including sorting, densifying, shredding, grinding, washing, pelletizing, compounding and blending. It also describes virginmaterial supply and post-industrial and post-consumer feedstocks. The Illinois recycler should not be confused with a similarly named Indian injection-molding business. A current intake agreement and receiving location require direct confirmation. [P30]

Machines and process. The company describes recycling process families, but an independently verifiedcurrentmachine-brandinventoryandthroughputauditarenotavailableinthecitedprofile.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Evaluate each offered polymer and contamination specification. The processor’s own potential residual streams include sorting rejects, fines, filtration residues and unsuitable material; those quantities are not disclosed here.

Relevant workforce profile. Recycling-line operators, material sorters, wash-line or pelletizing technicians, forklift operators, laboratory staff and maintenance technicians are relevant process-based workforce profiles.

P31BonarPlastics

Industrialplastic-containerbrand|Directoryposition33

Bonar’s official portfolio includes industrial containers, material-handling products and products serving food processing, distribution, storage and other applications. The supplied directory associates the brandwithWestChicago.Theactualreceiving,salesorproductionsiteshouldbeconfirmedratherthan inferred from that entry. A plant-specific employee count or current scrap output is not established here. [P31]

Machines and process. The official portfolio supports industrial plastic products. Exact molding technology, machine makes and line placement should be verified for the particular product and plant before describing a local production fleet.

Potential production scraps to investigate. At a confirmed molding plant, investigate rejected containers, trim and resin-change material. Used bins and totes are post-use products with a different history from clean manufacturing rejects.

Relevant workforce profile.Industrial-productproductionoperators,finishingstaff,maintenance technicians,qualityinspectorsandmaterial-handlingpersonnelarerelevantifattachedtoaverified productionsite;distributionhasadifferentstaffingprofile.

P32D&MPlastics

Illinoisprecisioninjectionmolder|Directoryposition34

D&M identifies Burlington, Illinois, and precision molding for demanding markets including medical and electronic applications. An older company-published article reports a 56,000-square-foot facility and 29 presses from 38 to 310 tons. Those figures are a historical snapshot, not a verified November 2026 fleet.Publishedcustomer-defectmetricsmustalsobekeptseparatefromproduction-scraprates.[P32]

Machines and process. Injection molding, in-mold labeling, tooling and manufacturing-quality systemsaredisclosed.Theoldersizerangecaninformhistoricalcontext;currentequipmentbrands and counts need confirmation.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include tool-trial parts, runners, startup purges, labeled rejects and precision components that fail inspection. Separate internal rework from material that can be offered externally.

Relevant workforce profile. Precision molding technicians, mold setters, quality or validation engineers, tooling-maintenance specialists and medical-manufacturing operators fit the disclosed activity.

P33CircularPolymersbyAscend

CarpetrecyclerwithaCaliforniaplant|Directoryposition36

CircularPolymers’currentsitelistsaplantinLincoln,California,andaHoustoncorporateaddress.Its published process recovers nylon 6, nylon 6,6, PET and PP from post-consumer carpet. The supplied Wilmette directory association does not establish an Illinois recycling plant. Its output serves chemical-recycling feedstock markets and traditional polymer applications. [P33]

Machinesandprocess.ThecompanyspecificallydescribesBroadviewGrouprotaryimpactseparator technology used to separate shredded carpet into face fiber, backing and calcium carbonate. This technology should not be confused with an Illinois-installed machine fleet.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Theprincipalinputisusedcarpet,notcleanfactory molding scrap. Potential residuals depend on separation yield and contamination. Nylon, PET, PP and mineral-rich fractions need separate specifications.

Relevant workforce profile. Carpet-recycling operators, separator and shredder technicians, polymer-identification staff, maintenance technicians and quality personnel fit the California process; no Illinois vacancies are implied.

P34PAXXUS

Illinoisflexiblehealthcare-packagingmanufacturer|Directoryposition37

PAXXUS identifies Addison, Illinois, within a wider manufacturing network. It supplies engineered flexiblematerialsformedicaldevices,pharmaceuticals,diagnosticsandlifesciences.Productsinclude liddingandpouch-relatedmaterialstructures.Multilayerhealthcarepackagingshouldbeidentifiedby itsfullconstructionratherthancalledgenericPEfilm.[P34]

Machines and process. Published manufacturing capabilities include blown-film extrusion, adhesive lamination,solutioncoating,extrusioncoatingorlamination,pouchconvertingandflexographic printing.Site-specificequipmentshouldbecheckedbecausethegrouphasfacilitiesoutsideIllinois.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include laminate edge trim, printed webrejects,pouchskeletonsoroffcuts,rollendsandextrusionstartupmaterial.Adhesives,paper,foil and different polymer layers can materially change the recycling route.

Relevant workforceprofile.Coatingandlaminatingoperators,flexographicpressoperators,

pouch-convertingtechnicians,film-processengineersandpackaging-qualityorvalidationstafffitthese activities.

P35TheIntecGroup

Illinoisinsertmolderandautomotive-componentsmanufacturer|Directoryposition38

IntecidentifiesPalatine,Illinois,andmorethan70yearsofinsert-moldingexperience.Itspublished applications include automotive fuel and door systems, motor components, housings and covers. That experiencefigureisacompany-historymeasure,notaproduction-volumestatistic.[P35]

Machines and process. Intec describes insert molding, injection molding, robotic insert loading, assembly, automation and end-of-line testing. A complete brand-by-brand Palatine molding inventory is not established by the cited technology page.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludemoldingrejects,runners where present, polymer purges and parts containing metal inserts, wires or other components.

Separationrequirementsshouldbeevaluatedbeforegrindingassembledrejects.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Insert-moldingprocesstechnicians,automationtechnicians,

mold-maintenance personnel, electrical or functional test technicians, quality engineers and assembly operators fit the disclosed systems.

P36ItascaPlastics

Illinoisextrusionandinjection-moldingmanufacturer|Directoryposition39

Itasca Plastics’ official contact information identifies St. Charles, Illinois. Its site describes 80,000 square feet and 24-hour production, with extrusion, injection molding, design, automation and assembly services. These statements describe facility scale and operations; they do not quantify annual material input or scrap available for sale. [P36]

Machines and process. Published capabilities include custom profiles, tube extrusion, crosshead coating, co-extrusion and tri-extrusion. Its material list includes ABS, acrylic, HDPE and other thermoplastics. Exact machine makes and line counts require direct confirmation.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludeprofileends,tubingoffcuts, coated-wireorcrossheadrejectswhereapplicable,startuppurgesandmulti-materialextrusionwaste. Co-extruded structures need their individual materials disclosed.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Profileandtubing-extrusionoperators,diesetters,moldingtechnicians, automationspecialists,assemblersanddimensional-qualityinspectorsfittheprocessmix.

P37PureProcessing

Healthcareinstrument-reprocessingequipmentbusiness|Directoryposition40

Pure Processing supplies equipment for cleaning and instrument reprocessing, including decontamination sinks, ultrasonics and workstations. Its published catalog identifies a Carol Stream facility. In this business, ‘reprocessing’ refers to medical instruments and should not be misread as plastic recycling. A presence in a plastics directory does not establish commodity resin conversion. [P37]

Machinesandprocess.Themarketedequipmentincludescleaningsystems,workstationsand inspection-related products. Equipment supplied to hospitals is not a disclosed plastic molding-machine fleet used by the manufacturer.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialmanufacturingorassemblywastemustbe established by an actual process audit. Packaging film and any fabricated plastic offcuts should be distinguishedfromstainless-steelfabricationwaste.Usedclinicaldevicesarenotcleanproduction scrap.

Relevant workforce profile. Mechanical assembly technicians, product or manufacturing engineers, qualitystaff,field-servicetechniciansandcustomer-supportspecialistsfittheequipmentbusiness.The official site has a careers section.

P38 TeeGroupFilms

Illinoiscast-filmmanufacturer|Directoryposition41

Tee Group identifies Ladd, Illinois, and a production-site history beginning in 1959. Its published capabilities include five-layer film up to 82 inches wide, with different embossed patterns. It serves marketsincludingautomotive,constructionandotherspecialistapplications.Widthandlayercount describe capability, not annual tonnage or recycling performance. [P38]

Machinesandprocess.Co-extrusionandcast-filmproductionarespecificallydescribed.Thepublic statement does not provide complete make-and-model identification for each extrusion line.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludeedgetrim,rollends,startup film, embossed-film rejects and multilayer structures. Confirm the polymer and layer recipe before treating a lot as a mono-material recycling feedstock.

Relevant workforce profile.Cast-filmandco-extrusionoperators,windingorslittingtechnicians, processengineers,maintenanceelectriciansandfilm-qualitylaboratorytechniciansfitthepublished processes.

P39Dinesol Plastics

OhioinjectionmolderwithMidwestmarketrelevance|Directoryposition42

Dinesol’sofficialhistoryplacesitsoperationsinNiles,Ohio.Itdescribes50custominjectionmolding machines from 17 to 3,000 tons and two facilities totaling more than 500,000 square feet. These are company-published figures and should not be counted as Illinois manufacturing capacity. The same source dates Dinesol’s establishment to 1976. [P39]

Machines and process.Injectionmoldingisdocumented,withthepublishedclamp-forcerange above. A complete current brand inventory is not established here.

Potentialproductionscrapstoinvestigate.Potentialstreamsincludelargemoldedrejects,runners where applicable, startup purges and trimmed components. The company’s products and purchased grades must be confirmed before identifying a specific polymer lot.

Relevant workforce profile. Large-press molding technicians, mold setters, robot or maintenance technicians, material handlers, assemblers and quality inspectors fit this manufacturing model. These profiles concern the verified Ohio operations.

P40CAEServices

Illinoismolding-simulationandengineeringservices|Directoryposition43

CAE identifies Batavia, Illinois, and Moldflow consulting, analysis and training since 1988. Its published work supports molders, toolmakers and OEMs in evaluating filling, cooling and warpage. Its achievement is engineering service and problem prevention, not a disclosed volume of molded product output. [P40]

Machinesandprocess.AutodeskMoldflowsimulationandengineeringworkstationsarerelevant tools. A software and consulting business should not be assigned an injection-press fleet without evidence.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Thebusinesscanhelpcustomersreducestartup problems or design-related rejects, but its own consulting activity does not establish an industrial plastic scrap stream. Any customer scrap reduction needs a measured before-and-after case.

Relevant workforce profile. Moldflow analysts, plastics simulation engineers, application engineers and technical trainers fit the published services. There is no basis here to list forklift or

molding-operatoropeningsataCAEfactory.

P41StrancoProductsandStrancoInc.

Labelsandindustrial-identificationproducts|Directoryposition44

Stranco’s official product catalog describes labels, signs, vinyl tags, wire markers, decals and custom identification products. Material constructions can include polymer films, adhesives and paper. A directoryentryshouldnotbeusedasproofofbulkresinmanufactureoraparticularmoldingprocess. [P41]

Machines and process. Published activities support label and sign production and custom converting. Exact printing-press, laminator or die-cutter models are not established by the cited pages.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludedie-cutlabelmatrices, adhesive-bearingfilm,releaseliners,printingsetupwasteandrollends.Paperlinersand silicone-coated liners should be identified separately from label-face polymers.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Label-printingoperators,convertingordie-cuttingtechnicians,prepress specialists, quality inspectors and custom-product customer-service staff fit the product range.

P42Thermoflex

Illinoisautomotiveplasticsmanufacturer|Directoryposition45

Thermoflex identifies Waukegan, Illinois, and describes vertically integrated automotive product development, tooling and production. Its tooling page explicitly discusses investment in injection moldingmachinesandautomotiveinteriorintegration.Abroadautomotivesupplierdescriptionshould not be used to assign one resin to every part. [P42]

Machines and process. Published capabilities include tooling, machining and injection molding. The cited page does not establish a complete current clamp-force distribution or machine-brand list.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include automotive molding rejects, purges,runnerswhereapplicableandtrimmedordecoratedparts.ConfirmwhethereachlotisPP,TPO, TPE, another polymer or a multi-material assembly; coatings and inserts require disclosure.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Automotivemoldingtechnicians,toolmakers,CNCortoolingstaff, production-quality engineers, maintenance electricians and product-development engineers fit the documented process family.

P43MATRIX4

HistoricallydocumentedWoodstockdesignandmoldingbusiness|Directoryposition46

A Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors member profile documents MATRIX 4’s Woodstock background and a business covering product design through manufacturing. It identifies applications including cosmetic packaging, appliances, automotive, medical devices and industrial products. This is historical member-profile evidence; current fleet size, operating status and headcount should not be inferred from the directory. [P43]

Machines and process.Injectionmoldingandproductdevelopmentaresupportedbythehistorical profile.Nopresent-daypresscount,make-and-modelinventoryorutilizationrateisestablishedhere.

Potential production scraps to investigate. If the relevant production operation is confirmed, investigate molding-trial parts, runners, purges and decorated or assembled rejects. No current scrap availability or annual output is attributed to this business.

Relevant workforce profile. Product designers, molding-process technicians, tooling engineers, production-quality specialists and manufacturing project managers fit the described business model; current vacancies require a current employer listing.

P44CommercialPlasticsCompany

Illinois-connectedcustommoldingmanufacturer|Directoryposition47

CommercialPlasticsdescribesservicetomorethan200customersin25industries.Itstechnologypage lists horizontal injection molding up to 3,300 tons and large-part operations in Illinois and Minnesota.

Network-wide capabilities and shared material-handling descriptions should not be assigned to a single Mundelein production building without confirmation. [P44]

Machines and process.Disclosedcapabilitiesincludelarge-partmolding,structuralfoamorweb molding, two-shot and vertical molding, gas assist, and robotic cells with four to six axes on

large-tonnagepresses.RJGeDARTmonitoringisalsolistedonthecompanysite.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludelargemoldedrejects,foamed or gas-assisted components, startup purges and decorated or shielded parts. Structural foam composition and coatings should be disclosed before selecting a recycling route.

Relevant workforce profile.Large-pressprocesstechnicians,robottechnicians,tooling-maintenance staff, industrial electricians, quality engineers and assembly personnel fit these operations.

P45AberdeenTechnologies

Illinoisinsert-moldingandtoolingmanufacturer|Directoryposition48

AberdeenidentifiesCarolStream,Illinois,andmorethan40yearsofexperienceinplastic

insert-molding tooling. Its stated markets include medical devices, aerospace, electronics and cable overmolding.Thesupplieddirectory’slargeemployeebandisnotusedasaverifiedstaffingfigure. [P45]

Machinesandprocess.Publishedoperationscoverdesign,tooling,insertmoldingandtesting.A complete current molding-machine count, brand list and annual resin throughput are not established by the cited official pages.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include rejected insert-molded components,cable-overmoldingtrim,runnerswhereapplicableandtool-trialpieces.Metalcontacts, wires and other embedded materials need to be identified before grinding.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Insert-moldingtechnicians,toolmakers,processortoolingengineers, cable-assembly operators and quality or validation specialists fit the disclosed work.

P46W.S.Hampshire

Illinoisnonmetallic-materialfabricator|Directoryposition49

WS Hampshire identifies a 135,000-square-foot facility in Hampshire, Illinois, and company roots in the 1890s. Its products include industrial bearings, bushings, sheaves and wear pads made from thermoplasticsandcomposites.Itsprocessdiffersfromafactorythatprimarilyconvertspelletsthrough injection molding. [P46]

Machines and process. The company lists CNC machining, punching, stamping, rotary die cutting, vacuum forming and assembly. Exact machine brands are not disclosed in the cited overview.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include sheet and rod cutoffs, machining chips, turning swarf and forming trim. Keep identifiable thermoplastic grades separate from phenolic or other thermoset composites, and assess coolant or lubricant contamination.

Relevantworkforceprofile.CNCmachinists,programmers,plastics-fabricationtechnicians,sawor cutting operators, dimensional-quality inspectors and application engineers fit the published capabilities.

P47ChicagoPlastic Systems

Illinoisindustrialthermoplasticfabricator|Directoryposition50

ChicagoPlasticSystemsidentifiesCrystalLakeandabusinessfoundedinSeptember1995.Its company history describes a custom-built 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. Products include industrialventilationequipment,plasticenclosuresandcabinets,andcustomthermoplasticsystems. Its products are fabricated industrial equipment, rather than only small injection-molded parts. [P47]

Machines and process. The company explicitly describes plastic machining and plastic welding. A current make-and-model list of routers, machining centers or welding equipment is not established by the cited overview.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludethermoplasticsheetoffcuts, duct or pipe trimmings, machining chips and welding-rod ends. Confirm the actual resin, additives and any chemical-service contamination before sale.

Relevant workforce profile. Thermoplastic welders, plastics fabricators, CNC operators, CAD or mechanicaldesigners,installationorservicetechniciansandqualityinspectorsfittheseactivities.

P48HansenPlasticsCorporation

Illinoisinjectionmolderfromtheoriginalarticle|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

Hansen identifies Elgin, Illinois, and custom injection molding for OEMs across automotive, life-safety, fluid movement, construction and other markets. Its official site describes the company as 100 percent employee-owned. Employee ownership is a governance fact; it does not state the current number of employees or available scrap volume. [P48]

Machines and process. Published capabilities include insert molding, multi-material molding and process-controlmethods.Acurrentbrand-by-brandpressfleetisnotestablishedbythecitedoverview.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include runners from applicable tools, short shots, setup rejects, purges and insert-containing components. Separate each polymer and filled or multi-material formulation before assessing external recovery.

Relevant workforce profile. Molding process technicians, mold-maintenance specialists, automation staff,materialhandlers,qualityinspectorsandmanufacturingengineersfitthepublishedcapabilities.

P49HofferPlastics

Illinoisinjectionmolderwithdisclosedrecoverymetrics|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

Hoffer identifies South Elgin and reports more than 350,000 pounds of annual plastic landfill diversion. Itssustainabilitypagedescribesrunnergrindingandreuseon70percentofpressesandlessthan1 percentofmaterialssenttolandfill.Theseareattributedcompanystatements,notanindependently auditedstatewiderecyclingrateoranofferof350,000poundsforsale.[P49]

Machines and process. Injection molding, integrated robotics and regrind systems are documented. The page states a primary focus on PP and PE. Complete machine makes, models and press count are not established here.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Potential streams include runners, closure or fitment rejects and startup material. Internal recovery may retain a substantial portion, so external supply must be established separately.

Relevant workforce profile. Packaging-molding technicians, robot and maintenance technicians, toolmakers,material-qualitystaffandpackaging-processengineersfitthedisclosedoperations.

P50AdvanTechPlastics

Illinoisinjectionmolderfromtheoriginalarticle|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

AdvanTech identifies Woodstock, Illinois, and applications in medical or pharmaceutical packaging, food and beverage packaging, personal care and industrial components. Its site describes two Woodstock facilities and ISO-related quality systems. A directory founding year or estimated workforce should not replace current company documentation. [P50]

Machines and process. Published capabilities include injection molding, insert molding, overmolding andautomatedmaterialhandling.Thecompanydescribesasecondfacilitywithrailspursandsilos;a full press-brand inventory is not established here.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialstreamsincludepackagingrejects,trialparts, purges and cleanroom production offcuts where applicable. Material recovered from medical-product manufacturing should be distinguished from used clinical material.

Relevantworkforceprofile.Injectionmoldingprocesstechnicians,moldsetters,

automation-maintenance personnel, cleanroom operators and quality or validation specialists fit the application mix.

P51MRCPolymers

Illinoisengineered-materialsproducerandfeedstockbuyer|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

MRC identifies manufacturing locations in Chicago and Romeoville, with company history beginning in 1980. Its feedstock page lists PC, ASA, filled PP, TPO and PBT, and seeks consistency and transparency aboutsourceandcomposition.Thatlistisasourcingdescription,notunconditionalacceptanceofevery scrap grade. [P51]

Machines and process. Public descriptions include washing, sorting, refining, blending, formulation, laboratory evaluation and production of engineered materials. Machine-brand and line-throughput inventories require direct confirmation.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Possible inbound opportunities concern approved industrial and post-consumer feedstocks. Potential processor residuals include sorting rejects, fines and unsuitablematerial.Neithergrossintakenortheamountavailableforsecondarysaleisquantifiedhere.

Relevant workforce profile. Compounding and recycling technicians, polymer laboratory staff, quality engineers, maintenance specialists and feedstock-procurement personnel fit the integrated operation.

P52AdvancedPlasticsInc.

Illinoisresindistributorfromtheoriginalarticle|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

Advanced Plastics identifies Lake Zurich and importing and distributing plastic resins. Its official description includes POM, PC, ABS, nylon, PBT, PS and TPE. Its website states that the distribution business began in 1996, illustrating why directory dates should be checked. Its resin portfolio does not establish a local molding factory. [P52]

Machines and process.Warehousing,distributionandtechnicalmaterialsupportaretherelevant disclosedbusinessfunctions.NoextrusionorinjectionmoldingfleetisattributedtotheLakeZurich office.

Potential production scraps to investigate.Potentialauditcategoriesincludesurplusinventory, damaged packaging and off-spec material if actually offered. Original prime pellets and industrialrecycled material must retain different descriptions.

Relevant workforce profile. Resin technical sales, purchasing, customer service, inventory planning and freight or warehouse coordination fit the distribution business.

P53MacLean-Fogg

Illinois-headquarteredgroupwithplasticsoperationsoutsideIllinois|Additionalprofilefromtheoriginalarticle

MacLean-Fogg lists its headquarters in Mundelein and a broader manufacturing network. Its official locationspageplacesPlasticSolutionsoperationsinMenomoneeFallsandWhitewater,Wisconsin.The group’s Illinois fastener or other manufacturing facilities should not automatically be described as Illinois plastic injection molding plants. [P53]

Machines and process. The appropriate division and production address must be identified before naming machines or plastic-processing capability. A group-wide capability cannot establish a particular Illinois press fleet.

Potential production scraps to investigate. Any polymer scrap inquiry should be directed to a confirmed plastics operation and distinguish thermoplastic rejects from metal manufacturing scrap. No current Illinois plastic scrap volume or supply contract is established here.

Relevant workforce profile. For confirmed plastics divisions, molding, tooling, automation and qualityrolesarerelevant.Illinoiscorporateormetal-productionrolesmustbeidentifiedseparately.

PartThreeMaterialflowsequipment and employment

Machines materials and factory employment in Illinois

ThecompanyprofilesshowthatanIllinoisplasticssearchcanleadtoaprecisioninjectionmolder,a protective-film converter, a rubber roller manufacturer, a resin distributor or an engineering consultancy. Their products, material balances and staffing requirements differ. A useful marketplace description makes those differences visible before a buyer requests a quotation.

Publishedmachinecapabilitysnapshots

The following are attributed public capability statements, not an inspection of machinery on 1 November2026.Acompany’spublishedpresssizeisaclamping-forcerating.Itisnotaproduction rate, an annual tonnage or a quantity of scrap available for purchase.

Company	Publishedequipmentor capability	Meaningforamaterialinquiry
Fabrik	ENGELARBURGTOSHIBA;64 horizontaland16vertical presses	Evaluatetheactualresin,moldandinsertcontent [P20]
NOVATION	34-plus horizontal presses; 35 to 715 tons	Mixedapplicationportfolioneedslot-specific qualification [P21]
MatrixPlastic Products	Pressesfrom15to300tons; three shifts	Precisionandmicro-componentrejectsneedresin traceability [P09]
TeeGroupFilms	Five-layerfilmupto82inches wide	Disclosealllayersandanyembossingorcoatings [P38]
POLIFILMAmerica	Expansionwithautomated adhesive mixing	Coatedprotectivefilmdiffersfromuncoatedfilm [P13]
CustomPlastics	Companysitedescribes20 extruders	Identifyprofiles,coextrudedlayersandstartup material [P24]
AGS Technology	Facilitiespagedescribes23 molding machines	Distinguishpurchasedregrind,internalreuseand outbound scrap [P29]
CommercialPlastics	Moldingupto3300tons; large-press robotic cells	Large-part and structural-foam rejects need separate descriptions [P44]
PLITEK	Suppliercasestudyidentifies Delta ModTech Crusader	Coatedfilms,linersanddie-cutskeletonsneed sorting [P12]
Kastalon	Documented CNC grinding andForm3Ltoolingexample	CuredpolyurethaneandSLAtoolingwasteare different streams [P19]

Theprofileidentifiersrefertothesourceregisterattheendofthedocument.Whereaprofile discusses an older inventory, retain its historical status. Machine fleets change through investment, relocation, retirement and changes in product mix.

Whyinstalledequipmentcannotdeterminescrap tonnage

Twoplantswiththesamenumberofinjectionmoldingpressescanprocessverydifferentquantities of resin. Shot weight, cycle time, number of cavities, available hours, downtime and the product schedule all affect throughput. Mold design also changes how much runner material is created.

Internalregrindingcanrecirculatematerialwithoutcreatinganequivalentquantityforoutsidesale.

Anextrusionline’snominalwidthorinstalledmotorpowersimilarlydoesnotdisclosesaleable output. A protective-film converter may coat and slit purchased base film, while another manufacturer extrudes its own substrate. Both may sell film rolls, but their inputs and waste streams differ.

The strongest factory-level quantity statement comes from a reconciled material balance. Begin with externally purchased resin, purchased recycled feedstock and relevant opening inventory. Reconcilefinishedproducts,closinginventory,separatelymeasuredinternalrework,shipmentsto recovery partners and disposal. State whether a production-scrap figure counts material once or records every pass through a process.

Forarecurringsalesprogram,reportnetavailableweightbypolymerandgradeforeachmonth. Includeproductionseasonalityandanyminimumormaximumcollectioninterval.Adocumented average over recent months is more useful to a buyer than a theoretical quantity derived from employee count.

Thermoplastics cured rubber and composites need different routes

Thermoplastics such as PP and PE can often be evaluated for mechanical recycling through size reduction, melt processing and subsequent manufacturing. Suitability still depends on contamination,formulationandend-productrequirements.Filledgrades,coatingsandmultilayer structures require their own assessment.

Curedrubberandthermosetpolyurethanehavecrosslinkedstructures.Theyshouldnotbe assumed to behave like PP in a conventional melt-pelletizing operation. Specialist routes can involve grinding for particular applications, reuse of components, recovering a roller core or appropriatelydesignedchemicalprocesses.BASFdiscusseswhythermosetPUcannotsimplybe melted and reshaped like a thermoplastic. Thermoplastic polyurethane, or TPU, is a distinct category with different recovery options. [T1,T2]

ThismattersforFinzerRoller,Kastalon,HST/JBCmaterialsandrubber-containingPlasticade products.Alotdescribedonlyas’rubberplasticscrap’leavesunansweredwhetheritissilicone, curedpolyurethane,vulcanizedrubber,TPUoramixedassembly.Eachcomponentneedstobe identified before a credible outlet can be selected.

Materialthatwasneverusedbyanendcustomercanstillbedifficulttorecycle.Acleanlaminated filmmaycombinepolymers,adhesiveandfoil.Acleaninsert-moldedrejectcancontainmetal, wiresoranotherpolymer.Theabsenceofdirtdoesnotestablishasingle-materialcomposition.

WhatworkersIllinoisplasticsbusinessesneed

Therolesbelowareworkforceprofilesinferredfromdisclosedprocesses.Theyarenotalistof currentvacanciesorapredictionofhowmanypeopleanamedemployerwillhire.Thecompany profiles identify the process connection, and applicants or recruiters should check the current employer careers page before treating a role as open.

Processorbusiness	Relevant roles	Practicalskillsandexperience
Injectionmolding	Process technician, mold setter,machineoperator	Setup, resin preparation, process monitoring and defect recognition
Tooling	Moldmaker, toolroom technician,die-maintenance specialist	Drawings,machining,moldrepair,fitandpreventive maintenance
Automation	Robottechnician,controls technician	Sensors, PLC troubleshooting, safe intervention and robotic handling
Extrusion	Profile,pipeorfilmextrusion operator	Diesetup,stableextrusion,cooling,haul-off,winding or cutting
Filmconverting	Slitter,laminator,coatingor printing operator	Webtension,registration,coatingcontrolandroll traceability
Recyclingand compounding	Grinder,shredder,wash-line or pelletizer operator	Feedstock identification, separation, contamination control and yield records
Quality	Laboratory technician, metrologyspecialist,quality engineer	Sampling,dimensional checks, material tests and documented release
Fabrication	Plasticwelder,CNCmachinist, fabrication technician	Polymer-specificfabrication,drawings,cleanchips and weld inspection
Maintenance	Industrial electrician, mechanical or electromechanical technician	Motors,heaters,hydraulics,pneumaticsand preventive maintenance
Warehouseandlogistics	Material handler, forklift operator,shippingcoordinator	Lotcontrol,weighing,packaging,loadingand inventory accuracy
Materialsdevelopment	Polymerchemist,formulation or application engineer	Experimentalplanning,testing,chemistryand manufacturing translation
Distribution	Resin account manager, technical sales, purchasing specialist	Specifications,documentation,supplierqualification and commercial coordination

Therequiredexperiencediffersbyenvironment.Precisionmedicalmoldingcanrequirecontrolled handling and detailed traceability. Automotive insert molding can require automated assembly and functional testing. A film operation may prioritize winding quality and consistent layer structure. A recycler needs staff who can distinguish the incoming materials and recognize contamination before it reaches a machine.

Plastic-weldingandCNC-fabricationbusinesseshaveadifferentskillmixfrommoldingplants.Their operatorsworkwithsheet,rod,tubeorotherstockshapes.Theabilitytoidentifyandsegregate machining scrap can be part of shop-floor training, alongside product quality and safe equipment operation.

Distribution and engineering businesses should be included in a jobs strategy without being mislabeled as factories. M. Holland and Advanced Plastics fit technical sales and material-sourcing searches. CAE Services fits simulation and application engineering. Le Parfait’s Illinois distribution connectionsupportswarehouseandlogisticsroles,ratherthanaclaimaboutlocalglass-furnaceor molding positions.

ATSP’ssitepublishesaPolymerDevelopmentChemist/Engineerhiringitem.Thatisanexampleof an employer-published role, but the site’s Texas contact address means its location must be checkedbeforeplacingitinanIllinoisjobscollection.MatrixPlasticProducts,CommercialPlastics, Pure Processing and JBC also provide careers or employment routes. A careers page establishes a place to verify opportunities; it does not establish that every role described here is vacant. [P03,P09,P18,P37,P44]

Howfactoriescanorganizeproductionmaterial recovery

A factory can begin with one recoverable stream rather than combining all material into a single mixedload.Selectarecurringpolymerandgrade,identifythemachineorworkareageneratingit, andprovidededicatedcollectioncontainers.Recordcoatings,fillers,labelsandinsertsatthepoint where the material is created.

Assign an owner for the stream. Production staff identify the source, quality staff confirm what is known about the material, warehouse staff record weights, and purchasing or commercial staff agreetheoutlet.Thismakesiteasiertocommunicatearesinchangeoracontaminatedcontainer before it becomes a rejected shipment.

For film operations, separate clean edge trim from printed or adhesive-bearing material where practical.Keeprollcores,cardboardandtapesoutoftheplasticweight.Formolding,separatetool trialsandcolor-changepurgesfromstablesingle-graderunners.Forfabrication,keepthermoplastic chips apart from composite dust and metal swarf.

Chooseabuyerortollprocessorafterthematerialhasbeendescribed.Askwhatoutputthe receiving company intends to produce, which contaminants it can handle, how it will measure acceptance and what residual material remains after processing. Price, collection frequency and evidence of recycling should all refer to the same defined lot.

How to describe achievements without overstating recycling

Factorysize,presscount,customer-defectrate,recycledcontentandlandfilldiversionaredifferent performancemeasures.Acustomer-defectfiguredescribeswhatreachesthecustomer;itisnotthe weight of manufacturing scrap. A recycled-content percentage describes a product or formulation; it is not necessarily the percentage of the factory’s own waste recycled.

Similarly, an expansion announcement is evidence of investment and capability, not proof that futureoutputoremploymenthasalreadybeenachieved.Amachine’stheoreticalcapacityisnotits annualutilization.Acompany-widerecyclingtotalshouldretainitsreportingperiod,geographyand included material types.

For WasteMarkt listings and factory profiles, useful achievements include a dated equipment investment, a disclosed product capability, an identifiable material-recovery program or a clearly scopedcertification.Keepeachclaimattachedtothecompanyorfacilitythatmadeit,andretain any qualification in the source.

Thesupplieddirectoryscreenshotsareusefulforidentifyingcompanynames,buttheiremployee bands are not treated here as audited staffing counts. In particular, a group-wide estimate, an office profile and a plant headcount should not be used interchangeably. No factory’s monthly waste is calculated from a directory employment band.

Using WasteMarkt for materials products services and jobs

A manufacturer can prepare separate descriptions for the material it sells and the product it manufactures. A profile might explain its production capability, while a material offer states a particularpolymer,form,weight,locationandcollectionfrequency.Thishelpsabuyerdistinguisha finished plastic product from production scrap.

Foraserviceinquiry,definethephysicaltask:cuttingoversizedHDPEpipe,grindingidentified rejects, compacting suitable EPS, toll pelletizing or arranging transport. Confirm material acceptance, size limits and the expected output before agreeing the job. A service provider’s willingness to quote does not establish that every offered material is suitable for the process.

Forrecruitment,ausefuljobdescriptionstatestheactualworklocation,process,shift,equipment experience and responsibilities. A molding technician role should explain whether the work concernssmallprecisionparts,largestructuralcomponents,insertmoldingoranotherprocess.A recycling role should identify the relevant line and handling tasks. This gives job candidates information that a generic ‘factory worker’ title cannot provide.

Factories, processors and buyers can use WasteMarkt.com to make their material requirements visible.Detailedproductandprocessinformationgivespotentialpartnersabasisforqualification, while accurate job and service descriptions connect the wider industrial supply chain.

Additionalfrequentlyaskedquestions

Can the number of molding machines tell buyers how much scrap a factory sells

No.Usemeasuredgenerationandshipmentrecords.Presscountomitsutilization,productweight, tool design and internal reuse.

AreallbusinessesinanIllinoisplasticsdirectorymanufacturers

No.Distributors,servicebusinessesandhistoricalbrandsalsoappear.Confirmtheoperating company and the actual production or receiving address.

Whichproductionscrapsneedspecialistbuyers

Examples include multilayer film, flame-retardant compounds, painted parts, insert-containing rejects and cured elastomers. Match the composition to the receiving process.

Canafactoryadvertiseatypicalroleasacurrentjobopening

Anopenjobneedscurrentemployerauthorization.Ageneralworkforceprofiledescribesskillsand does not establish active recruitment.

Whatshouldabuyeraskwhenacompanyhaschangedownership

Confirmthelegalseller,operatingsite,invoicingentityandauthoritytoreleasematerial.Historical brand information alone is insufficient.

Doallrecycledproductscontainonlyplastic

No.Wood,fillers,metal,rubberandadhesivesmaybepresent.Disclosethefullconstructionand recycled-content calculation basis.

PartFourSEOpublishinginformation

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