Prairie Plastics has focused on custom thermoformed solutions since its founding in 1998. Located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, we provide design, prototyping, single- and twin-sheet manufacturing, in addition to CNC trim, assembly, and kitting of parts.
Early on, Prairie Plastics established a name for itself by providing competitive pricing and lead times, as well as quality manufacturing. As the company matured, Prairie Plastics developed the capability and capacity to provide service to both high-volume and smaller-volume customers.
Over the years, our service and expertise have earned us loyal customers, choosing us over larger thermoformers for the personal experience we are able to offer. A mindset that continues to this day.
This approach also helps us continue to add value to our customers’ experience. More specifically, it means working with a thermoforming company that never leaves you asking, “what is the status of my order?”
From 3-D designs to prototypes for innovative solutions, Prairie Plastics offers our customers a full-service experience based on integrity and customer focus, as well as a deep commitment to quality products.
Meet the Owners
With extensive experience in the thermoforming industry, Jim Cavezza and Jason Zajicek assumed the management of Prairie Plastics in 2016. Excited to build on Prairie Plastic’s strong reputation as a quality manufacturing company, Jim and Jason’s vision for Prairie Plastics is to establish a culture focused on serving at the pleasure of both our customers and our employees. By making decisions based on what’s best for these two groups, Prairie Plastics will remain committed to the core values that have made the company successful for more than 20 years.
This approach also helps us continue to add value to our customers’ experience. More specifically, it means working with a thermoforming company that never leaves you asking, What is the status of my order? Good communication and fast response time form the foundation of our customer relations. Our goal is to provide quality thermoformed products customized to each customer’s requirements—and to do that as efficiently as possible.
Having satisfied customers goes right along with having satisfied employees. Prairie Plastics employees enjoy a job where they are allowed to develop and prosper, as well as be appreciated. As Prairie Plastics grows, we are committed to continued methods of modernizing, and ways to improve our production equipment and processes.
Jim Cavezza
Managing Partner
Jim Cavezza has more than 20 years of experience in the thermforming industry, with specialized expertise in sales and returnable packaging design. Before becoming a managing partner of Prairie Plastics, Jim was vice president of material handling sales for Pendaform (created by the merger of The Fabri-Form Company and Penda Corporation). Prior to that, Jim held the same position at Fabri-Form. Before working his way up to vice president there, Jim held positions as a sales engineer, engineering manager, and project engineer.
Jim’s focus at Prairie Plastics is creating immediate gratification for customers whenever possible. “I put myself in our customers’ shoes,” says Jim. “As a buyer I don’t want to wait for an answer—I want it now. So why wouldn’t I want my customers to have the same thing? I have the sales knowledge to answer customer questions quickly—and often immediately. From my experience in design and tool building, I also have the technical expertise to understand exactly how we can help our customers.”
Jason Zajicek
Managing Partner
Jason has more than 20 years of thermoforming industry experience, specifically in manufacturing, design, tooling, and quality. Prior to becoming the operations partner at Prairie Plastics, Jason was executive vice president of engineering at PendaForm (formerly Penda Corporation) and was responsible for the design and development of all products for four plants in the U.S. and Mexico, along with all tooling and quality departments.
Jason began his career in 1998 as a manufacturing engineer. By 2003 he became director of engineering and began modifying the company’s focus from manufacturing to the design and development of thermoformed solutions.
Energy Policy for Prairie Plastics Holdings, LLC
In pursuit of this mission, Prairie PlasticsHoldings, LLC, will strive to achieve an exceptional reputation for energy management. We are committed to using energy in the most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible manner possible. Energy management will play a key role in our organization, across all aspects of our buildings and operations. It will support our plan to minimize waste, strengthen our financial position, and provide customers (visitors) with the highest quality services and facilities. Our efforts to reduce energy use and reduce our carbon footprint will also support our commitment to our employees, the environment, and the communities of which we are a part. Organization shall work towards continuously improving energy performance. We will establish specific implementation plans and will have made significant achievements in this area within 5 years.
THERMOFORMING PLASTIC RECYCLING
Thermoforming plastic recycling is a process of breaking down and reusing plastic products and materials that have already been used. This process helps to reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources by transforming the plastic into new products. The process involves melting the plastic and then reforming it into a usable shape. It is a cost effective, environmentally friendly way to reuse materials that would otherwise be discarded. By recycling plastic through thermoforming, companies can help to reduce their carbon footprint and create products that are more sustainable.
Examples of achievements:
- Provide the best possible environment for occupants of our facilities, while simultaneously maximizing energy and water performance
- Reduce operating expenses by actively and responsibly managing energy and water consumption
- Make available staff, funding, tools, and equipment for projects with a proven energy efficiency value
- Demonstrate commitment to our community and leadership by reducing our carbon output associated with energy use. PPH will endeavor to meet or exceed the following energy management targets
- Reduce energy consumption in existing buildings by over 5 years
- Reduce energy intensity in existing buildings over 5 years
- Continue utilizing current utility services and programs for renewable energy
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
- Cut down on greenhouse gas emissions
- Preserve resources for future generations
- Support continued production and expansion of local renewable energy resources
- Ensure all capital purchases consider energy and water efficiency and achieve savings
- Reduce carbon emissions associated with energy and water consumption
- Continually measure and improve our energy and water performance against our baseline, measured by our monthly reports for the utilities
The policy is in effect for all our organizations, sites, employees, and contractors in service to our organization