Inspired by our Past - Driven by our Future

Corporate Overview2014

about usFamily Owned and Operated

for Over Six Decades

Injection Molding

Profile Extrusion

Value Added Services

Prototype Design & Development

Material Manufacturing

our fa

cility

our services

Over 185 Employees

24 Hours of Operations

3 Integrated Facilities Featuring 165,000 Square Feet of Modern Manufacturing, Finishing, and Warehousing

All Under One Roof

letter from our Owner and CEO

Peter TisboPresident & CEO

As Custom Plastics, Inc. celebrates its 60th year in operation, and 11th year under ISO 9001 certification, we are proud of our history and our ability to offer our products and services to new and returning customers.

The company’s longevity has to do with a few simple principles: outstanding service, credible engineering and manufacturing processes, and a top to bottom commitment to quality.

You will find that the array of services we offer, including the “one-stop” shop mentality, is as much in play today as it was when the company initially began in 1953. We have grown over the years, and endured some challenges along the way with regards to resin costs, resin availability, the economic status of our nation, and buyers turning first to Mexico and then to China.

We are still here and thriving, while many are not. That said, we offer a partnership with you that will last indefinitely. We can assist in design and development, and can be more to you than just an extruder or an injection molder. The value we can add to your product is endless. While we may not be the largest manufacturer in the country, we should be the first call you make when you consider the potential we bring to you and how we intend on meeting your requirements.

Our past is extensive and filled with countless successes with contributions from the thousands of employees who have been a part of our rich history. These successes, and occasional shortfalls, inspire us to market better, perform better, and be the best at all that we do. Therefore, based on the results of many of our company performance measures I feel that we are clearly on the right path.

Our future drives us to partner with you to become that full-service processor that was first imagined some sixty years ago by the founder, Cosmo N. Tisbo. We invite you to learn about our company and all of our offerings. Let’s take that prosperous step into the future together with a simple conversation - please feel free to contact us anytime to discuss your plastic manufacturing needs.

quality assuranceISO 9001:2008 Certified by Underwriter Laboratories (UL)

Registration Number 1002739 QM08

UL Molders ProgramCertificate Number 20130626-E363791

our q

uality p

olicy

Custom Plastics strives to exceed our customers’ expectations by:

Seeking ongoing communication with our internal and external partners in business

Engaging the development and accountability of our employees

Promoting continual improvement throughout all facets of our business

ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality System

Zero findings in 2012 triennial ISO recertification audit conducted by our registrar, UL.

Zero re-audit findings in subsequent continual assessment audits.

Nearly 3000 individual measuring devices are maintained in our calibration system. Many are custom gauges (Go/No Go, etc.) fabricated for use on specific parts.

Return dollars have been on a decline annually for several years running.

95% or higher success rate for quality department acceptance of initial production submissions at job start-ups.

Less than 1% scrapped company-wide internally after completing CPA process (1st article / final audit).

Industry Leading Return Rate of Only 0.7%

Return Dollars / Sales in 2013

Over 3000 individual measuring devices Continual company-wide awareness of part-specific quality objectives

Quality ServicesStatistical Process Control Analysis

Non-Contact Optical Measurement Analysis (MicroVu)

Color Measurement (Spectrophotometer)

Linear Measuring Devices

Controlled 1st Part Approval Process

Controlled In-Process Inspections

Strict Final Audit Regulations

Customer Service

Always Listening to Meet Your Needs

Individual account representatives are

assigned to each customer

Special labeling capabilities to meet customer’s needs

We work closely with our partners in business

to forecast inventory options (vendor managed

inventory options)

Customers receive order acknowledgements

confirming ship dates

Satisfactory audit results applicable to our Quality

System requirements

Our lead time for projects is only 3 to 4 weeks

A Dedicated Customer Service Team that is Second to None

Office Accessories

Storage & Organization

Electrical Consumer Products

Construction

Point of Purchase / SignageResidential & Commercial Lighting

Consumer Components

Refrigeration

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES WE SERVE: » Design Firms » Education » Energy » Food and Beverage

» Furniture » General Safety Products » Health Care » Manufacturing

» Retail / P.O.P. » Telecommunications » Transportation » Water Treatment

Our Products can be Found Around Every Corner of Daily LifeIndustries Served

Profile ExtrusionA Rich History of Delivering

Consistent Products Off the Line

16 Extrusion Machines

6 Single and 10 Twin-Screw Capabilities

Multi-Color Extrusion

Foam Extrusion

Material Compounding of PVC & Foam PVC

In-Line Manufacturing Capabilities (punching, printing, etc...)

Architectural Lighting Lens Extrusion Specialists

Thick Walls & Large Extrusion Capabilities

In-House Die Design & Development

ABS

Acrylic

Buterate

GeloyTM

NorylTM

Polycarbonate

Polyester (ValoxTM)

Polyethylene

Polyethylene (high density)

Polypropylene

Polystyrene (high impact)

Polystyrene

Prevex

PVC

CPVC

PVC (flexible)

PVC (foam)

PVC (rigid)

Santoprene

TPE

Ultem

XenoyTM

materials extruded

Notable Extrusion Capabilities

Complex Hollows Uneven Walls

Dual & Tri Extrusions

Injection Molding

Changing the way America uses Plastics One Mold at a Time

24 Presses from 60 to 720 Tons

Gas-Assisted Molding

In-line Manufacturing Capabilities

Design Assistance for Maximum Value and Efficiencies

Our Skilled Employees Produce Industry Changing Products

Highly Polished Tooling for Specialized Lens Applications

and High Gloss Finishes

In-House Mold & Tooling Revisions & Repair

ABS

Acetal

Acrylic

Buterate

GeloyTM

NorylTM

Nylon

Nylon (glass filled)

PBT

PETG

Polycarbonate

Polyester (valoxTM)

Polyethylene

Polyethylene (high density)

Polypropylene

Polystyrene (high impact)

Polystyrene

Prevex

PVC

CPVC

PVC (flexible)

PVC (foam)

PVC (rigid)

Santoprene

Styreneacrylonitrile

TPE

Ultem

XenoyTM

materials molded

Why deal with the hassle of finishing a product at your time and expense when

Custom can do it all for you? We can create a complete product all in-house, drastically reducing costs and

lead times.

Value Added Services

Packaging

Assembly

Punching

Drilling

Pad Printing

Hot Stamping

Blade Welding

Insertion

Embossing

The One-Stop-Shop for All of Your Manufacturing Needs

all of your finishing needs under one roofHow the “One-Stop-Shop” at Custom Plastics is able to reduce our customer’s bottom line with our full scale finishing capabilities

“Hang it Perfect” by ITI

“Healthy Pet Food Station” by PetSafe®

Mold and extrude components

Pad Printing

Product Assembly

Full Packaging

Drop Ship to Various Retail Outlets

Mold and Purchase Components

Apply Labels to Appropriate Parts

Product Assembly

Full Packaging

Drop Ship to Various Retail Outlets

We have invested heavily in our design and engineering capabilities in order to save our valued customers time and money.

Once we finalize a drawing, we are able to produce a 3D prototype of the product within a few hours. The customer is then able to examine the prototype for fit and function and any suggested changes can be made to the design by our team, followed by the production of a second prototype. This process is repeated until both the customer and our engineers are satisfied with the design.

Using the approved prototype model, our team is then able to use SolidWorks® MoldFlow analysis to optimize tooling design and gain extensive knowledge of how the chosen plastic resin will flow through the mold. Therefore, we are able to determine if the part will be molded properly, and if not, we can make adjustments before any tooling costs are incurred by the customer.

Engineering & DesignPart Design Assistance

Part SamplingCustom Color

MatchingAPQP / PPAP

CapabilitiesComplete

SolidWorks Software Suite

In-House Additive Manufacturing

(3D Printing) for Rapid Prototyping

How We Increase Your Bottom Line

Moldflow Analysis Enables Proactive Adjustments to

Product Design Before Any Tooling Costs are Incurred

Innovative Concepts & Disciplined Engineering Practices Deliver

Exceptional Products

In-house additive manufacturing (3D printing) to ensure part fit

and function

APQP PROCESSOnce a quote is accepted, the customer issues Custom Plastics a Purchase Order for tooling and production

An APQP form is submitted to the project manager who then as-

signs a date and invites the cross functional, multi-departmental team to the “Kick Off Meeting.”

The project manager is then in constant, controlled communication with the customer to successfully drive projects from concept

to completion until the initial sample is submitted to the customer for approval.

A control plan is submitted to

the customer for approval.

After completion of the initial production run, quality specifications and processes

are reviewed and initial parameters are verified.

Advanced Product Quality Planning

Some of our Current Partners in Business

corporate

structureOEM and Proprietary

Divisions

Less than 10 minutes from O’Hare International Airport

Full Access to Rail

5 Shipping Docks for easy access to ground

transportation

Local Innovation With a Global Impact

Centrally Located in the Heart of the Midwest

one company - four divisions - full service manufacturing

view our entire product line at www.customaccents.com

Office Furniture Components & Accessories

Cable Grommets

Desk Storage Systems

Media Storage Table Connectors & Accessories

Wire Management Power SolutionsOrganize & control wires and cables from the work surface to the floor streamlining the desk or workstation.

Keep keyboards, office supplies and files within easy reach for an efficient, comfortable work space.

Add value to any line of cabinets and home theatre systems with our array of versatile media storage products.

An innovative accessory line designed to enhance functionality and aesthetics for today’s modern desk and table manufacturers.

A fusion of durability & modern design providing any office area with style and elegance.

High-capacity electrical systems designed for the most aesthetically demanding clients.

Custom Accents® has been providing accessories for the office furniture industry since 1994. With manufacturing capabilities of extruding and injection molding plastics, as well as assembly and other finishing operations, Custom Accents® offers a complete line of cable grommets, wire management, desktop power products, below the desk storage, work flow management accessories, and media storage components. Reliable, durable and beautiful accents for home and commercial office furniture.

Sleek

Efficient

ergonomical

Reliable

Durable

BeautifulPremium Storage Solutions

HandiSOLUTIONS® quickly became a staple of the garage remodeling industry with a storage product line designed around HandiWALL®, a unique PVC slatwall system that is stronger than any comparable wood product. Lightweight and easy to install, remodelers fell in love with HandiWALL® and began recommending it to all of their clients. Homeowners are constantly amazed at how easy the product is to maintain and how HandiWALL® continues to look like new even after many years of use.

Today, HandiSOLUTIONS® continues to see exponential growth as the brand is finding its way into new residential and commercial spaces. HandiSOLUTIONS® continues to thrive within the Garage industry, but with a dedicated sales force and new R&D, we are seeing our horizons broaden with each new market we serve.

Unique PVC Blend Provides High Durability & Lightweight DesignExtruded by ISO 9001:2008 Certified Custom PlasticsFits Most Standard Slatwall Accessories

Retail

Office Spaces

Medical

Hotel & Hospitality

Playrooms

Craft Roomsview our entire product line at handisolutions.com

Industry Leading Utility Products & Sales for over 30 years

Safer

Lighter

Dependable

Don’t be fooled by imitations, the Custom Snapper® and Mini Snapper have set the utility standard for guy guards for over 30 years. These products are a vital component of any electrical wire system as they cover and alert lineman and pedestrians of guy wire and guy systems supporting utility poles and telecommunication towers.

Utility pole cables are notoriously vulnerable to accidental damage leading to safety hazards and costly service interruptions. The Custom Utility Riser Guards and Accessories provide unmatched protection for these vertically installed cables by preventing damage caused by impact, landscaping equipment, wildlife, and unintentional cutting.

Custom Snapper® Guy Guards

Riser Guards and Accessories

Lightweight yet very robust, the Custom Utility product line is highly versatile and extremely easy to work with. With over 30 years of expe-rience in the utility market, we are proud to continually supply lineman around the world with our American made products. Produced with non-conductive, lightweight materials, these product offerings are some of the safest on the market.

Designed, Manufactured,

& Distributed out of our ISO 9001 Certified Facility

Inventory Control Program to

Reduce Overall Costs of the Entire

Product Line

Non-Conductive Products Protect

Lineman from Injury & Prevent Power Loss

view our entire product line at customutility.com

Executive Management Team

DAVE PHILLIPS

Executive Sales Manager

SUAD TORTORELLA

General Manager & Director of Human

Resources

PETERTISBO

President & CEO

KARENLEVINDirector of Customer

Administration

CHRIS HARBECK

Director of Quality &

Engineering

JEFFNICHOL

Director of Operations

DICKKNEISEL

CFO

trust us to deliver excellence on time - every time

1940 Lunt AvenueElk Grove Village, IL 60007

T: 847.439.6770www.customplasticsinc.com

info@customplasticsinc.com

Inspired by our Past - Driven by our Future