Team 1 Plastics

06/16/2026

Team 1 Plastics was proud to support Albion's 16th Annual Father and Son Cookout at Victory Park this past weekend. Production Assistant Ashley Rice presented event organizer Greg Gant with our donation check as part of our ongoing commitment to being a Positive Community Member, one of our Championship Dream tenets. We are grateful for the opportunity to help strengthen the Albion community year after year.

06/12/2026

🚧 Expansion Update 🚧

Our facility expansion saw major progress this week. Work moved forward once the ground dried out, allowing the team to prep the interior with fresh gravel ahead of the concrete pour.

You’ll also see the delivery of the steel mesh reinforcement, the new drainage system being installed by Lester Brothers, and the concrete pour handled by Karasek Concrete Contractors Inc. using Shafer Redi-Mix concrete. A 100‑foot conveyor helped move material deep into the building, and the finished floor marks a solid step forward as we move into the next phase of interior work. More updates to come.

06/12/2026

https://youtu.be/ed2WuFQBHEw

Our expansion made strong progress this week, with the concrete flo...

06/10/2026

A precise moment on the production floor — the parts aligned just right to capture the focus of one of our newest Production Assistants, Zach.

06/09/2026

to the Greater Albion Chamber's 2026 sponsors and teams! This year's Golf Outing was presented by Zach Piotrowski - State Farm Insurance Agent. We greatly appreciate all of the support and look forward to seeing everyone back out on the course at Duck Lake Country Club in 2027!

Event Title Sponsor:
Zach Piotrowski - State Farm Insurance Agent

Breakfast Sponsor:
Secure Investors Group

Lunch Sponsors:
Oaklawn
Colson Group Albion

Golf Cart Sponsors:
Al's Automotive Excellence
Albion Economic Development Corporation

Sign Sponsor:
Minuteman Press of Coldwater

Team & Hole Sponsors:
Colson Group Albion
Willis & Jurasek
Mitchell Golf Equipment Company
Mayor Victoria Garcia Snyder
Kellogg Community College
CTI Mechanical
J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home
Team 1 Plastics
Albion College
Decker Manufacturing

Hole Sponsors:
Albion Insurance Agency
College Chevrolet
Homestead Savings Bank
Servpro of Branch and South Calhoun Counties
Printer Source Plus
Jim Haadsma
The Body Shop
BlueOx Credit Union: a division of ignite credit union

Also, we greatly appreciate other businesses, individuals and organizations that had teams including Barbour Heating and Air, Rennco, Binder Park Zoo, Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce, and Albion Department of Public Safety. 24 Teams in total for 2026!

06/03/2026

Team 1 on the Island!

Our VP & Co‑Owner Gary Grigowski join MichAuto's supplier panel at the Mackinac Policy Conference last week — bringing Team 1’s voice to one of Michigan’s biggest industry conversations.

Want to dive deeper into the discussion?
Read MichAuto’s full recap here:

Michigan-based automotive suppliers describe navigating unprecedented industry disruption, driven by shifting tariffs, EV policy reversals, global competition, and workforce challenges by prioritizing flexibility, innovation, and long-term talent and policy alignment to remain competitive.

06/03/2026

From tariffs to workforce challenges, automotive suppliers are learning to navigate a new normal. Nexteer Automotive's Jill Dralle, Team 1 Plastics Gary Grigowski, and Shape Corp.'s Mark White shared their insights into how to stay adaptable with The Detroit News' Daniel Howes

Read a recap of their discussion:
https://michauto.org/how-suppliers-navigate-the-new-normal-of-volatility/

06/02/2026

"Welcome, Our 2026 Summer Intern: Jack Mesic"

Team 1 Plastics is proud to introduce our 2026 Summer Intern: Jack Mesic

Read full article here:
https://www.team1plastics.com/welcome-our-2026-summer-intern-jack-mesic/

05/29/2026

Not a view we get to see every day.

With the door open and no mold inside, this shot gives a clean look at the heart of one of our newest molding machines. Even at rest, the scale and capability of this equipment remind us how much power goes into modern manufacturing.

05/26/2026

A simple task, captured in a moment — but the story behind it is much bigger.

Plant Manager Dave Sanford has stepped up in a major way as Team 1 Plastics continues to grow and evolve. With the owners stepping back from day‑to‑day operations, Dave’s leadership has been key to keeping the company strong. He’s a vital part of who we are and where we’re headed.