Molding & tooling
Injection molding, insert molding and overmolding. Tooling support from first review to mold-build project management.
Explore molding & toolingInjection molding in Marinette, Wisconsin
Family-owned manufacturing in Marinette, Wisconsin. Molding, printing, assembly and shipping, built around your part.
Molded around your needs.

01Capabilities
Plan the molded part and the work that follows it together, from tooling and material selection through finished assemblies and delivery.
Injection molding, insert molding and overmolding. Tooling support from first review to mold-build project management.
Explore molding & toolingPad and UV printing, sonic and heat welding, machining, labeling and assembly.
Explore printing & assemblyInventory management, packaging and direct or on-demand shipping.
Explore packaging & fulfillmentMaterial selection, engineering support, and prototype and short-run additive support through Variety Vault and its partner network.
Explore materials & engineeringAcetal (Delrin) is a major production material for us.
Resin grade, tooling and application determine suitability, including injection-moldable UHMW and BPA-free options. Virgin resin, regrind and recycled/reprocessed polycarbonate use follow customer requirements. Closed-loop chillers recirculate process cooling water.
Pioneer Plastics' goal is to be a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Free Company. This is a company goal, not a product or company certification.
03Equipment
Injection molding from 90 to 650 tons, with two electric presses and pickers.
Confirmed press fleet
Room for new programs. Discuss current availability with Alex.
Equipment referenceOur machines are equipped with pickers.
Two of our 17 presses are electric and operate in a positive-pressure white room. Their sizes have not been supplied.
Wisconsin, domestic and global tooling network, including in-mold inserts and fabrics and mold-build project management.

Review your part, existing tooling and production needs with our team.

Single and multiple cavities, MUD bases, hot runners and in-mold inserts. We manage the mold build, then mold, assemble and ship your part.
04Quality
ISO 9001 certified since 2014, now to ISO 9001:2015. Amtivo certificate 265862, valid through August 2, 2029, subject to annual assessments. In-house first-article inspection with a Micro-Vu vision system, and PPAP.

Our in-house optical inspection supports first-article inspection and production quality checks.
05Assembly & shipping
Assembly, purchased components, packaging, inventory holding and direct shipping support the work after molding.

Your project
Share your drawing, intended use, expected volume and timing.
Discuss material, tooling, quality requirements and secondary operations.
Agree the scope, inspection needs, packaging and delivery requirements.
Connect molding with printing, assembly and fulfillment as your program requires.
06Company
We're a family-owned business in Marinette, Wisconsin. Pete and Kristine Aretz purchased Pioneer Plastics from Chris Stuart in May 2013. Today, our sons Pete Jr., Alex and Ben work alongside us.
Programs of any size, from one part to two million.
Our history
Chris Stuart started the company in his family's garage in Marinette, Wisconsin, with one small machine and a dream of building his own business.
We've been servicing Wisconsin and beyond for over 25 years, serving industrial, aerospace, sports and recreational industries.
Pete has over 35 years in the plastics industry, with a strong manufacturing, quality and engineering background.
We support your cost-saving efforts with engineering support, inventory management, conversion of steel to plastic and added-value assembly.
Supplier resources
Download our capabilities, product examples and current quality certificate.
Our processes, press range, materials and production support. Two pages.
Open capability sheet ↗A visual introduction to molded components. Two sides.
Open lookbook ↗ISO 9001:2015. Amtivo certificate 265862; valid through August 2, 2029, subject to annual assessments.
Open certificate ↗
Molded around your needs.
07Contact
Bring the drawing, material, expected volume and timing. Review tooling, production and the supporting services your program needs.
3513 Parcek St., Marinette, WI 54143
Alex Aretz
General Manager
alex@pioneerplasticswi.com
Office: (715) 735-3532
Cell: (715) 977-7053
Opens your email app to Alex Aretz, General Manager. Add your project details and attach drawings there. Prefer a conversation? Call (715) 735-3532.
09Careers
Explore opportunities with our manufacturing team in Marinette, Wisconsin.