Petoskey Plastics

As I wrap up my summer as a Supply Chain Management Intern at Petoskey Plastics, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on an incredible experience. Over the past few months, I had the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals and collaborate across multiple departments on projects focused on process optimization, operational efficiency, and cost savings. From analyzing packaging and pallet configurations to mapping end-to-end material flow and conducting ROI and cost-savings analyses, every project challenged me to think critically and apply what I've learned in the classroom to real-world supply chain operations. This internship has strengthened my analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills while giving me a greater appreciation for the impact supply chain professionals have on an organization's success. A highlight of this summer was the opportunity to present my final internship presentation in front of the Petoskey Plastics Executive Leadership Team. It was an incredible opportunity to share my work with company leadership, strengthen my presentation skills, and gain valuable feedback from executives. A huge thank you to everyone at Petoskey Plastics, especially Paul Shepard and Rachel Green, who took the time to mentor, support, and invest in my growth throughout the summer. I'm incredibly grateful for the knowledge, guidance, and relationships I've gained. As I head back to Michigan State University for my senior year, I'm excited to continue building on this experience and preparing for a career in supply chain management. Thank you again, Petoskey Plastics—I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds! #SupplyChain #SupplyChainManagement #Internship #Operations #ContinuousImprovement #MichiganState #EliBroadCollegeOfBusiness #ProfessionalDevelopment

The 20th Stretch and Shrink Film North America conference is bringing together industry experts in Savannah, GA, USA this December. We’re off to a flying start! Get ready to network with film producers such as Amcor, Alliance Films, WRAP-TITE, GRUPA ERGIS, INDEVCO North America, Inc., Intertape Polymer Group, Paragon Films, Inc., Petoskey Plastics, Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC, Sonoco, Valgroup and many more! Also joining us: Abzac Group, Cloeren Incorporated, Castle Industrial, Chemical and Polymer Market Consultants, EFS-plastics Inc., Erema North America Inc, ESTL nv, ExxonMobil, Flexible Packaging Association, Handle-It, Inc, Hhs Consulting Group, Keller and Heckman LLP, Lantech, POLYFIL USA, Safe Load Testing Technologies, SML Maschinengesellschaft mbH, SOUTHERN ANALYTICAL INC, Stretch Your PE $, Dow, and U.S. Plastics Pact. Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best, share insights, and be part of the innovation shaping the future of flexible packaging. See you in Savannah on 7-9 December 2026!   Special thanks to our sponsors: ExxonMobil, Abzac Group, Dow and SML Maschinengesellschaft mbH   Find out more today: https://lnkd.in/euV4JKnU #AMIStretchUSA #shrinkfilms #stretchfilm #sustainability #recycling #flexiblepackaging   Alex Fish Eva Haak Maud Holbrook Emily Hawkings Sakshi S.

Great visit earlier this week to Petoskey Plastics' recycling center in Hartford City, Indiana, seeing firsthand post-consumer plastic film being transformed back into high-quality blown film products. The facility is a powerful example of the circular economy in action and a testament to the important work being done every day to advance recycling, sustainability, and innovation across our industry. PLASTICS President & CEO Matt Seaholm, Vice President of Communications Shira Rawlinson, and Senior Director of Industry Engagement Leslie Jutte appreciated the opportunity to connect with the Petoskey leadership team to discuss key industry priorities, opportunities, and challenges facing plastics manufacturers today.   Thank you for welcoming us, for your steadfast commitment to sustainability, and your continued investment to the industry. We look forward to continuing our work together. #PlasticRecycling #PlasticManufacturing #PlasticsIndustry

This week's Plastics News highlights the innovation, business challenges and people shaping the plastics industry. Featured coverage includes: • How Minnesota manufacturer General Pattern partnered with MakeGood to use additive manufacturing to produce mobility aids for toddlers. • A look at why a New York bag distributor agreed to pay millions to settle a federal import enforcement case. • Our 2026 Women Breaking the Mold special report, recognizing 50 women making an impact across manufacturing, materials, processing and leadership. Whether you're following manufacturing innovation, regulatory developments or industry leadership, this issue brings together stories that matter across the plastics value chain. https://lnkd.in/d-bT9PUJ #Manufacturing #Plastics #3D

Petoskey Plastics was proud to support the NextCycle Michigan 2026 Summer Showcase in Traverse City. I had the opportunity to attend alongside Darcy Wright and hear 15 innovative teams pitch their reuse, recycling, and recovery solutions to potential investors. The real winner, however, is the state of Michigan! These entrepreneurs are helping build a stronger circular economy by finding new ways to reduce waste, recover valuable materials, and create sustainable economic opportunities across our state. You can learn about each one on Nextcyce’s website. NextCycle is an initiative of Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy ♻️P.S. If your organization is exploring recycled-content products or closed-loop solutions for film, bags, or custom packaging, I'd welcome a conversation about how Petoskey Plastics can help.