January 24, 2025

Jerico Hires Technical Manager for Rotational Molding Program

MINERVA, OH — Jerico Plastic Industries announces the recent addition of Michael Cassidy as Technical Manager for the rotational molding program. In this new role, he will oversee all aspects of quality and testing to ensure adherence to ASTM, ARM, and ISO guidelines for quality testing to ensure the needs of Jerico’s customers are met. He is responsible for QA laboratory testing, and standardization of all QA testing and protocols. In this position, he will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing about new processes and materials, and be involved in customer support for new product launches related to start-up mold processes.

Cassidy’s previous plastic industry experience is wide-ranging from supervisory roles, to technical sales support, rotational technician, and lab technician. 

“Mike is a perfect fit for Jerico Plastic in our current stage of manufacturing growth and product expansion. His depth of experience, well-rounded leadership style, and attention to detail are a huge asset to Jerico,” noted Brandi Frey, Vice President of Operations.

Jerico Plastic Industries began as a start-up compounding company in 1997 and grew to be a trusted supplier of materials to rotational molding companies of all sizes. With three manufacturing facilities located in Minerva, Ohio, and Greensboro, Georgia, Jerico is committed to excellence in compounding for rotational molding. As a custom manufacturer of color compounds, specialty resins, and recycled products, the Company currently offers rotational molding PP, cross-linkable PE, flame retardant PE and special effects PE compounds, PE adhesion compounds, and non-traditional engineered sustainable compounds for rotational and injection molding.

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October 30, 2024

JERICO PLASTIC ANNOUNCES PE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH BAYSTAR

Wadsworth, OH, USA – Jerico Plastic Industries, Inc. announced at Rotoplas that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Baystar, headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. Effective immediately, Jerico will be a contracted and stocking distributor for Lumicene® natural Polyethylene resins for rotational molding in the United States and Canada:

  • Lumicene® mPE M3581 UV — 6 MELT .935 DENSITY
  • Lumicene® mPE M4041 UV — 4 MELT .939 DENSITY
  • 20-UV Additive Package

This line of Polyethylene offers durability, processability, and performance and is ideal for thick and thin-walled parts with specific attributes:

  • Excellent impact resistance and appearance
  • Broad processing window
  • Greater down-gauging capabilities 
  • Excellent solution as a recycled booster PIR/PCR PE for Roto
  • Enhanced processing and mechanical properties
  • Good gloss and transparency

Jerico will concentrate primarily on bulk truck powder releases, full truckload boxed releases of pellets and 35 mesh powder, and combination truckload releases of pellets and 35 mesh powder, in combination with Jerico Plastic color compounds. 

“This partnership, along with Baystar’s commitment to the rotational molding industry, allows us to cultivate new relationships and opportunities, and to better serve our existing customers,” stated President and CEO, Stephen Copeland. “Jerico has been utilizing and processing millions of pounds of Lumicene PE over the years in manufacturing our various products such as flame-resistant PE, Special Effect compounds, and single color pre-colored compounds, with excellent physical properties and appearance in finished molded products.”

Jerico Plastic Industries began as a start-up compounding company in 1997 and grew to be a trusted supplier of materials to rotational molding companies of all sizes. With three manufacturing facilities located in Minerva, Ohio, and Greensboro, Georgia, Jerico is committed to excellence in compounding for rotational molding. As a custom manufacturer of color compounds, specialty resins, and recycled products, the company currently offers rotational molding PP, cross-linkable PE, flame retardant PE and special effects PE compounds, PE adhesion compounds, and non-traditional engineered sustainable compounds for rotational and injection molding.

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