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Elite Mold & Engineering and Elite Plastic
Products Become Minority Certified For The Plastic Injection Molding
Industry
Owner Bob Mandeville was able to
prove his Native American heritage
Shelby Twp., MI, April 15, 2009—Elite Mold &
Engineering, Inc., a trusted provider of quality plastic injection molds
and molded products, received its Minority Certification from the
Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC). Elite qualified
for certification as a privately held Michigan-based company with at
least 51% ownership represented by a documented Native American.
Based in southeast Michigan, Elite Mold specializes in rapid injection
molding and low-volume injection molding of high quality plastic parts
used in several industries, including the automotive, consumer products,
military and medical molding. Elite serves OEMs and their tier-one
suppliers, is dedicated to checkbook-friendly quotes within 48 hours,
and turns around molds and injection molded parts typically within 1-4
weeks.
Elite Mold & Engineering was established in 1982 by Robert and Joseph
Mandeville. After 27 years in business, Robert learned of his Native
American heritage and joined the tribe of Little River Band of Ottawa
Indians.
"As a certified minority-owned business, Elite is able to compete for
work and opportunities specifically designated for minority businesses,
ultimately helping to expand our reach to new markets," said Joe
Mandeville, President of Elite Mold & Engineering. "Combined with our
unparalleled expertise and automotive lineage, minority certification is
a distinct competitive advantage."
About Elite Mold & Engineering
Elite Mold & Engineering is recognized as an industry leader providing
the most cost effective, high quality, plastic injection molded parts
with the fastest turnaround time. Elite Mold & Engineering supplies high
quality, close tolerance plastic parts for the automotive, consumer
product, electronics, and medical device industries in the 55-400 ton
press range. Elite also manufactures custom silicone injection molded
parts. Elite specializes in rapid-cut tooling and low-volume molding
services. In-house molding capabilities allow Elite to meet strict
timing requirements while remaining highly flexible in prototyping.
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