Micro Mold & Plastikos

Micro Mold & Plastikos Micro Mold & Plastikos Inc. are a full service mold design, build, sample, and production manufacture Today, Plastikos is a world-class custom injection molder.

Micro Mold—a precision moldmaker headquartered in Erie, PA—was established by Tim Katen and Dave Mead in 1978. The two entrepreneurs invested their personal life savings into the business and officially began Micro Mold in a small, rented garage on Filmore Avenue. Today, the company rests on a 17,500 square-foot facility consisting of 20 full-time employees and has seen multiple expansions. Plasti

kos was founded in 1989, as we began to diversify our core offerings from solely designing and building molds to a full suite of mold design, engineering, & fabrication along with sampling, advanced qualification and production services. Committed to complex, tight tolerance applications, we bring together experts from multiple disciplines to deliver exceptional products, service and value on every project. With more RJG Master Molders and degreed plastic engineers than any other manufacturer of similar size, we believe in continuously reinvesting in our equipment, our people, our technology, and our facilities. Plastikos Medical's stand-alone facility was officially established in March 2019. We help facilitate life-changing innovation that’s integral to the rapidly changing healthcare industry. From specialized medical and surgical devices to leading-edge medication delivery systems, Plastikos Medical is 100% dedicated to Medical Products. With a focused strategy on manufacturing products that positively affect quality of life, you’ll find our breakthrough plastic components are ideal for even the most complex clinical applications. Plastikos Medical remains at the forefront of innovation. Each machine is equipped with its own integrated robot and cavity pressure monitoring system among other advanced technologies. Our expert, medical focused staff includes a Medical Molding Manager as well as a certified quality and production team trained the latest in cleanroom molding procedures & protocols.

Students from Erie High School’s Machine Shop program spent time with us at both Micro Mold and Plastikos - walking the ...
04/17/2026

Students from Erie High School’s Machine Shop program spent time with us at both Micro Mold and Plastikos - walking the floor, asking great questions, and getting a firsthand look at what modern manufacturing really looks like. They got a taste of both precision tooling and injection molding and saw how ideas turn into real, life-changing solutions right here in Erie.

We also discussed the career opportunities available - the kind you can build right out of high school, with hands-on learning and mentorship.
If you’re someone who likes working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, there’s a path here.
We’re currently looking for our next Mold Maker Apprentice, along with other roles across our team. If you, or someone you know, is ready to get started, take a look: https://lnkd.in/dVWydea

Celebrating Jason Trapp  on earning the Excellence in Mold Maintenance certificate. 👏Jason and the Plastikos Toolroom Te...
03/24/2026

Celebrating Jason Trapp on earning the Excellence in Mold Maintenance certificate. 👏

Jason and the Plastikos Toolroom Team keep molds running through tens of millions of cycles with a proactive, solutions-first mindset.

Jason is a true example of craftsmanship and a willingness to tackle any challenge. We’re proud to support team members like him who are committed to growth and continuous improvement.

Well earned - congratulations, Jason!

Photo Credit: American Injection Molding Institute

🏆 After 44 years in the moldmaking industry, Plastikos Toolroom Manager, Steve Carr, was named the 2026 Mold Repair & Ma...
03/21/2026

🏆 After 44 years in the moldmaking industry, Plastikos Toolroom Manager, Steve Carr, was named the 2026 Mold Repair & Maintenance Person of the Year.
The award was presented by Plastics Technology and the Society of Plastics Engineers Mold Technologies Division in Rosemont, IL at the PTXPO this week.
Plastikos President, Philip Katen shared, “Steve is one of the most talented & skilled Toolmakers you will ever find; with unwavering dedication to all of our customers and a deep, personal commitment to our Team & Company.
He is a skilled artisan, a craftsman, and a true professional of the tool & die trade. But what truly sets Steve apart is his leadership to give of himself - to teach, coach, mentor, and support every person within his department… he gives 110% of himself each & every day for the past 25 years as our Toolroom Manager and for the past 44 years to his trade.”
From all of us at Plastikos, Micro Mold, and Plastikos Medical, Congratulations, Steve! There is no one more deserving of this award & recognition. 👏

03/06/2026

⚙️Automation Spotlight

Our Automation Team designs and builds customized smart solutions that streamline production, enhance packaging, and solve complex challenges. In addition, with advanced 3D-printed solutions, they develop practical, efficient systems that support consistency, speed, and reliability for our partners.

We’re excited to attend the Penn State Behrend Career Fair this Thursday, February 19th!Stop by to connect with our Team...
02/17/2026

We’re excited to attend the Penn State Behrend Career Fair this Thursday, February 19th!
Stop by to connect with our Team, explore internship and career opportunities, and learn how our family-owned Company in Erie is manufacturing components that improve lives all around the world.
See you there! 👋

Meet Dane Olmstead, CNC EDM Operator at Micro Mold.Dane recently shared his career story with Career Street, highlightin...
01/30/2026

Meet Dane Olmstead, CNC EDM Operator at Micro Mold.

Dane recently shared his career story with Career Street, highlighting how hands-on learning, problem-solving, and pride in your work can lead to a rewarding career in manufacturing - right here in Erie, PA.

“You should be proud of the product you created.” — Dane

At Micro Mold and Plastikos, we’re growing and hiring across our teams. If you’re looking for a place where craftsmanship matters, we’d love to connect.

🔗 Explore open positions:
https://plastikoserie.com/get-in-touch/join-our-team/

12/24/2025

⭐ As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to say thank you from our family to yours. ✨
To our Team behind the work, to the Customers and Partners who trust us, and to the Community we’re proud to call home - we're grateful for all that we’ve built together.
From all of us at Plastikos, Micro Mold, and Plastikos Medical, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.

🎁 Employees from Micro Mold, Plastikos, and Plastikos Medical recently joined forces in support of the Yoleena Hull Toy ...
12/18/2025

🎁 Employees from Micro Mold, Plastikos, and Plastikos Medical recently joined forces in support of the Yoleena Hull Toy Drive, collecting toys for children ages 6 months through 13 years old. The generosity was so great that the large wrapped donation box was filled to the brim - and then some.
Every toy donated will help bring joy to children right here in our Erie, PA community.
We’re proud to stand together, not just as Companies, but as neighbors committed to giving back and making lives better. A full box = full hearts.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. Your generosity makes a real difference. 🎄

New capacity, same unwavering precision.Plastikos Medical added a fourth Arburg 720 to our   cleanroom this week - boost...
11/21/2025

New capacity, same unwavering precision.
Plastikos Medical added a fourth Arburg 720 to our cleanroom this week - boosting large-platform capability and bringing us to 23 presses dedicated to tight-tolerance medical molding with additional ISO 7 and cleanroom capacity nearby at our Plastikos facility. Additionally, two Arburg 470s are scheduled to arrive at Plastikos Medical within the next 6 months.
What this means for our Customers: faster ramp-ups, consistent part quality, and audit-ready traceability with 3-Axis robotics and eDART cavity monitoring across the fleet.

Address

8165 Hawthorne Drive
Erie, PA
16509

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm
Sunday 7am - 1pm

Telephone

+18148681656

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