VISION PLASTICS OF WILSONVILLE, OREGON, MAKES PLASTIC PARTS RANGING FROM A PINHEAD TO EIGHT POUNDS. The company operates in a collaborative environment with about 130 employees and focuses on healthcare, including dental chairs. President Brian Stevens said, " This is the best-kept secret in Wilsonville, but half of Wilsonville doesn’ t know what we do." The company holds medical industry certifications and believes those credentials will translate well to the aerospace industry. Currently, only 5 % of its business is in aerospace, but it is ready to expand that share.
Sales Manager Joe Traverso said the location south of Portland is a prime advantage: " We’ re right on the I-5 corridor, so we can ship to the Bay Area and California as easily as we can ship to Seattle; we can ship to the I-90 corridor." He said that being outside Portland, south toward Salem, gives employees easier commutes with less traffic. He added, " One advantage is that where my employees live creates a great commute— not too far across a big city. I think the location is good for customers and employees, and where we draw employees from."
A customer— Lightspeed Aviation, a Lake Oswego, Oregon-based aerospace manufacturer— makes noisecancelling headsets for pilots. Purchasing Manager Madison Ratto has worked with the company for four years on its purchasing needs, including made-to-spec materials from Vision Plastics.
She said,“ We purchase plastic components, so my perspective is rooted in the value they consistently deliver to us as a supplier. While the quality of their products is excellent, what truly sets them apart— and why this partnership is so important to us— is their exceptional customer service. In today’ s environment, that level of responsiveness, accountability, and care is increasingly rare.”
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