Martin Stark, Chairman, Bekum America, Williamston, Michigan joins the Michigan Business Beat to talk about Martin’s induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame.

A very prestigious honor was recently announced for Martin Stark, Chairman of Williamston, Michigan-based Bekum America.  Mr. Stark will join a select group of individuals when he is inducted into the Plastics Hall of fame on May 6, 2018 in ceremonies to be held in Orlando, Florida. The induction is the crowning achievement in an illustrious 48-year career.

Through the years, Bekum has grown to be the major player in the blow molding industry. Perhaps the number one challenge facing employers today is the ability to attract and retain talent.  Bekum has been a leader in this area for many years because of your apprenticeship program. Bekum has also developed successful relationships with several universities, including Michigan State, Penn State and Ferris State.

Martin Stark has devoted more than 48 years of his professional career to the growth and internationalization of the plastics industry. Examples of Martin’s countless contributions to the development of the plastics industry over the past five decades include his dedication to the Plastics Industry Association (formerly Society of Plastics Industry), efforts to promote the manufacture of blow molding machinery in the United States, and development of educational tools such as “open houses”, the “PlastiVan” Program, and college stipend programs to help students interested in studying engineering, manufacturing or plastics.