Our Mission
Mission, Vision and Values
CK Technologies, LLC is committed to the highest levels of continuous improvement in all of our business practices thus creating the highest value for our customers. We will aggressively pursue internal sales growth with our customers while ensuring the funding of our own growth.
We will guide our company with the basic values of being ethical and fair. We will value all associates and treat each with respect and dignity. We will encourage innovation and we will maintain state-of-the-art operations.
We will achieve our values by encouraging associate education and lifelong learning, loving people not money, being of service to others, maintaining the highest degree of character and integrity, exploring and applying new appropriate technologies and working in teams. We will be the best we can be: ensuring long-term vitality while providing growth and security for our associates, the communities in which we live, and our customers.
Awards
CK Technologies and Cascade Engineering have been recognized for many achievements throughout the years. We strive to demonstrate leadership in the areas of technology, community, diversity and environmental responsibility.
2008 Society of Plastics Engineers – Sustainability and Recycling for a Greener Environment Award for the EcoCart™ Product/Technology
2008 PACE Automotive Award – Honorable Mention for the TAP (Targeted Acoustical Performance) Hybrid Technology
2007 Volvo 3P Product Development Technology Recognition
2007 Michigan Diversification Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive & Materials – Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2007 Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Diversity Visionary Award
2006 Diamond Supplier Award – Quality, Cost and Delivery
2006 Neighborhood Environmental Partners (NEP) Gold Award
2006 MIOSHA Rising Star Award (workplace safety and health excellence)
2005 Society of Plastics Engineers – Environmental Stewardship Award
2004 "Best Medium Company to Work For" Top 25 – Ranked 8th
2003 Compass Achievement Award
2001 Plastics News – Processor of the Year
2000 Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Minority Business Celebration – Corporation of the Year Award
1999 US Dept. of Commerce Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership
1998 Manufacturer of the Year, Michigan Manufacturer's Association
1997 Chrysler Role Model Award for Technology
Strategic Partners
CK Technologies believes that strategic partnerships are crucial to implementing a seamless integration of varied technologies to produce components and systems. Through our key partnerships, we are better able to control costs and leverage technology from a pool of experts on a specific commodity. Our goal is to bring you a complete solution for your needs.