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2021 Best Places to Work: US Extruders
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US Extruders, which supplies single-screw extruders, extrusion systems and high-performance screws for plastic, rubber and silicone, was launched in 2017 by several former employees of extrusion equipment maker American Kuhne Inc. after that company closed a facility in 2015.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, US Extruders was deemed an essential business and has been working at full capacity and production. Its cloud-based server and collaboration tools have allowed for remote working and digital communication.
The company took many safety precautions, said Eric Adair, marketing manager, including the installation of touchless plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms and foot handles on all doors.