News & Awards

String Guards, clothing and promotional accessory, moves manufacturing from China to West Michigan
While the product is simple, the potential of String Guards is not. Just ask the group of West Michigan partners who have invested themselves in the product’s growth.
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Jul 23, 2011 - Mlive.com

Firm expands services to support grassroots inventors
Intrepid Plastics Manufacturing has launched a new division called Intrepid Idea Innovators (i2i). According to company President Bonnie Knopf, this new service will not only help bridge the gap between idea and prototype, but help spur innovation, especially at the grassroots inventor level. Read Full Article

May 21, 2011 - rapidgrowthmedia.com

Grand Rapids Business Journal honors women entrepreneurs
Bonnie Knopf is the president of Intrepid Plastics, a full service plastics injection molding company that makes plastic parts for auto suppliers. She is head of a company in an industry dominated by men and she is doing more than just surviving the economy, her company is doing quite well.

Mar 03, 2009 - wzzm13.com

Auto suppliers are caught in a 'perfect storm'
Intrepid Plastics will be one of the survivors, if sheer willpower can pull a company through. The company just finished a job for a new customer, and Intrepid's co-founder and president, Bonnie Knopf, sees that new business as a positive sign. Read Full Article

Jan 08, 2009 - Mlive.com

Intrepid Plastics Grand Opening!
Congratulations to Bonnie Knopf on the Grand Opening of Intrepid Plastics! Located at 2100 Nelson Avenue SE (see map) Intrepid Plastics is a full service plastics injection molding company, providing high quality, fast turn-around of injection molded plastic parts. Seen here with Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanne Englehart, and Eastern Floral President Bing Goei, who came out to support this event, this award winning addition to the manufacturing community is sure to "shape" the future of plastics in West Michigan.

Nov 10, 2008 - grandrapids.org

Intrepid Plastics Mfg. was 1 of 8 award winners in the Business Reviews “Innovation Michigan” award ceremony out of nearly 200 nominees.  The award highlighted businesses that had innovative ideas, people, or products.  Intrepid Plastics Mfg. was recognized for the insight to start a manufacturing company within an existing manufacturing company with little initial investment and low risk.  Forming alliances with larger companies, getting the woman owned and ISO certifications, and setting up a solid manufacturing environment will allow strong growth opportunities for all parties involved.

Honored as Top Business Leader