Manufacturing Today Issue - 245 February 2026 | Page 173

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dee
Zee

INNOVATIVE PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING

Custom Injection Mold Solutions
Vantec manufactures high-quality custom injection-molded products for a wide range of industries, combining precision engineering, advanced materials, and modern technology to deliver reliable, innovative results.
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“ I also want Dee Zee to continue making a strong impact in the Des Moines community. Manufacturing can sometimes be a bit of a best-kept secret here, and people don’ t always realize how large we are or how many people we employ. Another thing I’ m incredibly proud of is our diversity; there are more than 30 languages spoken on our production floor, which is rare for this area. That culture and inclusivity is something we’ re committed to continuing to promote.”
With a highly diverse production floor, multilingual training and technology is essential to Dee Zee’ s operational success. The company offers tuition reimbursement and English as a Second Language( ESL) classes, and all employees participate in an annual training curriculum that includes both classroom-style safety instruction and virtual learning. This comprehensive program is a key part of the employee experience and ensures consistent standards across the workforce.
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