CMI Plastics is a family owned enterprise operated by the third generation, based on strong relationships. That's why when some of CMI Plastics' clients called on the company to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, CMI Plastics spared no effort to demonstrate its commitment to maintaining these meaningful partnerships. In addition to implementing energy efficiency upgrades and waste reduction practices at its factory in Eden, North Carolina, CMI Plastics was certified as a sustainable green printing partner factory in 2024, becoming the first company focused on thermoforming to receive this certification. Now, the company can add using on-site solar energy to meet 50% of its energy needs to its list of environmental sustainability practices.

Megawatt Group and Pisgah Energy based in Asheville have collaborated on a 649 kW solar project. The system uses Trina Solar panels and SolarEdge inverters, which will be used as on-site generators.

Steven Hasselbach, Managing Director of CMI Plastics, stated, "Pisgah Energy is an excellent partner. We need a team that can help handle all aspects of a project of this scale. They react quickly and have extensive knowledge. Any project will face challenges, and they have overcome these challenges and provided us with an incredible system to help us achieve our sustainable development goals

Pisgah Energy is the chief designer/developer of the project and served as the general contractor during the project construction period. Evan Becka, President and Senior Developer of Pisgah Energy, said, "We had a great time working with the CMI Plastics team. This project faced many challenges, and their employees were tenacious and steadfastly committed to achieving their vision, which left a deep impression on me. CMI is committed to building and maintaining good relationships, which is understandable; Their way of serving customers and treating suppliers both reflect this. They have set an example for other companies in the plastic industry, recognizing that putting in more effort can greatly benefit the business