Fort Wayne, IN – October 2026 – Sanko Gosei Technologies USA, Inc. (STU), a subsidiary of Japan-based Sanko Gosei Ltd., has completed the acquisition of Cumberland Plastic Systems (CPS), an established injection molding manufacturer located in Opelika, Alabama.
The deal represents an important step for both Sanko Gosei and STU, as it adds a second strategic U.S. manufacturing location in the automotive-heavy Southeast. The new location strengthens STU’s ability to support key customers in the region.
STU has been headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana since 2014 and also operates a 3rd North American manufacturing site in Celaya, Mexico. In addition to the U.S. and Mexico, STU’s parent operates in 11 other countries as a manufacturer of precision injection molded plastic components for automotive and industrial applications.
Cumberland Plastic Systems LLC (aka Cumberland Plastic Solutions and hereinafter “CPS”) is an injection molder with around 40 injection molding machines up to 1500 tons, 135 employees, and over 200,000 sq. ft. of production space. It was founded in 2006 by a group of investors led by John Chuplis, its former owner and president.
Cumberland’s location and established customer relationships made it an attractive acquisition, the company said. Its business includes automotive components as well as products for power tools, powersports, lawn/garden equipment, and other industrial markets.
“We see this acquisition as an important step in the long-term development of Sanko Gosei’s North American business,” Laurence Tabner, president and CEO of Sanko Gosei Technologies USA Inc., said in a statement.
“CPS has built a strong manufacturing operation with an experienced workforce, established customer relationships and a reputation for delivering quality products.”
The acquisition brings together the capabilities and resources of both businesses, creating opportunities for technical collaboration and increased manufacturing capacity with a combined 90 Injection Molding machines from 100 to 3500 tons.
Plastics-focused investment banking firm MBS Advisors of Florence, MA represented STU in the transaction.
Excerpts from above were taken from a recent Plastics News article and an official press release issued by Sanko Gosei Technologies USA, Inc.