Springfield Plastics, Inc. Company Information

Wayne Baker who was a drainage contractor at the time was placed in charge of day-to-day operations. Wayne’s background from agricultural drainage insisted that the company produce products that would stand up to the demanding farm drainage market. His experience from the early days of plastic drainage pipe also reinforced that the products be consistent from day to day. Roy, who had extensive investment experience, and Glen ,who was the President of Brandt Fertilizer & Chemical, also assisted in the management of the new company. Steve Baker, Wayne’s son and a CPA, was brought in to handle the finances for the company.

The company has grown from a handful of employees to become a leading Midwest manufacturer of corrugated plastic drainage pipe. The company’s primary focus over the years, due to the background of its principals, has been agriculture. Springfield Plastics, Inc. takes great pride in its support for the agricultural drainage industry. The farm producer in the Midwest has known for a long time that if he or she is to feed the world, that good drainage practices are an absolute must. Springfield Plastics, Inc. is a dedicated supporter of the Land Improvement Contractors Association. The goals of this group include good stewardship of our land and promotion of professionalism of the contractors serving these land improvement needs. Springfield Plastics, Inc. personnel have presented many seminars over the years to help further these goals.

Wayne Baker retired in 1997 and Steve Baker took over the operations. The company continues its support for the farm drainage industry while gradually branching out into other areas associated with its product lines.

The company’s workforce includes many people with a wealth of knowledge about the drainage industry and takes great pride in serving their customers. The company’s goal is to provide personal service to our customers while still maintaining steady growth. Springfield Plastics, Inc. is a good corporate neighbor and takes very seriously it’s responsibilities to fellow citizens.














	Springfield Plastics, Inc. was started in 1978 by a group of local investors headed by Roy Baker, Wayne Baker and Glen Brandt. This group purchased the assets of a previous company with the same name from the bankruptcy court.