Practical solutions for a demanding market
Plastics and rubber manufacturers are navigating rising costs, labor shortages and shifting customer demands — all of which complicate long-term planning. And as skilled labor becomes harder to retain and expectations for speed, quality and price intensify, many businesses are forced to do more with less.
Operational efficiency is easy to overlook in this environment, but it’s more critical than ever.
Wipfli’s advisory services help plastics and rubber processors focus on what they can control: identifying practical strategies, streamlining operations and building a more agile, resilient business that can sustain success in any market conditions.
Why Wipfli?
Wipfli’s rubber and plastics manufacturing consultants include former manufacturing leaders who’ve driven operational improvements from the inside.
Our approach is grounded in real-world experience and focused on practical execution. We bring a unique, data-driven perspective, using benchmarking data gathered from hundreds of manufacturers to identify what’s really working across the industry.
Most importantly, we listen. We take the time to understand your specific challenges and tailor solutions that address your priorities so that you’re not wasting time or resources on strategies that don’t serve your business.
Tax services
Wipfli’s industry-experienced tax services help you effectively navigate compliance and opportunity. From tariffs to state and local tax laws, we help you minimize your tax burden. We also offer support for credits, including R&D credits, cost segregation and energy incentives.
Outsourced services
Streamline operations, reduce overhead and focus more on your priorities with Wipfli’s manufacturing outsourcing services. We provide flexible, scalable support across key business functions, from finance and accounting to HR, technology, operations and C-suite roles.
Organizational performance consulting
Wipfli offers a wide range of services to help your organization increase performance. Backed by manufacturing benchmarking data, we help you build sustainable growth with support that includes operational and sales process improvement, cost workshops and strategic planning. We also offer leadership development to help your leaders drive culture, alignment and employee retention.
Digital services
Wipfli’s technology services help you apply the strategies and solutions you need to modernize operations and improve manufacturing performance. Whether you need to leverage data and analytics or implement AI and production monitoring, our services help you build a foundation for long-term growth. We can also help you keep your data secure with cybersecurity services or help you choose the right ERP or CRM system.
Transaction advisory services
Unlock value at every stage of your transaction. Wipfli delivers end-to-end support, including buy- and sell-side advisory, due diligence and valuation services, to help you navigate complex deals confidently and maximize returns.
International expansion services
Wipfli’s international expansion services help plastic and rubber processors grow globally with confidence by addressing the operational and tax complexities of cross-border growth. From transfer pricing to global supply chain support, we can help you scale sustainably.
Assurance services
Wipfli delivers manufacturing audit and assurance solutions that provide clarity, accountability and strategic insight. Our assurance services go beyond verifying financial statements to help manufacturers mitigate risk and make more informed decisions.
Private client services
Simplify your complex financial landscape with Wipfli’s private client services. We offer strategic guidance in tax planning, wealth management, estate and gift planning and business succession. Our personalized approach helps align your business and personal goals so you can focus on growth today while protecting your legacy for tomorrow.
Risk advisory services
Navigate today’s dynamic plastics and rubber industry with support from Wipfli’s risk advisory services. Our comprehensive, integrated approach can help you proactively mitigate risk in functions including technology, internal controls and operations, so that you can protect your business and approach new opportunities with confidence.
Our team
Jeff Olejnik
Jeff Olejnik is responsible for the leadership, growth, and development of Wipfli’s cybersecurity services practice. Jeff helps clients manage risk through effective information security, business continuity planning, and program management. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with proven experience in building successful companies in the IT services industry.
Tom Wojcinski
Tom Wojcinski is a partner in Wipfli’s cybersecurity and technology management practice. He specializes in helping organizations reduce and manage the risks to modern technology and information systems.
Eric Onderdonk, CISM, CBCP
Eric Onderdonk is a senior manager in Wipfli's technology consulting practice. In this role, he is responsible for leading the team that provides security assessment and business continuity consulting services for clients.
Improving production efficiency
Wipfli helped Wooday strengthen processes, reduce waste and prioritize low-complexity, high-impact projects.
