News Release
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May 07, 2021
Iowa Rotocast Plastics announced the completion of a new cart project for TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Thirty-one portables were custom designed in partnership with Levy Restaurants at FC Cincinnati, and included kiosks for packaged beer, bar, popcorn, hot food, grill, and POS stations. TQL Stadium is the new 250 million dollar soccer-specific stadium that will seat 26,000 spectators. TQL Stadium will serve as the home of FC Cincinnati, a Major League Soccer team that joined MLS in 2019.
The home opener for FC Cincinnati will be at TQL Stadium on May 16th.
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January 22, 2021
Iowa Rotocast Plastics has launched a series of hand sanitizer stations in response to the urgent demand for portable sanitizer stations. The Sanitizer Series includes three unique upright and portable designs with varying price points, features, and options, including the ability to have custom branding. All SKU’s in the Sanitizer Series share commonalities such as all-weather components and materials, and all are designed for hassle-free industrial and commercial application. The hands-free FPSS option is operated with a convenient foot pump and holds an industrial gallon jug of sanitizer, making it ideal for resorts, venues, amusement parks, large retail chains, and other scenarios where smaller scale units would require frequent refills.
Jeremy Olsgard, National Sales Director for IRP, worked closely with the in-house R&D team and this collaborative effort was a key factor in the responsiveness of the turnaround from initial concept and design to full-scale production. “Our
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June 05, 2020
Iowa Rotocast Plastics has built and installed food service carts at Chicago’s iconic baseball venues.
Chicago, dubbed the "Windy City", is the third largest city in the United States with a population of nearly three million people.
A hub for pro sports, Chicago has been named the Best Sports City by Sporting News three times and has made TSE’s International Ranking of Sport Cities every year since 2012.
With a total of six stadiums and arenas hosting eight Major League and four NCAA teams, the city hosts two Major League Baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs and Guaranteed Rate Field (formerly Comiskey Park), home of the Chicago White Sox, presenting opportunity to suppliers such as Iowa Rotocast Plastics (IRP) who designs and fabricates carts and kiosks for professional and collegiate
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April 27, 2020
Current digital media trends are skewing toward a steady increase in people utilizing social media and live streaming apps to experience sporting events, which can be attributed to a number of factors. Ticket prices are at an all-time high, particularly with the rise of third-party resellers. The time commitment required to attend an event must also be considered, with many live events exceeding three hours excluding the travel time. Because of these factors, competition to create and deliver the best fan experience is at an all-time high. Many sports fans today find their time and attention is vied for through these digital mediums to watch on-the-go or at home in the comfort of “man caves” surrounded by their large screen 4K Ultra HD TVs and the convenience of food and beverage on-hand.
As a result, pressure is being applied to those who build and manage stadiums to further distinguish themselves and increase fan engagement. As more of these experiences require digital transformation,
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April 27, 2020
During these volatile times we are facing, Iowa Rotocast Plastics is staying informed of the reports about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and abroad, and shares industry concerns of the potential impact the pandemic will have on business operations globally. The company is taking appropriate precautions to not only protect their employees and their families, but to also support the safety of surrounding communities.
“IRP plans to continue operations during this period of uncertainty. First and foremost, we want to maintain a safe workplace and encourage and/or adopt practices protecting the health of employees, customers, visitors or others. We will continue to meet the needs and expectations of our customers and business partners in the safest manner possible,” said Heather Mount, Director of Human Resources.
The company’s facilities are taking the necessary steps to uphold preventive recommendations