Celebrating Our People: API’s Journey to Being One of “Plastics News Best Places to Work” — Four Years Running
At Advanced Pedestals, Ltd. (API), our mission has always been simple but powerful: molding people and quality products for a customer-driven experience that is second to none. This isn’t just a tagline on a wall — it’s the heartbeat of who we are, and it shows every time a customer trusts us with their toughest challenges and every time a teammate walks through our doors ready to give their best.
That’s why it means so much to me personally — and to our entire team — that API has been recognized as one of the Plastics News Best Places to Work for four consecutive years. This distinction, awarded by Plastics News based on an independent survey and employee feedback, reflects not just the work we do, but how we do it.
What This Award Truly Represents
The Plastics News Best Places to Work recognition isn’t about polished marketing materials or a glossy exterior. It’s grounded in real data:
- An employer assessment of our people practices and culture, AND
- Anonymous feedback from our own employees about their workplace experiences.
That means this award comes directly from the people who know us best — those who show up every day to innovate, serve our customers, and support one another. Being honored alongside some of the most respected suppliers and processors in the plastics industry is something we’re proud of — not because it makes a great headline, but because it validates the environment we’ve consciously built here in Gainesville, Texas.
By Mitchell Shauf, CEO — Advanced Pedestals, Ltd.