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The holiday season is a beautiful kind of chaos. Stores are visually overloaded, competition is intense, and shoppers are moving fast. Retailers and their displays have only seconds to earn attention and even fewer to turn it into a purchase. In that kind of environment, the quality of your displays becomes the difference between “looks […]

From packaging to production, every company claims to be “going green.” But in the world of custom retail displays, sustainability isn’t just about buzzwords — it’s about measurable actions, material intelligence, and smart design choices that last. At BAW Plastics, we’ve spent decades perfecting the art of durable, high-impact displays. Now we’re using that same

At BAW Plastics Inc., a family-owned custom retail display manufacturer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we’ve seen a lot change since our doors first opened in 1981. Shopping malls have evolved into digital marketplaces. Pop-up displays have transformed into immersive brand experiences. Materials have become lighter, stronger, and more sustainable. But through all that change, one thing

2025 was a milestone year for BAW Plastics — one filled with big builds, bold ideas, and even bigger teamwork. At BAW Plastics Inc., every project tells a story — one of craftsmanship, collaboration, and commitment to quality. This past year, our small-but-mighty team achieved some incredible milestones that showcase just how much we’ve grown

This week, BAW Plastics celebrates 44 years in business — a milestone that gives us the perfect moment to reflect on how far we’ve come. What began in 1981 as a small, home basement operation in Western Pennsylvania has grown into a women-owned, WBENC-certified manufacturer known for custom retail displays, store fixtures, and creative solutions

At BAW Plastics, safety is part of our culture. While we’re known for custom retail display manufacturing and innovative plastic solutions, our most valuable asset will always be our team members. That’s why, on September 2nd, we hosted a CPR certification training session right here at our Jefferson Hills facility. Led by Mercedesz Boyce-Synder from

At BAW, culture isn’t an afterthought—it’s the glue that holds our quality together. We’ll explore why it matters so much in manufacturing, and give you an inside look at how we bring it to life every day on our production floor: Quality Starts with People Manufacturing is detail-oriented work—every cut, polish, and inspection matters. When

At BAW Plastics, we like to keep things simple, straightforward, and — most importantly — successful. When you work with us, you’re not just placing an order for your retail displays. You’re starting a partnership built on quality, communication, and attention to detail. Here’s exactly how the process works from that first “hello” to the

“If You Want It to Glow in the Dark and Float…” At BAW Plastics, we’re used to wild requests for helping our clients with their store design and retail displays. In fact, we welcome them. As our longtime sales rep Marty Slovonic famously says, “Our goal is to make it glow in the dark and