Small Parts, Big Impact: Micromolding Fuels the Next Generation of Medical Devices
Every player in the medical device manufacturing industry is always on the lookout for the next big breakthrough. But what about the small ones – literally? As medical technology advances, components continue to shrink, requiring tighter tolerances and faster production speeds. While these challenges may seem complex, one manufacturing process continues to fuel innovation: micromolding.…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics Champions Micromolding in Medical Manufacturing
Medical Product Outsourcing sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the company’s approach to medical device innovation in a rapidly evolving market driven by advanced manufacturing technologies. Beringer shared insights into how Hoffer is leveraging cutting-edge techniques, specifically micromolding and additive manufacturing, to support the fast-paced demands of the medical…
Read MoreSCADA and AMRs: Redefining Production Floor Efficiency
Plastics Business Magazine sat down with Hoffer Plastics Automation Project Manager, Adam VanMeter, following the company’s 2024 MAPP Innovation Award in Automation Manufacturing Solutions: Smart Manufacturing Solutions. VanMeter shared more about the award-winning entry, specifically how the company has successfully integrated cutting-edge technologies, including a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and autonomous mobile…
Read More72 Years of Manufacturing Excellence and Community Impact: VIDEO
https://hofferplastics.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hoffer-infographic-animation-final.mp4 Founded in 1953 by Robert “Bob” and Helen Hoffer, Hoffer Plastics is celebrating its 72-year anniversary with an ongoing commitment to driving customer, employee and industry success. A full-service contract manufacturing partner, we produce more than three billion plastic parts annually with a consistent 99.45% on-time delivery record. The company serves customers in markets…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics Hosts Discovery Workshop on Automation for Custom Molders at PTXPO 2025
Learn how technologies like cobots and AMRs are driving efficiency and empowering workers. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (March 3, 2025) – Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, is excited to announce its speaking engagement at PTXPO 2025, North America’s premier molding and moldmaking event at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in…
Read MoreSustainability is an all-around concept for Hoffer Plastics
British Plastics & Rubber sat down with Hoffer Plastics Vice President of Quality Excellence, Jim Stoffel, to discuss how the company is redefining sustainability in manufacturing. As an organization, we’ve grown in our commitment to be an environmental steward over our 72-year history. Our early focus on environmental initiatives like recycling has today grown into…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics to Showcase Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities at MD&M West Booth #1797
Learn how automation and sustainability are driving increased speed to market and quality SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (January 28, 2025) – Hoffer Plastics, a custom plastic injection molder serving a range of medical-focused markets, is excited to announce its participation in MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center from February 4-6, 2025. At booth #1797, attendees…
Read MoreSpouts and Caps: Unwrapping the Magic of Flexible Packaging
Tomte Cake, a company delivering a fresh take on a beloved holiday classic – gingerbread houses, captured the attention of audiences on Shark Tank. As they began to prepare commercializing their product, they identified the need for a proven, reliable partner to provide secure, child-friendly caps and spouts for its flexible frosting pouches. Hoffer Plastics’…
Read MoreRevolutionizing Flexible Spouted Pouch Packaging with Ultrasonic Welding
Packaging World captured the successful collaboration between Effytec, Dukane and Hoffer Plastics in action at PACK EXPO. Editor Pat Reynolds visited the team at the show to spotlight Effytec’s servo-driven GP32 form-fill-seal machine manufacturing sustainable pouches with Dukane’s innovative SynQro™ ultrasonic welding technology and Hoffer Plastic’s proprietary P22 spouts. Made from 100% recyclable mono-materials, these…
Read MoreAutonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Cobots Accelerate Success at Hoffer Plastics
Plastics Technology sat down with members of the Hoffer Plastics team to learn more about the company’s ongoing investment in automation and the benefits to customers. Automation project manager Adam VanMeter explored our integration of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and cobots, which together support part inspection, filling, palletizing and transporting boxes. Since installation, automation has…
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