Operational Efficiency
Sustainability 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 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…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics Welcomes Hannah Mooberry as Environmental & Sustainability Specialist
New role reaffirms commitment to serving customers & the environment through sustainability initiatives. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (December 10, 2024) – Hoffer Plastics, a leader in custom injection molding with over 71 years of excellence, proudly announces the hiring of Hannah Mooberry as its new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist. This strategic hire reinforces the company’s long-term…
Read MoreIndustryWeek Best Plants Award Winners: Championship Effort, Championship Achievement
Hoffer Plastics is humbled and honored to be chosen as a 2024 Best Plants Award Winner by IndustryWeek! This award recognizes more than 71 years of operational excellence, exceptional customer care and employee satisfaction within its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in South Elgin, Illinois. The company’s success is attributed to its high-volume, high production capability, which…
Read MoreFive Pathways to a Thriving Workplace Culture in Food Manufacturing
Food Industry Executive shared insights into Hoffer Plastics’ commitment to creating a thriving workplace culture with perspectives from Hoffer Plastics team members Jeff Klabunde, Vice President of Operations and Shari Nelson, Director of Human Resources. By prioritizing training, professional growth and embracing new technologies, companies like Hoffer Plastics foster a skilled, motivated workforce that drives…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics Receives IndustryWeek 2024 Best Plants Award
Recognizing operational excellence, customer focus and ongoing employee engagement SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (September 3, 2024) – Today, Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, joins the ranks of manufacturing’s top leaders as an IndustryWeek Best Plants Award winner. This recognition is a celebration of Hoffer Plastics’ dedication to fostering a culture of…
Read MoreHoffer Plastics Named an Industryweek 2024 Best Plants Finalist, Received Illinois Manufacturing Association’s Community Impact Award
Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, is pleased to announce two significant achievements. The recognitions showcase a dual commitment to driving higher quality and greater productivity for customers, while strengthening the community through educational opportunities and engagements that provide pathways to a brighter future. Named one of IndustryWeek’s 2024 Best Plants…
Read MoreVote for Hoffer Plastics: Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Vote for Hoffer Plastics for Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Makers Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois! Our P-15 Tamper Evident Cap and Spout, used by Big Easy Blends, boasts a 46% reduction in plastic compared to similar products on the market today. Plus, it’s engineered to seamlessly integrate with today’s recyclable materials. Join us in…
Read MoreCelebrating Three Generations of Manufacturing Innovation & Leadership at Hoffer Plastics
How Thinking Ahead Continues to Propel Hoffer Plastics into the Future Back in 1953, Robert Hoffer started out with a powerful idea: Putting the needs of customers, employees and the community first would drive a successful business. It’s a seemingly simple concept that has led Hoffer Plastics through 70 years of business. Today, into our…
Read MoreReduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rethink.
How Hoffer Plastics Is Setting New Standards of Sustainability in Plastics How can we use less material? How can we use it more effectively? How can we give plastics a new life? As a plastics processor, we must keep these questions front and center. It’s about the future of our company, our community and our…
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