Revolutionizing 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…

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Autonomous 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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Hoffer Plastics Welcomes Hannah Mooberry as Environmental & Sustainability Specialist

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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…

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Innovative Ultrasonic Spouted Pouch Sealing Solution Debuts at PACK EXPO 2024

Collaborative innovation pays off as Dukane, Effytec and Hoffer Plastics launch mono-material solution. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (October 15, 2024) – What happens when you bring together a state-of-the-art packaging equipment manufacturer, an innovative plastic welding technologies leader and an award-winning injection molder? A sophisticated new mono-material polyethylene (PE) packaging solution that was created from the…

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IndustryWeek Best Plants Award Winners: Championship Effort, Championship Achievement

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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…

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Four Ways Flexible Packaging Can Strengthen a Circular Economy

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Sustainability can’t be something we just talk about in the plastics industry. Not when 87% of the public is worried about the impact of plastics on the environment, according to Accenture. That’s why companies across the country are working to transform the traditional model of plastics production, use and disposal. Circularity ensures that every stage…

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Five Pathways to a Thriving Workplace Culture in Food Manufacturing

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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…

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Hoffer 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…

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Hoffer Plastics Named an Industryweek 2024 Best Plants Finalist, Received Illinois Manufacturing Association’s Community Impact Award

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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…

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Vote 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…

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