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From Rigid Bottles to Spouted Pouches: Innovation that Transforms Packaging and Performance
When Prestone, a trusted leader in automotive fluids, set out to refresh its packaging to a flexible spouted pouch for its top-off pouch, the goal was clear: reduce environmental impact, improve cost efficiency and ensure product safety. The company saw an opportunity to evolve the packaging from a rigid bottle to a large-format spouted pouch – a lighter and more sustainable packaging solution that uses significantly less plastic.
Micromolding is Reshaping the Future of MedTech
Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. It demands a strategic, end-to-end approach – from initial design and prototyping through tooling and full-scale production.
Three Pillars of a Successful Mold Transfer
A mold transfer is more than moving steel. It’s a strategic decision built on trust and risk management that protects product quality, supply chain stability and brand reputation. Beyond the tool itself, you’re relying on a supplier to deliver consistent quality, meet deadlines and safeguard your business from costly risks. Done right, a tooling program…
Driving Sustainable Manufacturing with Technology and Talent
Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. It demands a strategic, end-to-end approach – from initial design and prototyping through tooling and full-scale production.
30 Under 30: The Next Generation Driving Innovation in MoldMaking
Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. It demands a strategic, end-to-end approach – from initial design and prototyping through tooling and full-scale production.
Enhancing Packaging Performance Through Cap and Spout Selection
Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. It demands a strategic, end-to-end approach – from initial design and prototyping through tooling and full-scale production.
The Strategic Role of Medical Micromolding in Advancing Healthcare Technology
Medical Design Briefs sat down with Hoffer Plastics director of engineering, Brian Beringer, to discuss the critical role micromolding plays in medical device manufacturing. As Beringer highlights, success requires more than just precision engineering. It demands a strategic, end-to-end approach – from initial design and prototyping through tooling and full-scale production.
Custom Closures: Faster to Market Through Collaborative Engineering
When RoseBud Ice Cream set out to disrupt the frozen treat category, it brought more than just a new product to market. It introduced a bold new format: premium ice cream in a flexible, pouch-based package. To make the vision a reality, Founder Sam Rose needed more than a supplier. He needed a partner who could deliver a high-performance closure system that balanced function and food safety while pairing seamlessly with his custom equipment.
What Uncertainty Reveals About the Value of Dependable Manufacturing Partnerships
When the market turns unpredictable, consistent partners don’t just help you survive – they help you lead. As volatility reshapes industries, global relationships and supply, it’s the reliability of your manufacturing supply chain that turns disruption into opportunity. That’s why the true differentiator today isn’t just speed or quality. It’s a partner who offers you…
Inside Hoffer Plastics’ Family Legacy and Leadership
Family owned Hoffer Plastics blends tradition and innovation, with a focus on values, leadership and employee care. Read about their focus on family legacy.
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.…
Hoffer 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…
