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Hoffer Plastics Debuts Expanded Lok Line at PACK EXPO Booth N-5138
Flexible and rigid solutions deliver more choices, more value and more impact. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (September 23, 2025) - Hoffer Plastics announced today the expanded Lok family of closures, debuting at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 29-Oct. 1), Booth N-5138. Building on a legacy of customer-driven engineering, the new line extensions give brands greater versatility, speed and value across flexible and rigid formats - while enhancing performance, reliability and shelf appeal. Product highlights Hoffer's Trust-T-Lok™...
Hoffer 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 Rosemont, Illinois. Attendees can join Hoffer Plastics' Discovery Workshop on March 18th from 2:00 to 2:30 pm in Room 14...
Hoffer 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 can experience the company's commitment to healthcare manufacturing, advanced automation capabilities and sustainability initiatives, all of which contribute to faster...
Hoffer 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 vision of sustainability, an unwavering commitment that has been integral to the business since its inception. A recent graduate of...
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 combined expertise of Effytec, Dukane and Hoffer Plastics. The efforts of this joint collaboration will be on display at Pack...
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 continuous improvement and operational excellence across all levels of its manufacturing organization. The IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program encourages manufacturing...
Hoffer Plastics To Showcase Innovative Medical Molding Solutions at MD&M West
Custom injection molder set to exhibit in booth #1566 and present on collaboration to drive product innovation. The medical manufacturing community will soon convene in Anaheim to elevate and advance medical device manufacturing excellence. Among these experts will be Hoffer Plastics (or "the Company"), a custom injection molder, who will exhibit at MD&M West at the Anaheim Convention Center from February 6-9, 2024. Hoffer Plastics expert, Millie Nuno, will also be presenting at SPE/MPD's MiniTec...
Hoffer Plastics to Host “Feed Your Future” Job Fair
Hoffer Plastics (or the "Company"), a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, is pleased to announce its 'Feed Your Future' Production Job Fair on Thursday, November 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The Company will be hosting the fair at its South Elgin facility, 500 N. Collins St. The Job Fair is designed to give prospective employees a behind-the-scenes look at Hoffer Plastics while interviewing the same day. Attendees will have the opportunity to...
Hoffer Plastics Welcomes Shari Nelson as Director of Human Resources
Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, announced the hire of new Director of Human Resources, Shari Nelson, PHR, SHRM-CP, effective immediately. In this pivotal role, Nelson will spearhead the evolution and implementation of Hoffer Plastics' Human Resources strategies while fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes its people. Nelson brings more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources-focused operations and strategy development. Her expertise lies in guiding and managing Human...
Hoffer Plastics Meets Growing Demand with a Focus on Sustainability
Custom molder to showcase full range of injection molded caps, closures and fitments for flexible and rigid solutions at Pack Expo booth N11308 Sustainability is in Hoffer Plastics' DNA. So is meeting customer needs for safety, product functionality and aesthetics. Through its Lok™ family of closures, which will be on display at booth N11308 at Pack Expo 2023, Hoffer Plastics delivers environmentally friendly solutions that preserve product integrity while building customers' brands. These innovative solutions...
Hoffer Plastics Promotes Third-Generation Leaders to Co-CEOs
Three siblings. Three generations. And now, three CEOs. If good things come in threes, as the saying goes, Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, definitely has a good thing going. The company’s board of directors has promoted Gretchen Hoffer Farb, Charlotte Hoffer Canning and Alex Hoffer to co-CEO’s following their successful sharing of the company’s leadership after taking the helm in January 2020. Together as Co-CEOs, they will formally share the...
Secrets of a Sustainable Business: Five Lessons from a Third-Generation Family Company
Gretchen Hoffer Farb, Alex Hoffer, Charlotte Hoffer Canning As we celebrate a big milestone - our 70th anniversary - this year at Hoffer Plastics, a lot of people are asking: How have we sustained our success for so long? While many other companies have sold to private equity or closed up shop, we've stayed strong and family owned for seven decades and counting. We've learned a lot along the way (and we keep learning), especially...
