Inside Hoffer Plastics’ Family Legacy and Leadership

Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing sat down with Hoffer Plastics co-CEO Gretchen Hoffer Farb to explore how the third-generation family business is preserving its legacy while adapting to the evolving needs of its employees and customers. Gretchen shared insights into how the company’s core values – family, integrity, service and trust – continue to shape decision-making and company culture, from hiring practices to leadership development.

In the interview, Gretchen details the importance of family legacy, including a leadership approach rooted in empathy, accountability and stewardship alongside her siblings – Charlotte Hoffer Canning and Alex Hoffer. By investing in employee well-being and sustaining strong family leadership, the company continues to build long-term success without sacrificing its founding principles.