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SCADA and AMRs: Redefining Production Floor Efficiency
Plastics Business Magazine sat down with Hoffer Plastics Automation Project Manager, Adam VanMeter, following the company's 2024 MAPP Innovation Award in Automation Manufacturing Solutions: Smart Manufacturing Solutions. VanMeter shared more about the award-winning entry, specifically how the company has successfully integrated cutting-edge technologies, including a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to streamline its manufacturing operations. The SCADA system manages and coordinates tasks such as assembling, transporting and filling...
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...
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 a full-scale commitment to environmental responsibility. From cutting carbon emissions with energy-efficient equipment, to innovative lightweighting designs that use less...
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...
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 spouted pouches have wide ranging packaging applications across health and beauty, food and beverage, personal care, industrial products and more....
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 saved more than 55,000 hours of manual labor for the team. The AMRs also protect employees from lifting between 1.5...
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...
IndustryWeek 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 involves manufacturing a diverse range of plastic parts from automotive components to consumer goods. Key to their achievements is a...
Four Ways Flexible Packaging Can Strengthen a Circular Economy
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 of a product's life - from design to disposal - is planned to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste. Instead...
Five 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 innovation and long-term retention. Furthermore, companies that commit to sustainable practices enhance brand reputation, attract talent and strengthen employee morale....
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...
