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PlastChicks Host Hoffer Plastics’ Co-CEOs: Family Business Dynamics & Industry Innovation
In a recent episode of the PlastChicks Podcast, sponsored by SPE, hosts Lynzie Nebel and Mercedes Lanazuri sat down with Hoffer Plastics’ third-generation leaders, Gretchen Hoffer Farb, Charlotte Hoffer Canning and Alex Hoffer. The Hoffer Plastics Co-CEOs explore the dynamics of navigating a family-owned, full-service custom injection-molding plastics business, their approach to innovation in the plastics industry, as well as the success behind the company’s unique model with three CEOs at the helm. Amidst the...
Hoffer Plastics Empowers Long-Term Career Growth
The belief in nurturing talent, fostering growth and empowering the next generation of leaders in the manufacturing industry has been a guiding principle across generations of family leadership. We continue to attract, retain and inspire the next workforce to grow not only its own future - but that of the manufacturing industry. In fact, we boast an average employee tenure of 14 years! And, our longest-tenured employees have been part of our team for more...
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...
Molding the Future
Hoffer Plastics Puts People First to Drive Career and Business Success Market trends evolve. Product demand ebbs and flows. Technologies advance. Yet, at the core of any successful manufacturing operation, there's a crucial constant: the people. We live this truth every day at Hoffer Plastics. For 70 years, our business has always succeeded - and continues to thrive - because of our team members. While the manufacturing industry continues to struggle with a skilled-worker shortage,...
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...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rethink.
How Hoffer Plastics Is Setting New Standards of Sustainability in Plastics How can we use less material? How can we use it more effectively? How can we give plastics a new life? As a plastics processor, we must keep these questions front and center. It's about the future of our company, our community and our planet. At Hoffer Plastics, we believe we can play an important role in creating critical solutions that support environmental sustainability...
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 Partners with Food for Greater Elgin to Combat Food Insecurity
Donations Drive Facility Expansion, Paving the Way for Hundreds of Bright Futures A singular focus on doing the right thing is at the heart of Hoffer Plastics' vision. For the 70-year-old company, that means opening its doors and its heart in everyday ways to embrace the greater Elgin community. With this focus on Service in the community, Hoffer Plastics is proud to announce the Hoffer Foundation's recent $300,000 donation to Food for Greater Elgin in...
Hoffer Plastics to Participate in U46 School District’s 20-23 Explore Event
Company celebrates Manufacturing Day by showcasing career opportunities to eighth grade students. Education is the key to unleashing a brighter future and at Hoffer Plastics, the passion for igniting a brighter future has passed from generation to generation of family leadership. As the company continues to uphold its service-driven values and a long-standing commitment to giving back, Hoffer Plastics is proud to announce its return as a co-sponsor of U46 School District's Explore event. The...
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...
5 Ways to Tell if a Custom Manufacturer is Truly Customer-Centric
Medical Product Outsourcing shared an article authored by Millie Nuno, Hoffer Plastics Vice President of Sales. Read more below about the five fundamental characteristics to look for when choosing a truly customer-centric custom manufacturer. In today’s consistently fluctuating medical market, one thing is certain: There continues to be a growing need for reliable custom manufacturing organizations that can help OEMs keep pace with these fluctuations. Medical product, equipment, and device manufacturers are faced with the...
