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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...
Lightweighting Takes the Spotlight
Design News recently shared an article co-authored by Millie Nuno, Hoffer Plastics Vice President of Sales and Brian Beringer, Hoffer Plastics Director of Engineering. Read more below about the growing spotlight on lightweighting. Facing unprecedented pressure to create a smaller environmental footprint, companies are in a race to reduce the amount of plastic used in products and applications everywhere. From automotive to aerospace to medical to consumer goods to packaging and beyond, lightweighting is at the center of nearly every design conversation....
Hoffer Plastics Welcomes Jeff Klabunde as VP of Operations
Hoffer Plastics, a leading provider of custom injection molding solutions, announced the hire of Jeff Klabunde as Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Klabunde will hold responsibility for the oversight of all Operations-related functions including the integration of automation technologies and ongoing maintenance of the organization's focused manufacturing plants to maximize productivity and operational excellence. Klabunde brings 33 years of experience to Hoffer Plastics. His expertise lies in the design and execution of critical strategies,...
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...
