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 time-to-market and improved product quality for customers.

As a MedAccred-certified manufacturer, Hoffer Plastics specializes in the injection molding of non-invasive medical components for various applications including test kits, medical packaging, at-home monitoring devices, drug delivery, diagnostics, wearables, respiratory care, cardiology and more. Also serving the dental and veterinary industries with high-quality, intricately molded parts, the company ships more than three billion parts annually. Hoffer Plastics boasts a proven track record of precision and efficiency from start to finish – including design for manufacturability (DFM), tooling, injection molding, assembly, and more – all with a 99.45% on-time delivery rate.

Hoffer Plastics leverages seven decades of experience in injection molding and deep understanding of the medical device industry to support companies with manufacturing of high volume non-surgical components. Employing its engineering expertise to support customers’ R&D and micro-molding to produce small parts with exceptional detail for prototyping, medical customers have a single-source partner for product development through assembly.

“Our team is eager to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate how our ongoing investment in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices empowers our customers to bring critical medical components to market faster and more efficiently,” shared Alex Hoffer, Hoffer Plastics Co-CEO. “We believe in collaborative partnerships that drive innovation. At MD&M West, we invite you to experience our customer-centric approach firsthand.”

 

Technology Advancements: Driving Efficiency and Cost-Savings

Hoffer Plastics leaders will be available to discuss the benefits of its latest automation technology integrations. The company has implemented a fleet of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and collaborative robots (cobots) that seamlessly integrate into the production process. This advanced system handles a wide range of tasks, including:

• Automated part inspection: Ensuring consistent quality and minimizing defects.
• Automated filling and palletizing: Streamlining packaging and logistics.
• Automated material handling: Optimizing transportation and storage within the facility.

 

Sustainability Initiatives: A Commitment to Environmental Responsibility

Sustainability is rooted in Hoffer Plastics 71-year history and remains an essential focus for the business. Reducing plastic waste in landfills, recyclability of products at end-of-life and decreasing carbon emissions are all priorities for Hoffer Plastics in 2025 and beyond.

Furthermore, the following are initiatives underway to reduce Hoffer Plastics’ environmental footprint, including:

• Water reduction strategies: Implementing water-saving technologies throughout the manufacturing process, reducing water consumption by up to 50%.
• Enhanced recycling practices: Separating plastic waste by type at the machines maximizes the recyclability of production waste, minimizing landfill contributions.
• Development of a carbon calculator: Assessing and quantifying the carbon emissions associated with production processes, transportation and more will enable data-driven decisions to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

 

“Investing in sustainability helps us innovate and be more efficient and mindful with the resources we have available, said Vice President of Quality Excellence Jim Stoffel. “At Hoffer Plastics, there is a dedication to building sustainability into every aspect of our business. Through recent initiatives, we were able to reduce CO² emissions by 3,004 metric tons, significantly reducing our environmental impact. Visit us at MD&M West to discuss how we accomplished it.”