Press release submitted on behalf of Hoffer Plastics.
Hoffer Plastics, South Elgin, Illinois, 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 companies to adopt world-class practices, technologies and improvement strategies, increase customer satisfaction, and offer rewarding work environments for employees. The rigorous application process includes an in-depth questionnaire that gathers in-depth performance data and insights through a mix of essay and multiple-choice questions. The questionnaire covers 11 topics including performance measurement, quality achievements, supplier partnership, environment and safety programs, and more. Submissions are reviewed by a panel of IndustryWeek editors and outside experts. Hoffer Plastics was one of two North American manufacturers to be recognized as a 2024 award winner alongside HindlePower in Easton, Pennsylvania.
IndustryWeek Editor-in-Chief Robert Schoenberger visited the Hoffer Plastics facility as part of the judging process. “Finding the right balance between productivity and flexibility is tough enough for most companies, but to do so while maintaining a constant focus on developing people and supporting its community made Hoffer Plastics really stand out in this year’s competition. The company’s long-standing, yet extremely innovative, plants-within-a-plant structure enables Hoffer to react quickly to customer needs and ensure that managers will hear the voices of their employees. The facility really exemplifies what it means to be an IndustryWeek Best Plant.”
Hoffer Plastics consistently delivers unparalleled quality through continuous improvement initiatives that drive new investments in supplier relationships, technology, automation and people. These investments lead the Company to uplevel its operational excellence across engineering, tooling, injection molding and value-added assembly to accelerate customer satisfaction. A notable area of focus is the Company’s on-time delivery rates, with an unmatched 99.45% on-time delivery to customer request date. The Company achieves this success through strong relationships with suppliers, investments in its quality management system and agile teams that easily adjust to customer needs.
“We are truly humbled to receive IndustryWeek’s 2024 Best Plants Award,” said Co-CEO Charlotte Hoffer Canning on behalf of the Hoffer Plastics’ third-generation leadership team. “This recognition is a profound reflection of our collective commitment to customer satisfaction, financial stability and focus on finding new ways to drive productivity while also lessening our environmental impact. It’s a testament to what we can achieve together when we embrace new technologies that allow individuals to learn and grow in new, exciting and fulfilling ways. We take immense pride in this achievement and are excited by the opportunities that lie ahead for all of us.”
For 71 years, Hoffer Plastics has continuously evolved its manufacturing operations, setting new benchmarks for quality and productivity within its 365,000-square-foot facility. With more than 350 employees within focused factories that house 112 high-performance injection molding presses, Hoffer Plastics caters to a diverse range of industries including packaging, medical, consumer industrial, automotive and appliance with custom and proprietary products.
To learn more about Hoffer Plastics, visit hofferplastics.com.
About Hoffer Plastics
Founded in 1953 by Robert “Bob” and Helen Hoffer, Hoffer Plastics is celebrating its 71-year anniversary with an ongoing commitment to driving customer, employee and industry success. A full-service contract manufacturing partner, Hoffer produces more than three billion plastic parts annually with a consistent 99% on-time delivery record. The company serves customers in markets that include flexible packaging, medical, automotive, consumer, industrial and appliances. Located in South Elgin, Illinois, Hoffer employs more than 350 individuals within its 365,000-square-foot facility located on 24 acres. The company has pioneered numerous product innovations, including the company’s proprietary Lok™ family of products. For more information, visit www.hofferplastics.com.
About The IndustryWeek Best Plants Award Competition
Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program annually recognizes plants, located in North America, that are on the leading edge of efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create stimulating and rewarding work environments. Its further goal is to encourage other manufacturing managers and work teams to emulate the honorees by adopting world-class practices, technologies, and improvement strategies. For additional information, visit www.industryweek.com.
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