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Evolution of thermoform tooling, 1960s to present

Plastics in Packaging magazine published my new article on the history of thermoform tooling in its 20th Anniversary Special Supplement. This supplement is not available online..

When to enlist a thermoform packaging engineer to meet your TTM and budget goals

All engineers understand that designing a package is one thing, and manufacturing it is another. By enlisting a thermoformer that has in house packaging engineers, product..

Dordan 1 of 5 manufactures to meet w/ Rep. Underwood & USTR Ambassador

On Tuesday, August 30th, Dordan joined four other women-owned or operated manufacturing companies at a round table discussion with Congress Representative, Lauren Underwood, and..

Photos: 3rd & 4th-gen Slavins Unite at Custom Thermoformer

The super tall guy to my left is Julian, my NEPHEW. This picture was taken at MDM in CA a few weeks back. He just moved into sales after working in QC, prior to which, he spent a..

Meat and Potatoes of Dordan.com

Easily digest our whole website with these bite-sized servings. The tasting menu includes: →Company history, 1962-present →Package design/engineering, tooling, and thermoforming..

20% off MDM West Registration with Promo Code

MDM West (Anaheim, CA, Aug. 10-12) is the premier medical device design and manufacturing event, bringing together leaders in medtech, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain,..

Show Medtech Team Spirit at MDM West w/Temporary Tattoos from Dordan

Anaheim, CA, August 10-12th —Dordan Manufacturing, a custom designer and manufacturer of thermoformed medical packaging, to giveaway medtech-themed, temporary tattoos at MDM West,..

Dordan Nominated as Manufacturer of the Year; photos from Awards Gala

Woodstock's Chamber of Commerce's celebrated its city's retailers, manufacturers, leaders, volunteers, non-profits and more at its Annual Awards Gala at the Woodstock Opera House..

Packaging Digest on How to Handle Dunnage Trays for Parts Assembly

My new Packaging Digest article discusses how to develop automation to successfully handle thermoformed dunnage trays for parts assembly.

Stop by our Digital Tradeshow Booth in this Product Photo Gallery

COVID halted business travel, including trade shows and conventions. Dordan has not exhibited since 2019, but looks forward to showing off its new medical packaging at MD&M West..

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