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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a> to aerospace<\/a> to medical to consumer goods to packaging<\/a> and beyond, lightweighting is at the center of nearly every design conversation. Why? It\u2019s a solution that can improve product performance and safety, increase energy efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and create greener products, all under the increasingly popular moniker: Less is More.<\/p>\n

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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. 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